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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1932
Page
1
Fragmented reading from The Dothan Eagle shows ad captions and mentions medical tests, permissions, and claims about a postal service item. Text includes garbled phrases and references to cards, samples, and notices, with unclear specifics.
The Greensboro Watchman critiques Congress efforts to legalize beer and wine, arguing that widespread affordability remains doubtful as taxes would remain high. It questions whether consumers would shift from bootleggers and calls for reasonable pricing, doubting politicians will act sensibly.
The article recalls Walter Camp’s early All-America selections and notes Jimmy Hitchcock of Auburn as the anchor of Collier’s first team. It highlights Hitchcock’s all around ability, leadership of Auburn’s strong line, and his daring, well-timed play at 172 pounds and 11 inches? in 1932 evaluations.
Paul Mallon reports on a controversial incident where a newspaper correspondent was told by a Senate official that the reporter “ought to be killed” for writing a story about an employee’s automobile entitlements. The piece notes lawmakers’ support for the gunman and criticizes public figures for suppressing or distorting reporting while highlighting the pressures faced by the Washington press corps.
Brief local item lists residents visiting relatives and traveling. John McNair of Columbia, Hugh Liddon Smith recovering, C. H May visiting, Patti Granberry and Mrs. Lilan Crawford away visiting kin, Witte Johnson traveling, Mrs. H. C. Glenn visiting, Lawson ACL agent in city, Mrs. Mol Jones of Bilineeles, J. H. Jones, Mildred Golson returning to Samson, Maggie Ligden visiting Morianna, Ruth and Ane Stapleton arriving from Murfreesboro to visit parents.
New York letter recounts Willam Brown, a Times Square hotel manager who offered free rooms to unemployed white collar workers until recovery begins. Since October 1, four found jobs and settled debts. many others withdrew to free space for those unable to rent elsewhere. Artisans bustling at Washington Square bazaar, artists seek meals in restaurants. Benny notoriety shifts from Ben to Jack Denny in performance credits.
A satirical column derides Vice President Curtis as a stuffing shirt within Hoover administration discourse. It recalls Garner and Gata anecdotes, notes Curtis adherence to decorum, recounts the Hunger Marchers incident, and predicts the end of pompous public figures like Curtis and Brown.
A Civil War veteran from Blocomd Ala recounts taxes and debt, urging Alabama legislators to curb spending and payroll costs. He quips about cotton, sugar, and national debt, notes high per diem pay, and criticizes banks and social outlays as tools of oppression.
Citizens from Cullman Notasulga Grove Grove Grove request copies of the Shame Sheet and related editorials alleging legislative expenditures and clerks pay. Letters from Abbott Mathews Mallory Pollard Simms Owen Ball Murphyfree and Robinson seek copies and postage, with varied payments and comments on a scandal list.
Huntsville Times notes Miss Helen Keller, born in Alabama, donated $5,000 to the American Foundation for the Blind. Her appeal calls for broader public support to aid the blind and deaf, ending with a reflection on a new day of awareness for those in darkness.
The Texas Star notes Hoover’s call for more comedies to lift spirits though the piece quips that the nation might need a change in mood, not more laughter. It references Tad Jane and Jack Benny in a lighthearted, clipped column style.
A narrative on parental understanding of child temptation. A boy grounded by misusing his father’s tools spurs a discussion on temperament and empathy. The piece argues each child faces unique temptations and that judging actions requires seeing from the child’s point of view.
Mary Graham Bonner recounts Rip the Dog and friends returning to Willy Nilly's repair shop in Puddle Muddle. After relief and supper they rest in a homey scene, with Top Notch the Rooster waking late and recalling the danger of a hawk swooping on a farmer’s chicken as worries fade and rest returns.
The article reviews conflicting reports on convalescent serum for infantile paralysis. It notes the serum’s limited success and emphasizes timing, early diagnosis, and challenges in recognizing cases. It also compares with measles, both linked to a filtrable virus, and mentions ongoing research to improve early symptoms detection.
A clipped piece promoted as a Depreeston Cure urges readers to dwell on failures and losses. It encourages spreading gloom at gatherings to amplify despair and to blame Congress taxes and Europe for ruin. It suggests drastic actions or reform to become constructive.
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