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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1948
Page
2
The edition shows the Dothan Eagle imprint with editor names Theodore Mall and Julian O. Dorsee, dated Thursday September 23, 1948, including subscription rates, mailing options, and service notes. It lists Associated Press and United Press membership and a Jefferson quote in the masthead.
A brief reflection referencing Hebrews 3 19 noting that unbelief prevented entry. The text implies a religious meditation on belief and its consequences, using the biblical citation to frame the insight.
The Alabama Journal quotes an Eagle editorial arguing voters seek political doubt and irregularity to gain recognition. It adds a coy South, likened to a flirtatious party girl, vows to avoid entangling alliances with infidelity to the Democratic party, seeking new party liaisons and the nightlife of politics.
Georgia voters face a maze as the state party committee plans to name 12 electors who may differ from national trends while Alabama allows mixed pledges. The piece compares strategies, notes expected support for Richard Russell, and discusses the broader 1944 to 1948 political shifts and the idea of bolting the party. It ends with reflection on pledge reliability and stadium fundraising in Decatur.
A fragmentary item notes events at a venue named Nowats Rouge with scattered phrases about a yearly theme. The readable text mentions animals, a power, and emotional or ceremonial undertones, but specifics remain unclear due to the damaged OCR.
Washington: President Truman keeps two poetry anthologies beside his bed and reads classics before sleep. He recalls exact WWI artillery shells, muses on writing his administration’s history, and vents about press and political manipulation while pursuing possible quieter pastimes.
A column arguing for Dewey as a strong, fresh presidential candidate with potential to unite the South and nation. It contrasts Dewey’s poised leadership with Truman’s crusader image, notes regional loyalties, and references Southern self respect and political strategy amid current GOP debates and TVA endorsements.
The text presents scattered quotations on political campaigning and public sentiment. Henry A. Wallace warns about mob hysteria, while Henry Wallace’s statements are echoed alongside remarks about election confidence and overconfidence. It also references Hugh D. Seet Jr., Cravern Went prices support, Brannan, Werenshmen, and Premier Henri Queuille, indicating a collage of political commentary.
A motorist in the neighborhood collided with a funeral procession when he unknowingly caught up to it. An escort motorcycle officer signaled to yield as the driver approached, but the group continued steadily. The scene ended with the motorist still behind the cortege and the mourners proceeding.
Florida will shift young first offenders from Raiford prison to individual therapy and a new detention unit near Chattahoochee. Inmates will receive education toward high school diplomas, sixth grade literacy, and vocational training aimed at job readiness upon release. Most selected will be under 21. custody remains secure, but treatment emphasized. Panama City News-Herald.
An Associated Press piece from New Orleans reflects on 25 years past. Howell School examined 343 children and found defects in 154, mostly dental and vision issues plus intestinal worms. Parents were notified. Dothan was chosen for a permanent Army recruiting station with Oscar H. Hook in charge. four local men enlisted in the Navy and trained at Great Lakes. A dated 1898 cotton receipt was found by Will Warrick near Dothan. Kiwanis heard W L Grubb discuss the poultry market. Dr James Monroe Smith, former LSU president, noted as a leading Idaho state figure.
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