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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1948
Page
2
Obituaries and revolution related notes appear in the May 26 1948 issue from Eagle Publishing Co. It lists staff history from 1902 to 1939 with editors W Hall Julian C Hall and features quoted maxims and mottoes from Jefferson Buxton and Buxton sayings, reflecting era editorial tone.
Miss Frieda B. Hennock, a New York corporation lawyer, is named by President Truman to the Federal Communications Commission becoming the first woman to serve on the body. She says she has lots of ideas but will wait for Senate confirmation and won’t reveal plans yet. She notes she is over 40 but doesn’t look her age and shows confident readiness for the job.
Public warnings report two scams asking for unauthorized gifts. One targets Tuskegee Institute’s Carver museum funds, the other impersonates county welfare workers. The piece in ’48 Magazine lists ten don’ts to spot phony philanthropists and urges contacting legitimate charities for details.
The DOJ's civil rights section now funds a pool of lawyers offering free services to complainants claiming rights violations. Critics say the program has become a lucrative, election-year business, with higher appropriations sought to sustain expanding work.
John Temple Graves started a verse about the June 1 run off for the delegate at large race. He proposed a mnemonic line Bonner, McCorvey, Riddle and Stapp will be free men at Philly. The Alabama Journal praised a different rhyme Will keep Alabama on the sanity map. Many writers offered lines praising Bonner and McCorvey with other candidates noted for contrast.
Washington reports Truman has limited public visitors while using rear entrances to meet private callers. Notable figures include Joe Keenan, Lord Inverchapel, Henri Bonnet, Chiam Weizmann, and Zionist leaders. Also notes talks on old age pensions and a Royal-staff poker yacht habit.
John Temple Graves laments national taboos on Southern views in publishing. He cites Edmund Burke and Charles Collings, noting New York publishers reject Southern perspectives on race and segregation. He argues gradual national reconsideration may follow the rising Southern revolt and widespread educated sympathy across states.
A collection of quotes from CIO officials, Republican and Democratic lawmakers, and British leaders critiques postwar policy. Highlights include calls for labor rights in Congress, trade-relations goals, and warnings about war in Palestine.
The Alabama Newsmagazine reports on Ellis Arnall facing criticism from Southern Democrats over his stance on Truman’s civil rights program and a possible party walkout. Birmingham’s Eugene Connor labels Arnall as not representative of Southern Democrats, noting Arnall’s past support for Henry Wallace and civil rights ideals.
Rumor of a wet-dry referendum in Bay County circulates but officials say no campaign is underway and petitions are not being circulated. The piece weighs potential effects on liquor outlets tourism enforcement revenue and public reaction, suggesting local option laws would face enforcement and economic challenges. The article also endorses continued state control to preserve tax revenue and cites the Panama City News-Herald.
The county votes dry by four to one, yet traffic remains steady across the county line into Greene. Senator Langer faces criticism for opposing the Southern regional education bill, cited for his knowledge gap on segregation in his own state with only 201 Black residents per the 1940 census.
May 26 1923 news item reports A A Hawkins Atlantic Coast Line agent at Pawnee? Pawsey rescued Mrs McLendon and her daughter from a burning home. Hawkins detected the fire, forced entry and saved them. Dothan High School Alumni Association elected officers welcoming Class of 1923 with Donnelly Newton presiding and Albert Logue addressing.
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