Dothan Eagle notices and rates from 1948 issue
The page lists subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery across Alabama Georgia and Florida with weekly monthly and yearly options. It notes advertisements and public notices including obituaries and resolutions charged per center word. It includes AP and United Press disclaimers and a selection of quotes and contact addresses.
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Father’s Day Tribute to Fathers and Their Role
A church piece urges honoring fathers on Father’s Day, praising both civic and religious dads. It places Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and others among great fathers of civilization and calls for gratitude for earthly and heavenly fathers, noting their prayers sustain the nation and faith.
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America
Buckwheat revival touted as vital crop in crisis era
A fragmented report emphasizes buckwheat as an overlooked crop once crucial for health. It links buckwheat to rutin and blood vessel support, noting medical interest amid public concern over bread shortages and dietary stress.
Surprise rush in Napier Field industrial school work
The Wiregrass notes a rapid start for Alabama’s first of four industrial schools at Napier Field. State Board of Education officials inspected the site, chose principal building locations, and within 48 hours engaged an architect to prepare plans. The community applauds the swift progress and urges continued momentum.
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Napier Field
Ing Eye
Parties Nominate Prez Slates. VP Choosing Urged
In 1948 the Republican and Democratic conventions begin soon to name presidential nominees. The writer urges both parties to treat the vice presidency with care, noting its potential to assume the presidency after a death or resignation and urging platform moves to prepare future leaders. The piece reflects on past VP succession and the risk of weak choice in the second spot.
Dewey Seen as Presidential Contender Grows Up
Philadelphia columnist Drew Pearson recalls Tom Dewey from 1944 and 1948, noting age, experience, and tempered views. He praises Dewey as a mature candidate, urges cautious appraisal of Gestapo fears, and discusses potential cabinets with Dulles or Vandenberg, highlighting Dewey’s political evolution.
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Buckwheat Patch Deemed Possible Shield Against Radiation
Scientists report rutin shows safety in rats and promise against X-ray exposure. They suggest rutin may help against stronger radioactive rays from nuclear blasts. Planting buckwheat could be prudent. even if useless, government incentives might offset losses.
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Thors
National Safety Council
Caloosa News
Southern revolt shapes party loyalty in the South
A Charlotte meeting of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People delegates denounces alliance between Southern Democrats and Northern Republicans. Editor Hall argues the revolt will fail yet shifts perception of Southern influence since the Civil War. Winston Withers and Walter White praise the effort as South leads a political life emphasizing unity of Democrats nationwide.
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Fragmented clippings hint at rites and routine in oddball notes
A garbled mix of lines mentions a Massachusetts poet, a Michigan thief, road maps, canned beans, and divorce. It reads like a collage of social snippets and stray thoughts from a bygone page, with scattered names and vague events.
Rotten Prison Apples Spark Prison Reform Debate
Prison Director Frank Boswell argues that separating 125 hardened inmates from Alabama’s 4 500 prison population could reduce recidivism and protect society. He calls the idea “stupid, callous and poor business” and says a fairer treatment of prisoners benefits public safety. The column also notes political maneuvering around party platforms and mentions Chauncey Sparks and J Harold McGrath amid delegation politics.
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Frank Boswell
Alabama
Prichard Cruyten
City passes crossing ordinance and local game result
An ordinance to regulate crossings on Glen Street and Headland requires a rail crossing gate and flag duty. Gordon defeated Ashford 11 to 1 in a game. An infant naming or baptism was administered in Color. The Rev J F Ford presided at Presbyterian Church as Mr and Mrs Alex D Wi attended. A man accused of theft in Dothan was threatened to Deputy U S Marshall Brooks. The card referenced Lebanon, Kentucky and authorities were speculating on what.
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Janie Elizabeth Wood
Alex D. Withe
J. F. Ford
Presbyterian Church
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