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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1950

Page

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Let There Be Light in Trial of Faith

A brief religious reflection cites Peter praising faith tried by fire as more precious than gold and awaiting the appearing of Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ Peter

Profanity Debate Spurs Baptist Reader Letter

A reader letter urges restraint from profane language in public discourse, citing New Testament and George Washington. The piece argues obscenity harms impressionable listeners, especially children, and asks adults to avoid cursing even in casual talk.

George Washington Hollie Baptist Hit. Pasenge Timothy

Reapportionment Boost Framed by State Court Opinion

The state Supreme Court weighs a reapportionment opinion tied to the 67 Senator amendment backed by the governor. Officials discuss legislative redraws as political balance shifts amid legal review.

State Supreme Court

Reapportionment Debate Halts Senate Change in Alabama

The court rejects amending to create a state by state Senate. only population based reapportionment is allowed under the Constitution. A constitutional convention is opposed, with emphasis that Alabama can pursue reapportionment within the existing framework, though a new constitution may come later.

Senate Beavichila Alabama Supreme Court Folsom Chariel Con ‘Gress

Southward industrial shift gains momentum in wartime

The Southern Garment Manufacturers Association reported rapid growth in the region's industry, noting Southern production rose dramatically since World War I. A Nashville leader cited cotton's pivotal role and overall expansion of garment output as evidence, while acknowledging factors beyond proximity to supply lines. The piece hints that the draft will drive more labor to the South, influencing future industrial trends.

Dixie Gale South Southern Garren Manufacturers Association Memphis Croup Nashville South Smithwest

Nonsense Of Signs By Earl Tucker In The Times

In a satirical piece from The Thomasville Times, Earl Tucker riffs on road signs and airport caution, lamenting confusing phrases and proposing clearer, mileage driven markings. He jokes about post office notices, politics, and the need for signs that guide travelers to specific places and homes.

Grove O. K Josef Z. Molovinsky Harry 5 Trumah Post Office Bovn Hoboken Good Springs Baptist Church Tfe

Death of Pvt Jack in Korea at Naktong River front

The death of Private Jack, a cheerful young American soldier, follows a six hour clash near Umchon as his unit pressed Red forces toward Tapuu. He was wounded early but stayed with his patrol, shielding its flag before dying from shrapnel after heroic evacuation by Sgt Mills and others.

Naktong River Front Korea Jack Umchon Tapuu South Korea Svith Pvt Hikea Naktang Fred Mills New Braunfeld Tex Mills Cpl Osc Sharpsburg Gerald Cholidge Honewell Naktong River

Westbrook Pegler Defends Latimer in Big Unions Case

Westbrook Pegler argues against critics defending Professor Latimer amid a Senate hearing on alleged union abuses. He recounts his own experience of a hostile committee process, denounces selective media sympathy toward anti communists, and condemns tactics that force citizens to reveal confidential union complaints.

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Population growth pushes six Alabama towns over 10000

The 1950 census shows six Alabama cities above 10,000 residents: Prichard, Talladega, Auburn, Homewood, Opelika, and Sheffield, with Mobile and Montgomery crossing 100,000. Birmingham remains the only city over 100,000 in 1949, with 293,447 in 1950, up from earlier counts. Tuscaloosa, Garden City, and others show gains. Prichard posts the sharpest rise, from 6,084 to 18,918.

Alabama Prichard Talladega Auburn Homewood Opelika Sheffield Mobile Montgomery Birmingham In- Greape Garisden Tuscaloosa Alabams Jasyer Mountain Eagio

Ray Tucker Answers Readers Questions on Korea War Policy

Washington columnist Ray Tucker answers readers on U N stance in Korea, Soviet blame, and whether US should intervene. He notes President Truman and Acheson cautious about naming Moscow, explores a UN led police action versus a broader Soviet conflict, and weighs outcomes of a limited versus broad mobilization and veterans exemptions.

Yeteyatt Washington Ray Tucker Hillcrest Place Chevy Chase United Nations C. F Charlotte Agereseor Korea Warren Austin Truman Acheson Malik White House Moscow South Kore U. N Aunesia

Hearings Scheduled On Bus and Freight Franchise

The Alabama Public Service Commission set separate hearings on applications to operate bus and freight service. Filers include Maxwell Truck Line of Birmingham Coton Transfer and P C White Line of Bolton. Hearings in August cover Capital Motor Lines Dothan Bus Company and related interests in Camp Ruel area.

Alabama Public Service Commission Capitol Motor Lines Dothan Bus Cme Cmpany Bue Dothan Bus Company 14 W. G. Hardwick Ww. F. Balley Ingoon

City project funds water main with private financing

Twenty five years ago on August 24 a Dothan realty firm financed a two inch water main and electrical line from Park Avenue near Gilland Elementary. The city, short of funds, planned reimbursement at 8 percent if needed while an editorials notes caution the safety of crossing signals. A local store advertised fall and winter goods with large bargains including ladies coats at nine cents a pair.

Dothan Realty Company Park Avenue Igiland

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