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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1948
Page
2
A long page shows the Dothan Eagle masthead with publishing history, staff, and subscription rates. It lists editors and offices, notes Associated Press and United Press memberships, and includes a Jefferson quotation. The text also contains misstatements disclaimer and a signature line with addresses and slogans.
The National Broadcasting Co adopts a code tightening up content. No crime or mystery programs before 9 30 p m ET and limits on commercials during news. It also plans notices when cutting objectionable material. The piece notes a failsafe for inattentive listeners and mocks a quick reply to garbled audio.
In the People's Forum J H Alldredge replies about Wiregrass as a long used regional name dating to before 1908. The Eagle seeks information, names, dates and facts from readers across the Wiregrass to uncover how the term began and spread and invites cooperation from local historians and residents.
The passage argues for documenting the Wiregrass region’s origin and its spread of the name. It emphasizes scholarly research, local contributions from Dothan and beyond, and the public’s-right to an authentic historical account of how the term Wiregrass became synonymous with home for thousands.
The article cites Dr. M. M. Mathews and Judge Walter B. Jones arguing Alabama derives from Choctaw parts alba meaning vegetation and amo meaning gatherer. It rejects “Here we rest” as a false origin and favors “thicket clearers” or “vegetation gatherers” as the true etymology.
President Truman privately pressed Admiral Leahy to retire citing dwindling usefulness and asked Admiral Denfeld to suggest a graceful exit. A Spain ambassadorship idea wilted as no Madrid ties exist, while Gouzenko probe hit snags with Canada. Rosenman criticizes Truman campaign rhetoric as risky for votes. Red designs on Germany warned of Soviet troop moves and internal US disruption. Dewey touts state administration cooperation to curb waste and tax burdens.
Analysis of wartime events and shifting loyalties after Stalingrad. The author recalls 1942-43 Allied and Soviet moves, warns against recriminations, and argues for recognizing U S possession of atomic power as a responsibility shaping peace and future courage.
The writer weighs the Berlin stalemate with Western powers and Russia, noting bridges burned and a likely break or airlift stretch to keep Berlin supplied. A UN session seems doomed as Russia risks prestige by backing out, while predicting a Soviet exit unless a breakthrough occurs. The piece laments the iron curtain and parallels 1941 mood, urging that something must give soon.
J Haden Alldredge commissioner Interstate Commerce Commission Washington explains the origin of the term Wiregrass region used around Dothan. He recalls early usage by W T Hall Eagle editor and local Chamber of Commerce publicity. He compares Wiregrass to citrus belt indicators in Florida and mentions Sard Mountain as another agricultural area.
Dr Edmund Sinnott urges tolerance and education as the path to a better society. John L Lewis promotes a strong social insurance policy against communism and state overreach. Georgia governor-elect Herman Talmadge touts his victory as a rejection of civil rights testing and communistic ideologies.
Editorials argue Mr. Bloch at the Philadelphia speech did not bolt the party yet urged unpledged electors to reject any candidate endorsing civil rights. The Macon News notes Georgia Democrats opposed civil rights and warns Bloch’s Rotary Club stance conflicts with his convention position. Taft’s police state critique is cited as part of the states rights debate amid Truman administration policies.
The report notes pensions for Confederate veterans not ready by September 29 and Judge Malone’s annoyance. A fire on Howell Street Sept 27 delayed hoses due to jammed streets. A Negro school bus has reportedly surpassed the 300 mark. City Council passes an ordinance restricting tors from blocking block access to fires, to be enforced. Fire Chief Dempsey plans fire drill programs for teachers at the institute. Alaska’s former status as Russian America is cited.
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