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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1932
Page
1
The Dothan Eagle reports on Democratic campaign songs and Republican themes as the nation anticipates the 1932 election. It notes the Lindberghs celebrate a newborn and comments on rising costs of vehicle license tags in Houston.
Newark Evening News reports scientists have photographed 185 instances showing lightning can strike upward. The piece notes both negative and positive lightning have dangers, with little practical difference to a person struck, while advising storms remain hazardous.
A Brookings survey recommends abolishing the secretary of state office as part of a broader state government reorganization. The duties would move to the Bureau of Records in the Executive Department while other heads are renamed in new branches. The current staff is deemed insufficient to handle mandated duties. Governor Miller opposed prior attempts to fix the deficiencies.
In Fort Payne Alabama two rival weekly papers spar over editorials. The Democratic editor accuses the Republican of lying or ignorance while the Republican calls the Democratic racketeering and al Capone taunts. Both claim personal attacks and deceit, yet the piece ends noting their forgotten humor.
A Florida proposal seeks to abolish grand juries to bypass indictments and bring accused persons to trial directly. The state attorney would investigate charges and the defendant would plead, guiding court action. The plan could save the state money and still aim to ensure justice. Alabama and others may consider similar study.
The Associated Press notes Mr. Hoover turned fifty eight with virtually no festivity. Friends portray him as tireless and devoted, the president absorbed in duties, while observers caution against painting him as all work and no play, urging a balanced image despite his hard-driving nature.
Exaggeration is a blood relation of pre varication. Taxes will go higher you bet. Mediocrity runs the world while genius criticises. A bird in hand and a fish on the string cost about a dollar apiece. A man is known to the company he keeps. A woman by the company she keeps from coming. True on the roads now is more hazardous than ever for whenever a little Ford tries to go around another Ford it crashes into a little Chev.
In a prosperity era a penny restaurant offering meals for one cent has sparked debate. Benarr McFadden says break-even is possible with 7000 daily customers while richer patrons can pay ten cents for table d hote dishes. The piece notes thrift helps some families while others still face undernourishment and urges careful balance in prices and needs.
Boston Transcript notes that the upcoming Congress will include a larger share of newcomers. The piece argues voters will not regret replacing old lawmakers once a record of folly and incompetence is established, as successors merely need to do what their predecessors failed to do.
The Nashville Banner notes that Calvin Coolidge refuses an invitation to serve as the United States Olympic representative and also declines watching any other runner participate. This reflects the president’s decisive stance and lack of involvement in the forthcoming event.
The Omaha World Herald notes Mussolini is reported to be drafting a film about Julius Caesar. Screen analysts speculate titles such as Sirens of Gaul or Cleopatra's First Love as possible options.
Twenty years ago in Dothan numerous residents and visitors are listed with brief travels and calls. Councilmen split four to four on approving a driveway across the sidewalk for the Serrest Cannady Grocery Company, with Meyer Baker noted as opposing such driveways. construction proceeded under the grocery company officials.
William Gators reports Max Bodenheim at a Greenwich Village night club, dismissed as a sex obsessed writer by critics yet praised as entertaining and a good dancer. He discusses opium, resembles a young German seaman, and shares playful banter with Ben Hecht, noting their literary friendship and rivalries.
In a dressing room Chic York receives an envelope with his name, a note asks for a loan to find a place to sleep, and the incident reveals a mix up of letters among actors. The piece critiques petty grafters posing as fellow performers seeking favors.
A 16 year old boy expelled from schools for brutal practical jokes on teachers recalls a troubled home life. Psychologist sessions reveal buried memories including a cruel birthday joke by his father. Humiliation shaped a subconscious urge to mock authority, now turning the tables as he grows older.
Gus Van resumes a performing partnership for the first time since the death of Joe Schenck two years ago. The 21 year duo was renowned in harmony. Van, who said he would never partner again, has now teamed with Archie Mayo, Hollywood director, who vacationed in New York and visited the aquarium, notably the penguins.
Herbert Plummer notes how the U S Senate displays diverse political philosophy among state pairs. He cites Ohio with senior Republican Simeon Fess and junior Democrat Robert J Bulkley. He also mentions Utah with Senator Reed Smoot pro tariff and Democrat William King critical of tariffs.
The piece contrasts California's two Republicans Hiram Johnson and Samuel Shortridge as divergent in views while noting that Dickinson and Merrickhart from Iowa share little in common. It highlights rifts among senators from the same states and faiths on government and national policy.
The piece highlights two Michigan senators, Courens and Van denberg, as stark contrasts in approach. Van denberg remains a strong party man, preaching Republican gospel, while Courens acts independently, striking when he wills and resisting party pressures.
Article notes that flatulence arises from intestinal fermentation within the bowels and sometimes from protein decomposition. It explains normal gas absorption, links excess gas to high carbohydrate intake and constipation diets, and mentions symptoms like abdominal discomfort, headache, and foul breath from gas absorption. Treatment implies exercise and massaging to improve abdominal circulation.
Willy Nilly rushes to help the Quackos after a tire puncture. He changes the spare so they can reach Quackerville that night, browsing for rest and sleep after a busy day. Mrs Quacko pleads to fix the other tire, but Willy wants to see Olq Toad before bedtime.
A historic note recommends removing indigestible foods like oatmeal coarse vegetables beans and peas and milk sugar from the diet. A daily morning intake of one half to one ounce of sugar is suggested to reduce fermentation and alter intestinal bacteria.
Ale Wood of Columbia notes lower cotton output in Houston county this year with some crop already arriving in Columbia. H. H. Brown reports Spar tanburg workers returning to full time, Hickory mills operating day and night, and High Point plants resuming with increased Southern activity. Judith Clingo quotes a saying about statesmen versus politicians, and I P Scarborough comments on the city recorder appointment by the council.
Prichard Mrs. L. H. Echols and daughter Shirley visit relatives in town while Miss Eunice King hosts a bridge night in honor of Jeannette Lillie and Ruth Borland. R A Dowling hosts Sunday school class, with a chicken supper. Borland sisters move to Florida. Dr John Kemmy and Mrs Kemmy visit the Anderson home. J R Lee visit Headland. SF Baptist class enjoys a Kelly Springs picnic. Edwin Andrews and O D Greendenner visit Panama City. Noel Dowling returns from business college in Chillicothe Mo.
Edward L. Gordon became the first Fey University athlete to reach two Olympic teams this year. He competed in the broad jump in 1932 and 193%
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