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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1950
Page
4
Dear Miss Dix discusses the uncertainty of life and the moral stakes of parenthood, arguing life is an adventure with dangers and that having children offers lasting purpose. She notes happiness derives from parenting, keeps adults engaged, and contrasts thoughtful, humane partners with egotists.
Atlanta Cracker players shook off the Nashville jinx at Sulphur Dell by using dirt from the field to spark a 4-3 win. Ed Mathews and Bob Thorpe led with timely hits as Atlanta won the doubleheader, while Chattanooga edged the Barons 3-1 and Mobile, Memphis, and New Orleans posted varied results in Southern Association play. Don Tid pitched six solid innings for the Cenders, and Kennedy shut down the Trats in a three-hitter effort.
AP scores show Brooklyn 6 Brooklyn 3, New York 2 1, Boston 7, Philadelphia 9, Washington 9, Cleveland 9, St Louis, Birmingham 7 Chattanooga 2, Little Rock 4 5, Memphis, Atlanta, Southern Association and Western action list many matches. National League and American League games include New York, Cleveland, Chicago, and Philadelphia in various results. Schedule notes indicate multiple games across leagues with several undeciphered lines due to OCR.
Walker Tonnemaker and co captain Walker lead the Southern All Stars squad at a Madison-area camp, chosen by teammates after last season. The event, modeled as an annual classic, is expected to feature strong rosters with plans for a big crowd and possible corporate backing.
In a tight doubleheader Nip Erne edged toward the Fast jLczane leading Supreme am lest recht. Johnny LaGarier limited Kimsey-Brannan to three hits, the losers falling after the third inning. Lat rler and Dunning contributed for Kimsey. Hedstrom 10, Hostery 6. Union beat Hosery Millers last night, with Hedstrom earning the win.
United Press reports Meriden Millers beat Joe Kirkland as pitchers like Palica and Hedstrom star in Southeast League action. The Reds and Millers posted wins while Vicksburg also fell, with multiple players tallying hits in a fast paced box of late night games.
The All Stars face Wye as top favorites in a summer showdown. Walker, a 22 year old SMU standout, ranks among postwar greats with four football awards, three baseball honors, and two basketball honors. Tonnemaker, a standout from St John’s Military Academy, is touted as a powerful line man and key 1889 All-Star surprise.
MONTGOMERY AF-5. P Keith Jr Birmingham attorney who twice appeared in an overtime parking conviction today faces a 12 day jail term for refusing to pay a $25 fine. The State Court of Appeals yesterday upheld Keith's conviction and said his contention that the parking ordinance is wholly without merit was invalid. The attorney was sentenced to 28 days hard labor and 24 days of costs after he refused to pay the fine in county court. A manslaughter conviction in Flowe County was reversed.
This wire summary reports a Vital States note with 2 060 000 in assets and a family with children born in different years on the same date. The story mentions a court or industrial matter and jewelry use exceeding decorative purposes.
The article weighs opinions on marriage and intellect. It argues that certainty fosters happiness and that women should not be unfairly judged for discussing affairs. It notes fault in gossip and suggests a capable, steady partner is valued, though silence can hide ineptitude. It also includes advice on rejoining society after prison.
The appellate court heard Kitchens say he accidentally shot his wife with a defective 22 caliber pistol. En route to a hospital, his car was involved in an air incident.
In Goshen Indiana police report a thief abandoned their loot several blocks away after being spotted. The incident notes the object left behind and the quick response by local authorities.
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