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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1949
Page
6
AP Foreign Affairs Analyst James White notes the White Paper on China shifts away from past tactics of backing the legal government led by Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek. The rising Red Star and a fifth of humanity moving toward one bloc threaten global stability and the divided world.
The article reviews questions raised by Ferguson about Red China's impact on the United Nations and Western influence. It notes potential dangers of rival Chinese delegations at Lake Success, and the effect on Western bargaining power with Russia. It discusses China’s trade treaties and recent Manchuria grain-for-goods deal as signs of economic dependency on Soviet Russia amid the Chiang Kai-shek blockade.
Georgia seeks U S Supreme Court action to extradite Leon Johnson a 34 year old Afro American who escaped from Cobb County prison gang in 1943 and found refuge in Pennsylvania A federal appeals court ordered his release saying Georgia had no right to demand return of prisoners mistreated by jailers Johnson served six months of a life sentence for killing a woman The attorney general plans to pursue stay orders to keep him in custody while higher courts decide the case
A columnist argues that children, photographers, musicians and lively performers are the most engaging conversationalists, while writers, financiers, generals and other professionals often reveal little. The piece notes how adults in various careers restrain themselves, preferring silence or safe topics, whereas kids and artists stay fresh and talk about anything.
The Macon Telegraph editorial attacks Governor Herman Talmadge as lacking capacity and temperament to fill Gene's shoes. It urges former Governor Ellis Arnall to run again if a genuine movement exists, and notes Arnall’s willingness to race if he is persuaded. The piece predicts Arnall could gain World War II veterans support not tied to vets groups.
Obituary notes the death of Oiland Mauve and includes Geanous Calvin Mess er as buried. It mentions deputy sheriff Tay Beat Tavares and traffic superintendent for a packing company. Survivors include daughter Imogene Ker of Winter Haven and Laura Inez Messer of Tayates.
Vague report notes a burning incident described as protecting households from witchcraft during the coming year. The fragment mentions England and a plan to deter witches, with unclear details about location or outcome.
VALDOSTA Ga UP leaf and nondescript grades drew better prices Monday than the previous market day while other grades remained fairly steady in the tobacco auction opening for the third week. Leaf and nondescript increases ranged from 1 to 4 per hundred pounds amid a strong market with the U S Department of Agriculture reporting overall strength in demand.
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