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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1935
Page
2
Governor Hottman of New Jersey says Bruno Hauptmann repeatedly proclaimed innocence in the long-running kidnap and murder of a baby. Detectives who spent nearly three years on the case maintain Hauptmann acted alone.
A Birmingham corporate lawyer, Mr Burr, speaks at the Hiwanla Club in Calumbus on Constitution and the Supreme Court. The remarks praise liberty and the amendment framework while noting Burr’s past stance on anti sedition laws and the influence of large corporations on his prosperity. The piece contrasts Burr’s eloquent defense of liberty with his previous Albany appearance defending anti sedition measures.
Fragmented OCR text shows a debate over the Constitution and states rights amid New Deal legislation. Mentions Mr Burr, Birmingham, and potential action on constitutional matters, with ambiguity in names and events.
The Christian Science Monitor profile portrays Don Simon Patino of Bolivia as a figure far surpassing global magnates. It states he funds the Bolivia Paraguay Chaco conflict with 106 million dollars in support, controls vast tin mines and silver and tungsten properties, railroads, banks, and farms, and wields influence beyond any military dictator.
A French war correspondent details a bombing of Dessye and a hospital attack in Ethiopia, describing heroic acts by Emperor Haile Selassie and others. The piece laments civilian suffering, wartime censorship, and urges truth over Hollywood melodrama while noting injuries to reporters.
A letter praises monthly city or county citizens for outstanding civic work and proposes public bouquets and floral tributes. The Eagle endorses the plan as a commendable way to recognize admirable service and strengthen community pride.
Washington column discusses embargo legality under New Deal pressure, noting lawyers’ opinions, treaty provisions with Italy, and possible shifts to enforce neutrality laws. It cites Hull, the 1871 treaty clause, and the idea of public opinion guiding policy despite legal concerns. It also notes veterans’ bonus pressure and Tugwell’s rural projects amid unrelated local cultural notes.
A copy dated November 28 marks 40 pages of Intensely Intercating history on Dothan Alabama. It chronicles the town’s incorporation in 1900 and traces its rapid growth, industry, and political history with a lively editorial tone. Editor Hall and associates receive congratulations for this commemorative issue.
Rendered text shows community group endorsement for a monthly winner publication. The Eagle supports cooperation in publishing the chosen winner each month. Florists citywide express approval and will participate. The piece urges the Rotary Club to back the plan and implement it.
A bustling New York diary entry detailing social rounds with actors and writers, noting encounters with Percy Crosby Katharine Brush's son Tommy and William Gillett, plus observations on fashion, theaters, and city life amid a chilly December. It mentions Ben Lucien Burman, Chauncey Depew, August Belmont, and Charles F. Murphy, with playful asides on candy tastes and nightlife.
The piece contrasts Ethiopian medicine with modern Western practice, noting untrained native doctors, potent local plant extracts that damage tissues while sparing vessels and nerves, and a medical scene marked by malaria, relapsing fever, dysentery, and high infant mortality. It cites widespread intestinal worms, venereal disease, and excessive adult morbidity from parasitic infections.
Mary Graham presents a holiday tale where Santa Claus arrives at the farm to thank Willy Nilly and friends after solving a blizzard mishap. Sweet Face the lamb explains the blaze that burned the workshed, and Santa promises a quick rebuild while proposing a plan for future visits and a mid route stop at Puddie Muddie. The exchange blends whimsy with community spirit and Christmas cheer.
The Dothan Journal congratulates The Dothan Eagle on its semiocentennial edition. It hails The Eagle as a vital part of Dothan’s life, noting its role in civic progress and its graphic history. The journal extends warm, collective congratulations to the newspaper.
The 10th anniversary issue of The Dothan Eagle, dated November 28, highlighted a rich digest of local news from the celebratory year. It featured varied reporting and local interest items shaping the city’s outlook for Alexander City and surrounding areas.
A fragmented column discusses parental responsibility for children’s homesickness in camps and institutions, arguing that rigid avoidance of pain delays growth. It cites cases of Sam, Susy, and others, condemning weak parenting. It weaves in film references and a note on Kashmir as a health resort for Europeans in India.
Hollywood chatter follows Marian Marsh as she shifts from drab roles to a hinted second career. Her missing gold ring, repaired, fuels whispers that it brings luck and changes in her film work. Fortunetellers in London and San Francisco had previously predicted major parts and a life trip for her.
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