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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1932
Page
1
Commentary argues against a four billion dollar deficit solution by tax hike. Cites Chicago Tribune editorial critiquing House increases, detailing impact on farmers, businesses, and real estate. Warns of rising unemployment, bankruptcies, and shrinking wages amid tax proposals.
A retro view links Grover Cleveland's presidencies to the 1893 panic and the Gold Standard policy. It recalls Cleveland’s elections, Carlisle, Morgan, and the gold repair scheme that fueled financial fears and a lasting critique of monetary policy. The piece frames the era as a moral and economic crisis fueling public unrest.
A Boston Transcript snippet describes a movie actor who hid his multiple divorces and cautions a young woman about believing “old wives’ tales.” The exchange includes humorous misreadings and witty interruptions as the actor deflects gossip about his personal life.
John Wrrny suffered severe burns when a gas can exploded at Cumbie’s bicycle shop. Cassie Ramsey broke an arm in a skating fall. A Stapleton traveled to Murfreesboro Tennessee to visit daughters Ruth and Sur in school. Wo.lae and Sidney Faker journeyed to Columbia Missouri. WY Armstrong of Hartford was in Dothan. Rev C B Poley and family returned from Geneva. Mrs AOC Crawford, wife of the judge of probate, died at her home.
New Yorkers brace for odd seasons as recent years blur the calendar. The writer notes March cold, sparse lingering snow, and unpredictable weather patterns that defy expectations. He jokes about summer chills and overcoat salesmen clinging to calendars, capturing a light satirical tone.
In Greenwich Village a South American couple runs a drugstore using Portuguese in their ledgers. Customers see credits logged with descriptions like Woman with golden haired child, Large man with imp, Girl who uses too much rouge, and Old fellow with tobacco stained beard. A patron records these notes as she observes the descriptive inscriptions.
A gossip writer dubbed the man with the red carnation flaunts a scarlet suit while omitting the bloom. An engraving shop offers a free 18 karat white gold wedding ring with 100 wedding invitations. A Broadway boarding house for birds promises expert care and bird doctors when owners travel.
Washington observers weigh who will deliver the keynote as the convention committee meets in Chicago on April 4. Jouvett Shouse is named as a leading candidate, with Alben Barkley rising in consideration after urging Kentucky to drop the favorite son plan. Roosevelt factions seek to block Shouse due to his stance on uninstructed delegates.
Senator Barkley is described as a powerful, aggressive, energetic leader. He can deftly chide rivals and provide ready support to allies like Vat Fiarrison in Senate clashes. In Kentucky, he is nicknamed an iron man for the vast ground he covers and the number of speeches given daily during campaigns.
Frequently chosen chairman of State Democratic Conventions, he has served as a delegate to every national gathering since 1920. In 1928 he was the Kentucky delegation's unanimous choice for the Vice Presidential nomination and he seconded Al Smith's nominating at Houston, later managing Smith's Kentucky campaign. He said his opposition to Smith on prohibition did not break their Democracy bond.
The Wall Street Journal notes that within the last six months the number of inventions patented or awaiting patent in the United States exceeds any similar period on record. It suggests unemployed men are using their enforced rest to perfect various devices.
Judge suggests President Hoover may need to appoint a commission to probe the growing number of Democrats amid mounting concerns about political shifts.
Scottie McKenzie describes Anniston as Alabama’s fourth city for hospitality and culture. A Ritz Theatre invite cheers the visit, and Paul Cook of Anniston, famed for The Age-Herald pieces, is honored here with a poem about Saint Michael’s Church, reflecting local pride and literary ties.
An essay by Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins on nutrition argues that better feeding and environment raise human welfare and stature. The Journal of the American Medical Association notes that normal man is seen as best possible by some, yet breeding and housing affect stock quality. Hunger drives humans, but full hunger relief does not equal good nutrition.
Professor Torquato Carol Giannini of the Royal University of Rome will present views on world economics in Birmingham April 11 12. The appearances are arranged by G A Firpo acting Italian vice consul here.
John finds long hidden papers in a secret desk drawer that prove crucial to saving the family land. The discovery triggers a celebration to the circus, where Peggy hints at relief and John agrees the paper safeguarded their garden and the lawn beyond.
Birmingham April 4 AP funeral directors and embalmers of Alabama plan a two day meeting April 12 13 in Birmingham to complete organization of the Service Undertakers association. T W Britton of Phoenix City acts as temporary chairman and C R Summers of Opelika as temporary secretary.
In Birmingham the Ape Judge Russell McBrey presides at the circuit court with proceedings in Watersville scheduled from April 11 to PRS, involving a change ordered by the John C. and the Alabama Supreme Court.
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