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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1948
Page
2
Fragmentary text shows an Eagle newspaper page with obituaries classifieds and telephones cards. Mentions Associated Press United Press misstatements and national reps Graybar Building city addresses. The readable items hint at service notes and notices rather than a clear event.
A 1948 newspaper column critiques Governor Folsom amid a vote fraud expose by The Reaper. It argues the governor risks martyrdom and political ruin, while praising the effort to reveal fraud as potentially constructive despite past failures. It notes the perpetrators as incompetently skilled and calls for better future elections.
Barometer of absentee ballots prompts AG A A Carmichael to issue an opinion delaying counts until polls close. Dothan example sets 6 pm closing, ending practice of early tallying that influenced campaigns and raised corruption concerns. The ruling aims to remove psychological advantage and will be posted between primaries for public reference.
The Geneva County Reaper harshly criticizes Samson in a page one editorial for allegedly counting votes unfairly in last week's primary. It asserts Gov James E Folsom received zero votes for delegate at large at the Samson box and suggests other county boxes blanked him, noting the Reaper is not aligned with Folsom or his candidates.
A driver shows courtesy by letting a stranger merge, then observes the act echoing through the line as others emulate the gesture. He later realizes the cycle of politeness returning to him, ending with his own courtesy reciprocated and his blood pressure unchanged. The piece twists into quirky asides about car culture and a California child prodigy.
Washington notes crediting Secretary of Agriculture Clinton Anderson for pivotal wartime farm policy decisions that shaped postwar Italy and saved Europe from hunger and communism. The piece portrays Anderson as a diverse leader who opposed surpluses, fought for labor, and influenced global sugar and cotton markets while planning a Senate run.
JOAN TEMPLE GRAVES analyzes the clash between socialism and communism, contrasting Stassen and Thomas views, arguing democracy cannot coexist with statism. The column probes civil liberties in the South, Stassen's stance on federal force, and the political calculus for Truman, Stassen, and regional voters. It emphasizes the need for free electors and a Southern minority position shaping national politics.
A Talladega Daily Home survey notes changing views on hobbies from luxury to mental health aids with simple items like matchbook covers and news clippings gaining popularity. The Alabama Journal defends bolters by citing historic figures, while Huntsville Times critiques Gov Folsom’s campaign conduct and calls for fair elections amid alleged vote irregularities in Samson County.
Emmett Cook of Dothan Alabama reports on a heated forum era recounting the Governor’s campaign missteps. The writer laments lost prestige after overreaching, notes no favorites on the winning list, and compares Huey P Long’s border-crossing Arkansas campaign as a narrow uplift.
A 1948 era wire of quotes shows President Truman and Senator Taft opposing a world state while supporting national sovereignty, with business leaders warning that high prices and inflation threaten capitalism. The report notes U.S. sugar prices and Cuban deals, plus praise for a forward looking Secretary of Agriculture amid crop shortages.
The Richmond News Leader notes aquatic experts say a trained swimmer rarely gets in trouble due to skill and prudence. It emphasizes that swimming is beneficial but must be tempered with caution, urging swimmers to avoid risky behavior to reduce water-related tragedies.
Deputy Sheriff Homer Williams seized 17 gallons of moonshine near here. Dothan High School beat Troy 5 to 1 behind Lee Roberts and Brown on the mound and Red Brown, Robert Crawford, Hog Roberts at bat. Buford Clark and Virginia Watson won a Piggly Wiggly bean guessing contest with four sacks each. A new coupe advertised at 590 dollars. Persian artwork dates linked to decorated tile studies. Fire safety notes discuss extinguishers and rubbish fires.
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