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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1948
Page
3
The excerpt cites Titus 1:7 on blameless leadership and describes a shepherdly, merciful, gentle preacher who avoids anger and filthy lucre. It echoes Chaucer’s praise of virtuous, benevolent guidance and the duty to draw people toward heaven by example.
Gov. Gregg Cherry of North Carolina warns restlessness stems from the belief that happiness comes from external things. Salvation Army leader Ernest I. Pugmire urges parents to teach religious fundamentals, arguing homes must provide a rock solid faith to resist modern godlessness and sustain democracy.
Geneva's Water reports the city faced criticism from the editor of the Gen eva County Reaper over neglected levee gate handling during heavy rains. Mayor Terrell Morris demonstrated the gate mechanism behind the armory explaining water pressure controls inflow and outflow.
Carroll Reece, RNC chairman, criticizes President Truman and accuses him of pushing the nation toward war. The letter argues past Democratic presidents caused wars after campaign pledges to stay out. It condemns Reece’s claim as irresponsible while warning of political maneuvering to gain votes.
Newsweeks cover photo shows Governor James Elisha Folsom winking as a woman kisses his cheek during a New York visit. The caption proclaims it to be the magazine’s last image of Folsom kissing women for political publicity and cites the governor’s defense that kissing is natural and not political.
W S Brooks Jr of Dothan Alabama writes in the People’s Forum challenging local leaders. He questions why public playgrounds parks and swimming pools are missing and urges better city hall and county courthouse facilities to reduce crime and juvenile delinquency.
This Morning by John Temple Graves details Liberal Kansas myths about its name. It explains residents reject links to Henry Wallace and Ellis Arnall and instead tie the name to a free water well on a cattle trail from Abilene to Dodge City.
The column reports President Truman’s sharp rebuke of ex secretary Byrnes after his tough Russia statement. It notes White House aides accusing Byrnes of courting Southern delegates and possibly seeking the Democratic nomination. It also covers reactions from lawmakers on big business, democracy work, and Kansas economic ties amid farm and industry debates.
The fragment attributes quotes about leadership and politics to Adolph A Berle Jr. and President Truman. It contrasts Berle’s remark on petty patronage with Truman praising FDR as the true president, noting Roosevelt as the only President Truman ever considered.
The caucus chose to wait as the nation braces for policy shifts. Amid a flood of chatter about the Friendship Train and charity efforts, Americans contemplated a wide range of plans, with reports noting crowds, food relief, and cultural events tied to the campaign.
Portrait of Frank O Deese showing his 14th year as probate judge in Dale County. The 70 year old insists on the “poor man's law office” approach, recounts wartime correspondence with local servicemen, and notes three terms as probate judge after early political runs. He credits county commissioners and growth with funding a sinking fund to retire old bonds and plans a new county office building and hospital under state acts.
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