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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1932
Page
2
Washington correspondent Hubert Baughn claims Alabamians favor Senator Walsh for permanent chair at the Democratic Convention. The piece notes Walsh and Barkley voted for the tariff in the tax bill and questions their Democratic bona fides compared with Smoot Hawley and Grundy.
Opponents of Senator Black question his loyalty in a series of pointed inquiries. A letter from A P Acree of Calhoun County asks whether Black traveled to South Alabama in 1928 to promote a cross party bid and whether he later spoke for the Democratic ticket after meeting Norris and Robinson in Wisconsin.
The piece critiques Senator Hugo Black, citing exchanges and letters from 1924 to 1930. It accuses Black of dodging issues, deserting political allies, and aligning with or leaving groups for personal advantage, while praising and condemning various factions and figures in a vivid, period voice.
Byron Trammell departed for Chicago to attend the Republican National Convention and support Roosevelts nomination. Mrs. O T Morgan returned from Miss fromery and Mr. and Mrs. Cannady planned a trip to Oxford. Miss Ruth Mrady was honored at a party hosted by Mrs Mr oR Perd at her home.
A long column of humorous notes and social commentary from a college town yearbook, detailing returning students, fashion bits, stories of lawyers, judges, and politicians, and quips about marriage, wealth, and public figures. It references Jimmy Walker, Seabury and Heflin, Emily Post, Mrs Sanger, and a parade of names, places, and era-specific topics.
A fragmentary note questions Rooseyvfetny's stance after nine years since Freon era. It contrasts bold wartime leadership and postwar political opportunism, referencing Tilden and Cleves as exemplars while wondering if the current figure will rise or sink to routine political maneuvering.
The United States Public Health Service warns surface water supplies used by farms are highly polluted and unsatisfactory. Dug wells should be cased and covered. bored, driven, and drilled wells need top protection. Springs require impervious housings and proper drainage. Test water quality via laboratory analysis to prevent waterborne disease. F G Granger M D County Health Officer.
From the Clerk of Federal Court Dothan Alabama dated June 8 1932. It states that reporters may request to see any file or minute entry in the Southern Division of the Middle District of Alabama but notes that detail matters records and expense accounts are not public records and requests will be refused on that basis.
In a playful recollection the director recalls childhood tears over wooden soldiers and delivers a fiery line to extras recruited for a parade scene in a war film. The moment blends nostalgia with demand as he asserts the day has arrived.
A frail male mouse tied to a swinging limb outside a home triggers talk of wealthy relatives visiting, but a plowing worker confirms the animal's presence. The writer, siding with Rambling Reuben, condemns Kilby’s bedfellows, saying voters are bewildered and dismayed by the spectacle.
A little girl who lied relentlessly finds truth through a patient teacher who never accuses or rebukes. The teacher offers unwavering belief, helping the child remember events and vow honesty. After a paper pledge she wears, the girl stops lying to the teacher and gradually to others.
Dr Lago Goldston surveys spine health noting backbone's role in support and movement. Research by Prof Garg Schmarl of Dresden analyzes about 7000 spines, focusing on intervertebral discs and pressure distribution to prevent distortion in children and adults.
The Eagle and the Alabama Safety Council present a tenth article in a series explaining parking and backing provisions of the Rules of the Road Act. The piece offers a handy reference for motorists, emphasizing practical tips for lawful handling and safe habits on the road.
The Sundown Stories vignette shows John Peggy and their mother gathering old chairs rugs dishes and two hair covered trunks from the attic to furnish a new home and provide toys for Peggy and Rosy. The trunks, dating from era of stagecoaches, spark ideas for a revived Victorian toy space in their modern villa.
The Alabama Safety Council promotes a Digest of the Rules of the Road through the Golden Rib Club. Membership costs $1 and includes emblem and leather key tainer. The article explains prohibited parking near driveways hydrants and intersections, urging careful parking and proper backing to prevent accidents.
A New Jersey assembly bill authorizes a statewide referendum on repealing gate prohibition enforcement. The measure passed the assembly amid debate over timing and cost. If approved, the public vote would determine whether current prohibitions remain in effect.
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