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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1946
Page
3
A Dothan Eagle column critiques the Big Mule label in Alabama politics, arguing the term has lost meaning. It urges unity between Big Mules and Little Mules, warning continued factional feud could degrade both sides and hinder progress.
A Sunday page presents biblical and patriotic excerpts. Scriptural quotes from Jeremiah 10 10 and a Springfield styled selection celebrate divine wrath and prophetic vision, followed by a World War era lyric alluding to justice and awakening.
The 1946 Dothan Charities Chest appeal remains short of the 21,500 goal by about 3,500 as supporters are urged to respond immediately. The column recalls Big Jim Folsom’s past fundraising and politics, noting the off year contributions and the shift in Alabama politics.
The Alabama vote on No. 4 inserts the Boswell amendment into the state constitution, raising voter eligibility standards. The measure drew a close result amid a light general election, with the Eagle backing the amendment and urging cautious optimism about safeguarding against unqualified voters. opponents’ motives are scrutinized, and advocates seek a better solution through time.
A Drew Pearson survey portrays the incoming Republican Senate as anti labor, isolationist, and conservative, with notable figures such as Irving Ives, Vermont’s Flanders, and Massachusetts’ Lodge shaping policy. It highlights Bricker and Taft as potential presidential contenders amid intra party clashes.
John Temple Graves surveys The New Republic's shifting stance toward Franklin D Roosevelt and Henry Wallace from 1943 to 1945. He notes editorial critics of Roosevelt, Wallace's rising influence, and concerns over New Deal policies, elections, and party alignment.
A collection of statements by Dr. Leonard Mayo, Clement Attlee, John S. Knight, Charles H. Lake, and Winston Churchill from 1946. Topics include property and human rights, Soviet misrepresentations, editorial independence, education funding, and postwar diplomacy.
Asbury Blount, co owner of Consolidated Produce Company with Ed Wells, a Dothan native born 51 years ago, spent his life here except for World War I naval service. He is a deacon at First Baptist, Kiwanis past president, Chamber helper, and War Bond drive leader. He lives at 20 N Lena St with wife Helen Whittlesay. brother Bill also resides in Dothan.
John Henry Suther, former All-American and Alabama Crimson Tide member, will speak at the Wiregrass Quarterback Club meeting tomorrow at 7 p.m. Alto Lee, program chairman, notes Suther, Tuscaloosa County sheriff-elect and three-year All-Southeastern pick, is among guests alongside Coach Russell L. Taylor of Enterprise. A film of a 1946 Alabama name is also planned with possible Alabama Tennessee or Alabama Georgia subjects.
Crawford Moseley recreation director lists events at the Recreation Center for the coming week. Monday includes Sub Debs club at 3 30 p.m and Esquire fraternal meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday features Sedamoce Club at 3 30 p.m and Reserve Officers meeting at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday hosts Fine Arts Club exhibit at 4 p.m and V F W at 7 30 p.m. Thursday has American Legion meeting at 7 30 p.m. Saturday offers a square dance at 8 p.m.
Pfc. John D. Coker, son of D. Coker of Dothan, has graduated from Chanute Field Air Training Command. He completed the craft welder course as part of the Air Force training and was announced yesterday.
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