Page from historic Dothan Eagle notes 1949 Navy testimony
A clipped page references a 1949 Dothan Eagle item discussing defense issues and Navy testimony. It mentions Admiral Denfeld and Admiral Gallery, plus comments by W Sterling Cole, highlighting political reactions and concerns about immunity and national defense. The tone mirrors era debates on military oversight.
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Admiral
Alrendy Hep
W. Sterling Cole
New York Republican
Admiral Denfeld
Admiral Denfeldt
Armed Services Committee
Aamla
Gallery
Iery
Fragmentary Philosophical Quote Fragment
A distorted extract presents a faint reflection on human character and perception with scattered archaic phrasing and a brief allusion to genuineness versus appearance, attributed to La Bruyere. The text appears as garbled dialogue about truth and self, with stray characters and misrendered lines.
Why is the teddy bear called teddy bear
The tale traces Theodore Roosevelt’s 1903 hunting trip when he spared a cub, inspiring Morris Michtom in Brooklyn to craft a plush bear. After Roosevelt approved the name, the toy gained rapid popularity, shaping U S toy history and popular culture. The story explains the origin of the term teddy bear for Christmas audiences.
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United States
Theodore Rassavelt
Mississippi
Roosevelt
Hig
Morris Michtam
Brooklyn
Naval officers speak freely before Congress debate
The article discusses whether Navy officers should voice their opinions to Congress. It notes Secretary of Defense remarks on free speech and the potential fear of retaliation for outspoken views. It suggests that officers may self-censor despite calls for candor.
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Congress
Han
de- Net
Haz
Louis
Femcld
Naval Operations
Armed Services Committee
Watter
Folsom Visit Sparks Mixed Reactions From Onlookers
Reporters capture varied comments from attendees and locals about Governor Folsom and his cabinet visit. Critics say crowds shrank, rain kept people away, and electricity talk seemed settled. Supporters call for cabinet access and praise some statements, while others doubt political momentum remains.
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MS 9 Gooddea
Polgorn
Snodgrans
Jim
Jims
Negative law tally marks first Congress session
The first Congress produced 783 new laws with 440 public and 353 private. Only 79 laws became final. many failed items sit in committees and may reemerge next year. Overall achievement hinges on what is refused rather than passed.
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Let Congress
Congress
Ana Eny
Who Won in the Steel Strike Payoffs and Losses
The steel workers secured a pension and insurance plan, costs likely passed to consumers. The strike caused about 275 million dollars in wages lost and 93 million dollars in steel industry losses, totaling roughly 0.75 billion dollars in impact.
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Itsey
Democrats To By-Pass South and Taft Gain Influence
In this North Carolina commentary, the writer discusses Truman potentially reshaping the Democratic Party toward a national socialist emphasis, risking balance with Taft-Eisenhower Republicans. The piece notes Roanoke era echoes, explains Robeson County Indians and triple segregation, and cites Donald Richberg defending federal action against crime while criticizing hypocrisy in southern and northern policy.
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Cee Lamberton
N. C
Lehman
New York
Truman
South
Taft
Avnerta
Donald Richberg
Statiem
Tabor
Southewitt Chars Lottesville
Virginia
America
Richberg
Northem
Isea
Neither Party Reforming Snakes in Politics
Hal Boyle muses that neither Republicans nor Democrats are reforming the political snakes in the land. He riffes on crystal balls and old jokes, noting a dull news week with mock commentary on a fake future and the need for fresh ideas.
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Plato
Ireland
New Zealand
Ocean E Islands
Sealy Rascal
Garden of Eden
Ynan
What Other Editors Are Saving on FEPC Proposals
The piece warns that FEPC enforcement can reach the South and cites New York's experience with a $2000 settlement against George H. Filan Corporation for racial bias. It notes Washington can impose regulations, and observers warn of possible Southern employer upheaval. A second item recounts a luncheon joke about a priest and a rabbi over pork.
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South
Daly
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FEPC
Associated Press
New York City
George
H. Filan Corporation
FEPG
Dixie
Decatur Daily
The
Pickens County
Football in Mobile draws record crowd for Mur phy McGill game
A large turnout in Mobile demonstrates strong support for football as the Murphy McGill clash attracts more than 17,000 fans. The Mobile Press notes that a thriving, familiar rivalry boosts attendance and community interest in the sport.
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Mobile
Ina
Truman to Crack Whip On Dixiel Rail Splitter
President Truman vows a welfare state push after Democratic sweep. He predicts new Fair Deal supporters in House and Senate, eyeing civil rights expansion and federal aid. Harlem results bolster hopes of key states turning Democratic in 1952, while Truman targets foes Dewey Hague Lewis Curley in a broader party realignment. U.S. oil and gas output cited as context.
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Truman
Clac
Herbert H. Lehman
New York
Dulles
White House
House
Senate
Texas
Virginia
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Lehman
Marcantonio
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Marcartonio
Henry Wallace
Paul Robosop
Garry S. Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
Mr. Truman
F.D.R
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Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
William Boyle Jr
Thomas E. Dewey
New Yorke
John L. Lewis
United Mine Wartern
Tam the
Frank Hague
New Jersey
James M. Curley
Boston
Dewey
Hague
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J. O
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Lewis
Alfred E. Driscoll
Toresd
Jersey
Trueman
Whit House
John Kenny
Curley
Sohn Hynes
Dothan and Enterprise tie 12 to 12 in football
In Sanders Field yesterday afternoon Dothan and Enterprise battled to a 12 all football deadlock. Batchelor's Buttons draw a lottery themed marriage in the era with men and women who draw blanks. About 40 Dothan residents entered to vie for California tree trips as four trips were offered in a national contest. Arville close noted. a bank door displayed a notice from the Board of Directors stating the bank has been placed in the hands of the comptroller of currency.
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Dothan and Enterprise
Sanders Field
Batchelor
California
Ee Vie Atasionate of
Arville
Birthday Gift Brings Cardboard Circus Home
Downey California AP seventh birthday girl Gail Garland found a backyard circus arranged by her father Jack Garland who worked nights for three months. Lifesize cardboard cutouts of trained seals riders and clowns filled the yard with sheets and mattress covers forming a big top. Family members and neighborhood playmates watched as a homegrown circus came to life with concessions and a recording to complete the effect.
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Calif
Garland
Gail
Jack Garland
Daddy
Mommy
Reas Om Garland
Return of gunman hits Pau Brick store in theft
In Washington AP report the gunman robbed Pau Brick’s grocery store taking an empty wallet and missing a roll of cash. He fled after a Tetum trip. Brick valued the loss at more than 31,700 dollars.
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Washington
Pau Brick
Brick
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