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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1932
Page
1
A Sunday or Tuesday July 11 1932 piece urges cheer amid illness. It notes health is precious and shares a wall cord about chances of infection, disease, and death, concluding that mood improves with a belief in reasonable health.
Former Lieutenant Governor W C Davis arrives in Dothan to push the Economy League of Alabama, urging across the Wiregrass that government costs have surged 500 percent since 1918 while business shrank. He advocates targeted cuts, listing department budgets and public funds, with a cautionary note on political jobholders and voter reaction.
A puff of notes records visits and movements of residents in and around Dothan Alabama with mentions of Ashford Cuthbert Columbia Cullman Huntsville Decatur Atlanta Abbeville Jacksonville Troy and Anniston. Names include J A Glover W L Lee J W Partridge and more as people travel for visits and business over two decades ago.
Montgomery reports allege six police officers murdered a 17 year old while fleeing after joy riding in another man’s car. The exposé links to Florida prison camp torture of a 19 year old. critic notes dangerous police armament and urges reform. Local editor laments, cites Uncle Samuel’s Lohm recall in Southeast Alabama.
A ironic colonial critique cites federal overreach under the Republican regime, comparing Uncle Sam to a predator consuming southern autonomy. It laments centralized oversight from Washington, calls Alabama a growing colony, and mocks postmaster price hikes while invoking dates and regional stereotypes.
A Michigan man tied $280 loan to stock collateral worth $409.09 as markets fell. Bank sold assets for $350.09, settled his debt and left a $50.05 credit. After reorganizations and losses, his credit shrank to $36,000, he withdrew $30,009 and repurchased his original securities.
In New York the King of England praise did little for Al Trahan on Broadway as crowds froze his act and critics cashed in with harsh reviews. Trahan finally found success again after a delayed career, while vaudeville faces a rough era with many acts struggling for gigs and laughs. Benny helps fledgling duo Jack Benny and Eva Sully by lending materials, aiding their long run in show business.
Washington insiders name Joe Byrns of Tennessee as a serious contender to succeed Garner if he heads the Senate. Byrns leads the powerful appropriations panel and is seen as a key figure during the ongoing push for budget economy.
Rayburn could be a contender among many for the Democratic nomination. Charlie Crisp of Georgia has protected the house and country, leading the wars and means committee through tough times. Republicans and Democrats alike praise his work as he makes a final stand in the house.
This piece discusses two highly sensitive child temperaments and their differing reactions to joys and disappointments. A highly sensitive aggressive child needs gentle handling to curb belligerent traits and set realistic goals, while a non aggressive sensitive child may become withdrawn and guilt ridden and require careful support.
Dr Lace Goldston explains stereoscopic vision and squint causes in children and adults. He notes that depth perception relies on both eyes and that squint can stem from muscular, nerve, or eye mechanism issues. Non operative treatments like spectacles may help if nerves are intact.
The children lay their pic nic gear near the fire pit and decide to play games before supper. Freddy offers rope and stones for weights while Dick, John, Peggy, and others join in obstacle racing potato races and blind man’s bluff as they enjoy the day by the river.
The excerpt notes that using glasses to correct vision defects along with training for stereoscopic vision can potentially correct a squint in certain cases. It presents a non-surgical approach emphasizing combined optical correction and vision therapy as a viable option for improvement.
An exsoldier returning from the veterans bureau hospital at Lake City claims 200000 is being spent on additions to the institution to house officers rather than expand beds for disabled veterans. He criticizes spending as a misallocation while veterans seek care. The column also notes local anecdotes about fishing and a charity baseball game in Ashford between the Fat and Leans teams for the A D C.
Lovetown events draw a large crowd with sermons Saturday night and Sunday. Hilton residents Arch Thompson and Arthur Love are among those visiting family and friends, with others from Ashford and Ble Creek sharing gatherings at Love and Taylor homes. The community mourned Mrs. Rate Money in Union Hill on Sunday.
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