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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1948
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription rates by carrier mail for Alabama Georgia and Florida with weekly and monthly options. Rates vary by service area and duration, including 2 week, 1 month, and 6 month plans, plus a daily Sunday option where available. It lists contact details and notes Associated Press and United Press affiliations and quips a Jefferson quotation.
The piece notes Herman Talmadge’s decisive Georgia gubernatorial victory and defends states rights in choosing governors. It contrasts Georgia’s decision with Alabama’s and laments national coaching and attention on Southern elections while affirming Georgia’s prerogative and voter independence.
The piece condemns revivalist Klan activity aided by President Truman and the Democratic Party, arguing the agitation fuels unrest. It warns that many oppose visible Klan symbols yet accept indirect support and recalls historical Klan misuse in the 1920s, citing a Gadsden liquor election and religious tensions.
The piece argues labor leaders promise union ballots to President Truman, predicting labor support will favor him despite potential rank and file doubts. It notes Truman’s push on the Taft Hartley Act, partisan criticisms, and the political clash with Republicans.
Sidney H Bingham of the New York Board of Transportation stepped from the Queen Elizabeth amid reporters questions. He had been in Fogland observing Brush engineers testing re propulsion for radio and water transport, then offered cautious predictions about future transit developments.
The piece warns against revived Klan activity and urges restraint. It recalls past incidents where the Klan intruded into politics and personal matters, noting that society can resolve tensions without returning to KKK methods. It emphasizes that the Klan has no rightful place now.
Wy DREW PEARSON writes from Gaithersburg Maryland about a stay at home vacation spent farming silos planting alfalfa and patching a ruined lawn after pigs trample the turf. He notes neighbors and a country doctor, reflects on soil erosion and weather, and pokes fun at General Clay and Berlin news while cherishing small town life.
Mrs W Citron asks if shooters kill stray dogs for rounding up in Dothan. Editor notes inquiry to H D Johnson who stated he shoots no dogs unless diseased crippled or disturbing. otherwise dogs are impounded before destruction.
A digressive column from John Temple Graves railing at political heat and mixed parties. The writer cites James A. Farley and editor friends, notes Thurmond Wright talk, and parries quotes about Southern voting shifts. He mocks Southern politics while highlighting perceptions of national bipartisan policy and likely electoral trends.
A damaged newspaper fragment presents unreadable lines about a local event or notice. readable portions mention places and generic actions but lack coherent names or dates. The text does not convey a clear single event or outcome for a complete summary.
A Birmingham Post editorial argues for including American history in instruction, praising the American Legion’s program. It highlights Boys' State roles, the national oratorical contest, junior baseball, and other youth activities as vital civic education, underscoring Americanism over foreign ideologies.
A fragmented sketch portrays Hollywood figures discussing marijuana use among actors and staff. The piece references script writing control, congressional scrutiny, and industry tensions over unorthodox ideas amid speculation about a party scene and smoking culture.
The Covington News notes the peanut and scuppernong season begins with frequent daily visits by boys selling produce. The desk hopes for easier sales by reaching into the sack while passing, praising scuppernongs in sherbet but acknowledging the hull time for consumption as a dessert.
Glenn Stanley of the Greenville Advocate suggests several Alabama newspaper names may change. He lists Limestone Democrat Shelby County Democrat Cullman Democrat Greene County Democrat Linden Democrat Oneonta Southern Democrat Lamar Democrat Clarke County Democrat and muses on Clarke County Dixicerat.
In this district 25 years ago on September 10, 1923 officials report finances are so tight the community service director has not been paid in four months. Separately Byrd Farmer suffered a broken rib when lightning struck near him at Silver Lake on a fishing trip. The H J Cutchens family of Kinsey escaped injury as lightning hit their chimney during a storm, filling rooms with smoke. An American Legion post meeting is scheduled for tomorrow night.
Mrs H H McCallum died in Dothan Street after a long illness. Funeral services were held today.
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