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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1949
Page
3
Fragmentary notice text shows names and dates in a 149 year era. It references an Associated Press service and republication rights, with scattered personal names such as Montgomery and Steververrr. The legible portion hints at a formal charitable message and possible town notices from January 5.
The fragment references Job 9 25 and a contrast between a harsh voice and a showy display of pity attributed to Jane Forter. It presents a troubled soul and a call for light amid suffering with archaic diction and quotation style.
A rambled note praises the spread of automobile telephone service from 90 months after the first car install to over 100 cities in the U S and Canada. It envisions future nationwide use, weathering calls on the road, with operators linking numbers and improved mood and health.
Canadian scientists unveil a "poor man's atom smasher" built for about 80 000 dollars. The device uses a pulse radar technique to accelerate particles in spurts of two millionths of a second, offering a compact electron cycle tron design and avoiding relativity weight issues while promising insights into atomic structure.
The piece discusses energy and speed improvements in electron accelerators and predicts lower costs once mass production starts. It suggests households will adopt the technology as a basic tool, transforming daily life and making people question how they managed beforehand.
A newspaper summary notes that about 15 percent of people who resolved to quit smoking on New Year’s Day have already abandoned the pledge, with perhaps 30 percent as a more accurate estimate. The American Medical Association offers cautious advice on quitting, including rinsing the mouth with silver nitrate and reading ex-smoker accounts, plus strategies to manage cravings and blood sugar changes.
The piece argues Congress will likely pass a raise to the President’s $315,000 salary before Jan 20, citing constitutional limits and a desire for a higher pay amid a honeymoon with the President. It notes nepotism concerns, references Harry S Truman, Drew Pearson, and Alabama lawmakers urged to lobby quickly, while lampooning curiosity and public discourse on this issue.
Drew Pearson notes a tense clash in Congress as Democrats spar over House Rules committee changes. Mississippi Democrat John Rankin and allies clash with liberals while Majority Leader McCormack warns unity. White House items include Truman's autograph request from Herbert Hoover and a planned Key West trip.
Joseph P. Mudd of Birmingham proposes a federal rural transport and housing plan to relocate Southern African Americans to non Southern states. The idea, backed by Senator Russell and others, would use pro rata population shares to place migrants with states agreeing to provide employment, aiming to ease race friction and labor shortages in the South. Critics warn of political risk and practical hurdles, especially about foreign labor and regional acceptance.
A scanned page presents a collage of quotes from public figures and officials. Carl L Loviler, Raymond Brosdick, Katherine St George, Sir James Robb, Lessing J. Rosenwald, and Dr George M Lyon are cited on topics including government, national security, Western European unity, Jewish Americans, and civil defense. The text reflects postwar political discourse and concerns about subversive movements and medical relief.
Alabama editorials criticize Hoover Commission plans to reorganize federal health and military services into two systems while warning against overpromise and waste. They note growing anti firework sentiment, campaigns in Huntsville, and a church figure joining the anti fireworks push ahead of the Legislature.
A fragmentary 25 year old column from the Advertiser references Geover Mall Jr and Jeff Beeland of Greenville as non-voting delegates to Philadelphia. It discusses propriety and a cautious stance by Alabama and Missouri presidents and suggests a wary view of attendees at a cordial event aboard a ship or gathering, amid unclear details.
Samuel B. Pettingill, former Democratic congressman, makes a stark statement on honesty and integrity. He argues that truth can be painful and emphasizes the value of candid, unvarnished disclosure in public life.
The report states that all property owners in Dothan should have deeds recorded at the county courthouse if not already on record. A Sunday church notice mentions Misa Linda Creech at Segreat Candy Sorapnes in Birmingham and O W Moran, assistant pastor at Troy First Baptist, to speak at the local First Réplir church. A household tip suggests soaking greasy or scorched pans in hot water with a tablespoon of ammonia for cleaning.
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