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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1950
Page
2
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Fragment from a 19th or early 20th century religious text with archaic spelling. Mentions a woman subject to the law and a prayer for light and mercy. The passage discusses faith and divine response amid rain and earth’s stillness, attributed to James and Elia Wheeler Witcom.
The piece discusses religious influence in political campaigns and the idea of applying religious teachings to politics. It cites an English election climax on February 78 and Archbishop of Canterbury urging leaders to seek brotherhood, peace, and freedom with voters urged to balance power with responsibility and to vote for the best they know of God’s princes for society.
In the coal dispute President Truman sought an injunction to compel miners led by Lewis to return to work. The court issued the order and Lewis reluctantly obeyed, but success depended on miners actually showing up and being willing to work.
The piece argues the Taft Hartley Act fails to compel workers to return to labor, warning the emergency threatens further unrest. It blames President Truman for delaying act use, suggesting repeal pressure and political blame amid the coal dispute. It notes courts cannot force work, only impose fines or compel promises, as tensions rise.
Northwest Florida residents debate carving Fort Walton from Okaloosa to form a new coastal county. Gambling tensions fuel the move as tourism concerns rise and the Fors Walton Chamber of Commerce weighs a split. The Better Government League demands county‑wide gambling purge while northern Okaloosa resists, arguing for ties to the present county. Local leaders mull a new county to preserve tourism and governance amid a fraught political clash.
The Hiwacsen College in Tennenser rebukes government free potato offers and price support as harmful to farmers. President Youell condemns government aid while urging self reliance and criticizing civilian politicians. A Winston County race adds political context with a Democrat challenging a Republican stronghold.
John Temple Graves reflects on Lincoln’s views of civil rights and government power. He argues emancipation and social welfare evolved from wartime necessity, noting Lincoln’s careful use of emancipation and the balance between liberty and government strength. The piece links Lincoln’s policies to ongoing debates over freedom, equality, and national welfare.
A critical broadside accuses Eleanor Roosevelt of concealment and deception surrounding Franklin D. Roosevelt’s death. The piece alleges secrecy by officials and historians, naming Grace Tully and Bill Massett, and urges removal from U.S. representation. It portrays Roosevelt as untrustworthy and self-serving, calling for her ouster.
A reader columns on highway signs entering Thomasville Alabama praising the city as the most progressive, with jokes about rival towns Linden Jackson Demopolis Grove Hall York and other places. The piece jokes about Maxine Badger planning tourist courts and advertising schemes, including gold letters on highway signs and a camp site claim tied to General Andrew Jackson.
There have been no sensations in the courthouse adit cases recently but a special term of circuit court will be held before the April term to hear the audit cases. Authorities are at work on the evavit caches for recovering money due Chilton County.
Will Gould of Livingston dropped his false teeth overboard while fishing near Big Home. He continued fishing and soon hauled a five and a half pound bass. After dressing the fish he discovered the teeth inside the fish and humorously noted he could eat the bass without his teeth.
The Talladega Daily Home notes Alabama observer Eater Cash Stanley of the Montgomery Journal has overcome illness and returned to his post. He speaks with courage, logic and balance for Alabama's way of rule.
Washington columnist Ray Tucker fields reader questions on recognizing the new Chinese regime, U S policy toward Asia, and hopes for stabilizing the Far East. He notes Mao Zedong’s status, Russia’s diplomatic gains, and possible steps like a Marshall Plan for India, while outlining political dynamics involving Nehru, Gandhi, and Vice President Barkley.
Baltimore AP report notes the American Merchant Marine Literature Association reports rising interest in reading among sailors. John V Landon, port agent, says nearly 1400 merchant seamen were provided with books during 1949 and more requests come from wireless operators and ship crews in port.
Santa Barbara College assistant professor Douwe Stuurman studies how the forces that fought Hitler operated. He investigates Nazi records found in an Austrian salt mine and plans research at the Library of Congress and perhaps Germany. His work includes Eckart manuscripts he believes shaped Hitler’s mind.
In Missoula a couple named Philp Hemme and Arnold visited the police station to demand a marriage license. The event reflects an unusual approach to obtain the license and involves an informal, unscripted interaction with local authorities.
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