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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1934
Page
2
The July 27 1934 issue remarks on misstatements in print and recalls figures like Governor Talmadge and performer Fiorina la Velle. It notes Dillinger’s notoriety and rejects romanticizing criminals while acknowledging aerial trapeze pioneer Fiorina la Velle’s death from a pet accident.
President Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University surveys World War costs totaling 400 billion dollars excluding 30 million ines. He imagines vast allocations for homes, furniture, land, libraries, universities, and generous salaries for teachers and nurses, then links the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to renewed European tensions and potential U.S. involvement.
The passage discusses Dry versus Wet dynamics across states, noting North Carolina’s mixed stance on repeal and moonshining. It cites Collier's on NC’s true stance and portrays Virginia complaining about bootleg NC liquor flooding legal sellers, urging protection for both sides.
Smithsonian exhibits a pictorial diary from four Sioux and Blackfoot linked through violence and death. Yellow Horse, Little Bear, Crane, and Howling Wolf appear as successive diarists, with battles against soldiers and peace talks marked by artifacts and symbols. The strange artifact ends with an open question of peace or war.
A closing Albany Herald piece recalls John Dillinger as a feared outlaw, his sensational escapes, and the public’s jubilation at his death. It notes his father’s sorrow, souvenir hunters at the morgue, and the lesson that crime never pays.
The piece urges reorganization of county governments to save finances in Alabama. It praises Major Dixon’s plan for uniform county financing and consolidation, noting Col Graves now backs the idea and should push legislative action for efficiency and cost cuts.
The article analyzes arms manufacturers stance on war profits and secrecy, citing Krupp and DuPont. It notes Krupp’s prewar civilian output share, wartime shift to arms, and postwar crisis, alongside Senator Nye and Senator Pope debating profits and preparedness. It points to public scrutiny and calls for industry patriotism amid investigations into the American munitions trade.
A column sketching July 27 in New York with observations on Mary Boland Harry Richman and Evelyn Thaw plus a scene at 280 Park National liquor trade woes and a drifting street vendor portrait. It recalls Chinatown beggars, small town headlines, and a late supper in the city.
Entries note social visits in Dothan with Panama City trips and dinners, plus a table of profits for firms such as Du Pont Bethlehem Steel Anaconda Copper General Motors. The passage discusses armament trade, questioning statements by armorers and industry spokespeople about public security and potential deception.
The article describes artificial fever as an ancient treatment revived for chronic conditions including arthritis and cerebro spinal syphilis. It explains methods to induce fever such as hot baths diathermy and radio waves, notes effects like skin sweating and increased cellular metabolism, and cautions uncertain germicidal claims while deeming the approach promising.
Dothan readers learn Angus Acree is appointed publicity director of the Federal Census Bureau on a temporary term expiring January 1. Loaned from Georgia where he directs publicity for the State Board of Health, Acree plans to roll out his certification system nationwide and will travel over the next six months. He began in Dothan at The Eagle and Siftings, is son of Mrs. J. La Acree, and was admitted to the Georgia State bar last year with a postgraduate law degree in hand and a further Doctor of Law pursuit planned for next year.
Arkansas pays tribute to Judge William Fosgate Kirby a chief of Wilsons wilful twelve and a key state political figure whose long career ended with his death yesterday in Little Rock. He served prominently under President Wilson and shaped state politics for decades.
LIFE reports Key West imposes an ordinance effective September prohibiting tipping in the city under FERA. In Norwalk Connecticut Addison Austin leaves a terse note for his employees to remove radios and clocks, hints a theft of items occurred. Boston police note towels stolen leaving station houses short of clean towels until replacements arrive.
A Philadelphia fire alarm at 9:18 p.m. drew Engine No. 18 to 31138 Northeast street near Mrs. McDermot. A sidewalk group watched a pair of men escape on a lookout, while in Franklin, Pa a farmer J J Viass faces trespassing charges after allegedly milking cows on another’s farm.
Mayor William N. McNair warned that maces, long part of police equipment, face obsolescence as officers fear using clubs on people. He suggested removing maces would reduce brutality and temptations to misuse power.
OZARK Ala July 27 Special A bumper corn crop for the Wiregrass was predicted here by J C Lowery Auburn agronomist It seems like the farmers learned a lesson last year about not having enough feedstuffs Farmers while not able to sell much corn will have it to feed livestock and save money by not buying feed
Houston county farmers have received $94,847.89 to date from AAA rentals. Alabama totals reach $3,138,333.14 with Geneva county at $56,301.28 and $34,410.73. Henry at $45,100.51. Coffee at $64,167.37.
Mrs Jones watches two small boys fight a rough stage combat with no interference. The bout ends undecided. they later walk to school on friendly terms. The piece argues mothers avoiding interference helps boys gain self confidence while overprotective moms risk labeling sons as sissies.
A Holiness church held its regular fifth meeting at Lovetown with attendees gathering for a dinner day event.
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