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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1950
Page
2
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A religious reflection notes the verse Ecclesiastes 3 11 and a Tagore quote about God opening the universe to human gaze. The item emphasizes spiritual insight and the idea of divine beauty guiding creation.
A devotional piece cites wisdom from scholars and believers that in moments of calamity there is one ultimate support. It urges turning burdens to God, citing Jesus and biblical themes, and notes faith and prayer lessen woes while urging readers to seek divine help.
The Dothan 1950 census report shows slower growth than predicted with an expected average around 25 000, while observers cite many new faces in the last decade and rapid building. Officials note rising water and street maintenance costs and changing economic receipts as factors in the revised outlook.
Dothan officials argue for including near-boundary residents in the city count, asserting a 23 000 to 26 000 population spread. They contend census figures understate Dothan’s true size, pointing to decades of growth from 1890 to 1956. The city marks its 66th anniversary since incorporation in 1885 and seeks continued expansion beyond official tallies.
The draft plan for Houston County board districts proposes moving District Two to Cottonwood and creating District Five for Ashford. Cottonwood would gain a board member and Ashford would keep one, while District Three would share with Heats Eight and Nine. The aim is to reduce neighbor tension and produce a county wide viewpoint, with hope for peace through realignment.
The Boys State legislature in Montgomery last week wrangled over overall bills and closed its session without passing any. It marks a notable instance of younger people following the elder generation's example.
New York AP columnist Hal Boyle notes the divide between fishers and listeners to fishing tales. He recalls a 1937 Colorado trip where bacon lured trout, ending a camping friendship as he quits fishing to become a listener, no piscatorial price worth the ordeal.
Chicago writer Westbrook Pegler details factory turmoil at Mills Novelty and comments on proposed federal limits to interstate slot machine shipments. He notes executives like G D Jennings defend their devices while debating payback, models, and the lure of gambling machines amid broader political and moral concerns.
The piece warns Southerners and readers of the possible long term impact of recent Supreme Court rulings on segregation. It notes the court avoided overturning the separate but equal doctrine while applying limits in education and dining car cases, and stresses the need for equal educational opportunities without enforcing social equality. It also highlights Alcoholics Anonymous’s positive community role.
Ray Tucker answers readers on Truman Acheson war talk and policy doubletalk plus wartime measures and taxes. He notes White House and State Department messaging conflicts as Congress funds overseas aid and defense. Tucker explains Social Security and veterans’ tax questions and previews the revised Social Security bill’s differences and timing.
In Marianna special ceremonies in the college chapel honored graduating juniors and award recipients. Garter's average was 2.89, Pelt 2.81, with honorable mentions to Malda Coan and Roland Pelt. George W. Sullivan received a distinguished service medal. his family attended to share diploma and award. Dr Frank Goodwin spoke at commencement. Rev. M A Rant delivered the Baccalaureate sermon.
Baltimore joined the big time as the 10th U.S. city to receive twin telephone directories, one alphabetical and one classified. About 30,000 copies were distributed by early June, and the new volumes weigh less than two pounds.
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