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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1935
Page
1
A clipped discussion traces the U S Supreme Court reversal of capital sentences for Scottsboro youths and the mixed Alabama editorial response. The Birmingham Age-Herald, Montgomery Advertiser and others debate jury racial composition, legal standards, and the impact of the high court ruling on Alabama justice.
New York April 4 William Gazton stands as the decade’s top stage draw. For six years his performances headline hit after hit and his current play tops box office lists, likely running through next season. Gazton, San Francisco born and of Spanish stock, is renowned for a vivid stage persona and a captivating singing voice that carries his show. He is married to Madelaine Cameron in a celebrated but discreet romance. Outside acting he runs a perfume business and enjoys globe-trotting with friend Bob Hague aboard tankers to Rio.
Washington April 4 The column discusses how Congress is revising relief legislation with two amendments aimed at directing work relief funds and Senate confirmation of Roosevelt appointees. It notes blame shifting among members, spylike “glue” in conference rooms, and political theater around New Deal policies and NRA. It also mentions changes to draft language and quirky notes about public figures and places.
A review of efforts to extend the NRA for two years with minimal changes, including concessions on constitutionality and antitrust issues, while noting labor unrest pressure and political maneuvering. It discusses penalties, service trades exclusions, price controls, and the White House stance on third parties and Huey long remarks.
Greensboro News reports Curtis ending political pursuits, noting Brother Charlie involvement. Story centers on a factional shift and lingering ties to local figures.
Skeleton of another prehistoric horse unearthed in western Kansas shows it had four toes. The find indicates early inhabitants of the region wrestled for survival, while a dust storm echoes the harsh environment.
A joking courtroom exchange features a young lawyer asking about where the prisoner was milking a cow and a lady replying with a playful location behind the center of the event. The anecdote is cited from the U S S West Virginia Mountaineer.
A Buffalo Times cartoon caption argues women’s inventions may create safer flights but suggests the world mainly needs a robot pilot with a back seat driver stance. The quip frames gendered tech progress in a humorous newspaper voice.
Hollywood diary recalls Robert Benchley filming a scene in China Seas with director Tay Garnett. Benchley’s careful blocking, wardrobe quirks, and staged wetting highlight his method as he plays a bibulous author in search of local color. The piece contrasts acting discipline with writers who turn to the pencil.
Senate debates on the Copeland food and drugs bill while the munitions committee questions officials of United Drydock Co. In the House, McSwain antiwar profits bill is discussed and the Military committee begins hearings on air defense measures.
Ralph Scott estimates he has walked 7,488 miles for his diploma as he nears graduation in Slaughters. He has traveled four miles each way between home and school every school day for four years, with only a few rides.
Dr Sage Goldstein discusses the old practice of sulphur and molasses as a spring tonic. He notes the vague virtues once claimed for sulphur and mentions its ancient use, with caution that the column does not advocate dosing.
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