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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1951
Page
4
A damaged page fragment from the Dothan Eagle lists subscription rates and terms for delivery. The readable text notes basic pricing and options, with street and contact references obscured by OCR noise but indicating a circulation notice for readers.
A fragmentary verse note argues a blade can be false yet a bandle true. The text names Henry Want Bescitte as a bearer or source, hinting at a literary or mock historical context with archaic phrasing and spelling. The piece reads like a parodic quatrain on honesty in tools and names a single figure in a quirky line.
Mobilization Director Charles E. Wil Ham portrays progress as better than expected amid wrangling and indecision. He cites in sight military power to deter aggressors, potential to cut the draft within months, and inflation containment with government action. Production of civilian goods rises, payrolls grow, and tax bases may fund ongoing needs. Labor's absence is noted as a factor, suggesting labor could rejoin the mobilization.
In Alabama the Court of Appeals ruled pinball machines illegal as games of chance, pressuring a ruling against devices with flippers. The court said adding flippers shifts the game toward skill, though witnesses testified the practice resembled gambling and depended on luck.
The text criticizes the general public's lack of interest in developing latent talent in gambling device use. It notes even with the Mopera addition the machine remains a game of chance. Pinball machine addicts and operators are urged to reread a court observation about pursuing talent in this field.
The article notes President Juan D. Peron of Argentina reacting with indignation to world mockery of a claimed new atomic energy method by a scientist. Dr George Gamow dismisses the announcement as propaganda and speculation, highlighting global skepticism and secrecy surrounding atomic research.
A reader notes confusing street names in Dothan as Woodland Drive variants and cross streets form a looping layout. North East South and East West streets create navigational headaches for newcomers, with future West Street additions expected as the city expands.
The Decatur Daily argues that crime politics in New York affect Alabama, noting gangster influence helps elect officials and shapes state governance. It warns national figures backed by organized crime can sway local power and bureaucrats through political pressure.
Do love a girl who loves a man who is man enough to smoke a cigar. Hal Boyle argues some women are tobacco snobs yet others admire cigar smokers, citing Copenhagen and other places, and offers theories on why women may or may not like men who smoke.
Westbrook Pegler argues the suppression of La Prensa by Argentina’s Peron government mirrors U S unions' power, citing editorials and strikes at La Prensa and comparing to American papers. He claims labor groups backed by Democrats used confrontational tactics to force losses, warning of similar harm from domestic labor boards and political pressures.
Alabama Journal reports that national editors accuse Mississippi politicians of selling patronage, postmaster positions, and federal jobs to fundraisers and referees, prompting a Washington rebuke and renewed scrutiny. Boyle reportedly restored patronage to Mississippi officials, signaling a clash over federal appointments. The piece ties in broader calls for integrity amid postwar political maneuvering.
The Montgomery Police Department traffic division opens a traffic school for violators and safety volunteers. Under Police Chief Goodwyn Ruppenthal, the program is in its third week and involves Verdee's Court Judge John B. Scott, following a suggestion by Ike Ne.
The Wall Fund continues to delight, offering short biting remarks on current events. Economists keep saying the writing is pivotal, but skepticism remains about its influence and relevance this week.
Washington debates a broad inquiry into the Securities and Exchange Commission amid allegations it favored Wall Street interests. Reported cases include the Washington Power Company sale to public utilities, where SEC inaction could raise utility rates and tax losses.
Seminole County cattlemen organized a county association at the First Methodist Church in Donalsonville to discuss mutual problems and seek better profits. E T Kelly, J J Cummings, Dr W D Len, and others spoke on future cattle strategy and cooperation amid floods and washouts affecting rural roads.
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