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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1948
Page
2
Fragmented OCR from a Dothan Eagle issue shows garbled text including phone lines, department notices, and obituary sections. The fragment references the Associated Press and United Press, notices about misstatements, and Jefferson quotes.
The Eagle urges immediate safety measures at the St. Andrews Bay railway crossing on Cottonwood road in Dothan. Despite a nonfatal collision this time, past crashes killed two and many injuries have occurred. The paper suggests barriers, warning signals, or a red lantern, urging city and Bay Line officials to act promptly to prevent further funerals and hospitalizations.
The text notes General Eisenhower, former Allied commander in Europe and later secretary of state, is retired from the Army and serving as president of Columbia University in a civilian capacity. It claims he took three Army aides with him, who allegedly remain in uniform and on Army pay, while the Army reportedly contends otherwise.
The piece discusses General Eisenhower’s expected repeated calls to Washington for conferences with military leaders and the need for civilian clerical help. It argues such staff should stay with him at Columbia University lest they be redirected into the broader military establishment, ensuring effective military preparedness. Senator Glen Taylor criticizes the Third Party’s populist rhetoric and predicts the South’s political shift when the new party takes over.
It was widely expected the Tuesday primary would bring Folsom into the Governor’s seat, but he acted fast and was rearmed within a day. The ceremony was private with limited attendees and no wedding pageantry, leaving listeners lamenting the absence of bridesmaids and singers.
The Philadelphia district internal revenue collector cites a case of a late or defective return causing significant trouble. A refund of 100 dollars is mentioned amid confusion and faulty filing, illustrating how errors can escalate into larger tax issues.
Robbie FE Calhoun voices frustration over congested polling, cites Montgomery County use of paper ballots, asks who was responsible and why, while acknowledging some good results and praise for conscientious workers. He argues larger county voters felt neglected and urges fair, well run elections.
In Washington the oil lobby dominates corridors as it backs a bill to transfer tidelands oil from federal to state control. Frontline leader Senator Ed Moore pushes to reverse Supreme Court rulings, with key figures like Walter Tutinser and William Clary directing lobbying efforts and legal work for oil interests.
A columnist argues that communism and democracy cannot coexist with a controlled economy. Legislative bodies cannot run an economy. bureaucrats will impose plans. The piece cites Dorothy Thompson and calls for Alabama Governor James E. Folsom to focus on governance over vanity and campaigning.
Henry Ford argues a lighter car is not in sight for the U S. and jokes about a swing seat future. Martha Taft comments on Truman's White House balcony. Wayne Morse accuses Russia of alarming capabilities while Omar Bradley warns about future war timing. Harvey Firestone emphasizes supplying equipment and knowhow over money.
The piece outlines alleged payments to Rumely's camp followers and propagandists including Homer Dodge who received 2073 dollars in late 1947 and Eugene Kelly hired by California Attorney General Howser for 500 dollars weekly. Howser defends the funds as unappropriated and not misused while critics cite spending on entertainment and press influence.
The Southern revolt against civil rights spurs talk of a two party system, with skepticism about Truman’s renomination and independent voters emerging. The piece notes hard voting loyalties in Alabama, possible independent rise, and a cautious opening toward cross party voting in primaries. It praises losing candidates for sportsmanship at a Dale County primary and honors local officials vying for county offices.
An editorial argues that return timing and price controls threaten the economy by pushing goods from legitimate channels, risking inflation and shortages. It warns controls would hide shortages, raise black market activity, and hurt low-budget families while failing to curb profits.
Senator Glen Taylor, a candidate for vice president on the Wa ticket, was arrested at Birrham while attempting to attend a meeting of the Southern Youth Congress. He sought publicity from the incident.
Twenty five years ago on May 10 1923 Ted Lewis manager prom announced plans to hold wrestling matches in Dot He is training Floyd George a former policeman for fights The City Council passed an ordinance creating the office of recorder to try cases in police court Miss Sue Malone and Eleanor Barnett hosted a bridge party honoring Grady Page a recent bride A local store advertised two one half yards of Impeded ham for 13.00 and Japan mono crepe at the rate of one and one half yards for 1.00
A 53 year old man, Tuttle, was crushed when his tractor overturned while pulling stumps near his Sundar home. Duval County road patrol reported the incident.
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