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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1950
Page
3
The article extols birds like thrashers blue birds wrens and woodpeckers as effective, natural insecticides reducing pest problems. It urges homeowners to attract birds with shrubbery and plant food as summer ends, noting birds offer color entertainment and pest control without harsh chemicals.
A religious verse fragment cites II Kings 25 28 praising kindness and a throne, paired with a Heine line about speech to friends and bitter truths to enemies. The text juxtaposes biblical authority with a modern sentiment on honest communication and interpersonal tone.
Defense Secretary Louis Johnson faces ongoing pressure to be eased out as President Truman clings to him, citing personal loyalty. Johnson rebuts critics, asserting his continued tenure, while Truman publicly backs Johnson and Secretary of State Dean Acheson for the duration of his presidency.
A doctor told the American Congress of Physical Medicine that a simple four grandparent age average could predict lifespan, but critics say the method ignores rising life expectancy and modern hazards like cars. The debate questions the value of exact longevity estimates and the desire to outdo predecessors.
In a reflective essay the author argues Romans did not start the year in January, suggesting the calendar shift marked by Labor Day and autumn as the real beginning. The piece playfully contrasts ancient timing with modern age signals and laments the cultural cycle of renewed energy each autumn.
The essay argues that urban bird populations have doubled since 40 years ago as cities expand with shrubs and trees. Humans benefit from reduced insect pests and pleasant surroundings as birds adapt to yards, new homes, and urban greenery. Names of common urban birds are referenced.
HAL BOYLE profiles World War II veterans now in Korea, the “young-old” soldiers who never left the Army. Capt. Earl W. Buchanan of Newport, Maj. Harry K. Hauge of Lexington, and dozens of others are the backbone fighting at Taegu. Their combat scars prove duty extends beyond a single war.
A 28 year old doctor laments what he calls the Roosevelt Truman era betrayals and the rise of communism and fascist tendencies in U S politics. He argues a generation lacked understanding of Roosevelt era policies and warns against labels while urging study of the era’s corruption and the NRA. He pins blame on leaders and surveys the miseducation of youth and the peril to democracy.
Editors urge dethroning King Cotton in Alabama citing Alabama’s low cotton income per acre 77 84 versus 214 98 in Arizona and noting eleven other states cheaper to grow cotton The Geneva County farmer story highlights profitable farming practices and a cooperative award for soil conservation The piece also covers the two term amendment discussion and a Montgomery parking meter advertising idea from Mobile Press and Greenville Advocate.
A staged Sea Sequoia dinner with Navy Under Secretary Dan Kimball drew backlash as Democratic lawmakers felt pressured to back Helen Gahagan Douglas against Richard Nixon. Critics say the White House and Kimball used social events to influence votes, risking defections and cross filings by California Democrats.
Wiregrass farm youths will compete in dairy production and dairy foods contests at the State 4H Club Camp in Auburn from Monday to Friday. Thirty dairy land production entries and 22 individual entries are entered. Participants include Belly Ann Wilken Mavis Wilson Wayne Ennis Fates Caster Mable Etheridge Elizabeth Brown Hendrix Elzabe Geneva Kastreen Forrest Annie Ruth Thomsey and others from Coffee County Houston.
Evangelist Dempsey W Hodges returned from Thomanville Alabama where he led a successful week's revival. Forty two persons were converted during the revival. Meanwhile vagrancy charges rose to twenty with Chief J L Domingue issuing an ultimatum to curb loitering as farmers toil in cotton fields. M A North of Ashford presented The Eagle with a four pound beet from his garden.
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