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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1935
Page
2
The text references a claim about 1995 ending and a debate over a new deck of cards. It mentions Sally Rand and advertising claims, a plane crash metaphor, and a tribute to William Henry Jones editor of The Covington County News who died recently.
A vivid recollection describes a tour with the Secretary of War and the Secretary of the Treasury, joined by Coach Carl Spavely of North Carolina. The Pacific fleet lay at harbor as a 2 000 foot altitude view revealed gleaming ships, lush landscapes, and grand estate villas including Wrigley’s, with golf courses and bird sanctuaries. The narrator illustrates the beauty and awe of the place, reflecting on cinema and the moving picture industry shaping sea scenes and culture.
Reflections on a voyage with plans for ST-mils and a longing to reach the mainland. Catalina expresses earnest wishes to return one day, while noting time presses and the need to act better.
In a fragmentary Esquire excerpt Hemingway recounts graphic scenes of vultures feeding on wounded Italian soldiers in Africa. The prose imagines birds tearing flesh and eyes, and questions the morality of printing casualty lists while wartime exploits parallelly attract attention.
Fragmentary OCR shows a satirical discourse on politics, economics, religion, and social norms. It parodies public figures, taxation, and civic duties with humorous misprints and dated idioms. Names and exact dates are unclear, but the voice critiques Congress, New Year costs, and Roosevelt administration.
Washington reports stir about J P Morgen and Company as Senator Nye prepares to question Morgen on January seven. The piece notes Morgan’s firm lost its old identity, shifting activity post war and the capital office mood, with partners awaiting reopen. It hints Nye will seek information on international bankers and pre war propaganda. It discusses Tugwell remarks on price theory and Hoover’s changing public image, plus criticism of income tax prosecutions used for political ends and a slip exposing tax enforcement pressures.
New York writer James Thurber becomes a noted literary figure with two best selling books. Critics call his work a mix of sharp satire and playful recollection, while accounts describe his humor as both brash and brilliant.
A scathing clipping decries daily caviar fed to twenty babies for two months. It claims chemlats report caviar harmed seventeen infants and blames high prices for undermining families. The piece likens the scheme to Marie Antoinette and her cake remark.
A Roanoke Leader editorial bemoans the slow flow of crime coverage. It laments that newspapers neglect details and followups on murders and high society crimes until a new case is ready for sensational display.
Mary Graham Bonner’s Sundown Stories features Willy NiMy and a chorus of talking animals making New Year’s resolutions. Sweet Face, Rip the dog, Christopher Columbus Crow, and others debate regular cars, mischief, and keeping to plans as the group prepares for a new year.
An outline of psychological concerns in patients mental states. Dr John H Stokes lists twelve sources of worry including must or obligation, fear of dying, duty versus desire, and feelings of futility. The piece cautions against self treatment and urges professional guidance.
Dec 21 dispatch reports the London naval limitations talks and Locarno room briefing. Senator Hale of Maine, longtime Republican leader, and the Priory committee’s chair discuss the session’s likely thrusts as the navy issue returns to public scrutiny. Freddy Hale’s political lineage and influence are noted amid the looming debate.
An article urges caution after a crash that injured a child and killed a man and his wife. It condemns speeding and risk taking, especially by parents, noting children bear the consequences and urging stricter punishment for reckless driving.
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