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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1934
Page
2
The British now have a five year plan and the phrase No More Slums appears as a concise headline. A July 25, 1934 issue notes the plan as more sensible than the Soviet version and hints at public housing goals and urban reform in a conservative tone. The piece contrasts British housing aims with American sports and literary reflections.
The Birmingham Age-Herald argues the Dillinger trap was mainly local, credits East Chicago officers and a key informant, and contends only a federal system patterned after Britain’s could effectively combat organized crime across state lines, asserting federal help is essential to deter and capture criminals.
Vermont has voted Republican in every presidential election since reconstruction, while the Deep South states of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas have remained staunchly Democratic. The piece notes 1912 and 1928 as pivotal years, faults shifts in other states, and mentions Senator McAdoo's divorce, plus commentary on Hollywood films ending choices amid a morality crusade.
Senator Bonner vows to oppose beer in the next Legislature while implying support for legalization and control. The piece cites his long tenure since 1915 and his defense of state traditions amid debates on liquor, contrasting his stance with broader public sentiment in Alabama.
Twenty years ago in Dothan families hosted and traveled for visits and parties. Mr and Mrs H A Edwards left for Shellman Dawson and Albany Georgia. T R J Edwards and Henry Carmichael of Enterprise visited. KH Holl planned a trip to White Springs. JM Deese of Columbia attended a conference. Mrs ROH Walker entertained her niece Robbie Harrison at a Rock party in Enterprise. Grace Faircinth hosted guests Lonice Taylor and Martha Moye of Cuthbert. Mrs George Malone hosted a family luncheon honoring Mrs Ed Malone of Pensacola and Mrs Richard Arrington of Enterprise. Mrs James W Grant and her young son James Jr left for Indian Springs. Mrs R C Williams and daughter Lucy Katherine with Mrs F B Culver left for White Springs Florida. Mrs W W Barnett hosted her first gathering since moving to a new home. Mrs James M Smith and daughter Carolyn Foy Smith of Entuala visited Mrs S O Williams.
The article argues that English habit of leaving the bottom waistcoat button undone reflects aristocratic pride and casual self-assurance. It uses ancient philosophy to explain modern behavior, saying the effortless wrist in cricket mirrors the subtle flaw in dressing.
In St Louis preparations for the trial of a federal agent who shot a sleeping woman and left four orphans stir debate. The core issue is whether the United States District Attorney must defend him and whether taxpayers fund such defense. The piece notes Maryland precedents where prosecutors refused defense, highlighting pressure from powerful interests in protecting federal enforcers.
The Gazette argues Arkansas should transfer dangerous inmates like Helen Spence Eaton to federal facilities such as Alderson W Va. at a state cost, arguing federal custody guarantees humane restraint and crime prevention, potentially saving state resources while protecting the public from escapes and violence. The piece frames this as a national, practical solution needing consideration.
New York writer Q O McIntyre recounts Katherine Cornell as the last great legitimate trouper after a 31 state tour amid a metropolis steeped in theatrical lore. He notes roaming sightings of Max Baer lookalikes, Jules Kaone rivals, and E Phillips Openheim parallels, along with mismatched aristocratic scenes on Riverside Drive and Millionaire Row. The piece closes with a hint of next week’s boat rocking season as city life rolls on.
The New York legislature, urged by Alfred E. Smith, passed a bill to drastically reorganize county government for greater simplicity and efficiency. Major Frank Dixon’s gubernatorial campaign had raised criticism of county government reform, but public opinion was not yet fully informed, according to the Selma Times Journal.
The Buffalo Times notes Lincoln Nebraska will hold an election to lift the ban on Sunday movies while pitching horseshoes in backyards remains unlawful. This juxtaposition highlights local quirks as residents respond to changing social norms.
Observers note a wave of GOP filings for state positions as the New Deal era appears to boost confidence. The Omaha World-Herald highlights the trend as evidence of rising political activity and optimism among party hopefuls.
An odd State, Texas, arranged to pay lawmakers 10 dollars a day for regular sessions and 2 dollars a day for overtime work, eliminating the need for special sessions and shaping how the legislature conducts itself.
A quirky definition from H. I.Phil lips' Crisia Lexicon describing a sound currency as any money with strange sounds around it. It presents a playful linguistic concept rather than an economic term.
Dr Lago Goldston explains a health indicator using the red cell sedimentation test. Blood is mixed with citrate, left to stand, and the rate of red cell sinking is observed. Slower than 6 millimeters in 45 minutes suggests good health, while a faster rate hints at abnormal processes.
A column arguing home and school should train children toward independence early. It emphasizes practical self reliance over public speaking or formal leadership, noting many kids lack basic self care and safety skills. Parental centrality is urged and schools are deemed unable to fully teach these abilities.
The article notes that newspaper correspondents struggle to identify nominees when only names are given, especially for unknown individuals without directory details. It cites cases where officials could not immediately recognize chosen names and later learned they were respected figures in their field.
Hoquiam Washington Vean Grege former major league left hander promotes a square deal sheriff bid for Greys Harbor County. An accompanying truck ad lists eight candidates with Grege shown last, framing his campaign as fair and balanced.
In Seattle Superior Court Judge Roscoe R. Smith ordered Viena K. Fellows to pay $20 a month for the support of Barbara Mary, 3, whose custody was awarded to Clifford Fellows, a signal corps wireless operator. The case details include the husband’s role and the counterpoint about the wife’s financial obligation. Also mentioned is Portland fishermen finding value in swordfish livers as a medicinal ingredient.
Torn snippets from a Philadelphia court scene show Magistrate Costello deeming Bible banging disorderly. Attorney Francis M. Smith appeals a $10 fine for losing temper at a hearing and using the Bible to swear witnesses. Nearby items report a Budapest ale incident and a Pittsburgh car divorce twist.
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