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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1932
Page
6
A fragmented 1832 column blends political forecast with quips on basketball players armor of rights and winter fare. Mentions Democrats Republicans G O F in Chicago and Kansas with light commentary on licenses cars and Culbertson bridge system. Casual reflections mix nostalgia and daily life in a regional chronicle.
Governor Miller faces protests over continuing corporal punishment in Alabama prisons. He says the lash will persist until replacement is found, prompting calls that the legislature should have abolished it. The issue centers on discipline methods and state reform.
The Safety Council cautions Dothan residents against roller skating between curbs on busy streets such as Oates Street. Despite warnings, youths continue skating, prompting fears of fatal collisions with motor vehicles and possible city action to curb the pastime.
Houston County Welfare Department urges needy families to remain in their own communities and not move to Dothan seeking aid. Officials say the department cannot take on more cases and that charity is best provided locally. Moving can worsen hardships for those seeking relief.
A Florida newspaper sparked comment by fronting a three column group of five bathing beauties, all shown in scant attire and shivering despite the warm Miami Beach sun. The scene highlights editorial choices and public reaction to coast fashion depictions.
Images of Max Schmeling in Berlin arrival attire spark talk of his movie star looks yet journalists insist he remains a disciplined fighter. The heavyweight champion trains seriously despite the Parisian style showmanship and remains focused on boxing prowess and fitness.
J R Alford of Hartford and P M Carlisis of Calloway Florida were in Dothan on business. J H Lane of Malvern was born on business. Miss Florrie Malone planned a masquerade party for friends. Y T Drummond of St Andrews Florida and Ralph Garner of Ozark were in town on business. Mr and Mrs C W Norton of Marisana were here on business. Dr S P Holland of Columbia and A C Daniels of Midland City visited. Miss Clara Brown left for Quitman Georgia to visit relatives.
Excerpts report remarks during a session featuring Creed about unity behind the President to restore civilization, and prayers urging American focus. Included is a quip exchange on newspaper criticism and a humorous exchange over a censored letter. Notable speakers include Rep. James M. Beck Sen. Hiram W. Johnson Rep. Thom as L. Blanton Rep. James A. Frear.
A collection of partisan remarks and anecdotes from U S lawmakers. Ben Frank Oliver criticizes Republicans for avicide and soup era while Ben Shannon and others discuss Governor Crittenden and Jeffersonian standards. Rep. Martin L. Sweeney and Rep. C Ellis Moore recount scenes of mockery and calls for clean government amid debates on alcohol and conduct.
Troy merchants may gain from lessons of John S. Burke of a New York department store who reports higher November and December sales than a year earlier. He credits aggressive newspaper advertising and saving on costly circulars and mail literature, with significant yearly savings and added advertising impact, according to the Troy Messenger.
A frontier clash in Abyssinia and Somaliland sees about 600 Abyssinian warriors cross into French territory to attack a tribe, only to be repelled by the French camel corps. The writer notes risks of camel warfare, warning riders would be easy targets for sharp shooters.
A concise reflection on employment as a privilege not a guaranteed right. It contrasts loyal, capable workers with slipshod, disloyal, or incompetent ones and warns that the latter will be replaced when discovered. The piece urges sustained effort, dedication, and readiness to advance into better roles.
New York letter describes a novelist wife known for bold exploits. She is grand in size with dark hair and blazing eyes and can be fearsome on a rampage. Her husband, also a writer, is confident he cannot best her in a fight though he often joins in the lively domestic scenes.
An early morning call reveals a crime scene in a Village studio apartment where a married man lies dead on the couch. A woman admits staging a party to lure guests, claiming the murder was a misstep in a misguided attempt to entertain. The piece also surveys New York arts life in the Fifties.
Washington Letter notes Frederic Walcott, junior Connecticut senator and Hoover confidant, spearheaded movement for the Reconstruction Finance Corporation in Congress. He chaired the Senate subcommittee on banking and currency guiding the bill through the floor and fast tracking relief measures as part of the President's economic program.
The tall Connecticut Yankee marked his first major role in the Senate in 1927, mostly listening. Walcott, a longtime Hoover ally from European relief days, began a close friendship with the President, influencing the 1920 Chicago convention and later helping Hoover reach the White House.
Associates say mutual love of the outdoors strengthened the friendship of Hoover and Walcott through the years. The Connecticut senator’s greatest love perhaps is this. He is accredited with having done more than any other man for the cause of conservation in his home state.
Secretary Stimson, voicing hope Japan will honor the Kellogg Briand pact, might be called the inventor of the Cove system of diplomacy. The remark echoes the St. Louis Star's framing of his stance on international accords and de facto diplomatic strategy.
A brief Newport Recruit item notes playful banter about home music making. The exchange asks what instrument one plays at home and ends with a humorous retort. The short fragment hints at social wit rather than a full event.
The Talladega Home notes prior year rainfall drought left dry streams and wells in Tura communities. Ongoing heavy winter and spring rains are urged to prevent a repeat, as water stored in the ground now may support businesses and residents.
In a column by Scottie McKenzie Frasier, quotations emphasize rising above trifles and courage. The Iris bulletin highlights Dr. George W. Blakey of Dothan recounting optometry’s long history from ancient thinkers to the 17th century, noting early concepts of vision and the shift to modern refraction.
Dr Lago Goldston explains that children tolerate drugs differently from adults, with larger doses of depressants and heightened sensitivity to stimulants like caffeine. He notes the juvenile nervous system is less steady, coffee may overstimulate children, and excessive coffee use displaces milk and nutrition. A compromise is suggested to mix milk with a small amount of coffee.
A description notes a structure resembling an eight meter beehive, about three feet tall, with branches shrubs and sticks for protection. Inside it housed nests for the different species or individuals. the context suggests a natural shelter or burrow system protected from predators.
Alice Judson Peale argues fairy tales aid child psychology by linking fears wishes and hopes to story arcs. She notes tales center on a youngest hero prevailing while parental figures and villains mirror real family dynamics and shaping a child’s inner world.
John and Peggy explore a vast beehive like rat city with grass lined nests and hallways. They meet White-Footed Jerboa Rats Fawn-Colored Jerboa Rats Giant Rats Flying Foxes Spectacled Flying Foxes Water Rats and observe variations in times colors and attire across regions.
Birmingham January 9. AP says operation of schools is the largest item of government expense. During the last year the school system drew 008,069 from the treasury or 45 percent of total expenditures from 7,205,480.
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