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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1946
Page
3
The Eagle endorses E C Boswell of Geneva as best suited to explain the Boswell Amendment to Alabama’s constitution to be voted on November 5. His candor outlines what it changes in the electoral system and its broad impact, urging voters to study the measure carefully.
The piece rails at Senator Hill over his criticism of the Boswell amendment, accusing him of dishonoring Alabama leadership to attack a supposed foe. It notes denial from Buck, Mead Committee plans to probe wartime shipbuilding gift gifts to 6,000 women, listing notable recipients and questioning funding sources.
The Department of Justice begins a wide scale inquiry into diversion of cotton textiles and overpricing in black market schemes. Indictments have been returned, with agents aided by Treasury and CPA investigations. Officials note many black market operatives also evade taxes, linking tax dodging to profiteering.
John L Lewis pushes a plan to create a political unit within the AFL to counter the CIO's PAC ahead of the Chicago convention. He may use the effort to position himself for a GOP 1948 ticket, with support from Bill Green and others, risking a shift from the federation's traditional non political stance. Sugar shortages loom six more months as Congress and OPA bear blame. the sugar rationing outlook remains tight due to global production disruptions and policy funding cuts.
In a long, candid exchange from Chapel Hill, James Street chides the word games of political discourse and offers thoughts on Wallace, Stassen, CIO unions, and the South. He praises Wallace, critiques civics debates, and muses on socialism, Russia, and a two party South under labor's influence. Street remains lively and thought provoking.
In a charged critique a columnist accuses Senator Hill of pursuing unrealistic goals to push radical reform aimed at registering all Black voters in Alabama regardless of qualification, portraying him as a perpetual fighter for political change.
Cleveland veterans housing shortage sparks warnings from city officials and economists. Veterans and their spouses face discord under unsatisfactory conditions. Leaders argue stable housing is essential for security and family stability amid broader social debates.
Abbeville town councilman and Henry County representative candidate G B Mathison Sr says Governor Folsom has a good chance to push his program in Montgomery next January. He supports forming a Wiregrass bloc to gain influence on issues like Chattahoochee State Park, river development, and local road oversight. He backs a referendum on liquor, opposes reapportionment, favors tractor tax exemption, and seeks tax cuts including automobile tax relief.
Editor notes present the full Boswell address before the Houston Bar Association. The piece outlines the amendment’s purpose and expected impact if enacted, including constitution change, voter consideration, and related political context. The text also mentions a soldier bonus issue and Alabama legislative prospects on Goat Hill for next year.
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