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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1934
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text from the Dothan Eagle includes ad rates, department titles, and a quotes block. It also lists Associated Press note usage and a Jefferson quotation. The date shown is Thursday April 26, 1934, with stray references to advertising, obituaries, and national reps.
Ohio authorities report a Bible coded note allegedly from John Dillinger to a prisoner in Columbus. Underscored passages and a blue ink marked page hint at possible contact, reading Have no fear Jesus has come once he will come again and I go to prepare a place for you. Decatur Daily notes the claim.
A vintage editorial warns that many voters favor friends or acquaintances over qualifications in selecting public officials. It urges readers to evaluate candidates’ fitness, capability, efficiency, and integrity as the primary election looms, noting public office is a public job requiring merit.
The Huntville Times urges voters to choose honest capable officials in primaries. It argues misfits and dishonesty arise when hiring in public life and that good people can make any system work, while bad officials ruin it. It calls voters to study records and qualifications before voting on primary Tuesday.
The Northwest Alabamian contrasts Frank Dixon with opponents Judge McCord and Mr Graves. Dixon is described as courageous, straightforward, and issue-focused, possessing sharp governmental mastery. The rivals are portrayed as affable yet entrenched career politicians who rely on promises and smear tactics.
A political piece argues Frank Dixon’s proposed state government reorganization empowers voters instead of concentrating power. It asserts constitutional backing in Article 1 Section 2 that political authority resides with the people and that Dixon merely offers plans for reform for approval or rejection by the electorate, challenging long established political elites.
Editorial attacks Bibb Graves over a school book contract with Bill Feagin claiming cancellation is a trap not for children but for the textbook trust. It argues voters would face higher costs if Graves is re elected and questions the contract’s fairness and intent.
Hartford Alabama April 24 1934 Editor of The Eagle N H Grace endorses Major Frank Dixon in Geneva County races praising his platform for referendums recall and people’s rights while condemning other candidates for mudslinging and old line corruption. Grace argues Dixon’s leadership marks a step toward pure democracy and predicts his victory.
A salesman sold a general store proprietor jewelry not as represented. The merchant returned it, a sight draft was drawn on the merchant by the wholesaler through the local bank and unhonored. The wholesaler asked the postmaster about the merchant’s finances, who replied OQ. K. The reply named the merchant as owner of the bank, postmaster, and lawyer and included a blunt insult.
Miss Josephine Roche of the Rocky Mountain Fuel Company in Colorado endorses the seven hour day and wage increase for miners under the NRA coal code. Forney Johnston, seen as autocratic toward miners in the South, denounces the administration's order and frames his opposition as a defi. The quote from St. Louis Post-Dispatch notes the contrast in support and opposition as a gauge of justice.
A humorous exchange notes that the preacher will skip the customary kiss and the five dollar honorarium during a wedding. The groom Sam agrees, joking about the omissions as customary practice in this case.
New York columnist notes Joe Penner, the red headed Detroit choir boy turned stage and radio star, leaping from 100 to 850 a week and then to 8000 a week plus stage earnings. The piece surveys Penner’s unlikely appeal to both children and adults, compares talents and venues, and touches on other celebrity anecdotes from New York society and theater history.
An old debate over baby care divides generations with grandmothers favoring petting and talking to infants while young mothers prefer letting babies cry it out. Professor Knight Dunlop of Johns Hopkins argues for social contact and affectionate care. He could win broad support from grandmothers nationwide.
A Chicago judge commented on the Insat investment trust case, indicating stock buyers must provide all investment details and full trust information as the Indianapolis News reported.
In Budapest a civil servant Zoltan Viniss was sentenced to one month in jail after kissing a girl so violently her jaw broke in three places. In Zion Illinois an official order allows smoking and eating pork after June. Smokers have been arrested there and Overseer Wilbur Glenn Volvin sponsored the announcement.
Officer Arthur Anderson may press a traffic violation warrant on Robert Pyzel if he remains in the area. Initial attempt failed as the Pyzels had moved to Balikpapan Borneo. A letter from Mrs Pyzel noted they would return to Chicago after an engineering assignment. In Columbia Pa 100 students use back door to avoid disturbing a Robin on a nest near the fire escape.
Sister M de Lellis of St Mary's High School Clarksburg will view a haunted Christmas card mailed fifteen years ago. The artifact was discovered in the Wheeling Post Office and links to a bygone season.
Justice R. H. Graham remarked that many young school girls know more about matters than he does as counsel asked the court to exclude all persons in a breach of promise suit, noting the presence of many young people.
Toronto report says 27 year old violinist John Langley was practicing for a trap shooting contest when his untied shoe lace caused a fall. He tripped over the lace and discharged his gun, mangling the index finger of his left hand, vital to his violin craft.
Delegates to the Mobile Diocesan council of Catholic women prepared to end their fourth annual conference in Montgomery after electing officers. More than 100 delegates from Alabama and Northwest Florida attended openings and sessions led by Mrs. T. K. Neville of Birmingham, with Miss Anne S. Hooley of Washington as guest speaker. The conference closes with a luncheon at Maxwell Field.
Muscle pains stem from multiple names and toxic factors. Bacterial infections from teeth tonsils and sinuses and from other body sites can trigger inflammation and pain. Metabolic toxins from digestion and liver function contribute, with relief found by removing infection sources, improving colon elimination, and dietary adjustments. Mild cases respond to hygiene and diet. severe cases require expert medical care.
Henry is shy and withdrawn because he cannot see the blackboard. A trip to the ocular reveals blurry edges that clear with glasses. Many children with imperfect vision feel cut off from others and may become self reliant and indifferent to friendship.
The Senate takes up the consent calendar and debates the air mail bill. The Agriculture Committee considers a bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act.
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