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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1934
Page
2
The Dothan Eagle reprints New York Times on the governments contingent liabilities such as pensions and bonds backed by farm and home mortgages. Treasury says these obligations are conservatively appraised and foreclosures could prove solvency. Selma Times Journal and other papers warn of future repudiation politics.
New York rich young Billy Leeds enjoys travel and clubs with modest style while others flaunt wealth. Paris loses Willis Morgan, longtime Chicago Inn restaurateur famed for fried chicken and waffles. Dex Fellowes and Frank Ward O Malley soar in publicity as theater and sports headlines surge. Captain Eddie Rickenbacker headlines rise of Ford Frick as National League chief with $30,000 salary. Midtown Times Square figures and colorful characters populate Shubert Alley as era figures drift between gossip and public notices.
News Behind the News by Paul Mallon notes that the Christmas Eve messages between Richberg and Johnson were prompted by political politeness within the New Deal. A telephone broker relayed the etiquette, making telegraph exchanges safer. both men privately harbor sharp views of each other. If those thoughts were written, libel suits could follow.
The Supreme Court dismissed a motion shielding Huey Long from Congressional immunity, signaling potential next year or the year after for his libel case. The kingfish, noted as a sharp attorney, may rely on his lawyers’ tricks as the legal battle resumes.
A Baltimore quote notes Shelbyville Tenn faced a brutal mob that burned the courthouse yet did not conquer the town’s honor. It credits officers for restraint and argues the mob’s defeat shows civilization remains, despite costly destruction and fear. The piece calls the lynching of a Black man a pivotal but managed crisis.
Two major Washington credit agencies warn that money borrowed from the government is a loan not a gift. The Farm Credit Administration has lent over 1.2 billion dollars and will pursue fair debt collection. The Home Owners' Loan Corporation has disbursed over 2 billion for urban mortgage refinancing and will foreclose on delinquents, stressing it will not let mortgages exploit government generosity. Both agencies have sold bonds to Republicans to raise funds.
A jumble of conflicting statements from Dawes Douglas and others paints a frenetic public mood. A New Jersey widow seeks permission to demolish her six unit apartment to qualify for relief while tenants owe rent. A bird show boss cites jazz singing canaries, and a Mansfield police lieutenant becomes a Baptist minister. A world traveler kills himself in France as cars displace horses, and a Chicago girl reportedly robs her father with two boyfriends after a scolding. A tired person is labeled mildly insane, Leopold is named bank censor, and Huey Long’s followers emerge in Harlem. The paper notes oddities amid a swirl of political and social twists.
Twenty years ago in Dothan residents and visitors included Mrs Max Warren of Union Springs visiting the city. B B Atkinson opened Empress Theater. Editorial mourned borrowed trouble. Prof J A Baxley of Greensboro spent holidays with relatives. Mr and Mrs S E Gellerstedt returned from Troy. Dr T M Barnett returned from Vet bena for Christmas with his sister. Mrs N T Cobb and Miss Hope Cobb left for Annapolis to visit Midshipman Smith Cobb. Mrs Edward Cannady entertained Flwell Auction club. I J Jackson of Haleburg on business. Fred Strickland, an old Dothan resident, guests of relatives. R W Miller of Abbeville here briefly. J W Brown supervised his Sunday School class meeting. Miss Maude Roby read Scripture at BPU meeting. Mr and Mrs John Walker and children spent the day with Mr and Mrs R B Waker hera.
Mr. Richberg has heard stories that General Johnson allegedly shared opinions in private. He lacks direct knowledge of Johnson's book contents. Johnston's views, often voiced in a blue streak, could become public if published. Richberg hopes to keep his warning confidential.
Three copies of a warning letter about publication of Hbel circulated to editors and publishers, with one ending up in newspapers. Richberg’s push against NRA friction helped Johnson quit, while the NRA signs a quiet crackdown contrasting past hard-line tactics.
The piece critiques how the cotton garment lumber and boot and shoe code authorities were overridden by a decisive board action, banning noncooperating members and ordering hearings. It contrasts this with a humorous scene where Texas Governor James Allred, visiting Harry Hopkins, drops a dime from his hat, prompting a newsman’s note.
Firemen saved Otto Olsons $300 savings from his room during a northside house fire hours after Santa's planned visit. The blaze forced him to flee with flames consuming the third floor and his room contents. A firefighter climbed the window balcony and retrieved the money, while Otto watched his savings saved but lost most belongings.
Dominic Gabriel, a patient soul in Chicago, waits at a shack he built at Canal and Polk streets. Six years ago a passing stranger offered him a job but never returned, and he remains hopeful the man will come back.
Seattle musician Henri Damski, leader of a Northwest orchestra and member of the Boilermakers union, declares plans to run for city council promising harmony within the union and the community.
Troy Montana claims one of the tallest Christmas trees in the country. A five foot tree on a vacant lot grows larger each year and serves as the community tree for holiday celebrations.
Mrs Brooks Peters argues indoor heat harms children in Tales to Parents. She urges keeping homes near 68 degrees, with outdoor air circulating at night, and notes dry over warm air dulls minds and weakens blood. Adults may tolerate warmth. children need cooler, oxygen-rich environments.
The women's auxiliary of the Butler County Medical Society planned a toy donation to the memorial hospital's children's ward. On Christmas Day the ward had one occupant, a seven day old baby, awaiting gifts.
Magistrate Goldtein adjourned court to the cell after police admitted losing the detention cell key. Irving Graff faced $100 bail on a charge of passing a worthless check despite the key mishap and failure to appear.
Chicago an Evanston advertising man John T Downey aged 30 and his two brothers spotted fresh snow tracks at home and found a burglar. They fled by several exits but Downey used a paddle from table tennis to aid the pursuit as the trio pursued the intruder through the night.
The passage notes a newsman present as Governor stooped to pick up items. Hopkins is unaware of the event, Texas may receive restitution. Two suspicions target Allred: he was either mimicking a blind man on Pennsylvania Avenue or had just met with Mr. Ickes regarding PWA funds for Texas.
A festive tale describes Santa sharing Christmas with the Puddle Muddlers in a scene of joy and giving. They plan to use Santa's workshop as a shelter for wandering animals, while the great visitor departs to rest and prepare for next year's duties.
In a tense incident a resident confronted an intruder who fled after being struck with a thrown object. A broken table and a damaged paddle indicate the confrontation's violence, with no loot recovered. Police are investigating and seeking details from witnesses.
MGM News reports What the Country Needs and Toyland Parade as Anne of Green Gables with Anne Shirley and Tor Brown. Anne Shirley also stars in Thurs Fri program Lady By Choice with Roger Pryor. Sat offers Limehouse Blues with George Raft Anna May Wong, plus Tidbits and Burn Em Barnes. Bing Crosby in So Loves Me Not plays Thurs Fri with Miriam Hopkins, followed by a Ken Maynard feature Honor of the Range and Lost Jungle cartoon.
On Wednesday and Thursday George O'Brien stars in The Dude Ranger with Irene Hervey. Travelogue Citadela and Good Bad Minton shown. Friday and Saturday Tim McCoy appears in The Prescott Kid with comedy Spring in the Park and The Mystery Squadron.
Mrs Paul Tubb and children accompanied Mr Tubb to Montgomery today and will spend the remainder of the hot days with her mother Mrs CL Manderson in Dothan. Mr Tubb joined a Montgomery party and will leave tonight for Pasadena to attend the Rose Bowl game.
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