Subscription Rates and Notices in The Eagle
Dothan Alabama edition lists subscription rates by carrier or mail with regional availability across Alabama Georgia and Florida. Legal notices and columns include obituaries cards of thanks and resolutions with per word charges and public notices from Associated Press and United Press. The page features quotations and biblical verses alongside publisher addresses and corporate affiliations.
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Sidse
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
TRY SUNDAY SCHOOL
A provocative piece arguing Sunday School and church involvement could reduce juvenile crime after two boys, ages 12 and 13, are convicted of murder. Citing J Edgar Hoover on spiritual work, the author urges parental church attendance and youth programs as prevention, praising prayer and moral training. Some concluding remarks critique single minded views and note divergent paths.
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Mr. Hoover
Hoover
America
Howard Langs
Jimmy Meltons
Folsoms Fortunes Nomination Contingency At Convention
Governor Folsom nominates himself as Alabama’s favorite son for president but may defer the formal nomination at Philadelphia. Pitt Tyson Maner will chair and promote his candidacy, likely having another Alabama delegate yield the nominating motion. The arrangement hinges on propriety and the convention’s alphabetical lead off rule.
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Folsom
Alabama
Philadelphia
Pitt Tyson Maner
Maner
Truman facing political peril over civil rights push
The piece argues President Truman jeopardizes the South’s way of life with civil rights legislation. It claims he seeks NAACP help to recover from a blunder and questions the NAACP’s unsolicited defense of his stance. The tone is skeptical and accusatory about political maneuvering.
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Truman
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
South
Prices Down but Market Won’t Follow Suit
The piece notes failed attempts at voluntary price reductions by Henry Ford and General Electric. Ford cut car prices hoping rivals would match, but the industry did not level off and Ford’s later prices aligned with competition. GE’s bid failed as Charles E. Wilson admits no lasting benefit, citing continued wage demands and rising costs. Government controls also fell short due to production costs.
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Henry Ford
Lne
General Electric Co
Charles E. Wilson
Readers urged to back Alabama at Philadelphia Democratic event
In a February 27 1948 letter from Elba Alabama P B Traweek praises The Eagle editorials on Alabama and Southern states sending delegates to the National Democratic Convention in Philadelphia. He notes Boswell’s request to convene the state committee was denied and supports Governor Wright’s plan, urging broad public consideration.
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the Eagle
Alabama
Philadelphia
E. C. Boswell
Wright
Palestine Doctoring by Marshall Aims to Heal Rift
A Pearson column criticizes Secretary of State Marshall for delaying action on Palestine. It proposes two remedies involving King Abdullah and irrigation projects in the Tigris Euphrates valleys, financed by U.S. oil interests and taxpayers. The piece frames U.S. aid and oil subsidies as shaping Arab loyalty and notes past British and Hoover approaches.
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Palestine
Marshall
Henry S. Stimpson
Frank B. Kellorg
Chaco
Truman
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Iraq
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United Nations
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Charles Evans Hughes
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Kings of
Arabia
Herbert Hoover
Tigris
Euphrates
Garden of Eden
Hoover
U.S
Ibn Saud
Near East
Millich
Tha Saud
RFC
Expartumbert Bank
U. S
REC
Ponsid
State Department
South
Democratic Party
Liberty and civil rights clash in Southern defiance
A Mississippi audience voices support for local self government against federal civil rights bills. The piece argues Jeffersonian democracy, warns that anti lynching, anti poll tax, and FEPC measures threaten states rights and local control, urging unity to resist federal overreach and preserve regional influence.
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Congress of the
United States
South
Democratic Party
United States of America
Russia
FEPC
Madrid mayor: first woman to lead Alabama town for 16 years
Madrid Alabama proud. D G Andress serves as mayor for 16 years with no opposition. She plans not to seek re election saying four terms are enough. The town funds come from Ras taxes and state revenues. no police force or licenses, and city improvements include lights and cemetery work. Andress cites family ties and grandchildren as reasons for stepping down.
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Andreu
Madrid
Alabama
Houston County
D. G. Andress
Dr. Andress
Andress
ABC Board
Harry K. Martin
Martin
J. M. Smith
Smith
Alice Watford
John Newton
I. B. Wombie
Elizabeth Andress
Enterprise
W. E. Blackwell
Ozark
Jack Cassidy
Jacksonville
Fla
Don Buntin
Cottonwood
John Andress
Geneva PTA Raises 293 For Playground Fund
Geneva Special The Geneva PTA raised 293 for playground equipment at its monthly meeting. Rev A B Carlton spoke on PTA duties to the school. J Clyde Davis received 200 from Mrs B D Morris for equipment. Valentine party proceeds totaled 93. A committee was appointed to work with the Geneva School Board on installation. A second committee was named to explore issuing a year book.
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Geneva
Parent-Teachers Association of
Carlton
BD. H. Morris
Athanaeum Club
J. Clyde Davis
H. L. Pritchett
J. F. Moore
Geneva School Board
John Savage
Jane Delker
Tommie Sue Blount
Dancers Program Honors Students at March 11 Event
A professional dancers program on March 11 announced Mrs. Parish’s first grade room won first prize for attendance and Mrs. Brown’s eleventh grade won second prize. Rev. Mr. Carrton of Geneva Methodist Church urged P T A members to improve libraries attendance and student health, stressing home training as foundation. Benediction preceded refreshments and minutes were read by Mrs. A B Bryant in the secretary’s absence.
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Parish
Brown
Carrton
Geneva Methodist Church
P.T. A
A. B. Bryant
County Typhus Control Program Enters Third Year
Houston County's typhus control effort begins its third year tomorrow. Dr. W. T. Burkett announced that full scale operations start in Dothan and surrounding areas after winter. Three two-man crews operate countywide plus a four-man crew in Dothan, continuing a program started in 1945 after 184 typhus cases in 1944.
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Houston County
W. T. Burkett
Dothan
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