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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1944
Page
5
A reconstructed line quotes Cicero on lightening the soul and avoiding deceit. The fragment hints at moral judgment of a bad man who would speak with a trained tongue to mislead others. The text preserves a classical voice about truth and rhetoric.
This Mother’s Day carries deeper meaning for those separated by war and for mothers whose prayers endure beyond distance. A rosy tradition marks and honors veterans back from combat after two years or more, celebrating resilience, remembrance, and enduring maternal prayers.
The article notes Wallace D. Malone and A. D. Wilkerson from Houston county both failed in the delegate-at-large contest. Malone, an anti-Roosevelt candidate, placed seventh in a ten-man field, falling about 5,000 votes short of delegation. Wilkerson, Roosevelt aligned, trailed by about 5,000 votes behind Malone. The piece expresses greater disappointment at Malone's defeat despite Wilkerson sharing similar New Dealer stances.
The piece argues that President Roosevelt used military force to seize the Montgomery Ward mail order plant, then blamed the press and shifted blame to avoid court scrutiny. It asserts wartime powers are broad but warns against tyranny wearing legal garb and calls for public vigilance.
Tennessee Senator Kenneth McKellar denounces Drew Pearson in a Senate rebuttal about a column alleging temper, patronage, and a knife accusation. He calls the piece a willful falsehood, cites no knife incidents, and defends his mountain character amid widespread ridicule from colleagues.
The text reflects a fragmented discussion about Movarye terms and political figures with frustrated Madamians. It notes opinions on electability and governance without a clear outcome, suggesting dissatisfaction with the process and potential impact on the government’s direction.
A garbled message discusses a youngster avoiding certain foods and muses about decisions. It mentions buying hay and rising thoughts, plus heatconking tips being available to sow. The text ends with a stray reference to asparagus stalks where tips supposedly lie.
Transcript fragment shows lawmakers trading insults over pet projects and committee power. McKellar defends integrity while accusing foes of lies, laments alliance with Lilienthal, and questions accountability. The heated exchange centers on appropriations influence and veto power.
An opinion piece notes Roosevelt’s changing relations with the press since his inauguration. It cites Elizabeth Mey Craig challenging a misstatement on the Montgomery Ward case and discusses Roosevelt’s bantering style, the First Lady’s press circle, and shifts in reporter attitudes from eager loyalty to wary scrutiny, all amid debates over press liberties.
A heated Senate exchange features strong personal attacks as a speaker defends honesty with constituents and condemns Drew Pearson as a lowlife skunk. The President is asked to note the speakers temper while defending integrity and public service.
Albert Logue Esq recalls May D-Day anxieties and shifts to Mother's Day tribute. He memories boyhood pranks, chores, and family moments, urging kindness to mothers amid war memories, then describes a quiet church moment inviting daily, peaceful reflection.
A reader reports discovering an absentee ballot cast in their name without consent after disbelief of the election process. They contacted the probate office but were told no records showed who secured the ballot or cast it. They note others in Beat 7 voted in person while named on the absentee list. They express concern for democracy amid a local election and a distant family member overseas.
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