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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1949

Page

4

Subscription Rates and Notice Details in The Eagle News

The page lists subscription rates by carrier or mail for Alabama Georgia and Florida with varying terms and prices. It also notes charges for cards of thanks obituaries and resolutions at two cents per word and includes misstatement policy and several quoted religious verses from 1949.

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Tribute to Mothers and Christian Mothers Across the World

A long tribute on Mother's Day praising Christian mothers and their influence across nations. The piece recalls Madame Schumann-Heink, Gold Star mothers, and the enduring value of maternal love, ending with a note that local teams in Dothan have spent time in the cellar this season.

Heaven's Angels Madame Schumann-Heink Heaven Earth Mothy Letus China Europe Japan Russia

Governor Folsom Should Not Resign Despite Criticism

The piece argues Governor Folsom should serve out his term despite calls for resignation. It defends the elected mandate, critiques impeachment likelihood, and praises the legislature as a check and balance. It notes Alabama can endure Folsom’s administration and warns against resignation or pressure actions.

Folsom

Not Featherbedding Nowhere a Decatur plant shuts down

A Decatur chicken processing plant idles 100 workers after a disposal crisis leaves feathers undumpable at the new city dump and old dump sites blocked. Officials refuse permits, and farmers avoid plowing feathers into fields this season, prompting concern and calls for priority to restore work. The item contrasts this with a joking marginal note about President Truman and Congress.

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Coalition Dominance Grows In Washington As Dixie Voice Rises

John Temple Graves argues the coalition has gained strength in Washington despite Trumanite resistance. He predicts a split in Democratic loyalties between Trumanites and coalition backers, praising Strom Thurmond and urging Southern leadership in Jackson next week. He cites favorable South views from The Pittsburgh Courier and notes Arkansas A and M forestry plans as key regional wealth, highlighting water and wood as top resources.

Westbrook Pegler on Treason and State Powers

Westbrook Pegler critiques a New York grand jury for faulting defenses against treason while urging stronger state laws to define treason. He notes Harvard lawyers and federal figures, questions enforcement gaps, and references Ezra Pound and Whittaker Chambers amid postwar political tensions.

New York Guardians of John Abt Lee Pressman Nathan Witt Thomas Committee Pressman and Witt Harvard Law Felix Frankfurter Jerome Frank Circuit Court of Appeals John Brown United States Commonwealth of Virginia Europe Ezra Pound Henry Wallace Goofy Old Bubblehead Truman Bubblehead Washington Mr. Pound St. Elizabeth’s Wallace Roosevelt State of Jimmy Walker Buffalo Massachusetts Arizona Department of Justice Acheson-Hiss State Department Whittaker Chambers Grand Jury Departments of State and Justice

Fathers versus Sons at Edgewhed banquet noted

Edgewhed Community News reports at the Father and Son banquet President R S Bullock said the sons looked better and talked better than their fathers. The piece muses on junior physiques and opportunities today, suggesting fathers and sons dined together despite one or more sons per family. It also ponders demonyms for county residents such as Chipleyite or Vernonian.

R. S Dick) Bullock Bullock Valley Sun

Atomic questions on A bomb policy and education

Ray Tucker surveys reader queries on broader publicity for atomic energy, the McMahon stance, and the need for transparency to Congress and the public. He argues for shared information on stock and production while noting risks, plus concerns over education funding and teacher shortages.

Washington M. R Columbus Brian McMahon Connecticut White House Joint Congressional Committee On Atomic Energy Truman

Ozark County 4-H Camp Plans May 1924 Event

G W Ray told 140 4-H club boys they would camp three days at El Kare camp near Newton with Ti Sims assisting in instruction during the camp. Editorial notes reflect strong sentiment on hell and the year. Moody hospital to hold house Monday May 12 with Florence Nightingale program. J D Campbell of Dothan reports an alligator about 18 inches long seen on the street. Republished from May 12, 1906 Eagle.

Ozark G. W. Ray el Kare Newton Ti Sims Ray Moody Hospital Hoité Florence Nightingale J. D. Campbell Dothan

Optimist Club Plans Ladies Night Dance

The Optimist Club of Date will hold its first annual Ladies Night Monday at Wagon Wheel. Dinner at 7:30 p.m. followed by entertainment by Lou Loriaux of Enterprise known as Professor Clorox. About 9 p.m. a dance will begin with Ley eaux’s orchestra. Formality informal. attendance limited to optimists and guests.

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Town Goes Goofy in Cushing Goofies Craze

In Cushing Oklahoma residents collect quirky goofies described as odd garments from famous sons. The trend features children and homemakers trading goofies that originate from distant places and require distinctive, unusual attire.

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