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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1948
Page
4
A pasted, garbled page fragment includes obituary notices, press notices, and patriotic quotes dated Sunday June 13, 1948. It mentions William Thlonote Hall, postal references, AP and UP service, and a Jefferson/Drexellus quotation amid scattered ad-like lines and commentary about back seat driving.
Senator Van denberg told the Senate appropriations committee that the United States must not rely on shifting sands in world affairs. He urged restoring European Recovery Program funds, arguing America must lead with democracy and Christianity, setting a stable example to secure peace and global trust. The speech frames the nation as a rock or sand in shaping international policy and the fate of world peace.
The State Personnel Board refused approval for appointing a Birmingham man as public relations director for the Alcu hole Beverage Control Board. The post was created after a prior pro forma appointment to Ward C. Lee. Critics question the need for a publicity department, noting ABC boards have ready access to newspaper coverage and public interest. The delay appears aimed at extending scrutiny before final approval.
Drew Pearson details Senat e lobbyist activity around the tidelands oil issue. It centers on Dr. Rumley a former German agent now leading the Committee for Constitutional Government and backing pro tidelands literature bought with so-called tax deductible funds. Pear son notes Rumley’s pardoned past and heavy support from publishers and politicians despite prior prison records.
Six weeks ago two Stonewall men and a 15-year-old girl found $239,000 in mail sacks along a country road near Atlanta. They turned it in to postal authorities who later disclosed the money came from a Washington to Houston shipment. The postal service finally sent a $2,700 gift in gratitude, sparking a debate on appropriate rewards and courtesy.
The article critiques wartime isolationism in Congress and Taft era education and housing bills, notes partisan shifts with figures like Vandenbergs and Deweys, and laments Southern political dynamics. It highlights C K King Jr's column on Vitamin P extraction and supports both private and governmental science. It recalls J M Brounton's Senate nomination and past 1944 debates over Southern influence in the Democratic Party.
Fragmented remarks attributed to lawmakers from Virginia and other figures discuss economy, military buildup, and Arab peace expectations. The passage references UN votes, U S. stance in the Holy Land, and calls for stronger negotiation power amid global tension.
The Omaha trip by President Truman drew a large welcome but a sparsely attended audience as organizers faced delays and shifting plans. Democratic strife in Nebraska and Montana is blamed for weak turnout, while whispers of party splits and petitions surface around the western tour.
A fragment discusses Sil IDE 3 ANCES by Galbraith Truman and a rights program, noting pledges against Truman and the 11th presidential election. It also praises Carmichael’s lead, mentions Mgr. Currey, and comments on voter behavior and trade victory.
Convention under President Culbreth met at Springs church. Hubert Rosey presented Braxton and Montford to the group. Pythagoras Lodge elected officers including B. A. Adkine L. M. Siric Keener Baxtey and others. A play titled Sirs of Folly Tick was staged. Other names include Gas Levine Senator Luna Hail and 0 Dee.
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