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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1950
Page
4
James Marlow reports on a stalled session as Congress debates economic controls and Social Security. The House and Senate struggle with price, wage, and credit measures, risking a conference on a single bill. Truman objects to changes, delaying final passage.
A devotional piece by Stanley Jones outlines a final review of the fifteen major enemies within. It prompts readers to examine conscience and loyalty to God, asking about pride, fear, guilt, and self-control, and seeks a thorough cleansing to pursue abundant living through Christian discipline and service.
The text notes the House delaying approval of the Social Security bill until the Senate acts, with possible sidetracking into next week or beyond. It highlights Truman urging calm on anti Communist measures, fear of broad laws, and ongoing uncertainty about Russia and new U S S R battles beyond Korea.
Wiregrass Methodist Youth Fellowship met in Slocomb with Miss Laure Chapman delivering a talk from a three month Kurane tour and a report on the Oberammergau Passion Play. Pat Dean spoke as Lawaiorict delegate to the Methodist Youth Assembly at Huntingdon College. Mary Ann Gillis stood in for President Simon Hobbs. refreshments followed.
A special revival at the housing project in Enterprise starts Sunday night at 8. Wey Ferret Griswold will deliver the messages and Dr B Justice of Enterprise Baptist Church will preach. Church services are canceled that evening to allow congregants to attend.
In Hartford special report members of the Junior League of the Hartford Methodist Church were entertained at a banquet in the church basement on Thursday night. Bob Hawken presided as master of ceremonies and the plenary group participated in the program. The meal was served by Mrs. Thea Wooltham, Mrs. Pete Lee, Mrs. Jose Gillis, and Mrs. Bob Haskew. The banquet concluded with a group song.
At Dauphin Island Alabama the 18th Alabama Sea Rodeo crowned king R L Flord of Columbus and queen Mrs V L Arnold of Mobile. More than 1000 contestants vied for prizes totaling 1009. Flord earned points with ling caval Spanish mackerel and bonita while failing to land a tarpon. Mrs Arnold claimed the tarpon prize.
Georgia Democratic Committee settled three disputes from the June 2 primary. Dukes failed to overturn Liberty County votes for Negro voting. Lowe’s challenge to Davis’s nomination was dismissed. Tuten’s nomination was reversed. Dean declared winner after a runoff where Tuten did not participate.
A peculiar dwelling described as an apartment bowl was constructed by the Nonst mes using a willow framework clad in mew. The unusual structure highlights experimental building methods and local craftsmanship.
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