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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1932
Page
1
A brief clarification from The Eagle regarding misstatements in published material. The paper invites grievances, pledges full investigation, and promises prompt, prominent, and thorough correction if warranted by facts.
Mery Roberts Rhinehart argues for a six year presidential term with no reelection to allow four years of intelligent leadership. She notes current terms are constrained by the Constitution and politics cannot be removed from the office, leaving the president to endure heavy party scrutiny. The idea hinges on having a capable leader who can focus on governance.
Several Alabama newspapers and many in Georgia back Governor Albert C. Ritchie of Maryland for the presidency. The Eagle supports his States’ Rights stance, opposition to public ownership and unemployment insurance, and his call for lower tariffs, presenting him as a clean, intelligent, fearless leader frank in an era of sham and hypocrisy.
Panama City Pilot reports the largest wildcat seen in the area was trapped on Econ fina Creek and weighed thirty pounds after arrival in the city. Hunters and woodmen note increased sightings of wildcats foxes and bears across the county amid dry conditions driving fur bearing animals toward settlements.
A reader notes in Opp Weekly News that one issue carried a thunderous half editorial aimed at the Alabama governor and a following paragraph praising cooperation. The reader concludes the editor expects the other side to do all the cooperating.
A public figure is hailed as a shining light and plain speaker who uses clear English to explain ideas. The speaker praises his character, says America should be grateful for his caliber, and notes past support for Ritchie and current nomination strength amid Democratic leadership hopes.
The Waycross Journal Herald notes a public saloon bars women while speakeasies welcome them, claiming over 30 000 speakeasies exist in New York City. The piece contrasts the two drinking venues and mentions Liston Elkins.
Ten days remain for Houston County residents to pay their poll tax of $1.50. Tax Collector Mullins reports fewer than 500 of about 4,000 owe the tax, with only a week and a half left. The notice stresses citizenship duties and urges Democratic Party supporters to vote now.
A writer condemns short loan men and insurance collectors who exploit Black borrowers with 100 to 1000 percent interest. He cites cases where $10 becomes $109 in interest plus principal, and decries respected figures who victimize the ignorant. He argues it is a higher crime to swindle than to rob a bank and foresees judgment in Hell.
In a querulous note the writer questions why taxpayers pay 315 million dollars annually to the Department of Agriculture to guide farmers, while an additional 500 million is spent on a Farm Board aimed at solving farm product surpluses, implying wasteful government meddling.
W M Cooper announces bid for Houston county superintendent of education twenty years ago. Mrs Felix Walker returns from Selma after visiting relatives. Ward One of City Improvement Club to meet at Mrs J B Dell's home. Two local ladies visiting. various residents noted in Dothan area. Washington incident sees unnamed participants amid heated congressional remarks.
The Alabama Journal notes a fashion shift driven by cotton goods as Vogue patterns of 1932 showcase striped seersucker and ribbed cottons. Southern women lead clubs promoting broader cotton use, aiming to lift consumption of the regional staple through coordinated efforts.
The Senate ordered a new survey of government ownership of radio after claims that commercial stations favor educational programs. A National Committee on Education by Radio backs a plan to reserve fifteen percent of air time for federal and state educational use, prompting criticism of indoctrination and tax burdens. The piece warns against relying on education as a cover for broader control, citing Britain and Missouri as examples.
Mrs. W. H. Austin of Toledo has guarded a royal plum pudding recipe from Queen Victoria’s era for half a century. She learned it at 17 while a cook’s assistant at the Lion Hotel Nottingham from the former mistress of the castle kitchen of the Duke of Rutland, with a vow of secrecy. The recipe was never written down as cooks memorized such secrets. It is to be passed as a family legacy to her daughter.
A citizen confronts a Democratic congressman on a street and knocks him flat after a polite greeting. The scene triggers a cry for help, echoed by a nearby Haneman on a pole who laughs, saying it’s the first time he heard a Democrat seeking protection.
Herbert Plummer comments on petty racketeers exploiting hard times while readers resist sweeping blame for the stock slump. A vivid anecdote shows a panhandler soldier chasing a dime for coffee escalading into a near fight, while Don Flowers and Jane Flowers narrate a cross‑country romance leading to a Leavenworth wedding and a fifth anniversary in New York.
Washington observers note undersecretary of state William RF Castle as a favored potential successor for vacant diplomatic posts. With Ambassadors Forbes and Dawes resignations, Castle's name recurs in discussions linked to Tokyo London and Geneva, reflecting his popularity and close ties to President Hoover.
A New Yorker critique portrays contract bridge as a game mainly for the cat tribe, noting the inherent rivalry between partners. It argues that signaling bids imperfectly fuels tension and that an airtight signaling method would ruin the game's dullness and collapse its appeal.
Frasier and The Alexander City Outlook critique The Dothan Eagle editors and Cody for resisting rest and editorial pace, recalling past stunts and editorial misreads. They defend sun and shine, oppose being blamed for farming guidance, and pledge to continue writing on agriculture with gusto despite criticism from Wiregrass sections.
The article reviews the development and safety of vaccines and sera following Pasteur's work. It notes that prior concerns about vaccine risks have largely been resolved and highlights the significant decline in diphtheria and typhoid fever as proof of effectiveness.
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