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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1950
Page
1
The Eagle argues in favor of a Wiregrass hog and corn program to reduce cotton and peanut dependence over the next two decades. It highlights Alabama’s current small hog share, advantages in year round green forage, and the need to expand hog production without harming the farm economy, urging corn fed hogs as a path to prosperity.
The Alabama Motorists Association published A Tourists Guide To Alabama, distributing 10 000 copies to 700 AMA travel bureaus for motorists planning vacations. Carlton P. Smith, chairman, says it marks the first concentrated effort to recapture millions in tourist dollars by highlighting Alabama attractions, lodging, and outdoor recreation. The guide features Dothan and Ozark, touts rest stops, hunting and fishing bases, and notes Alabama’s appeal beyond a drive-through impression.
The State’s Rights Democrats move slowly to qualify candidates for the State Democratic Executive Committee as the May 3 election approaches. In the Third District there is no Truman loyalist yet on the list, while the States’ Rights faction presses for eight candidates and a clear party split. Advocates warn dummy Trumancrats may be fielded to force voter choice in the district.
The text speculates on how lieutenant governor candidates might align with a governor candidate. It suggests votes go to the leading, healthiest, and least cautious candidate, noting a belief that no clear outcome is stated and warning about biased reasoning.
A long, garbled excerpt shows editors and readers debating segregation in the South. It references The New York Times, opinions on federal action, and figures like Carter and Sweatt, with varied views on race relations, education, and church involvement.
A long defense of Alger Hiss argues Chambers bore greater guilt, calling for harsher punishment and detailing attempts to expose Soviet influence. It contends Hiss acted under no greater moral burden than Chambers and accuses Washington Post critics of misreading the case.
The article cites General Lucius D. Clay discussing the East West split and the struggle between communism and faith. It quotes ministers urging Christian practice for world peace and mentions Alabama journalist views on gambling and political shifts in Florida. It notes Fort Walton’s bid for a separate county amid gambling debates and broader South Florida dissension over gambling policies.
Washington focus on Secretary of State Acheson as critics in Congress and foreign diplomats press for firmer economic aid and tougher import controls. The piece notes White House friction, cabinet hesitancy, and differing views within the Truman administration on assisting allies, with Brannan Chapman Sawyer and others cited for specific trade and policy actions.
Alabama Senators Lister Hill and John Sparkman introduced two Senate bills to expand farm ownership and add credit for farmers operating farms. A House companion by Congressman Bob Jones would authorize Farmers Home Administration loans raising initial production and adjustment loan limits from 3900 to 7000 and indebtedness cap from 5000 to 97000, with longer repayment terms. The move, aimed at offsetting low prices and crop losses like boll weevil damage, would not require extra spending but gives FHA authority to expand loans repaid with interest to diversify and improve farm operations through conservation and livestock. Immediate FHA usage among Alabama farmers is already evident.
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