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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1950
Page
2
Fragmentary Verse Keeps Theological Question Open
A garbled excerpt reflects a fear of imperfect humanity and divine healing, implying debate over miracles and restoration. The text hints at belief, struggle with speech, movement, and spiritual wholeness, referencing divine guidance and a mystic restoration.
Preachers and Parishioners Clash Over Church Etiquette
Four Portland Protestant ministers held a symposium on manners for congregations noting that whispering during sermons, loud greetings in the foyer, and early exit thoughts annoy clergy. They judged worshipers may be better behaved at football games or parties than in church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oragon
Oregon
Jong
Preschera
Alabama Delegation Splits Over Rules Power Vote
The Alabama delegation largely sided with the coalition against the administration on a rules power reform. Five congressmen previously allied with the administration reversed stance, voting to strip the Rules Committee of authority, while four who opposed restoring it did the opposite, showing a notable party shift and strategic voting patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Southam Democrate ‘Publican
George Grant
Robert Jones
Albert Rains
Ed DeGraffenfeld
Carl Elliott
Rule
George
Andrews
Laurie Battle
Frank Boykin
Sam Hobe
Bosquel
Bath
Mons
Beng
Bellett
Sve
Sentiment Barometer in Alabama Of Truman Administration
The passage notes Alabama congressmen, six Republicans, acting as a political barometer reflecting constituent wishes amid administration pressure. It cites consistent voting patterns and back home familiarity, highlighting Truman and Speaker Rayburn exerting influence while Alabama sentiment remains notably firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meir
Alabama
Alshamiang
Truman
Rayburn
Mr. Truman
Hiss Verdict Reaches Verdict on Perjury Case
Alger Hiss, once a key State Department official, is convicted of perjury in denying involvement with Soviet documents and contact with Whittaker Chambers. The verdict follows a second trial after a hung jury, sealing Hiss as a betrayed official in a case tied to postwar U S relations with Russia and the Yalta era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alger Hist
Soviet Russia
Whittaker Chambers
Ablem &Igher
Biddy the hen lays giant egg then dies after feat
In California Ralph E. Martin reports his NH Red hen Biddy laid a record egg weighing nearly seven ounces and measuring 2 1/2 inches around. The bird then died shortly after the remarkable laying. The owner notes moral about chasing records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beack
Calif
Biddy
New Hampshire
Ralph E. Martin
Brady
Martin
Tallahassee anecdote on inspectors and eager class
A Florida tale from a rural teacher anxious to impress a state inspector. She instructs pupils to raise hands for answers and to use right hand when certain, left hand when unsure. The remark reflects local humor and a playful misquote about weather and peaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Florida
Do Thank You Note From Do Than C Clubs
A brief grateful message expresses appreciation for generous publicity and support from the Eagle and the People’s Forum. The note notes bitter and sour tones in response yet thanks the press for aiding the clubs. It highlights community ties and ongoing appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Do Than C
Possession Must Rule The Democratic Name In South
John Temple Graves argues the Democratic Party in the South is split between Pendergastian and liberal factions. He says possession of the party is decisive for victory, urges Southern states to unite under a Southern Democratic banner, and notes national sentiment favors liberal Southerners like Byrnes and Byrd while warning against Pendergast influence and Roosevelt-era politics. He stresses the 1952 outlook is uncertain, with focus on 1950 Southern primaries and coalition considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
South
Heaven
Earth
James FF. Byrnes
Byrd
Byrnee Runening
Truman
Byrnew
Dame PF. Byrnes
Donald Richberg
Bernard Boruch
Sam Scene
Virginius Dabayine
Columbia
Peter Molyneaux
Texas
Southern Weekly
Savannah Morning News
News
Molyneaux
Eket
Vanishing Gaffer Johnny Janson Keeps Art of Glass Alive
In Corning New York AP reports master gaffer James EB Janson known as Johnny preserves hand blown Steuben glass amid mechanized industry. The Swedish immigrant with 55 years in glassmaking works with a small team, trains locals, and pursues personal glass patterns in a basement shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corning
America
James EB. Janson
Corning Glass Works
Janson
Johnny
Lake
Gatfer
Maychinery
Scotty
West Virginia
Gny
Green, Connor Clash Over Governor Bid In Birmingham
The Birmingham pair Mayor Cooper Green and City Commissioner Hull Connor face off over a May primary campaign. Green says governors’ bid would neglect Birmingham obligations, while Connor remains on the payroll. Dixiecrat figures expand as Stapp Handy Filis join the slate, risking a split vote for regular Democratic candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bull
Birmingham
Connor
Albert Stapp
Handy Filis
Hunte
South praised and criticized by visitors in Troy Messenger
The piece laments outsiders viewing the South as backward while urging fair, balanced promotion of Alabama’s positives. It cites Erskine Caldwell and William Faulkner as skewing perceptions, notes the allure of modern progress, and urges visitors to highlight culture and development alongside poverty. It also congratulates Early County, Stewart, and Webster for debt status and hospital openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sng Song
Troy
Ilinois
Alabama
Erakine Caldwell
Willam Faulkner
South
I. A
Boston
Troy Messenger
Georgia
Early
Stewart
Webster
Early County
Millionaire seeks RFC loan as oil imports loom
Washington reports Glenn McCarthy, Houston financier, filed for a 70 million dollar RFC loan amid White House favor for overseas oil, with speculation the funds would refinance debts rather than fund new ventures. The case highlights administration influence on federal money for private oil interests and rising imports. Billie Flanagan starts as a farmhand in Atlanta as part of a Help Wanted notice in Georgia farm market bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reconstruction Finance — Corporation
Glenn McCarthy
Houston
Hollywood
Sync
Cleveland Browes
Texas Y
McCarthy
RFC
White House
Henry J. Kaiser
Luatron Corporation
Truman
REC
Tc Eldentally
Pexninss Petroleum Company
BBC
New York
RPC
United States
Mx McCarthy
State Department
England
Thoman
Roman
Atlanta
Billie Flanagan
Georgiz Farm Market Bulletin
Polumm
Smathers Seeks Pepper Senate Seat in Florida race
Tallahassee, UP, Reg George Smathers, a 36-year-old Miami congressman, filed to run against Sen Claude Pepper in the U S Senate race. Pepper qualified for re election last week. Other Democrats James G Horrell and J R Yearwood have announced but not qualified. John Booth Qualified for the Republican nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
George Smathers
Fla
U. S. Senate
Claude Pepper
Pla
Miami
Orlamia
Pepper
James G. Horrell
J. R. Yearwood
Fort Meade
John Booth
Coral Gables
Jaycee Installation Tonight In Dothan
New officers will be installed at the Do than Junior Chamber of Commerce Jaycee Ladies Night banquet. William J. Floyd will become president succeeding Gene Faulkner with W. C. DeLoach and Robert L. Ferrell as vice presidents. George Edward Delapy to serve as secretary. J Norton Mullins Jr. to speak. Roast turkeys will be served. Out of town guests include Leon Bainbridge Belair Krudop and Willus Nolan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycee
Willian J. Floyd
Gene Faulkner
W. C. DeLoach
Robert L. Ferrell
George Edward Delapy
J. Norton Mullins, Jr
Dothan
Leon Bainbridge
Alabama
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