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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1950
Page
4
AP dispatch notes multiple deportation charges framed at a 0.03 dollar rate per word amid garbled text from a 1950 issue. The fragment references Associated Press copy and the date Friday April 21, 1950, with unclear details due to OCR errors.
A fragmentary devotional text references Isaiah and Jeremiah, urging readers to seek steadfast righteousness and prepare for eternal mansions. It alludes to spiritual guidance, heavenly company, and the inheritance of God’s people. The writing imitates archaic biblical language and hints at religious reflection.
The article recounts Senator McCarthy's accusations of Communist influence in the State Department and the Senate investigations. It notes responses from witnesses like William F. Buckley and Whittaker Chambers, and discusses doubts over the reliability of former Communists' testimony in judging the truth of McCarthy's charges.
Readers debate whether Donaldson uses postoffice funds for political timing or genuine economy as Congress debates the department's appropriation. Critics recall past military and veterans cuts, urging government cooperation with the one mail delivery a day proposal to save costs and limit checks.
The American College of Physicians and a San Francisco doctor state that colds are not caused by a virus but by dust gases emotions and weather changes. They note cold symptoms can arise after shifts from warm to cool conditions and from seasonal temperature fluctuations rather than a specific pathogen.
Revenue agents raided an old building housing a moonshine still near Franklin Tennessee. The raid found intoxicated workers and a chaotic scene as agents described a disorderly interior with animals and improvised operations amid the illegal alcohol setup.
Turbulence surrounds Houston County election process with alleged meddling in official pathways from the skernitive committee to the appointing board and unauthorized substitutions. Officials warn the state to remain vigilant as data handling raises concerns about the upcoming vote.
Prison director Frank Haswell warned 1950 may bring a bumper prison crop of cotton and foodstuffs raised on the prison farm yet implied the state parole board moves inmates out as fast as they come in. An Associated Master Plumbers of Tennessee meeting in Nashville warned the public to beware dripping faucets, claiming small leaks waste ten gallons of water daily and illustrating the need for vigilant plumbing.
The piece ponders Alabama political dynamics with talk of governors, possible 1914 and 1884 candidacies, and worries about a flood of runners. It warns that if Trumanites win control of the Democratic Executive Committee they may probe voters under oath to purge Dixiecrat supporters, forecasting broad implications for party loyalty and ballot outcomes.
A reader thanks the editor for the Sunday piece The Unknown Steersmen noting the unknown author showed a soulful presence of God. The letter expresses heartfelt gratitude and wishes blessings and continued quality writing from The Earle T editor.
Brownsville Texas reports a provocative view on state educators. John Temple Graves argues teachers in consention port receive pay raises, becoming top earners, while warning of economic strains and societal risks amid federalism debates. He links teacher pay to broader political tensions and a vision of Texas as a beacon for national education policy.
The draft article outlines a tangled 1927 to 1928 succession of figures around a New York Governorship bid involving Janes Ronsevelt and a yeast company. It references Irving Wexler, Wanley Gordon, and Bruce, with ties to Andrea Mellon and a former Republican Treasury secretary. The piece traces government permits, stock interests, and investigations, noting Roosevelt and Bruc e connections and a Washington Hotel audit amid political maneuvering.
The Birmingham Age Herald lauds James B Allen of Gadsden and Gus Hardwick in the Alabama Democratic primary race. It praises their legislative records and forward looking attitudes, urging voters to consider their qualifications.
Washington report outlines President Truman weighing a veto on the Kerr bill affecting natgas and power producers. The piece cites losses to producers, party loyalty, and voting dynamics in key states, with quotes on political risks and potential cross-party maneuvering as lawmakers respond to federal regulatory shifts.
Former USAAF sergeant Fred W. Wartzog, served in Southwest Pacific with Janky, received an Air Medal after a local office recovered his package and badge. The medal bore his name and serial number, found under Montgomery depot before reaching Dothan. He traveled to reclaim luggage and was proud veteran, while another theft case involved fake police badges in Buffalo.
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