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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1950

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Billion-Dollar Gap in Southern Education Costs

The article outlines a $1 billion estimate for the total unequal educational spending between white and Negro students across 17 Southern and border states from kindergarten through college. It discusses court rulings, regional attitudes, and expert opinions on the costs of achieving true equality, including potential gaps in undergrad and professional education and the risk of prolonged legal battles.

Charles Barrett Atlanta Supreme Court Ithero Genator Johnston D-80 South Caroling South C ‘Arolt Colleg Ralph McGil All Anch Fields George Mitchell Southern Regional Council Tne Equality Tne Willen Bag U. S Comcl Board of Control M. J. Collings Georgia South Carolina Nora Teachers Association Louisiana Mississippi Kentucky Tennessee Arkansas Alabama Oklahoma Virgina Teapestes Louisiang Theodore Braimeld New York University

Boy King Becomes Young Artist in London Exhibit

Beisal, the one year old king of Iraq, studied at Harrow, shown three works at an Anglo Arab Association exhibit. The pieces include a chalk landscape a watercolor subject and an oil abstraction in a parentally supervised display.

London Beisal Iraq Bat Sts the King Harrow Boyschool Anglo-Arab Association

Last Of Scottsboro Boys Granted Parole To Seek Work

Andy Wright the last surviving Scottsboro defendant is paroled after 14 years in Kilby Prison for a rape conviction. He heads to Albany Alabama then to New York for travel aid and plans to reunite with his wife and young son while pursuing work. Wright seeks a fresh start despite a long legal battle that began with the Paint Rock case in 1931. He recalls no hard feelings toward anyone and notes a prior parole violation during wartime.

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Honor Publication Lists Chipela Dean

Chipela Dean Skaggs administrative dean of Chipela Junior-College Marianna listed in Who's Who in American Education. Native of Tynoi, attended Sarasota public schools, studied at the University of Florida, then English council work. Former dean of men at Georgia M Academy, College Park, now admin dean at Chipela Janine College.

Marianna Kenneth G. Skases Chipela Dean Skaggs Tynoi Sarasota Theersity Florida Skagzs Georgia M Academy College Park Mesa Tn Hcecame Chimehla Janine College

Dale Bookmobile Routes for Ozark and Daleville Area

The week schedule lists bookmobile stops including OZARK at the War Memorial Library and Daleville with times at 8:45 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Other stops cover Clayhatcher Newton Pinckard Midland City Jamson’s Station Madison Asbury Skipperville Post Oak Ariten Rocky Head Ewell Chalkhead Brown’s Cross Roads Corinth Lewis School Bertha and nearby towns, with arrivals from 8:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. across multiple days.

Ozark Rue County War Memorial — Library Camp Ground Dean's Daleville Jamson Madison Asbury Skipperville Post Oak Ariten Ewell A. m. Chalkhead Om. Brown

Apple Composition Fact Fragment

A fragment notes the average fresh apple consists of about water percentage, 12 percent carbohydrate content, roughly 0.5 percent acid, and 2 to 3 percent complex substances.

Ministers Assigned Methodists Make 6 Changes

In the Dothan District six churches in the Alabama Methodist Conference received new pastors after a Montgomery session. Names include W. F. Cashoun to Forest Avenue Montgomery, George W. Kerlin to Dothan, TH Maxey to Abbeville, C. B. Wilson to Eufaula, J. My Johnson and I. G. Mcfeod reassigned within Mobile District, and H. Z. Grayson to Sauson. District assignments list many circuits and pastors.

Dothan Methodist District Foster Street Dothan Alabama Methodist Conference Montgomery A. E. Shafer W. F. Cashoun Forest Avenue George W. Kerlin Marianna Abbeville Th, Maxey Per Duffey Blarion Fufaula C. B. Wilson P. W. Marlin Georgetown Church Mobile Louisville J. My Johnson I. G. Mcfeod Louisville-Cliochares H. Z. Grayson _ will Sauson NH. Guipie Dateville McKinley Spivey Sausysville H. Hildreth Tarayette

Cameron Meadows Slated For Places In Redistricting

NATC FAULK reports that if the Legislature approves a redistricting law the Houston County Board of Revenue may resolve the dispute over District Two seats. Cameron and Meadows would be placed on the board as two district representatives, with a special act naming West Hicks and Cree upheld. The May 2 nomination contest involving Cameron remains a separate issue.

Natc. Faulk Houston County Board of Revenue Ralph Cameron Robert Meadows Cameron Meadows Hoth Eugene West Harvey Hicks Tommie Cree

Regional Clergy Directory Excerpt Lists Supervisors

A partial directory lists district and circuit supervisors including Thomas A. Harris district superintendent Fred J. Davis Ellie Rex Mixon Etban Circuit H W Rice Jr New Brockton and multiple towns such as Bonitay Cottondale Cottonwood Graceville Greenwood Marianna Chipley Malone and others.

Ohio county party race sparks new election fight

The County Democratic Executive Committee could not determine the winner in a contested race. Cameron appeals the decision to the State committee, arguing against the new election plan. A special act is expected to be introduced soon, potentially reshaping district seats next year.

Unsuccessful bid for Houston County board seat expresses thanks

In a notice from H. A. Hollis, a candidate for District No. 1 on the Houston County Board of Revenue thanks neighbors for their support despite defeat and pledges ongoing service to the district and county.

Houston County Board of Revenue District No. 1 District No. LA

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