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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1949
Page
3
Public notice style item listing subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, carrier and mail options, with regional variations for Alabama Georgia and Florida. Includes misstatement notice and Associated Press credits plus national representatives addresses.
A Sunday message on redemption through sacrifice references Titus 2 14. The speaker emphasizes that Christ gave himself to redeem humanity from iniquity and to purify a peculiar people zealous in good works.
A Korean pastor Son Yang Won forgave a Communist soldier who killed his two sons in 1948 during a rebellion. The murderer was executed, but the pastor offered life, taking the convict into Christian tutelage. His daughter also lived with the murderers to witness faith. The tale illustrates Christian forgiveness and influence.
The Senate aims to approve a bill outlawing abuse of the temporary clerk hire fund, with the House already acting. Governor Folsom has sent notices to 35 payroll workers that funds are unavailable to continue their checks, ending the services of special investigators and administrative staff amid protests that they were performing essential work. The piece ends with a skeptical note that state government will not reach a crisis after these layoffs.
In Idaho a new organization named 100 Per Cent Democrats aims to defeat Senator Glen H. Taylor in the 1950 Democratic primary. Emma Alexander Simons of Boise is temporary chair, saying the group seeks only to oust Taylor and has no other issues. The piece notes a negative campaign is unlikely to succeed.
The United Mine Workers chief approves an upcoming biography and offers flattering quotes about his private life and leadership. The piece notes how Lewis is portrayed as affable, thoughtful, and richly dressed, challenging prior misjudgments of his character.
The newspaper voices disappointment at the resignation of Howell Hampton as director of the Dothan High School Band. Since 1942 he built a renowned program, earning praise for bands that reflected well on the school and city. Loyalty of band members underscores the strong association with their instructor.
The Dixiecrat presidential candidate J Strom Thurmond appoints John Temple Graves as Colonel after a testimonial for the Governor. Graves praises Thurmond as a citizen and leader of States' Rights in a speech, while the Governor responds with an honorary colonelcy. The piece defends the title as fitting for a Southern champion and criticizes other state colonels as overabundant.
A Letters to the Editor decries communist influence in religion and education. It calls for an anti communist oath for preachers Sunday school teachers and anyone leading clubs or courses. The writer criticizes Protestant and denominational centers and accuses support for Communist China and Russia of undermining American government.
A reader recounts a critical sermon about pagan symbols in Christian education literature and laments alleged communist influence in a local club. The writer cites a cross altar scene and warns of idolatry while naming Pauline Hawkins of Dothan Alabama as a noted Bible teacher involved with the club.
The column argues that a national States' Rights movement belongs in the national arena, not isolated in the South, warning against a Southern Democratic Republican coalition based on revenge and power. It critiques radio scheduling for baseball and notes debates on public programming amid commercial interests.
A Hagerstown dispatch reports Sherman Fairchild and J Carlton Ward Jr spar over a $25 000 yearly retirement pension for Ward. The piece decries executive pensions as lavish, irrevocable contracts funded by stockholders, arguing the system burdens investors and benefits fat cats while offering limited relief. It notes multiple pensions and crowded corporate leadership taking funds from owners.
Washington columnist Ray Tucker answers readers questions on Berlin crisis Taft Hartley Act and VA staffing. Acheson’s approach to Berlin stalemate, Moscow’s proposals, and cautious stance on occupation troops are outlined. The piece also covers labor legislation, industrial peace, and VA personnel cuts affecting benefits and veteran services.
Twenty five years ago Hox ton County Republicans met in a convention to discuss prospects and outlook. Miss Alice Barbour returns after a visit in Columbus Georgia. Mrs W H Strickland hosts guests this week Mrs W T Peoples and daughter Mary Jean of Birmingham. Miss Louise Battle gave a plan recital at City Auditorium. A pupil of Miss Reba Pilcue performed. Mrs E N Loftin offered vocal selections. The Girls Auxiliary will meet at 3 p m today at Josephine Watsons home. Miss Pattie Rosa Payne of Newton visits Miss Mary Doster of East Newton Street.
A reader in Shreveport asks if Huey resembles his father and is excitable. The answer notes Huey is calm, looks like his father, and has inherited his mannerisms while making a favorable impression on Ca Hill.
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