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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1948
Page
2
The note presents a religious quotation attributed to Daniel Webster and a proverbs verse about humility and pride. It frames a moral reflection on character before destruction and honor, with a brief biblical reference.
An opinion piece attacks U S Senator John Sparkman and partner Lis ter Hill for expediency in supporting Truman and Civil Rights, accusing Sparkman of reversing pro Truman stance to gain votes in Alabama. It condemns perceived betrayal of principle and portrays Sparkman as a political chameleon compromising Alabama’s representation.
Representative Frank Boykin of Mobile urged action against internal enemies alongside external threats to defend democracy. He warned against liberal opposition and called for drastic measures to crack down on Communists, arguing the same urgency as preparing for foreign foes.
Washington notes Russia fears a nuclear strike and considers widening bases from Japan to Iceland to counter U S air power. The piece also profiles Truman’s pick for Civil Aeronautics Board chief, Joseph O Connell, and contains a debate over how air strategy and international energy offers influence the Cold War balance.
The column weighs the futures of Eisenhower and MacArthur for a 1948 presidential run. It notes Eisenhower’s stance against military involvement in politics, his potential Democratic alignment, and the public battles over his perceived readiness, with Hearst’s backing and speculation about his viability and personality.
A fragmentary column riffs on money worries and daily frustrations. It notes sugar shortages easing yet production still below prewar levels, and jokes about labor, jobs, and looking prosperous. It ends with a gentle nudge to write to parents during hard times.
Marshall Field ends ties with PM, a radical New York tabloid subsidized for seven years. All staffers are dismissed after the farewell date. The PM saga mirrors other radical papers challenged by unions and finances.
Montgomery Alabama Special Commander James A Lane of the Alabama Department American Legion announced today that collection of sales tax tokens totaled about 14000 all to be given to the Crippled Children Clinic in Birmingham. He urged Posts to send collections to Department Headquarters in Montgomery before March 3 the deadline for redemption. Lane presented a 10800 check to Harris Burt president of the clinic at the New Year Dixie Bowl game in Birmingham. The rest will be turned over to the Clinic after token counting and the Legion receives the final check. The project honors the Crippled Children Clinic and Child Welfare aims of the Legion. Art Greenwood originated the token redemption idea with the Legion handling the collection with schoolchildren and others.
A new substance named Rootin is claimed as an antidote to radioactivity from atomic bombs. Officials announced it this week in Ventura addressing its potential use and safety implications.
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