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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1950
Page
3
A 1 Kings 9 verse excerpt urges walking in integrity and uprightness as David did, promising divine guidance for obedience. The text emphasizes faithful living under God's commands, with a benedictory note about obedience to the Christian crown.
The piece notes wartime diplomacy at a Lake in Snowness. It reflects frustration with Communist China and Soviet influence. It accuses the Security Council of stalling, with Coremounists invited but refusing to discuss key issues. It warns of a fragile peace amid charges of American aggression and Formosa disputes.
Community solicitors warn the 1050 campaign for the Dothan Chest hay budget faces shortfalls. With $14,180 raised in special gifts and $67,700 in general drive, organizers ask for renewed contributions to reach the $95,700 total before December 8 and wind up the effort.
A local editorial urges residents to honor campaign volunteers and avoid penalizing workers by making their tasks harder. It appeals to generosity, notes some solicitors feel cold receptions, and asks unsettled readers to send in special gifts now with pledge cards, stressing appreciation for those who give.
Department of Agriculture officials announced a target of 16,000,000 bales for 1951, an 80 percent rise from 1980’s crop of 9,900,009 bales. Deputy administrator Frank K. Woolley said the campaign will reach every cotton county as delegates urged higher prices and possible land payment incentives to encourage production. Costs rose, labor stayed tight, and details of the plan remain undeveloped while farmers weigh the proposal.
Drought and freezing temperatures caused many water pipes to burst in Dothan and surrounding areas. Emergency calls flooded repair crews who worked long hours through the night to restore service. The article notes the crews deserve recognition for their dedication despite demanding conditions and limited praise beyond payment.
Thets are HM shopping days until Christmas, and 31 days to remember this: keep your car locked if you leave pathags resite.
HAL BOYLE profiles Col Richard W. Stephens of the 71st Infantry Regiment, famed as the Big Six. He has guided his unit through heavy fighting along the Korean front since July, earning Silver Star honors and a Distinguished Service Cross consideration. Soldiers praise his calm, decisive leadership and ability to lift morale, likening him to a trusted, battle-tested executive. Stephens, 48, from Pierre South Dakota, embodies practical strategy, preferring superior equipment and coordinated support to hand-to-hand combat.
Westbrook Pegler outlines a controversial expose linking the annia tor plot against Jim Forrestal with Isidore Lipschutz and his Society for the Prevention of World War II. Pegler alleges government framing, misused franks, and a taxpayer funded propaganda mill, asserting Pecora and other officials cleared Forrestal’s tax actions while noting potential private spying networks and political ties.
In a Atlanta Journal interview Senator Richard B Russell is described as likely to chair the Senate Armed Services Committee when Congress reconvenes. He would guide defense policy amid tensions with Russia, support Western Europe rearmament, and favor keeping troops in Korea until the war ends while endorsing UN policing and German reinforcements.
Washington saw a major retreat as Brannan announces winding down of 15 year old farm price supports. The move aims to cut federal costs while shielding household budgets, with eggs butter and potatoes among items pulled from subsidies amid farm bloc pressure. Political analysts say it signals a broader administration retreat on farm policy before 1952.
A 25 year old item notes hundreds attended the Sun shine premiere by the Dethay Kiwanis, while torrential rain floods several Florida cities causing widespread six figure damage, crippled utilities and eroded road foundations as nightfalls continue.
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