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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1934
Page
2
Quotients Do Not Define the Prodigy in Education
A Christian Science Monitor piece argues IQ tests mislead by pigeonholing children and failing to measure conduct, honesty, self-control, or spiritual discernment. It warns that averages mask individual strengths and urges schools and homes to nurture all facets of a child to become capable, useful members of society.
New York Day By Day By GOD McIntyre
A 1930s era column previews Harry Richman at a New York venue, notes his enduring fashion sense and stage energy while sketching Union Square politics, Helen Gould and Vanderbilt mansions, and a cast of stage figures. It also lists vivid vignettes about Libby Holman, Jascha Heifetz, Ona Munson, and others, ending with Washington planning board proposals for land programs and public works.
Farmers back Bankhead cotton control plan in referendum
The farmers voiced strong support for the Bankhead cotton control act in a Friday referendum, approving continued control by a 9 to 1 margin in producing states, with some sections at 20 to 1. The piece argues the temporary policy is necessary but not permanent, urging new uses and markets to sustain production and farm employment.
Bold political guesses cloud Roosevelt running mate odds
The Mobile Register notes politicians speculate on Franklin D. Roosevelt’s next running mate as Garner’s candidacy appears unlikely. It argues Roosevelt is seen as likely to win a second term with Congress soon shaping the race, while intra party splits and early session issues could alter the path.
American standard of living and recovery debate
The Virginia or Petersburg area column argues that the American standard of living, defined by a $2500 annual income and modern conveniences, is out of reach for about 71 percent of families in 1920. It urges reform with recovery, noting the nation’s productive capacity and the need to raise living standards beyond prerecession levels. The piece cites Dr Mordecai Ezekiel’s estimates and reflects editorial territory from the Richmond Post.
Narcotics Enslavement Scheme Exposed in Cleveland
A Florida Times-Union report notes a Cleveland scheme aimed at forcing high school students into narcotics use. The piece condemns the offenders and suggests any punishment would be inadequate for such a crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Florida Times-Union
Timing Delays Yet Presses Ahead in New Deal Plans
The article notes timing by New Deal publicists as Washington leans toward continuing compulsory crop controls, with AAA forecasts predicting more farmer participation. It reports on labor advisory pressure for more labor influence in NRA, drought effects on crop prices, and a large federal relief outlay of about 140 million monthly, up ten million from two months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Deal
Natural Resources
West Virginia
Labor Advisory Board
NRA
Washington
White House
Virginia
Flasher 7 LIFE Tomato Surprise at Tin Can Island
A San Francisco Christmas dinner features canned tomato soup floated to Tin Can Island in the tongas by Chief Officer F. K. Trask of the Mariposa. The island name stems from mail float customs aboard passing ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Niafoon
Tongas
F. K. Trask
Decline in Chicago Child Population Cited in Census
The University of Chicago census notes an 8088 decline in Chicago children over 24 years, mirroring a national trend due to higher living standards and smaller family sizes. The report links lower birth rates to improved prosperity across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
University of Chicago
United States
Strange Funeral for Harry Batter in Chicago
Seventy five mourners carried out the radical agitator Harry Batter s last wish. They drank sang and spoke around his body as he requested before dying from a gasoline explosion. His ashes will be scattered over the graves of anarchists hanged after the Haymarket riot. The second item notes the world s largest wine vat at Bad Duerkheim Germany with 49 foot long staves carved from Black Forest pines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harry Batter
Hatter
Batter
Haymarket
Bad Duerkheim
Germany
Report on status of women in low mood for Mrs Roosevelt
A fragmentary report notes discrimination against women workers especially wives and says action may come soon. Food purchases for FERA are overseen by Lieutenant Commander A D Clark USN, a longtime buyer for the United Battle fleet, with circulation of word about Louis Howe's illness and its political implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
The Alembic of Peace and the Prince of Peace
Albert C Bowen of Geneva Alabama argues that Jesus Christ promotes peace not war. He criticizes Christian nations for waging wars in his name, urges elimination of greed and militarism, and urges friendly, service minded foreign policy toward Canada and Mexico and "world peace" through Christlike conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Canada
Mexico
United
States of America
Germany
France
Uncle Sam
Christ
Mas Albert C. Bowen
Geneva
Ala
Human guinea pigs freed from life prison terms
In Canon City Colorado on December 25 AP reports two elderly convicts Carl Erickson and Mike Schmidt released from life terms after a governor action. They were involved in a tuberculosis experiment under Dr H J Cooper and faced decades of imprisonment for murder and related crimes. Schmidt had 13 years left of life while Erickson carried a longer sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon City
Colo
Ongtgre
Carl Erickson
Mike Schmidt
On & PO
Testa
H. J. Cooper
Corpet
E. C. Johncot
Schmidt
Erickeodream Schmidt
Oe White Erickson
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