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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1949

Page

4

Second Avenue Atay Matar Weather and Rates

The notice lists subscription rates and publication details for a Georgia newspaper dated Tuesday December 27 1949. It mentions a $1.80 price for a weekly or Sunday edition and references carriers and mail routes. Local telephones and advertising notes appear alongside the Associated Press and United Press statements. The page includes a long copyright and attribution block.

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Fragmentary Biblical Passage Recounted in Obscure Fashion

The text renders a fragmented, archaic sermon style citing Barnabas and Pat, miracles among the Gentiles, and references to salvation and a Savior. It presents a cryptic, yet religiously flavored account with garbled wording and unclear source context.

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Seasonal Chuckles From a Year of Odd Numbers

Irregular anecdotes describe holiday quirks such as Murray Hill 8:2551 and New York phone numbers assigned to Santa Claus at a toy store. Doctors, residents, and workers face a flood of calls for Christmas wishes, while a Mobile district mill incident prompts questions about labor and safety.

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Budget balance claims amid shifting public spending debate

A murky, OCR driven piece discusses a claimed minority trend of reduced government spending and a drive to balance the budget. It references individuals like Dworshate and Philips and a Dishmond Virginia plant figure, arguing against strong government support while noting skeptical public sentiment and calls for restraint on expenditures.

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Handful of Citizens Call for Action on Economic Policy

Opinion column urges voters to recognize the handwriting on the wall and cast ballots for candidates who can enact sensible economic policies in Washington. It warns that neglecting responsibility allows government overreach and tax burden to grow, risking disaster. It laments apathy and urges decisive action at the ballot box.

Philiipa America Washington Dworshak

Vanishing Cartwheel How Silver Dollars Fell From Circulation

Treasury and mint officials note demand for silver dollars dropped from historic peaks as folding money and lighter coins gain favor. Only in the West did large denomination coins persist for vending and parking meters, with the last major minting in 1821 and 1885. The government holds billions in reserve, while four billion are fed into circulation yearly. The trend contrasts with the silver booms of the 1680s and 1890s and recalls the Leadville spectacle of silver fortunes.

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Dewey Says No Run for 1952 GOP Nomination

In a firm, final statement to an Oregon friend, Governor Dewey reiterates he will not seek the Republican nomination in 1952. He insists nothing has occurred to change his previous day-after-column remark and compares the certainty to the finality of death. He downplays rumors and emphasizes no declaration will follow.

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A Minor Barrier to TV's Broad Reach

The FCC year end report shows television broadcasters spent about 15 million dollars in 1848, the industry’s first big year. The report notes networks and stations operated at a loss and that the medium remains distant from wide accessibility.

Federal Communications Commission FCC

Peddlers Persist in Following the Tender

Readers report persistent peddlers eager to imitate and follow the Tender. Their determined actions recur as they mimic the published guidance.

Music's Vast Influence As Democracy And Evil

John Temple Graves discusses conductor Lipkin of the Birmingham Civic Symphony Orchestra arguing music can aid democracy or become a tool of evil. He cites Hitler, Salome, Carmen, and Bach to show music’s powerful language and warns of decadence, vulgarity, and the peril of modern jazz shaping taste and society.

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Controversy OverMcIntire Roosevelt Portrait Claims

The piece critiques Vice Admiral McIntire and Eleanor Roosevelt for omissions about Mrs. Winthrop Rutherford’s presence at Warm Springs when Roosevelt collapsed. It notes Shoumatoff’s recollections, Hassett’s room status, and that McIntire was not present at the event. The narrative questions the book’s reliability and historical completeness.

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Eisenhower gains as ADA and city bosses clash

A Decatur Daily opinion notes Eisenhower’s open stance angering ADA spokesmen and city bosses while pleasing Southern conservatives. It suggests Russia could reveal secrets and warns of future trials if Americans do not secure atomic knowledge and protect procedures.

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Rent Decontrol Sparks Debate Across States

The piece discusses price limits on rents, noting four states have moved to decontrol under new federal rules. It cites Wisconsin Alabama and Kentucky as examples and questions whether mid 1950s decontrol is safe, highlighting public opinion on national security and the risk of price pressures after decontrol. It mentions a predicted continuation of rent controls by Congress and President Truman.

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Federal role in unemployment rules sparking state clash

Washington's Tobin faces a feud with California and Washington over state law interpretations. If a federal ruling overrides, California could lose about 130 million dollars in unemployment benefits annually, Washington about 25 million, threatening workers and employers. The dispute centers on how unemployment insurance should be administered and hints at broader federal control.

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Editorial on Alabama voters faces 40 evils and tax promises

A Dec 2 25 Years Ago editorial argues that Alabama voters will choose among 40 evils as governors campaign promises tax cuts and business administration. In Cullman two men urged deputies to assist their stranded car, deputies found two gallons of alcohol while clearing the vehicle. Dr. R A Moody elder of the Dothan Street Methodist Church notes the upcoming Christmas sermon.

Alabama Cullman R. A. Moody Dothan Street Methodist Church

Woman Wins Over 13-Ton Gravel Truck

Miss Helen Tayloe narrowly escaped as a 13 ton gravel carrier toppled onto a sidewalk. She was pinned by a truck part, showered with gravel, and injured seriously after the driver Henry G. Minatovich failed to control the uphill bound vehicle. Police noted the unusual accident occurred near a building he collided with after snapping a telephone pole and lamp posts.

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