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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1949
Page
4
A 1949 feature cites thrift as powerful, recounting an Atanta woman who divorced in 1928 and won $10,085 in back payments from her ex-husband after court action in Gadsden. The piece argues small savings accumulate into large totals.
Arthur S. Wheelock, head of international relations for the Congregational Council for Social Action, says Europe moves toward free co operative societies and praises the U N Human Rights Declaration. He warns the European Recovery Plan must also nourish souls not just bodies, stressing God’s purpose is beyond defeat.
A letter accuses City of Dothan officials of improper use of city stationery for campaign actions. It notes Brennan may have acted without intent, but stresses such privilege is prohibited. The piece asserts no direct link to Davis and urges voters to judge candidates on merit, not supporter missteps.
The Eagle received thanks from The Wesley Brotherhood Class of Foster Street Methodist Church for sponsoring the Glee Club from Oxford Georgia. Minister W F Calhoun and church members express sincere appreciation for the cooperation and publicity.
Letter from Bonifay Kiwanis Club defends police action in school zone on State Highway 79. Club notes 1150 children cross daily and says speed enforcement is to protect lives, not trap motorists. Also mentions Second Annual Fishing Contest inviting Alabama residents to visit Bonifay. Clyde R. Brown notes club’s stance and welcomes neighbors.
George E. Sokols ky argues in 1949 that expanding pensions drains private savings and fosters dependence. He contends government funding substitutes productivity, inflates costs, and erodes thrift, urging restraint and a return to private capital as the cure for old age and disability needs.
John Temple Graves surveys the Republican stance and Margaret Chase Smith's liberal views as she argues that free enterprise requires restraint on monopolies. The piece cites Taft and Dewey, urging bold print and clear limits on social legislation to preserve democracy and liberty.
The piece comments on J. C. Henderson and Alabama editors reacting to CIO efforts in the South. It cites Victor Riesel on 6000 volunteers and 200 organizers using church and town life to recruit. It argues the “Operation Tricksy” approach mirrors prior failed Dixie effort and condemns manipulative tactics and religious pretense aimed at Southern workers.
State Senator Joe Langan guest in Andalusia speaks on possible tax hikes. He notes a one per cent Alabama sales tax and a half cent gasoline levy to fund road construction under Governor Folsom. Langan warns the sales tax targets lower income groups and would finance state spending.
The Andalusia Star-News notes the public resists more taxes and suggests legislators may defer to a referendum on adding a half cent gas tax for roads and a one percent sales tax to fund aid for the needy and the elderly, arguing the issue hinges on misfortune and earnings.
Twenty five years ago on February 20 1924 the National Guard band planned a Friday concert at the city auditorium to honor George Washington's birthday. Bandmaster Saxon Poyner would direct the program with citywide attendance expected.
In Fort Worth Texas Mrs. Alice Knott shares a winter tip for walking on ice glazed streets. She suggests applying adhesive tape to the toe ball and heel of shoes to prevent slipping.
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