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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1948
Page
2
A garbled 1948 newspaper page contains ads and editorial clippings, including telephone rates, misprinted bylines, and a Jefferson quotation. It also carries a political note urging affirmative action in Congress while criticizing NAACP aligned groups, reflecting regional press views of the era.
Dreyer Pearson column argues psychological warfare is the pivotal but neglected facet of modern peace and defense. He cites U.S. efforts to sway the Russian public through letters, radio, and civic campaigns, noting Italy’s 1948 campaign as a model and urging broader, practical propaganda moves to deter war.
The writer reflects on American views of peace and Russia from Sedalia Missouri. She contrasts American law and liberty with Soviet total state control, argues for patient but firm diplomacy, criticizes Henry Wallace, and urges concrete steps toward peaceful engagement while maintaining strength. The piece notes local events at the Bothwell Hotel, a Sacred Heart Church, and a 25-year church anniversary.
A few weeks ago President Truman delivered two speeches to Washington editors, one prepared and broadcast, the other informal and well received. He now plans to use informal talks on his cross country tour, hoping to improve reception and avoid missteps from scripted remarks.
The piece notes a past Alabama flirtation with drafting General Eisenhower for the Democratic nomination. It discusses how talk faded after the war and saved delegates for a June 1 primary run-off, with searing focus on whether a renewed draft push could emerge.
Southern legislators call for a draft rule allowing draftees to choose units by race, arguing no one would be forced into mixed or segregated units. They say Truman aims to end segregation in the armed forces and want to preserve status quo through voluntary racial grouping in service. Opponents fear forced nonsegregated service and enforcement of racial mixing.
Philip J. Hamm returns to the State Commissioner of Revenue post after Governor Folsom reappoints him, amid talk of his Senate bid against Senator Sparkman. The vacancy follows Stephens resignation, with speculation on future moves as Hamm’s future role remains uncertain and tied to prior political matches.
A compact collection of bumper staples and wry observations. It cites Washington clowns in the capital, elections and voter apathy, self importance, piano students, tax cleanup, home life, faucets, and a boastful maple sap forecast for the year. Columbus’s voyage is dated, and a light joke about a bossy household appears.
The piece analyzes Governor Folsom's crushing defeat in Alabama's Tuesday vote. It notes he lost delegate at large, U S senator, and national committeeman races, prompting questions about his hold on power and need for discipline, better counsel, and focus at the Capitol.
Twenty seven boys and twenty seven girls are eligible for diplomas this year at Do than High School. The graduating names include Joseph Avery George Coleman James Crawford Robert Crawford Max Davis George Dickenson Ralph Dowling John Flowers Hope Geiger Orin Granger Henry Hand Ralph Hart Frank Holland Leon Ingram Dawson Jones Max Jones Connie King C. W. Long Tip Mizell Perry McLeod Carleton Roberts Teddy Riley Carmel Roberts Wood Smith Glenn Steely Ralph Vaughn. Girl graduates listed include Lucy Wood Baughman Eleanor Boyd Margaret Brown Annie Lee Cherry Frances Crawford Alice Mac Dee Elizabeth Fenn Aline Forrester Helen Fuller Verne Gantt Johnnie Green Mary Ethel Hall Flora Hatcher Mildred Hill Katie Nell Holmes Rudolph Justice Ophelia Lewis Ruth Lewis Virginia Lenson Clais Lisenby Katheryn McSwaine Freddie Pilcher Clara Sanders Anne Sesson Permelia Snell Mae Sowell Elenor Williams.
Ormond Florida pupils end two strikes after Volusia County School Board votes 3 to 1 to reinstate Principal Elam V. Martin. Board plans to assign him another job to maintain peace. Students protested with walkouts demanding Martin’s retention.
The earliest written use of the expression hair of the dog is linked to an English vellum text from 1616 describing a French beet cure for drunkenness. The marginal quotation mentions “heire the benet that hath made thee sf” and a remedy involving wine.
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