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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1932
Page
1
The 1932 Dothan Eagle page shows AP rights and editorial notes, with local telephone and business rates, ship date August 23, 1932. It includes editor names and addresses, subscription prices, and quotes from Thomas Jefferson. It comments on leaders following a golf ball and the fate of economy bills in the Legislature.
In a fragmentary discussion the text notes Hoover calling speakeasies and crime intolerable while opposing repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment, and Charlie Curtis declaring he remains dry. It questions what concrete actions the Republicans plan regarding Prohibition.
An old column mocks Hoover campaign strategy, noting photographers barred at his Virginia fishing camp but later invited reporters to staged sport scenes with Hoover in hip boots and on horseback. It jokes about wholesome male imagery versus Zeigfeld style showgirls and suggests hiring vaudeville acts to unite sportsmanship with entertainment.
Twenty years ago in Dothan society scenes include Mrs. Will Pittman hosting a 3 o’clock tea party. Local residents and visitors such as R. E. Oliver returning from Augusta and L. A. Loraine from the Springs in Tennessee are noted along with trips to Tate Springs and Hendersonville. Several exchanges with guests at Tate Springs and visits to friends in Troy and Colquitt, Texas are recorded.
A Baltimore Sun summary notes Governor Roosevelt pressed Mayor Jimmie Walker on whether city doctors should split fees with another doctor or with a mayor’s brother. Walker called it unethical only if illegal or for sinister purposes, while suggesting bad if it occurs, and that the issue could justify removing a local official. The piece also mentions threats to a Birmingham woman witness and a Montgomery shooting incident.
The article reports on lame duck measures in Congress and Georgia aimed at allowing immediate inauguration of elected officials. It notes a proposed constitutional adjustment to shorten delay before sworn-in officers, enabling the governor to take office in January and spur the legislative session. The plan, backed by agencies, seems likely to pass with minimal objections.
The Detroit News notes a Senate debate on the expense of the Congressional Record. Public Printer data shows $58 per page and records distributed free by Congressmen and campaign committees. It cites seven and a half months of issues totaling about 937000 dollars, with additional mail costs under scrutiny.
Louisville, Kentucky, completed a proven municipal economy program starting in 1931. A ten percent salary cut, reduced assessments, thrift in purchasing, and waste controls produced a surplus despite a $1.10 per thousand tax cut. City employees may be repaid the salary cut, and further tax cuts are promised.
An excerpt from The Hearing featuring a husband and wife discussing mailed letters and Exhibit No. 7497. The dialogue probes whether the letter dated August 5 and mailed the next day affects reputations and potential implications of concealment or treason.
Tymely advice to voters and investors warns to beware of the hill in Thomaston Times. The column advises scrutiny of rising costs and political shifts impacting local concerns and investment climate. It urges readers to research candidates, measures, and market signals before casting ballots.
A damaged excerpt shows a vicar reproachfully urging reform. The speaker recalls promises of change and questions ongoing mendacity. The dialogue hints at social judgment and a call for accountability within a parish or community setting.
A cryptic line suggesting a preference for subterranean settings over surface concerns. It echoes a philosophical query about mortality and sting, attributed to Celifornia Jewish Vries, with an odd spellings that may reflect OCR issues. The fragment offers little concrete reporting or identifiable context.
In New York, three tales show sales clerks underestimating temperamental actresses. A star torn between lace collars, a hat shopper faced with a $60 price, and a car exhibit ruse reveal retail condescension. The actresses resist, strike back, and demand fair treatment from retailers.
Washington letter notes Jimmy Roosevelt, son of Governor Roosevelt, has shown early political loquacity. At a Massachusetts club event he spoke on major issues, later denying some attributed remarks. He drew attention at Chicago during the Democratic convention, helping carry banners and marching with his father.
The youthful Roosevelt, living in Massachusetts, declared during the clambake that as a Democrat his duty is to back Governor Ely and help him be reelected. Ely was a strong supporter of Smith of Chicago, a point Jim Mys overlooked.
The Wichita Falls Record News notes that a fundamental stance behind the nation's formation was resisting taxation. It frames this as a deliberate tactic to establish and preserve national identity.
The article discusses noise and health, noting noise can cause fatigue and potential deafness in certain jobs, but often aggravates preexisting nervousness or underlying conditions. It warns against blaming noise as the sole cause, citing factors like poor nutrition and mental health.
Edith, the middle child, struggles with identity between an older sister who is authoritative and a younger sister who is the darling of the family. She asserts independence, fights bedtime rules, and seeks attention from parents while craving affection and inclusion in family rituals.
J P Alley quotes Alpe Logue predicting tax hikes as legislators quit efforts to create jobs. Fri Lee Strickland warns stocks will fall after the presidential vote as groups push prices higher to aid Republican reelection prospects.
Willy Nilly squeezes into a small Duck coupe to visit Mr. Quacko and Mr. Quacky, as Mrs. Quacko teases him for neglecting chores. Willy explains Flotilla Botilla’s sick bird required freeing, and he worries about his own lack of backbone while noting his duties back home.
The text stresses that a child must become independent and navigate personal merit while receiving enough love and responsibility within the family. It notes the need to balance recognition and care for all members, even if affection differs between a baby and an older child.
Reading Pa August 23 Five hundred employees recalled to work at the Rosendale Knitting and another plant restoring full time. Gene Rubber reports first half 1988 gains 16 percent year to date. Chevrolet recall 300 workers at No 9 mine Robert company Saginaw Michigan ends shutdown year.
Corvallis Oregon AP report says state teams will wear colors this fall as Beavers prep for Pacific Coast football season. Six players lost to injury or departure last year, Vic Curtin among veterans shaping offensive pivots with Paul Schissler’s squad. Teammates include three other ends and Johnny Biancone, with a November 19 game against Gonzaga and a home tilt against New York referenced.
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