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 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1950
Page
3
A reconstructed fragment references Ephesians 2 16 and theme of unity in one body through Christ, highlighting reconciliation and removing enmity. Text appears as a devotional note or theological excerpt with archaic wording.
Trustees of the Internal Improvement Fund asked engineer Frea Elliott and Lead Agent Blincair Welle to draft a resolution to stop sand and shell extraction between low and high tides. Beach land belongs to the Escott estate, with concerns that beaches are eroding and commercial sand mining impacts tourism and local landowners.
Fragmented OCR reports Senator Sparkman faces a rift within Alabama Democrats over control of the state Democratic executive committee. The piece discusses potential federal judicial appointments, the role of Attorney General McGrath, and the risk of party machines influencing patronage, with quotes suggesting possible conflicts over who appoints federal officers.
A Alabama editorial warns that Democratic leaders in Washington threaten to strip state MPs of influence if they diverge from party lines next May. It defends Alabama’s right to two Senators and nine Representatives chosen by its people, urging a free primary in 1983 and pledging defense of local integrity against national demagogues.
In a 1904 budget debate Sir Stafford Copeland, chancellor of the exchequer, admits cuts are possible but urges British voters to accept some reductions. The speech rings with calls to reveal where economies can be found while avoiding broad sacrifices. Public sentiment grows wary of cuts and seeks decisive action to curb expenditures.
A recreationel airport at Fort Morgen on Mobil¢ front porch was dedicated with about 100 attendees and over 200 privately owned planes present. The airport was built at no cost to taxpayers, funded by Texas on 8X18 to qdroline. A notable program highlight was a United States Army plane flown over the Capitol during a prior Air Force appropriation. The remarks criticized Congress for large, repeated appropriations and political bragging about funding.
John Temple Graves discusses James F Byrnes and Harry Byrd as pivotal figures shaping the Democratic Party, debating if they can steer the party toward a more American, less Truman-dominated future amid poll readings and internal party dynamics. The piece cites Gallup data on young voters and contemplates regional loyalties, party realignments, and strategic moves within the Democratic ranks.
Westbrook Pegler attacks President Truman as a raw political operator and criticizes his press conferences as a mockery of democracy. He links Truman to Tammany era graft and Pendergast machine influence, detailing alleged confidences with Attornies General and suppression of questions.
The Wiregrass Soil Conservation District marks its tenth anniversary with a Geneva reading farm event in Geneva. About 250 people, including farmers and business leaders, gather to study conservation practices as the district note its 10 years of work.
The upcoming election appears pivotal for Lake Rightera, with analysts predicting a make or break moment for the community in Alabama Brewton Standard. Local residents weigh candidates and outcomes amid echoes of past debates and future prospects.
Washington reports a long term aid strategy for Western Europe after the 1952 Marshall Plan expiration. Acheson and Hoffman push a phased program through Congress, with proposals including stockpiling, private investment, and World Bank loans to fund defense, development, and recovery amid Cold War tensions.
An unclear local notice notes curtailment in mall delivery services with post office scheduling pending official approval. The piece mentions post office changes expected after Friday and references officials Baxon and Saxon, with context around a regional convention and economy cuts affecting the Dothan office.
The text outlines conditions for advances to fund postwar projects. It likens the fund to a central bank, ensuring sufficient practical impact and broad welfare contributions. It discusses currency issuance, American support, and the Marshall framework guiding postwar financial aid.
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.