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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1950
Page
3
A June 15 1950 newspaper snippet features a religious verse from Obadiah 1 2 with archaic wording about pride and deception presented as a devotional line alongside a fragmentary poem style passage. The text appears as a marginal quotation rather than a full article.
The Wiregram notes upcoming July 19 Demopolis and August Selma fat stock shows impose entry limits to males born to cows owned by exhibitors. The piece highlights past issues with calf sourcing, hopes for improved home-grown cattle, and anticipation of stronger champions as new prize incentives emerge.
Advocates push to elect three commissioners to four year terms, arguing longer terms reduce recall risk and stabilize policy. Critics warn longer terms delay accountability and invite entrenched control, while current two year cycles allow frequent turnover and responsiveness.
Editors argue the current system with annual reelection keeps city government responsive and free of machine politics. Advocates caution that full-term election could empower a strong majority to meddle in county and state matters, urging balance between public input and stable governance.
The piece laments U S policy mishandling surplus potatoes while dairy products face similar waste. It argues overseas feeding budgets could be redirected to relief, noting private agencies would cover transport costs as red tape finally loosens. It questions inconsistent rot fears in shipping potatoes versus Canada to New Orleans and calls for clearer action.
A discussion notes Congress aims to cut interest on income tax overpayments from six to two percent. The writer argues this would attract excess payments as insiders profit while the government holds funds. They warn parity with penalties and broader tax policy implications.
A reader letter questions Houston County politics after the primary and discusses election outcomes, tax concerns, and county expenses. The writer argues against bipartisan office duplication and questions the waste of funds over four years.
A reader argues for redistricting after four years to calm politics and avoid losing votes for legislators and county officers. The letter urges not to tax all taxpayers to settle political differences and invites more letters to The Eagle, Hardwick and Maione.
Hal Boyle outlines a satirical invention, the vacation room, a home film of chaos to mimic travel misery. A family endures fake beaches, Alps, nets, and a flood of pests, then returns to normal life with renewed appreciation for home comfort. The piece mocks holiday fatigue and promotes staying home as the superior break.
The piece profiles C. D. Jennings and Captain Dan Gilbert amid a silent strike over slot machines. It describes Jennings plans, payback rates, factory labor, and potential destruction of records as authorities dismantle machines. It contrasts liberal payback myths with alleged cheating methods and recalls Roosevelt era efforts against clerks through era machines.
Birmingham Post Herald urges lifting the silence on the Amerasia case. It notes Senator Knowland and others pressing for FBI Chief Hoover to testify. The piece criticizes the Justice Department and the Tydings committee for presenting a one sided view and calls for public access to the FBI's side.
A Mobile Press item notes that in Maine heavy trucks are not the problem but roaming moose stampedes damage roadways. The blurb quips about odd phrases and ends with a wry, humorous aside on language.
A Baldwin Times note hints at new insect control ideas that puzzles readers. It suggests bugs seek warm spots like automobile windshields in hot summer months and questions the effectiveness of the methods.
Washington reports a severe setback to Truman antitrust policy inheriting Roosevelt era aims. The government faces Congressional moves reestablishing basing-point pricing and the Alcoa case in New York, challenging the administration and prompting debate over Big Business power and presidential stance before the November elections.
Capt Douglas Baye assumes command of Naval Air Station Jacksonville with added duty as commanding officer. Formerly with the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, he replaces the previous commander and prepares for a ceremony marking the change amid wartime and administrative questions surrounding the basing and policy.
25 Years Ago June 13 reports Jame Dempsey logged 1.3 inches of rain for the area amid heat. Dothan and Houston County see continued heat with a note on the Southeast Alabama Fair Association by by law committee. A tersely labeled critique targets a local group, while R. B. Collies of Houston County sanitation reports progress in anti mosquito work reducing bamiptasite in residents.
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