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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1932
Page
1
Obscured text shows a late 17th century publication notice about charges for cards of thanks obituaries and resolutions. It references the Provo la association press and a misstatement of fact claim, with a dated line reading Thursday February 25, 1682.
Sir Malcolm Campbell, the 47 year old English racer, techs a top speed of 367.450 miles an hour on the first run, breaking his prior 245.733 mph record but stating he aims higher. He plans further attempts this year, buoyed by victory but aware of risks in hazardous auto racing.
February proves its harsh temper as damp chilly days persist, sealing winter's stubborn grip. The month earns its reputation as the worst of winter, matching the old February family traditions with continued cold, damp weather and stubborn misery.
Hindering Ameri can Railway Express building on WN Oates street? Rein noted. Dc Bush made a business trip to Ash fore. Bud Clark visited friends in Atton for the any. W M Hardwich of Headland was in Dothan. Der W T Middlebrooks was in Elam on business. Doe Pouncer left for Ciimss for a short visit. Judge H A Pearce held court in Enterprise for Coffee county branch. Annie Laurie Harris returned to Troy after visiting parents. I F Phree fire chief in Columbus Ga was in Dothan visiting nephew W J Renfree. DeFortet Morgan in Montgomery hospital with a broken leg. Leesie Clark and Miss Mary Adams of Doden obtained a marriage license.
In February year, Greenville News notes milder skies and drizzles while temperatures hover around ten degrees above normal. The piece humorously portrays winter’s loss in a "rebel lion" against the sun's return, predicting an end to the deepest cold as warmer days approach.
A Birmingham News editorial discusses Col. Pritchard's call for a 25 percent cut in state official salaries to balance the budget. Gov. Miller resists, noting constitutional limits, while others question feasibility. The piece contrasts nationalism and internationalism via naval figures and argues for reassessing fiscal restraint.
Dr Frank Pool of Furman base urges reexamination of enduring standards as world events prompt reflection. He cites Dr Hideyo Noguchi and Admiral Koichi Shiosawa noting Noguchi’s sacrifice in Africa while researching tropical diseases and his lasting impact on saving lives across nations.
Dr H J Morrison of Obériln Kansas urges northern Kansas secede and join Nebraska while a Globe columnist jokes about joining Canada. A 7 pound 10 ounce sweet potato is reported from LaBelle Florida farms. Hardee County strawberries reach the Pacific Northwest via an express refrigerator bound for Portland. J H Smith of Charleston Mine community reports two hogs killed weighing 482 pounds and 17 dollars value.
Augusta Chronicle outlines plans for the Augusta National Golf Club opening. Bobby Jones leads a host of prominent figures including Grantland Rice and Clifford Roberts in shaping what promoters call the greatest golf event in history. The piece notes international interest, chartered transport, and a aim to cement Augusta as the golf capital worldwide.
William Gaines reports on subsidies for writers and creators in film and stage. Samuel Goldwyn defends paying high salaries to talent who may yield big box office returns, noting many promising artists emerge only after support. He critiques theatre for lacking subsidies to nurture new playwrights and ideas.
Under New York law Sunday dance concerts are illegal. Mary Wigman, the German ultra modernist, was arrested for performing on the Sabbath and released after a policeman described her act as merely making motions to a piano. The Henry Miller Theatre lobby buzzed with a glossy crowd including Helen Hayes as a blond in a green chec...
Winston Churchill’s Brooklyn appearance titled The Destiny of the English Speaking Peoples is highlighted after he was struck by a New York taxicab. The piece also mentions Shari Berkowitz as poet and sculptor Eunice Healey from Roosevelt California Leopold Stokowski’s vivid pompadour and Mollé King, 64, living in Great Neck with her husband.
In a reflective piece from Talladega Alabama Scottie McKenzie discusses a friend’s tragedies and enduring beauty. The column uses a moth cocoon parable to argue life’s struggles grant wings and spiritual ascent while hinting at local politics and ambitions. The narrator muses on county commissioner roles and a desire for public office in Houston County.
Our hero and the Bunny collect blankets and hitch Whiz to a sleigh for a trip to the icy Alps today. Puff encourages Whiz to join the task and jokes about mixing a yodel with a neligh.
Night fears in children cause terror during sleep hours as they awaken dazed and incoherent. Experts link fear neurosis to nervous temperaments and anxious parents, with distress triggered by nightmares, school stress, parental displeasure, jealousy, and bedtime story content. Guarding against late day excitement helps. if unresolved, seek expert evaluation.
President Hoover voiced tribute to the patriotism of lawmakers from both parties after signing the two billion dollar Reconstruction Finance Corporation bill. He noted their devotion to the country’s welfare transcending political lines, in a brief press statement following the ceremony.
In Chicago Patrick Harty secretary of war defends Hoover’s motives and patriotism against anonymous critics. He argues political advantage drives opposition and questions if patriotism is under duress.
The secretary again targets critics during a Republican Committee meeting in Washington. He plans to contribute to President Hoover's reelection with vigorous and well aimed rhetoric, signaling continued confrontation with opponents.
A six year old girl Killeen draws a vivid imaginative scene of a baby bird with fluttering wings and a kindly mother bird. The child explains her picture expresses affection and longing, showing how free imagination reflects inner feelings when unsupervised.
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