This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1948
Page
2
The Dothan Eagle 1948 issue shows subscription rates by carrier and mail for Alabama Georgia and Florida with weekly and monthly plans and sections for obituaries and resolutions. It lists Associated Press and United Press affiliations, editorial notes, and a Jefferson quotation, dated Friday September 24 1948.
Frederick Saunders writes that pleasant words are sweet to the soul and health to the bones. Kind words are benedictions offering benevolence and courtesy to both speaker and hearer.
A Modern Industry survey finds 94 percent of workers believe their boss is fair and capable while 65 percent say top management cares for welfare. The piece argues workers value freedom and prefer mutual respect over confrontation between labor and management.
Unions endorse Truman but aim to defeat Taft Hartley supporters in Congress. They backed the president for the ride while targeting lawmakers who voted for the Taft Hartley Act. Of 280 House Republicans and Democrats seeking renomination, 263 won in primaries. Experts say no clear case of incumbents driven out solely by the vote. broader factors influence defeats.
Commentary argues labor votes may resist party orders amid calls for a congressional purge. It links president Tonan and two leaders to urging the purge, noting potential shifts in voting alignment and independence from leadership.
The South lags in television adoption as prices rise due to strong demand. Manufacturers hike sets while predicting future price drops with improved designs and mass production. Once TV spreads regionally, costs should fall, though early buyers pay a premium.
Gov Dewey and President Truman campaign in the West urging votes for their party Senate candidates. Republicans hold 51 seats, Democrats 45. a Democratic gain of four would give a 49 to 47 edge. Both leaders seek a Senate majority to influence a future administration, though party lines are thinning as Southern Democrats move toward independence.
Drew Pearson reports a Montgomery gathering of Northern leaders and Southern hosts focusing on North South relations, education, segregation, and Negro opportunities. Northern views from S. Pennock and Richard Bell praise cordial exchanges and warn against biased reporting while urging mutual understanding and continued discussion.
An analysis contrasts American liberalism with national liberalism through examples of Ellis Arnall and Sam Jones. It argues Arnall pursues federal favor while Jones embodies States Rights and local self government within the American frame. The piece asserts the States Rights cause preserves the American constitutional balance.
A collage of opinion notes and editorials questions Thomas Dewey's civil rights stance. It cites Walter White of the NAACP condemning Dewey's record while praising Truman and Wallace, and critiques Dewey's 1944 actions on discrimination, segregation in the New York National Guard, and civil rights proposals. The piece contrasts Southern views with national commentary, referencing Montgomery Advertiser and Talladega feedback on regional politics and growth.
Gov. Folsom turned the first sod for Alabama's $1,500,600 cow coliseum, a long discussed livestock showplace to boost the state’s growing livestock industry. The project promises benefits for citizens across Alabama, though the state faces fiscal limits.
The Dothan post office received new fire equipment while old gear remains. About 200 residents signed a petition urging repeal of the slaughter cattle ordinance, seen as creating a hog and cattle monopoly. A Japanese earthquake aid letter was received by the local Presbyterian church group. Rev. R. J. Haskew, from Youngstown, led a revival. Dothan Chapter No 11 meets tonight for work with the master and past master.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.