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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1948
Page
2
A reflective piece argues that Southern voters oppose federal civil rights measures and see anti discrimination efforts as political maneuvers. It claims race issues are being addressed voluntarily by Southerners, not by top down laws, and warns against forcing reforms that hinder racial coexistence.
A Fortune Elmo Roper poll shows 49 percent favor letting states decide voting rules, 42.6 percent want federal laws, with 8.4 percent undecided. Regions differ: Northeast and Midwest lean federal, South favors state control. FEPC support varies by region. The Far West backs Congress strongly while the South largely resists.
The piece condemns President Truman for repeated foreign policy blunders dating from 1949 to present, citing Henry Wallace's Madison Square Garden speech and the aborted Moscow mission. It argues the premature radio pronouncement damaged Marshall and allies, warning election pressures fueled risky solo moves and heightened global jitters.
The Dothan United Chest launches with over 100 volunteer solicitors asking individuals to pledge donations. Repeats rounds expected until the quota is met, inviting prompt aid and ready money.
Washington reports a hush hush Pentagon draft outlines a large scale lend lease to support 4 1 2 to 6 billion dollars, plus bases in Italy France Western Germany Belgium Netherlands, and a ring of air bases Norway Greenland Alaska to deter Soviet air attacks. Also eyed is standardizing Western armaments and automatic war authorization if Western Europe is attacked. Projections add Marshall Plan costs, bringing total near 31 billion dollars before other government needs.
A reflective column links autumn mood to aging and change. It cites Dickens and compares seasons to political cycles, noting the South seeks a healthy reshuffle within a two party system without breaking unity. Jonathan Daniels defends States Rights as not seeking splinter parties.
Fragmented text mentions actors, judges, and officials with garbled names and roles. It references Ricardo Tateall of Chicaro, Psycholosiacs, and Avtar H Var Sercere of Michigan, plus a note on peace efforts and a terror-related headline.
A compilation of statements from world leaders and scholars on atomic monopoly education freedom and international cooperation. Notable voices include Andrei Vishinsky Dwight Eisenhower Truman Dulles Hoffman Warren Evatt Keating and Millikan, among others, reflecting postwar policy views and global tensions.
Senator Sparkman urged a constitutional amendment creating proportional electoral votes by state, matching each state's senator and representative count and distributing votes by popular share. Backers like Lodge and Gossett argue it preserves states' protection while ending unitary electors, prompting broader Southern backing.
The Traveler's American Cafe opened on October 12 1923 with a luncheon menu prepared for guests. Owners are T J Andrews and W S Long. Kiwanis Club supper honored doctors and nurses with talks and music. Fire department answered two calls with no damage. Probate office urged licenses for the new year. J E Huggins fined 100 dollars in recorder's court for labor law violation. Dothan Chapter No 76 OES to hold a special meeting tonight.
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