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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1932
Page
3
Air industry expands in Alabama with six municipal airports and 29 landing spots. The Alabama Department of Commerce reports 36 licensed and 32 unlicensed planes, and 10 pilots, 28 of whom hold transport licenses, reflecting a notable rise from last year.
American stock cars finished first second and third in a grueling 800 mile two day race held in South America. The event highlighted strong performance from U S teams and showcased endurance across challenging terrain.
A public health styled testimonial extols Thedford s Black Draught as a laxative to purge impurities and prevent self poisoning from constipation. It cites Mr A B Brannon of Oakland Ave Gaffney SC sharing relief and renewed vigor after use and warns against letting the system become clogged.
Dr. W. C. Blasingame of the University of Alabama argues education has been mistaught as a money maker. He says schools should focus on character building and cultural understanding rather than promising high earnings. He links overemphasis on dollars to crime, urging education as a means to enjoy life and appreciate nonmaterial values.
Six University of Alabama faculty members will attend the National Education Association convention in Washington February 19 to 25. The delegation includes Dr John R McClure Dr R B Tidwell Dr Paul W Terry Dr W M Sims Dr C M Pruitt and Dr Gladstone Tennell and all are slated to speak during the week. In Youngstown Ohio hospitals performed 273 blood transfusions in a single year.
In Covington County during the last month farmers earned 19257 dollars from six cooperative hog sales run by county agent W. T. Cheney. More than 190 farmers took part. Poultry raisers also profit from recent cooperative sales totaling 3095 dollars.
The listing outlines a busy slate of film showcases and stage acts from Sunday through next Sunday across theaters. It highlights stars such as Winnie Lightmer, Chas Butterworth, Birch the Magician, George O’Brien, Lionel Barrymore, Kay Francis, Phillip Holmes, Miriam Hopkins, Wynne Gibson, Stuart Erwin, James Hall, Claudia Dell, Jamey Dunn, Sally Eilers, Robert Montgom ery, Madge Evans, Charlotte Greenwood, Bert Lohr, Norma Shearer, and Robert Montgomery, with appearances in comedies and Paramount Fox Universal News.
Sirmingham February 15. A joint county city short wave radio broadcasting station has been proposed as a tool to combat crime in Jefferson County. The plan envisions shared operation to aid law enforcement and public safety communications across the county.
The will of Birmingham industrialist Morris W. Bush valuing over $1,000,000 has been filed for probate in Jefferson court. The widow Margaret Gage Bush an infant daughter and an aunt Miss EB Williams are named beneficiaries. Upon the death of beneficiaries, the will provides funds for education of persons under 30 whose applications are approved by trustees.
In Feb 16 report from Bowevle Gadsden officers escorted offenders into the police court under a canopy of irony. The court room, seen as unsuitable for criminals, was sheltered by Chief S L O Bannien and Fire Chief Sol Green to shield them from the weather. The scene, described as the city’s finest juxtaposition of civic duty and hospitality, framed a unusual start for the docket.
Evelyn Dodson of Reform Als was awarded the first degree by the Home Economics school at the University of Alabama in a recognition of her studies and achievement.
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