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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1948
Page
2
The page mixes subscription rates and publishing notices with editorial excerpts and quotations. It includes contact lines, Associated Press note, misstatements policy, and varied ad-like fragments, ending with a political remark about peace policy and U.S. stance in a presidential year.
A House Rules Committee proposal to pay $1090 for two years and $1500 for three years of Army enlistment is dismissed as unsound and expensive. Critics say bonuses unlikely to work, attract unsuitable recruits, and offend veterans. Congress should focus on essential duties instead.
A U S State Department notice details a Russian spy luring an American sergeant at the Moscow embassy, deserting to Russia with top secret implications. The columnist denounces Soviet tactics as unworthy, likening women and honeyed words to atomic weapons in a paranoid wartime frame.
The United States insists that any peace talks in the cold war involve other nations, not just the United States and the Soviet Union. Washington rejects exclusive bilateral discussions and argues for inclusive talks addressing global issues as proposed in response to Stalin and the Open Letter directed by Henry Wallace.
An editorial assesses the creation of the State of Israel and the risks of Arab invasion. It argues the United Nations and United States have faltered in handling the Palestine question, noting Truman's shifting stance on partition and urging decisive leadership to prevent broader war in the region.
Merry-Go-Round column outlines a Senate fight over nomination of Thomas Buchanan to the Federal Power Commission. Key figures Nelson, Seoth, Beek, Olds, Draper oppose, while Buchanan’s record as Pennsylvania public utilities chief and Brewster’s procedural gambits threaten confirmation. The article notes White’s surprising Senate committee vote and a miscommunication blamed on a telephone remark.
A Washington discussion recalls Senator Vandenberg and his long fingers as a symbol of his debating power and artistic talent. Frank M. Sparks, a lifelong aide, suggests family health factors influence politics while noting contrasts in Buchanan’s nomination hearings and a push for consistency in party strategy amid questions from two witnesses.
A compilation of statements from leaders and thinkers on freedom, government power, culture, and war. Notable voices include Charles I. Wilson of GM, Crawford Greenwalt of DuPont, Sir Stafford Cripps, Lt Gen Doolittle, Warden Swope, Rep Short, Sen McGrath, Prof Edward Pope, Rep Joe Mansfield, and Gen Bradley.
Senator Elbert D. Thomas of Utah argues for congressional approval of a Southern education compact, praising progress yet acknowledging limits of nonsegregation. He stresses the right to educational opportunity for African Americans while warning against overnight, sweeping civil rights measures and urging measured change. The Atlanta Journal notes reactions from Negro leaders and ongoing Senate deliberations.
A. J. Whiddon and W. T. Singletary announce construction of a three story brick structure for their hardware business on the South Foster and Crawford corner lot, purchased from Alliance Warehouse Company. Military officers Dr. H. B. Burtleshaw becomes Major commanding the Medical Corps of the 141st and Dr. S. B. Hopkins named regimental dentist. Dothan defeats Florala 6–4 and 10–3 in baseball while Misses Kraselsky and Hinson visit from Montevallo en route home via Abbeville.
A health department clinic will be held Saturday for Brownies and Scouts planning to attend a Houston County Health Department camp. Health forms are being distributed at troop meetings. girls registered will receive blanks and those not yet registered must apply by Saturday. Only six spots remain for Week One. vacancies exist for Week Two.
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