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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1948
Page
2
A letter-writer warns Alabama could lose political influence at the 1952 Democratic convention if bonus delegates are removed. The piece recalls 1948 events, criticizes Alabama politics, and questions the value of extra delegates amid party shifts and regional dynamics.
The piece attacks Governor Folsom for appointing W LaRue Horn to oversee the peace time draft in Alabama. It accuses Horn of political scandal and character flaws and argues the appointment taints state patronage with federal interest risk. Alabamians are urged to view the move with disgust.
The Ku Klux Klan announced a massive 40 foot cross burn at Stone Mountain near Atlanta. Observers warn such a demonstration taints Southern efforts to resist federal force bills and could sway Congress during a tense political moment.
Gulf County game warden H O Pridgen voices strong support for non residents amid Florida Wildlife magazine findings. He notes 241 June convictions, 225 residents, 16 non residents, and 17 Gulf County arrests during a fishing closed season, urging resolution against law violations and suggesting Alabama welcome for non residents.
The piece traces Eisenhower's tearful withdrawal from the presidential race and explores factors behind the decision. It cites political bosses, military allies, and conversations with Democratic leaders as influences, while noting unresolved questions about the exact reasons for halting his bid. It also mentions Berlin tensions and shifts in Soviet influence as context.
John Temple Grady argues youth rallies in Henry Wallace circles, Roosevelt opposition, and Perpetual New Dealing. He notes Wallace attracts youth through action, while warning that youth is drawn to fights. He critiques Aubrey Williams and Vaughan on Southern farming politics and party alignment.
Radio Moscow asserts Russia produced the world’s first aircraft in 1882, predating the Wright brothers’ Kitty Hawk flight by over two decades, proclaiming aviation as Russia’s birthplace and crediting designer Mechany.
A collection of short quips on open mindedness color in clothing weather safety and manners. It wittily contrasts bad habits worry with prudence and notes June money averages while poking at parking and illumination for safer streets.
A humor column from Newport Navalog sketches a cadet hopeful asking a veteran about aviation and receiving a wry answer about wings. It includes quips about Coast Guard magazines, basque attire, and a chaotic vignette from naval life with garbled captions and sketches.
A flood of letters to The Eagle from Alabama and beyond denounce the Philadelphia Democratic Convention, urge a Southern rights stance, and advocate bolting or founding a Conservative or regional party while praising Republican alternatives and editorials. Carried voices include Ashford, Ala.. Renton Wash.. Fort Madison Iowa. Birmingham and Dothan Alabama correspondents.
Abbeville meets Dothan Tuesday at 4 p m at the fairgrounds park with free admission for ladies. Gabriel Saliba of Ozark is out on 5000 bond and Coot Smith is jailed in Houston County on assault with intent to murder after a hand grenade was thrown into Mike Saliba’s car Friday night. J H Alldredge elected secretary of the Dothan Chamber of Commerce at a board meeting. Pan was in Big Creek Cemetery. The Nizam of Hyderabad’s wealth is estimated at 2 billion dollars.
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