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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1948
Page
2
A fragment from a 1948 issue lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday motor route delivery in the Southeast, noting 1.00 per month and 1.90 for all departments. The page includes a Bible verse from Psalms 23 5 and Horace quotes amid publisher details.
The piece argues Eisenhower refused a Democratic bid leaving Truman likely to be chosen at the convention. It predicts Dewey and Warren would take over in January and notes a 16 year Democratic rule ending. It questions military leadership and endorses Dewey and Warren over more years of Truman.
The essay recalls blackberry picking children selling fruit door to door for pennies. It notes the vanished practice, with images of sunlit cleaning, briars in feet, dusty dogs, and households resisting often offering only a few coppers. The piece reflects on changing times and disappearing roadside labor of youth.
A nostalgic tale recalls a time when blackberries were picked along fences for free and small earnings—15 or 2 cents a day—made travel easier and bought entry to the picture show. The piece contrasts free for the taking wild berries with modern jam and jelly imports and the few who remember those days.
A Southern media critique argues the South is being gentler in its push for equality, shifting from anti civil rights framing to state’s rights and conservative labels. The piece urges delegates and electors to describe their aims as state’s rights rather than civil rights or anti civil rights.
The column recalls a Washington lunch where Bob Hannegan pressed Truman to discuss 1948 renomination but was sidelined as Truman praised Matt Connelly and George Allen. Ed Kelly and other Democratic figures express doubts, while Taft and Dewey looms for the GOP.
A collage of statements reflects postwar political anxieties and global tensions. Smuts defends continued Commonwealth ties while Eisenhower and Morse discuss democracy prospects, wartime headlines, and strategic manpower concerns amid economic and political shifts.
Baton Rouge reporters note the Louisiana Senate passed a July Fourth measure mandating public schools teach the Declaration of Independence the Constitution and Federal papers of top ranks. Critics call the bill unconstitutional arguing it would infringe on rights guaranteed by the Constitution. The chaotic transcription includes garbled phrases and stray comments about liberty and education.
An essayistic column argues against worship of science and scientists while noting radio interference at a boxing match. It references Alfred Kinsey, Jim Farley, and Editor Marion Gaines, questioning how economic mood influences presidential outcomes and asserting presidents are beaten in bad times.
Alabama leads in national talk about Eisenhower for president as Democrats drift and the White House weighs a statement. Georgia Democrats urge Truman withdrawal and Eisenhower nomination while Alabama candidates influence the convention. The piece notes Truman unpopularity and the need for strong leadership.
Twenty five years ago residents from surrounding counties gathered at Fritters Springs for an all day Fourth of July event. Crowds arrived by auto wagon buggy and train. Flowers won the fiddlers contest and Rollins officiated. Evening church services were planned for Sunday with Rev W Me bas of Tampa preaching.
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