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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1949
Page
6
Sherry Bowen reports from Washington as the 4th Congress begins its sessions with unclear lines about its formation. The piece reflects on Greek and democratic concepts, noting mixed origins and the varied processes by which officials are chosen and meet to vote.
The text describes ancient voting practices in Rome, noting slaves and foreigners rarely voting, large juries, and citizens voting for officials and laws. It explains plebeians and patricians, the development of secret ballots between 139 and 107 B C, and suggests imperial control then diminished effective consent.
The text traces the drift from monarchies to self rule, noting ancient thinkers like Cicero and Aristotle shaping ideas. It cites medieval and early modern steps, such as English sheriffs selecting knights, parliaments forming, and colonial America adopting voting practices limited to property owners. It notes the 1848 French idea of universal male suffrage and the later adoption of the Australian ballot.
San Francisco reports six hundred enlisted men are training as jurors during January at Sixth Army headquarters. The program aims to qualify them for duty in the new Army within a year and allows up to one third enlisted jurors for accused men after February 1. They will later teach GI jury procedures at posts across eight western states.
In Scranton Pennsylvania Mrs. Inez Leccese of Keyser Valley credits her life to her pet goat Nanny. While leading the animal to a tethering stake, the goat balked and refused to move. The ground then collapsed a few feet ahead, leaving a 35 foot pit from mining operations, and the near accident was averted by the goat's hesitation.
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