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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1949
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment from The Daily Times and other papers mentions Webllakes hay haste detudey, Warriorship established to 1702, and names like William Theodore Hall and Julian Hall. It references Alabama and Georgia offices, motor service ads, and a date Monday, September 19, 1919, with scattered, unclear details.
Fragmentary historical OCR yields a cryptic verse about light, growth, and moral harvest. The garbled text mentions belts, regions, and a spiritual theme, suggesting a reflective or didactic line from a longer poem or sermon. Proper names and clear facts are not recoverable.
Fragmented report discusses headlined fears among farmers about animal disease exposure. Mentions foxes and dogs with data points and totals, suggesting cross species testing results. Readers are advised to await fuller analysis from Health authorities.
A historical column argues that citizens retain rights to courtesy in public offices between elections and in ordinary dealings. It compares public officials to stockholders in a public enterprise and urges better treatment of the public, pending adherence to formal notices and governance.
A reflection notes that office holders who practice friendliness and courtesy tend to win reelection, while those who do not often retire to private life. The piece emphasizes courteous conduct as a key factor in political success and longevity.
The Department of Commerce will establish a permanent advisory committee to assist the advertising industry with statistics and technical services. Secretary Charles Sawyer emphasizes advertising as vital to the economy and prosperity, proposing a specialized unit to focus attention and support for salesmanship and free enterprise. The move underscores advertising as integral to national business and international relations.
President nominates Sherman Minton to the United States Supreme Court, replacing Justice Wiley Rutledge. The Chicago Court of Appeals judge, a former New Dealer ally, faces scrutiny over packing court history and liberal interpretations. Critics question fit, supporters say he stabilizes the court. The Selma Times Journal calls the pick a bright note amid concerns about court strength.
Margaret Truman drew sharp responses in St Louis after saying she hopes to avoid hearing Missouri Waits again. She suggested a trip to Alabama to escape the noise and implied she is tired of the state’s songs. The remark sparked mixed reactions and headlines in Missouri.
A reader criticizes The Eagle for dropping Drew Feargan's column and replacing it with Westbrook Peters, saying the new editorials cause sickness and prompt quitting reading the Jim Folsom Page. The note highlights the editor's stance and reader dissatisfaction with editorial shifts.
James E Roney of Dothan Alabama writes to condemn columnist Drew Pearson for satire. He says Pearson’s writing is inferior and claims any grammar school boy could do better.
John Temple Graves critiques a presidential board plan that would charge employers with full social security costs, arguing it marks a revolutionary shift in labor policy. He warns of invisible taxation and the threat to democracy if mass production demands erase individual self-reliance, urging careful study of the proposal and its broader political implications.
Westbrook Pegler defends his critique of Eleanor Roosevelt, arguing the republic faces a myth he says is fed by Roosevelt supporters. He labels critics as conspirators and criminals in unions, accusing them of graft and exploitation. The piece laments decline of candor and integrity in U.S. politics.
A compilation of editorials from Alabama papers argues for preserving the civil service and criticizes Gov. Folsom for undermining the merit system. It notes defenders warn abolishing it would harm administration governance and praises the system as a stabilizing force amid political attacks.
Ray Murray and Walter Reuther win a technical victory over John Lewis at United Mine Workers HQ as they back pensions for steel workers. The move shifts bargaining tactics, risks higher wages, and could influence 1950s political alignment, while foreshadowing post Marshall Plan funding roles for the World Bank and Export-Import Bank.
The Chipley municipal election seats elected three regular Democratic nominees. Voter turnout was light with 69,1 ballots cast compared to 614 in the Democratic primary. Mayor Euless Watford received 3 votes. Ward 2 council seat went to Roland Fear.
A report from 25 years ago notes Mr and Mrs A D Whiddee Dr Blanche Clements Kep worth Hall visiting a memory event while Mrs Bristow Allen returns from Jacksonville. Miss Cynthia Frysin and Marytha Warner of Nashville entertained as lancers for Miss Cynthia Smith with an editorial remark on divorce courts and parole.
In Washington DC, Maxey's lawyers move for a new trial and possible appeal after his conviction for pistol whipping a nurse during a 1969 assault and burglary. Judge Grant her postpones sentencing pending defense motion. prosecutors say Maxey tried to coerce the nurse with explicit photos. Three local officials face reelection.
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