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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1950
Page
2
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Fragmentary quotation from Lavater on religious tenets humility and love as the essence of free religion. The text blends archaic spelling and spelling variants, mentioning mercies kindness meekness and eternal love in a devotional frame.
The Legislative Reference Service reports the state owns 751 primedologo and 1,067 other vehicles, with a car for every 4 employees. It notes a 346.8 percent rise since 1947 and questions justification for high priced, 1940s and 1950s models, urging cost cuts and alignment with needs.
The Supreme Court's recent decisions address impartiality in university and railroad dining cars, avoiding direct constitutional rulings on segregation while undermining the Booth era practice of separating races. The rulings rely on technical language to sidestep legality, signaling a drift from established policy.
The piece analyzes Supreme Court decisions on race in education and dining car seating, noting the court’s inconsistent stance on equal facilities versus segregation. It argues the South must push for real educational equalization and political pressure to counter gradualism in eradicating segregation.
Explanations note preliminary 1950 census figures under expectations in many Alabama cities. Huntsville reports 38,153 residents from 198, with forecasts around 50,090. Dothan, Dertatur, and others show gains but fall short. Factors cited include nonresident counts outside corporate units and repeated unofficial predictions eroding trust in forecasts.
A House briefing by Rep Noan Maxon on taxation with representation argues Americans pay heavy hidden taxes. He cites an average four person family paying 31.40 weekly and a car price burden with over 200 concealed levies totaling about a quarter of car cost.
HAL BOYLE profiles Leo Seltzer the promoter of roller derby, noting that 70 percent of fans are women and predicting the sport’s growth. He explains roller derby as a track on skates with men and women teams, and outlines plans for multiple leagues worldwide. The piece highlights female audience power, Seltzer’s origin story, and the sport’s rising popularity.
The text notes President Truman authorizing senators to review tax returns of alleged big-shot gamblers and racketeers amid a wake of protests about a witch hunt. It cites Kefauver and lists names connecting gambling operations from Las Vegas to New Orleans, including Siegel, Lansky, Costello, and Smiley, with Barney Ruditsky’s 1947 statement and calls for deportation.
County Agent H C Harrison argues improved pastures and cover crops build soil, protect against erosion, and support dairying and stock raising. A hailstorm near Chipley damaged corn cotton and watermelons but pasture recovered, illustrating resilience. The Anniston Star cites Roberts election integrity and steady matchup expectations for the Fourth District.
The Brewton Standard notes unofficial chatter about a major spy investigation on the horizon but warns readers there are no Communists or subversives in government agencies. It calls the Alger History fakes and Asia case baseless, labeling them red herrings.
In Montgomery County the state Senate race saw Vaughn Hill Robison defeat Charles A. Stakely by 261 votes. The vote total remained under 33,400, reflecting a tight statewide contest reported by the Decatur Daily.
Washington reports detail the administrations anti trust push against General Electric's bulb and lamp holdings. Government seeks divestiture after a decade of litigation while noting GE's strong products and low prices. The case raises political and judicial interest as McGrath aides outline power concerns and potential impacts on industry.
Headland seniors with sponsor Mrs Roby J Lee visited Tyndall Air Force Base this week in Florida. The program covered jet engine use radar bombing missions and guided missiles as part of a Base Instrument School and Link Trainer briefing led by NCOs. The group included 25 students and accompanying staff, with Bay Line manager W B Ettard present.
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