Obituary Notice From May 2 1950 Dothan Eagle
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1950
Page
4
Let There Be Light Quoted Fragments From Ancient Text
Fragmentary poetic lines urge acknowledging iniquity and turning to the Lord. The excerpt blends archaic phrasing with altered spelling, referencing confession, justice, and journey toward salvation in a religious tone.
Absurd Extremes Critique Civil Rights Debate Echoes ACCG Stand
A discussion links the American Council of Christian Churches stance against federal civil rights legislation to broader protests over discrimination labels. The ACCG argues spiritual principles should guide remedies, while critics in Charleston and Los Angeles warn against censorship and stereotypes in media and arts. The piece notes complaints about Showboat and The Merchant of Venice amid debates over representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Council of Christian Churches
Altoona
Truman
Actiows
Anis
U. S.A
ACCG
Charleston
News and Courier
LA Negro
Los Angeles
Kteh
Reactions to Prejudice in American Media and Comedy
The piece critiques bias in film, radio, and magazines showing minorities as villains or buffoons while praising white Americans. It cites examples from King’s Row and Westerns and recalls Fred Allen’s show ending after accusations of insensitivity. The author warns of rising protests and the fear that prejudice may provoke organized resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King's Row
News and Courier
Fred Allen
Alabama travelers witness Florida Senate race betting
Alabama visitors on a fishing trip stop in a Florida town and overhear locals debating the Smathers Pepper race. A wager forms as Alabamians joke about the curbside argument, with a bet placed on the idea that the discussion centers on Claude Pepper and Claude Stine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Alabama
Claude
George
Hitchhiking Caution From Spring Commencements Note
A cautionary column warns motorists about hitchhikers as travel rises for weekend trips. It notes most hitchhikers are harmless but a few can pose danger, advising drivers they are under no obligation to pick up strangers. It also references spring commencements and the proverb about cats having nine lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitomobie Hiorg
Tong
Regula
Appreciation and thanks from readers and hosts in Dothan
A letter from ALA Middleton of Dothan Alabama thanks local poultry market handlers and daily North Georgia market brokers for service and paper delivery. Rotary Conference hosts express gratitude for Dothan hospitality and cooperation, noting many letters of appreciation from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Eagle
North
South East
North Georgia
Eugte
Dothen
Crib
Dothan
Bound or free in the South's Democratic vote
John Temple Graves argues that majorities can tyrannize regional differences and urges the South to seek protection within the Democratic Party. He traces constitutional safeguards, recalls nullification and Civil War era limits, and proposes state rights Democrats in Alabama may vote their electors' independence in 1952 if national dictates threaten regional interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
America
Democratic Executive Committee
Alabama
Great Southern
National Democratic Party
Charles A. Walverton
New Jersey
Peleh
State Department
Watching A Great Douglas Fir Die In The Woods
Hal Boyle writes of two colossal Douglas firs felled in the Coastal Mountain Range, a halting, sorrowful moment as loggers with power saws and wedges bring down trees that stood for centuries. The scene contrasts the long life of trees with human mortality and reverence for nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Virgin Forest
Vivian
Tree
Miltire
Dreiene Mundé
Shelley
Seog
Editors Debate Strike Tactics and Public Opinion
The Birmingham Post questions the legitimacy of jamming long distance services during a strike, condemning it as petty and harmful to public opinion. It argues picketing should raise grievances, while warning CIO affiliates to scrutinize organizers responsible for the plan. The piece also notes a leader’s peace program and appeals to national unity and moral renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pri
Western Ekettle Co
Ixbor
United Commun’tions Workers
CIO
Losdere
Birmingham Post
Evangelists Plan For Peace Gains National Attention
A 31 year old evangelist from Bury wrae ham proposed via press reports that President Truman declared national repentance. The evangelist, described as a young North Carolina farmer, is noted for drawing widespread newspaper interest with his statements and calls for moral renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae
Bury Wraeham
Truman
North Carolina
Handy handyman ads note spring work demand
The writer suggests a general handyman could find ample work during the year. With spring house cleaning comes small repairs and odd jobs, yard mowing, and many small tasks owners lack time to complete themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairhope
Peace War Oil Program Sparks U S Court Ruling
The Truman administration faces House hearings on a permanent petroleum program for peace and war. Critics say the state favors foreign sources, risking national security in future conflicts. Sullivan & Cromwell lawyers tied to the case, with figures like John Foster Dulles previously connected to the firm. Acheson and Thorp appear in related discussions over the Sabalo claim and Mexico loans amid wartime oil strategy debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Yilrin
House Interstate and Foreign Commerce ‘Committee
Bolt
Massie
Fastisas
Capitol Hill
Rex
Middle East
Dutch East Indies
Venezuela
Russia
ANNEX
New York
State Department
House
Sullivan & Cromwell
Theodore Roosevelt
Panama Republic
Isthmian Canal
John Foster Dulles
Sulyivan & Cromwell
Alien W. Dulies
State
InerAmerican Mfaits
Edward G. Miller Jr
Miller
Hayes Committee
Alin W. Dulles
Mexico
Itp
B Milver
Mayor Hooked Too Monterey Metered Zone Fine
Re payments for over-charging in the newly installed metered zone drew mixed public response in California. One of the first defendants to settle in police court was Mayor L. K. Smith, who paid a $1 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Cal
Ood Company
L. K .Smoith
April Accidents Kill 4 In Dothan District
End of month tally by Dothan Highway Patrol shows four deaths in local traffic accidents across the county. Twenty five accidents recorded with 98,020 in property damage and seven injuries. Names and districts cited include Hapston Dele Barbour Henry Colles Geneva. In Michigan, 17-year-old Kenneth Lane receives a 26 day after-school sentence for car theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan Highway Patrol
Trafic
Hapston
Dele
Barbour
Henry
Colles
Geneva
Big Rapids. Mich
Kenneth Lane
Aantor
Also Mentioned on This Page
United Press
Ogee
Wnearionel
Mickiews
Garth the
Jeremiew
Tim Biles
People’s Forum
ALA
Middleton Dothan, Ala
Rufus Davis
James M. Welden
John Temple Graves
Joh Calhoun
Robert Lee
United States
Cathown
Hal Boyle
Amores
Ruseie
FBI
Hla
Evangelists Plan For Peace
Ray Tucker
U.S
Ertcern
Oil Department
Hazco
Edward W. Pauley
California
Vhe
Whenes
Sec
Berlin
Acheson
Mexico City
U. S. High Commission
Willard L.thorp
John A. Sado
Emst
Yeinz
E. Nacht
Bat
Wilhelm ‘Roloft
Galdier
Baca
By Galbraith
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