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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1932
Page
1
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In a brief note from Albany Herald a Georgia paper cites Treason and Mrs Garner dining with President Hoover to gauge potential White House occupancy as of March 1, 1638. It questions if Roosevelt is being abandoned and mentions Warm Springs in Georgia as a context.
Justice Cardozo named to fill Holmes seat on the U S Supreme Court. He is a bachelor Democrat and Jew, with five Republicans and four Democrats on the court. Senators from both parties praise the appointment and predict a distinguished career.
A vintage quote recalls Dwight Morrow describing a vociferous agitator as an ass if not allowed to speak. The remark emphasizes the value of open speech and public discourse.
Twenty years ago in Dothan Jokyp Pate was injured when his fest caught in machinery at a local planing mill. The item notes several civic moves and visits by residents including marriage licenses issued to Charley Avery and Miss Mollie Bell Hodge of Crosby, plus various people traveling for business and work. A quoted Variety item mentions upcoming shifts in political platforms with Providence and Diane Hoover referenced.
The reader denounces gagging opponents and warns that silencing voices in public debate drives revolutions. Citing Borah, the piece argues free discussion prevents dangerous silencing and political extremism.
The Alabama Journal argues that tobacco and cigarette tax cuts have reduced state revenue and spurred bootlegging. It urges even taxation, calling for uniform enforcement and tougher action against bootleggers while cautioning that high taxes drive evasion. It notes gasoline tax parallels and favors reasonable rates to boost compliance and revenue.
A Buffalo boy sues three Federal dry agents for beating him and files in State court. The case is removed to Federal court by the District Attorney who will defend in a criminal assault action. The piece rails against federal intervention undermining state courts and notes public sentiment over prohibition policies.
Fragmentary notes reference a general observation on purchasing power and tax payments, a Pensacola mention, a cryptic dialogue about Mary and tears, and a stray naval line attributed to A. McHenry in Our Navy. The passage is garbled and presents no clear event or人物.
The Arkansas Gazette questions whether Milwaukee's full bill payments and a $2,234,000 treasury surplus reflect prosperity tied to prohibition. The note hints at broader debate on how alcohol policy affects city finances.
Senators Carter Glass and Henry Steagall push bills in Senate and House to widen Fed facilities for commerce industry and agriculture. They seek rediscounting and collateral use to increase member banks borrowing power, release gold, and restore circulation, confidence, and employment while signaling gradual effect and dependence on public interest.
Washington Letter profiles Fiorello La Guardia, a New York city representative who becomes the new head of the progressive faction in the House. The piece notes his militancy, prior lone battles for the cause, and the revival of progressive hopes with the 72nd Congress after politics division.
La Guardia emerges as a central figure among six to eight independent lawmakers dubbed Igligative individualists. He is noted for humanitarian aims and deep House knowledge, drawing support from Minnesota’s Kvale Wisconsin’s Amile and Boileau and others as he tours issues from mine region labor conditions to broad parliamentary strategy.
In New York a blind peddler works the Times Square district at night calling out dates on coins by feel. He wagers that if the date is worn he can still guess it, insisting his hit rate is reliable and asking skeptics how they know the date is not his guess.
Two retail firms report a survey showing 89 1 3 percent of husbands in New York help with dishwashing. They avoid stating whether the remaining 60 1 2 percent prefer eating from the can. A press agent notes the show’s marketing lacks dramatic past, with emphasis on a break. Rumors swirl of a European actor coming over who isn’t the season’s top continental sensation in acting and romance.
Fragmented prose item notes various social themes and opinions. Mentions Ku Kluxery and Hoover appointing a Jew to the supreme court while criticizing wartime rhetoric and business woes. Concludes with a mock lament by Anti Billon League collectors about quitting collections for work.
Column chronicles a University Women tea for Zona Gale in Montgomery with guests from Dothan and Montgomery presses. The writer notes Gale’s small town focus, jokes about editors, ministers, and social dining, and mentions lectures on New Values in literature with plans for future notes.
Talks to Parents explains how to spot strain in a child and lists symptoms such as frequent crying irritability sleep disturbances and clinging behavior. The piece urges rest outdoor play calmer home routines and guidance from the US Children’s Bureau pamphlets for practical advice.
Dr Lago Goldston explains differences between virus and germ, noting historical shifts in terms and understanding. He traces virus origins from Latin roots to modern usage as a disease agent, and discusses vaccination concepts and evolving scientific language. The article ends posing the lingering question of why virus is defined as it is.
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