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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1950
Page
3
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An excerpt presents religious language about judgment and repentance. It references a balance of guilt, divine measurement, and personal accountability, with distorted capitalization and spelling suggesting OCR errors.
The Senate Finance Committee defers action on tax reduction legislation, after pledges for relief were made and near passage occurred. With the Korea war ongoing, lawmakers expect higher taxes or delayed cuts, and debate whether the bill will ever revive. Senators dissent over the fate of the billion-dollar cut as wartime needs rise.
A visiting Englishman, bewildered by Americans boiling tea and grilling outdoors, notes how Americans favor outdoor fireplaces and barbecues. He observes sturdy kitchens, yard grills, and improvised tools, humorously detailing the stumbling path to perfect flame and smoky meals. The piece lampoons the evolving American barbecue culture and its practical quirks.
A chaotic scene unfolds as a cook over a smoky grill slaps and turns meat while a crowd gathers. The dish ends up burnt on the outside and raw in the middle yet diners praise it as legendary, with many hoping for rain to spare more such feasts.
In Mobile the city gov enforces anti union stance for firefighters and police, ordering night closures of fire stations. Union leaders from Birmingham and New Orleans accuse the move of bias. The piece ponders who would respond if a fire breaks out with stations shut. It cites a fictional New Yorker line about CIA files and a DC fire incident where guards blocked entry without passes.
The piece criticizes the legislature for adjourning after a 14 day session costing about $58,000 in expenses and special funds. It questions the value of the body under Governor Folcore, noting constant adjournments and little accomplished despite daily meetings.
Foley Ostocker notes Alabama Gulf Coast patrols and license plate checks along the coast. Genevan residents largely stayed home while nearby counties sent delegations. Genevan readers wonder if distance or caution kept them from attending local Fourth events.
HAL BOYLE reports from New York that aging U S Army veterans fear Korea could become another Dunkerque if the current force buildup and reinforcements fail. They warn of a widening frontline, urge rapid mobilization of manpower and industry, and caution that eight divisions may be needed to hold the line against North Korean advances aided by Soviet satellite forces.
A 1950 commentary argues that Stalin and a small Soviet elite named The Hundred plan world domination. It claims mass death is justified to prevent conquest, brands Roosevelt as culpable, and calls for killing The Hundred to collapse the Soviet empire and free humanity.
Editors across Alabama react to the Southern senior senators and the draft issue while noting segregation within the armed forces. The piece cites quotes from the Eagle and Alabama Journal about Hill and Sparkman and reflects on political maneuvering after the Palladium convention. It then shifts to tourism and roadside improvements along the Tennessee river in Jackson and Guntersville areas, urging chambers of commerce and civic groups to push for scenic parks and upgraded facilities.
The Mobile Register notes the recent establishment of roadside parks along Alabama highways. Each park features stone or concrete benches and tables, a clearing for motorists to rest or eat, and is inexpensive to build. The piece mentions sparse county coverage and suggests potential locations along major routes, including a scenic overlook near Bradlee Mountain.
In Mobile the talk centers on Henry Sweet, Georgia port director, potentially diverting business from Mobile to Savannah. Viewers expect six months for improved Mobile post management and criticism of Folsom-era excess.
Centreville Press reports bridge construction halted as a steel piece missing after a prior fall delays the new structure. The old bridge remains in use with cautious crossing urged while awaiting replacement component.
DeKalb Times notes farmers seek favorable weather to apply herbicide or poison crops, framing it as essential for cotton harvests and pest control amid growing agrarian reliance on chemical treatments.
Washington reports that American effort to re educate western zone Germans in democracy has failed, with experts blaming German teens from the Nazi era for resisting Western lifestyle. The piece contrasts Soviet methods in East Germany, noting German youth prefer discipline and war readiness over freedom, and cites a Munich textbook incident as evidence of unreconstructed attitudes. It also notes Japanese atomic survivors face study challenges and that post war medical research is strained by prestige and access to data.
Twenty five years ago on July 4 a Court of Common Pleas judge named Jens planned to leave for Europe. While abroad he would not handle a number of legal markers for Dothan clients, reflecting a temporary pause in local docket activity.
The Franklin Times urges an extra session and hopes Arkansas lawmakers meet each year to outlive previous sessions and discard the worse bills. The piece advocates yearly legislative sessions to curb unsuitable legislation and improve governance.
Police recall a hapless driver who left a car overturned in a marsh by Lake Minnetonka after a sign warned others not to wade. Officials describe the incident with a sympathetic note and caution about the risky spot.
John D. Owens of Campbellton has been elected to serve as supervisor of the Chipola Soil Conservation District filling the vacancy caused by Joel T. Faulk's resignation. Other district supervisors include Aubrey Hudson of Alford John Lambe of Marianna chairman J D Fuqua and Raymond Bronton of Altha.
A Chicago report notes dogs frightened by loud noises may need sedatives per a local animal welfare director Dr W A Young. Some livestock experts claim 200 cows averaging 1000 pounds could yield about 200 tons of manure annually, with the value of the manure about a ton.
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