Fragmented Dothan Eagle page with 1949 notices and quotes
Fragment from the Dothan Eagle includes 1949 dated quotes, subscription and mailing rates, Associated Press note, and editorial urging tighter laws on lotteries. It references figures like William Treonore and Horace Hall, with notices on subscriptions, prices, and public notices.
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the Dothan Eagle
The
Eagle Publishing Co
William Treonore
Wall
Julian O. Hall
Horace Hall
FEPC debate echoes across states and cities
Senator Hubert Humphrey urged federal FEPC law at a House labor subcommittee. He cited ten states plus Cincinnati Chicago Milwaukee Philadelphia Phoenix as already having FEPC laws and claimed millions live under them. He argued local and state laws suffice and federal enforcement would be unenforceable.
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Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
Senate
Harvess
Democratic Party
Philadelphia
House
FEPC
Cincinnati
Chicago
Milwaukee
Phoenix
Humphrey
Alabama House approves lottery law tightening penalties
The Alabama House passed a bill to add up to 12 months jail for violators of state lottery laws and to outlaw possession of lottery tickets. Supporters say the changes close loopholes that let operators avoid harsher penalties and hope the Senate moves quickly to act and extend reforms further.
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Alabama
Senate
Birmingham
Mobile
Ways and Means Eyes Tip Tax Plan Behind Closed Doors
The Ways and Means Committee quietly debates taxing tips from service workers. An unidentified witness says service workers collect about 380 million dollars in tips yearly, challenging the Treasury to find a practical collection method. A flat income tax assessment with proof of underpayment is suggested, stirring concern about blanket government claims and taxpayers proving the government wrong.
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Tne House
Treasury Department
Treasury
Ways and Means Committee
Dentists catch a point in socialized medicine debate
The American Dental Association notes Americans spend more per person on luxuries than on dental care. Per year averages show liquor 62.10 dollars, tobacco 24.36, night clubs 7.14, teeth 5.79. The piece jokes about John Citizen spending on excesses while dental pain remains.
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American Dental Association
ADA
John
Ole John
Low Mood Pants and Cold War Remarks
A Textile Institute seminar touts new pants made from nylon, orton, and celcos designed to remain creased, amid talk of a multi year low mood. In Columbus a Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner features Attorney General Tom Clark claiming aggressive communism is being routed and praising Truman. Berlin blockade is lifted but little domestic reaction. Americans prefer delayed interest in Russian matters.
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Textile Institute
Orton
Celcos
Columbus
Tom Clark
Truman
Berlin
Dothan's Opportunities Urged For New Road Access
Joe W. King of Pinckard Alabama urges Dothan to host a directly east road from Brannon Stand to cut traffic from Midland City. He argues the route would ease hazards, boost tourism and land value, save lives at the Piichard junction, and position Dothan as a regional hub in the Wiregrass.
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the Eagle
Rome
Ronnie
Piichard
Rehobeth School
Dothan
Midland City
Brannon
Dothan and Enterprise
Jose
Prichard
Brother
U.S.A
Magnolia
Atlanta
Joe W. King
Pinckard
Ala
The Coalition As A Party A Thurmond Liberal Vision
John Temple Graves discusses Thurmond’s stance on preserving federalism and local self government. He highlights Donald Richberg’s liberal stance for local control and the danger of centralized power. The piece notes J Harvie Williams’ Times view on potential Republican Democratic national alliance and cross state tickets.
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Thurmond
Washington
J. Harvie Williams
New York Times
Williams
Ang
Elmer Davis as a controversial Missouri lecture target
The University of Missouri Journalism Week hosted Elmer Davis, a radio news analyst, whose career is scrutinized as lacking ethics and integrity. The critique covers his WWII OWI leadership, alleged propaganda role, and the claim that radio journalism cannot equal print reporting.
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Kansas City
School of Journalism
University of Missouri
Elmer Davis
Davis
New York Times
The
Times
Wall Street Journal
Captain Billy
Mr. Davis
Liberty
Willie
Mr. Sweeney
Office of War Information
O.W.I
Siegfried Line
Roosevelt
0. W.L
Missouri
Thie
F. D. Roosevelt
New Deal
John S. Knight
Columbia
Federal Communications Commission
Commission
Truman
Frankfurter
O. W.L
Reassuring House vote curbs governor spending
The Birmingham Post reports a House decision that limits the governor’s spending, a reassuring test of legislative strength. It says the public sees the Legislature as guardian of sound leadership and future protection of the public interest despite executive shortcomings.
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Birmingham
Post
Labor battles split AFL CIO and United Mine Workers
Washington report outlines deep rivalries among John L. Lewis William Green and Philip Murray as they clash over Sims Bill Taft Hartley repeal and anti-Communist pledges. Feuds threaten unions industry and national economy with potential strikes and resignations. Pension notes flag twists in veterans widow benefits and policy loopholes.
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Washington
American Labor Movement
American Federation of Labor
Congress of Industrial Organizations
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
House
A.F. of L
William Green
C.I.O
Philip Murray
Sims
Lesinski
Truman
Rayburn - McCormack
Lewis
U.M.W
NLRB
A.F. of
C.I.0
C.1.0
Automobile
Electrical
Textile
Green
Murray
Capitol Hill
John L
Bill
Phil
Hilton FFA Elects Officers For Year
BLAKELY Special The Hilton chapter of Future Farmers of America has elected Crawford Alexander president Don Tiner vice president Bobby G Brown secretary Harold Lane treasurer and Joseph Causey reporter Harold Lane took first prize at the Albany Hog Show with a gilt.
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Blakely
Hilton Chapter
Future Farmers of America
Crawford Alexander
Don Tiner
Bobby G. Brown
Harold Lane
Joseph Causey
Albany
25 Years Ago May 13 1924 Military Band and local notices
A May 13 1924 retrospective notes a Military Band directed by Saxon Powner performing at a n ow house celebration amid national hospital concerns. It lists meetings in Houston County including a delegates’ mass meeting, state and district conventions in Birmingham, and a singing event at Poplar Spring Church chaired by T Spivey with W L Barnes. Also mentions Dothan and a Mother's Club meeting, a cantata at Ozark High School on May 16, and a Birmingham visit by Mrs Mason Rowe and family.
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Saxon Powner
Moody Hospital
Sbawance
National Hospital
Houston County
Ceux House
Birmingham
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Thornan Jefferson
Kahill Gibran
People’s Forum
John Temple Graves
Strom Thurmond
Tiber
Italy
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Germany
Volga
Rus Sia
America
Donald Richberg
Teddy Roosevelt
Bill Mooser
Franklin Roosevelt
NRA
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Virginia
Jefferson
South
Westbrook
Pegler
Ray Tucker
C.lo
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Hilton Ffa
By Galbraith
Dixon
Seca
Poplar Spring Church
T. Spivey
W. L. Barnes
Ozark
Oscar J. Garrand
Ee Drew
Jeanne
Oscar, Jr
Amingham
San Francisco
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Audient
Cahokia
Tilines
Pontiac
Northwest Territory
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