11 Feb 1951
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1951
Page
1
A damaged newspaper fragment includes jumbled subscription rates and department notices with stray names and garbled lines. The text references the Associated Press and United Press but remains unreadable, with partial names and stray city mentions.
A Sunday February 11 1951 reflection notes biblical passages from Matthew and discusses faith and divine calm. The note references Jesus calming the sea and contrasts moral systems with the religion of Jesus, attributed to Franklin.
The article argues happiness comes from the steady faith found in religion. It asserts without faith a person remains troubled and unfocused, while faith provides perspective and serenity. The piece cites scripture about keys of the kingdom, claiming the key to happiness is ready for all who seek it, found in the church.
The Washington County Junior Chamber urged restoring the Sunshine State slogan on Florida automobile license plates, opposing Keep Florida Green. The Washington County News backs the move, praising the sunshine theme and noting forestry and conservation in the state appeal.
A letter urging Alabama to adopt a Florida style advertising on license plates argues that slogans like Keep Florida Green boost state pride and tourism. It compares cross state impressions, warns delay in adopting messages, and cites Sunshine State branding as a persuasive example.
A critical editorial denounces President Truman for erratic remarks and clashes with policy, calling his outbursts disrespectful to the office. It argues his comments undermine unity and warn that the nation may need new leadership to restore steadiness.
The piece notes rising retail sales for food and gasoline in November per the University of Alabama Bureau of Business Research, while political talk hints at Congress drafting a new income tax law. It mentions Governor Fersona, prison unrest, and broader social turmoil, all in a fragmented political snapshot.
Earl Tucker reflects on the idea of fair weather friends through a story set in Thomasville Alabama. He recalls a tree dispute over a right of way with Margarite and Wiley Shamburger while using humor to question trust among individuals and nations, urging genuine friendship and love.
HAL BOYLE reports a correspondence from a Marine named Whitey in Korea. He writes from Kimpo and Wonsan about extreme cold, constant danger, travel aboard planes, and a weary war footing. The letter conveys fatigue, frustration, humor, and a longing for home as troops anticipate further action against the “Chinks” with improvised gear and stubborn resolve.
A columnist accuses financier Arthur F. Goldsmith of running propaganda letterhead groups from a Waldorf Tower base and using a phony East 0th Street address to influence elections. The piece cites Swope, Blot, and Swope’s caution about the moneyed eastern influence, detailing contributions to Goldsmith’s National Affairs committee and linked figures, while urging press accountability and transparency.
Washington correspondent Ray Tucker opens a Sunday veterans fair themed page by answering readers’ questions on presidents, treaties, and foreign policy. He notes constitutional limits on Senate involvement, cites Yalta and Potsdam debates, and weighs advisers roles and U S military leadership in Asia and Europe.
Deer are the most widely distributed game animal though numbers are increasing due to modern forestry and national forests. The piece notes abundance and public interest in hunting the species, reflecting seasonal changes and management concerns.
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