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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1950

Page

3

Jefferson Quote Framed In Ceremony F Friday Adorning Nation

The January 6, 1950 issue notes Thomas Jefferson's altar of God statement cited during a ceremony. The article reflects the era’s tone and includes Associated Press content about republication rights and city notices. It references press distribution centers and newsroom attributions.

Michigan Philadelphia Fiew Centar Wis Atzott Montaamary Bt Pranclery Thomas Jefferson

Fragmentary Biblical Verse Fragment on Lent Theme

A garbled quotation references Zechariah 4 10 about despising small things and a march through the world. The text appears as distorted scripture with several misspellings and unclear context, mixing archaic phrasing with modern typos.

President rejects Danlons offer in Flower Commission move

Senate rejects President Truman's October plan to name locals to the Flower Commission. An overhaul in the panel's makeup follows a wide vote, with Olds appointed to the water-supply inquiry and other posts funded from the President's emergency fund. Rumors swirl about further reshuffles as observers note political favors and party loyalties.

Senate Het Oojiber Detman

Goon Agreement Shapes Senate Civil Rights Debate

A disputed goon agreement affects the Ray Section repeal and civil rights measures. Northern Democrats seek to protect rights amendments while Southern Senators push to bundle or block changes, risking broader legislation as debates unfold.

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Legislation Under Consideration Gains Time Amid Debate

The text argues lawmakers should not be diverted by side issues or procedural delays. It contends that if the Senate remains focused on the core legislation, passage could be expedited, avoiding time-wasting side arguments and lengthy debates.

Senate

Yardstick shows federal tax bite at nine dollars per hundred

The Federal Reserve Board uses 1948 data from nine surveys to estimate that for every $100 of average earnings, $9 goes to federal taxes. The piece notes that state local and hidden excises add further burden, including taxes on telephone and light bulbs.

Federal Reserve Boar Burr

Governor Folsom Proposes Fast Tracking Prison Releases

The governor directs two appointees on the Fardon and Parole Board to speed up convict releases citing crowding. Critics warn of risks to public safety and question the meaning of an average state, urging focus on justice and crime prevention. A side note mentions Argentina's Peron promotion from Colonel to Major General.

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Peoplee Forum Opinion Letter From Elba Alabama

In a terse letter GW Blackmon of Elba Alabama argues that state funds should not finance wars or private business ventures and questions whiskey sales and public spending. He laments high prison populations and bonds for neighbors, urging preservation of freedom amid perceived state overreach and looming slavery.

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South Brings Two Party System To Light In Deep South Prose

John Calhoun and Wade Hampton loom in a polemic praising Southern stance. The writer argues Miss Thompson overstates mass society dangers while defending States' Rights and Southern political evolution. He credits South Carolina figures like Byrnes, Thurmond, and Barich in shaping a two party framework amid national tensions.

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The Craven Era Of The NRA and Fascist Overreach

Westbrook Pegler critiques the 1930s NRA era, railing at Roosevelt era policies as fascist and mass hysteria. He contrasts Hugh Johnson and Baruch, condemns Blue Eagle symbolism, and urges vigilance against government overreach and court packing while labeling supporters as fanatical.

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Health plan aims collide with medical policy push

Washington reports a surge of federalized health education bills that stalled under procedural moves. Nurses led by Dana Hudson mobilized opposition to a bill granting federal grants for training and scholarships while the administration pushed two measures seen as步 foundational to a broader welfare state.

Washington White House York Senate House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee Dana Hudson Atlanta Georgia Nurses’ Association Georgia Baptists’ Hospital House Holes Committee Studses American Medical Astra

1925 Probate Reports Note 415 Marriage Licenses

A probate office report shows 415 marriage licenses applied for in 194, while divorce court records indicate 106 applications for divorces during the year. A stage production titled Plughes of the Great White Way was billed for tomorrow night at the Opera House with roughly 75 percent of tickets sold in advance. A London German scientist named Go3epa Born, who invented a sync taste, left behind a note about his own invention.

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Two Whiskey Stills Smashed In Coal Mine Near Birmingham

AP report details Deputy Sheriff Henry Holmes and Alcohol Tax Unit Agent George Dower descending a 20 foot shaft into an abandoned coal mine to seize two moonshine stills, one 1000 gallons and one 300 gallons, plus 1900 gallons of mash, with no one found at the scene.

Birmingham Henry Holmes Alcohol Tax Unit George Dower

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