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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1948
Page
3
The page shows legal notices and classified items from the Eagle Gazette dated Sunday May 23 1948. It lists subscription rates, veterans notices, obituaries, public sale cautions,’agence details, and Associated Press and United Press disclaimers. It references multiple cities and distributors, with a Jefferson quotation and notes on an advertising policy.
An archaic quotation contrasts Sabbath observance and gatekeeping with a biblical admonition. It references Jeremiah 17 24 and a contrasting line by Pope about Christians and Jews observing the Sabbath, noting widespread adherence or sleep in the western world.
The Eagle salutes graduates and their families as hundreds more receive diplomas in the coming week. It notes the nation’s freedoms and the atom age, urging graduates to lead with faith in God and the Christian way of life as they enter a new era.
A Washington attorney, William Hieyer, becomes the first to resign his right to practice before the Supreme Court. He cites perceived judicial legislation in opinions and a drift toward ultra liberalism, blaming court expansion and White House influence for waning public regard.
The June 1 runoff ballot simplifies the Democratic primary with four statewide at large delegates and seven contenders. Four pledge a walkout over civil rights or Truman, while three vow to stay in the convention. Voters choose four, selecting among walk-out and pro convention candidates.
The Alabama governor rehires former Revenue Commissioner Philip J. Ham and Bolton Bennett, a former legislator, to public posts after resignations to pursue other offices. The cabinet shifts reflect ongoing turnover as officials swap roles within state government.
Washington dispatch recounts George Polk’s letters and testimony about Greece's shaky politics. He warns of Royalist and Communist lines accusing US interference while detailing factions, dangers to Greek stability, and the push toward a potential American role in Greece’s future recovery program.
The article surveys Southern Republican prospects in 1952, noting Stassen and Taft influence, drafts for electoral reform via the Gossett bill, and a shift from prearranged delegations. It discusses Southern-voter independence, potential gains in Louisiana, Texas, North Carolina, and Florida, and calls for credible Southern policy from both parties amid race and regional issues. It also comments on Greece and U.S. aid perceptions, referencing Greek reactions to American assistance and political dynamics.
A string of quips and mock headlines touches on labor, politics, patent hoards, a New Hampshire man losing his sense of smell, and jokes about elections. It notes chalked walks and soft soap remedies, plus a llevied joke about a woman breaking her nose and waiting for time. The text lampoons campaign discourse and price questions.
A volley of editorials discusses Alabama politics with Jax Stated stepping back from a presidential bid and Folsom’s weak delegate showing. Absentee ballot reform is urged by Circuit Judge Eugene Carter to curb manipulation and ease voting for travelers. Cotton week features J Craig Smith touting cotton’s remaining dominance and local mills Opp and Nicolas detail production, payroll, and regional impact in Covington County.
The Monroe Journal laments a state finance department delay in settling a February March work invoice. A confirmatory purchase order arrived, but payment is overdue into May with no clear date, contrasting with strict 10 percent penalties for late sales tax payments.
Public Safety figures name Alabama Highway Enemy No 1 as the wrong side driver. The top menace may be the motorist who parks on the road at night with glaring headlights, blinding oncoming traffic and forcing stoppages to avoid collisions.
Judge A Y Malone notes a wedding boom in Dothan with four marriages led by Miss Leasie Mercer and Teel Brown. Hi County will be represented at Auburn May 27 to June 8 in press making contests. D S Nordan of Crosby listed as a Dothan resident.
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