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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1950
Page
3
A garbled page from August 3, 1950 mixes obituaries and revolutions notes with scattered names and departments. It mentions the Associated Press and United Press misfirings, plus a fragmentary list of figures and a reference to Mirae heaM a Word, lacking coherent events or clear individuals.
A fragmented quotation recalls Bonds of truth with religious tone, citing scripture and a reference to Silvio Petiico. The text discusses love of truth as a duty and a path to godliness, mentioning Brethren and a concise depiction of virtue.
Alabama farm tractor owners have collected 53.62 in refunds under the 1940 act allowing a five cent per gallon gasoline tax refund. Officials estimate year end refunds near 100,000, with about 15,000 tractors registered, roughly half of the total. Some owners avoid refunds by not listing tractors for ad valorem taxes or fueling with non gasoline fuels.
Chief Delegate Jacob A Malik presides as president of the Security Council and presses to seat Communist China, remove the Chinese Nationalist representative, and push the Russian plan on Korea. Malik accuses the United States of seeking to widen the Korean conflict and dominates debate on international forum debates.
The passage argues that uncensored speech in the United Nations debates benefits free nations by highlighting the UN’s dedication to freedom. It notes that Malik’s speaking despite Soviet presence could sway global opinion, bolstering resolve against aggression and countering Communist influence.
The 1947 41 legislature notes Speaker Beck of Fort Payne likely to be remembered longest for his shifting loyalties. Once a pro Folsom ally he flip flopped to anti Folsom then returned to the governor’s camp. His tactics aim to influence sessions and adjournment votes, but his peers doubt his reliability or respect from pro and anti Folsom factions.
A 1950s style expert urges parents to favor firm yet calm discipline over harsh spanking. Dr. Frank Tallman says spanking harms child and parent, breeds hostility, and that talking endlessly can wear down both sides. A balanced approach is recommended, aiming for measured action rather than cruelty.
Private James Cannon of Medford Massachusetts said he and seven comrades were trapped behind a brick wall in Kachang. Surviving after trading clothes with a South Korean refugee he climbed a hill under heavy fire. A North Korean was bayoneted by a South Korean, and Cannon reached a command post with a medal, a few cigarettes, matches, and an eggshell meal from villagers.
A Vermont farmer argues the state has shifted left under a nominally Republican banner. The piece cites Aiken, Pressman, Abt, Witt, Hiss, Bachrach, and Lattimore in connections to Communist influence, McCarthy’s accusations, and Republican reactions. It notes Abt’s group, Stefansson links, and Lattimore’s real estate sale, reflecting Cold War era tensions in Vermont politics.
In a Birmingham Post-Herald reflection, editors condemn hoarders yet note their quixotic behavior, arguing shortages will shift from sugar and tires to synthetics and fabrics. The piece warns against fear-driven stockpiling and predicts evolving scarcities as wartime conditions continue to shape consumer pressures.
Huntingdon College reports a decade of change since 1938 under President Hubert Searcy. Debt eliminated, new dormitory built, campus upkeep improved, and enrollment nearly doubled. The first alumni association formed as over 1,000 students have attended since 1946. Veterans entered under the GI Bill, aiding local men in Montgomery.
Decatur Daily reports a disjointed Washington scene with President Truman proposing one mobilization and economic control plan while Senator Taft criticizes it as excessive and Mr. Baruch doubts its reach. The House Banking Committee votes down a proposal to regulate prices and wages, deepening the confusion.
The Greenville Advocate notes a three week campaign collecting nearly 40000 cans from backyards and vacant lots. The effort, though successful, reflects poor housekeeping as many cans are dumped on the city dump, creating mosquito risks and messy streets.
In 1940 Mobile led Montgomery by about 30 people but Mobile left Canita City behind as a majority of homes rose to 21 000 in the 1950 census. Both Mobile and Montgomery grew greatly over the past decade with higher percentage gains than Birmingham yet Birmingham remained the largest city though mobile Montgomery and fourth ranking Gadsden together trailed Greenville Advocata.
Washington report credits Rep. Doughton with a successful push to raise taxes on economy cigarettes, adding about 152 million dollars in annual revenue from big four brands and related items. The piece notes partisan and industry reactions, price effects, and broader budget battles shaping wartime finance and government funding.
A burglar entered via skylight at W Brooks Store, opened the safe, and escaped with about $650 in cash and approximately $370 in checks left behind. Dothan Chamber launches a $20,007 drive for Wiregrass advertising. Fire in a basement extinguished by fire department. India aims to self sufficiency in jute with rising acreage. notes partition effects and future cotton prospects. Political tensions and party lines referenced without specifics.
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