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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1948
Page
3
The Dothan Eagle daily issue dated Sunday January 25 1948 carries the masthead under The Eagle Publishing Co with publishing and price details for Alabama Georgia and Florida plus subscription rates and carrier routes. It includes a note on Associated Press and United Press access and ends with a Jefferson quote.
A short religious verse juxtaposes Psalm 23 with a hymn line by Watts. The lines reflect seeking guidance, protection, and eternal home through divine presence amid troubles.
A long fragment asserts that no government survives without recognizing God, criticizes the United Nations for lacking a public prayer tradition and a recognized chaplaincy, and argues for divine leadership as a remedy to world chaos. It notes religious freedom within the UN Charter and urges a faith-based reformation of global institutions. It also mentions Treasury Secretary Snyder's plan to mobilize private foreign assets for European recovery, prompted by Senator Lodge Jr. and tied to the Marshall Plan.
A week after Governor Folsom returned from an undisclosed vacation to recuperate from campaign duties, no remarks have surfaced. Observers note the absence of embarrassing statements and speculate on public reaction to the ongoing political climate.
The General’s withdrawal from the 1952 race signals a shift in GOP hopes and raises questions about other generals entering politics. Eisenhower argues professional soldiers should avoid high office, a stance that could diminish military candidates’ appeal and impact General MacArthur’s candidacy prospects.
D. Edgar Hoover of the Federal Bureau of Investigation writes to thank The Dothan Eagle for its January 5 1948 editorial on juvenile delinquency. He urges parental responsibility and proper guidance to aid efforts and expresses best wishes from Washington DC.
Washington column accuses Secretary Royall of flouting 18 U.S.C. 201 by using over 50000 in federal funds to push universal military training and pressuring officials including Attorney General Clark. The piece links Royall to Cadillac price tactics and alleges FBI finding Royall guilty of law violation, with no DOJ action.
A traveling salesman from Chicago writes of Birmingham women’s fashion and the so called New Look. The piece compares Birmingham style to Chicago and other cities, praising tasteful dress. It also muses on art in wax models and references General Ike in a broader political moment.
A miscellany of quips and witticisms touching daily life, aging, optimism and pessimism, fashion, travel, manners, and social observations. It contrasts careless behavior with risk, notes on divorce, military perks, and cultural jokes about clothing, driving, and social norms.
The piece notes Senator Robertson backed by cattlemen, leads in isolationist, conservative runs against Arnold from an established Wyoming family. Arnold, ex mayor of Laramie and former anti trust division chief, shares Robertson's economic views. Voters will choose their Senate representative.
In Samson Alabama forty year old Tank Early a Geneva County native and longtime local businessman serves as mayor He says he will not seek reelection and wants to return to daily duties citing debt avoidance and a conservative policy that has steadied the town Debts once around seventy five thousand dollars have given way to a firmer financial footing but many capital projects remain unfunded paving sewers and more The council has seen multiple mayoral changes recently and plans to advertise the upcoming election to let voters choose their next leader The population is about 2700 with city officials including B W Smith city attorney J W Sanders clerk Houston Alford fire chief and Bryant Stafford police chief Early stresses stability and anticipates better understanding of town issues once voters elect a successor He and his wife a schoolteacher have four children Ellis 17 Jerry 14 Gloria 12 and Peggy 9.
Fifteen members of Marianna's school patrol received capes caps badges and belts from the city board of commissioners. The patrol polices streets drives and the campus near the high school under the direction of the police department, per Police Chief A J McMullian.
Jr who stated that the offic of the day has personal supervision over the junior patrol. Members of the school organization are Cecil Sewell captain Grady McLane lieutenant Bruce McLane J T Mitch Bobbie Mitchell Kenneth Fund burke Ebbie Harris Joe Fra Hutto Dutten Williams Haro Smith James Floyd John Bay ley Sidney Kingly Arnette Charles Morse and Charles Reif.
Marianna Fede Savings and Loan Association re elected president MacKinnon at the final session naming D Turner Milton Stephens as officers. Directors include Keen Burton Harrison and Heel. The annual report shows 111 loans in the past year with 56 percent to veterans, total loans around 610 and over a million dollars in assets. Divided rates ranged from two to two and a half percent.
In certain regions an acre planted with trees can produce four times as much cellulose in one year as the same area planted in cotton, highlighting the higher fiber yield of forestry crops in those areas.
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