The Dothan Eagle publishes historic misprints and notices
The document appears as a scrambled OCR page from The Dothan Eagle dated Wednesday January 18 1950. It lists staff names including William Minke and Alinman Hale and references to Alabama towns Portullion and Florin Tete. It mentions Associated Press material disclaimers and national reproduction guidelines, with scattered fragments of ads and notices.
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Tam Angelen
Calit
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Uwon
Tgeanny
Sattar
Let There Be Light Mary Joseph Birth Narrative
Fragmentary religious excerpt reflecting on the birth of Jesus Christ from Matthew 1 18. Mentions Mary Joseph Holy Ghost and divine love prompting faith and brotherly affection. Includes archaic spellings and devotional reflections by Nakbie Bubtock.
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Mary
Joseph
Curious Tales and Courtroom Questions From U.S. News
Muted snippets mix labor strife at a major American plant with a U.S. Senate race clash over alleged communism. A Georgia locksmith tale adds a comic note as a hallway rescue and a plan to send a worker to the lodge hall closes this curious capsule of life and politics.
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Weather Observations Speak Of Brisk But Mild Season
A garbled weather note recalls years with largely comfortable conditions. It mentions weeks in January with few cold days and overall pleasant temperatures, noting minimal complaint about the climate. The text reflects a steady, unremarkable pattern rather than dramatic shifts.
Weather cycle brings milder Alabama winters to memory
The piece notes Alabama and the region enjoying unusually mild winters in recent years, with five years of gentle seasons and few cold days. It discusses a perceived shift in global weather patterns from New England to California, and quotes amateur observers while noting pros remain cautious. It ends by saying everyone talks about the weather.
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Sparing the Rod in Calhoun County Schools
A Calhoun County supervisor urged area teachers to discard paddles and avoid loud scolding. He warns against paddling and suggests quieter, non corporal discipline methods, noting changing times and emotions in students dynamics.
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Fruitless Inquiry into Congressional Junkets Abroad
Anonymous Congreda members tell Washington correspondents they plan legislation to investigate congressional junkets abroad. They cite costs for ship and plane travel, personnel, entertainment, and arrangements that drain taxpayers. An inquiry is demanded amid claims of abuse of customs exemptions and larger possible expenditures.
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MacArthur Seen as Necessary Commander in Turbulent China Era
John Temple Graves argues in a dated column that General Douglas MacArthur should be recalled to lead in Asia, criticizing the nation's political leaders for deficit fears and misused welfare policies. He praises MacArthur as a nonpartisan, proven military strategist suited to the Far East crisis and warns against imperialist and communist threats.
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Who Drafted Lend Lease in Roosevelt Era Probe
Westbrook Pegler reports on January 28 1941 Senate Foreign Relations Committee questioning who authored the lend lease bill. Morgenthau refuses direct attribution naming Foley and Cox while outlining Treasury drafting steps amid evasive testimony and political friction.
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Paroles and the Public Moods Stir Alabama Judges
A Mobile Circuit Judge David H Edington criticizes the Parole Board for releasing many convicts without supervision, warning of public danger and urging reform. The Dothan Eagle supports the stance, fearing a system breakdown and urging officials to protest Parole Board practices. Anniston Star endorses the call and praises diligent reporting likely to merit a Pulitzer Prize.
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Bold program for underdeveloped areas falls short
President Truman’s proposal to underwrite overseas investments by private firms faces sharp doubt from Gordon R. Clapp of the Tennessee Valley Authority. His private report warns that large scale transformation is unlikely, citing ancient civilizations and long colonial decline. He favors small pilot projects over sweeping reforms.
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Chokes on Candy Dies in Birmingham
A 1% month old black infant died after choking on a small piece of candy in a Birmingham hospital yesterday. Hospital attendants reported Reginald C Kennedy strangled by the piece in his throat and died on arrival. The incident follows several unrelated political and labor notes interspersed in the column.
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Kilby Prisoner Locks Self in Death Row
AP report from Montgomery describes Leon Cooper an 18 year old Kilby prisoner who barricaded himself in the death row cell after overpowering a guard. Warden George Garner says officials cut the rock from the cell with a acetylene torch and Cooper emerged unaided. Cooper, convicted of grand larceny from Jefferson County, received three years. Wallie Blassey of Sumter County was convicted of second degree murder for an ax killing and sentenced to ten years.
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