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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1932
Page
3
The article reviews current cotton market conditions and price trends as reported by T. W. Palmer & Co. It notes supply shifts, regional demand, and market responses influencing short term trading and futures outlook.
A Duluth boy named David Savage, a year old, celebrated a nine month rehabilitation with a hospital respirator by his side as he traveled to his father's summer home. The infant, affected by infantile paralysis, smiled broadly during the trip and will suspend use of the respirator for brief periods each day.
The Alabama Safety Council invites joining the Golden Rule Club for 100 dollars to receive the Digest of the Rules of the Road Act, a Golden Rule emblem, a key-tainer and address labels. It stresses brake reliability for road safety, noting brakes must stop a vehicle and be maintained, with performance depending on speed road conditions and tires.
The article discusses braking distance varies with speed and road surface, noting friction coefficients for different asphalt and concrete types. It provides a test chart for braking at 100 mph? and outlines maintenance steps like brake inspection, drum clearance, and lubrication, urging regular checks to prevent accidents. It also touches weathered encampments and a Capitol scene with veterans, plus a House vote on loan interest relief for veterans.
An Alabama Safety Council article explains the role of vehicle brakes in preventing traffic accidents. It notes brake testing as part of a broader Rules of the Road series and highlights brakes as a key defense in accident reduction.
Debates on veterans aid spark factional clashes as Robinson and Trammell clash over how to aid returnees. Talks touch on certificates, jobs, and food support while Smont and Brookhart lead opposition arguments amid tense Senate gallery scenes.
Mrs R L Dowling of Bonsfay Florida spent the latter part of last week with the Elliott family. Mrs Amos Thompson and baby sister returned from a visit to relatives in Mt Dora and Hew thorne Florida. Mrs Ot Carter and two daughters of Tampa are guests of Mr and Mrs Camp Blackwell. Mrs W Smith of Dothan spent last Sunday with her daughter Mrs O C G Carter. Paul Fields of Atlanta is guest of his parents Mr and Mrs E B Fields. J B McKemb of Baton Rouge married last Tuesday June 7 to Miss Elizabeth Wilder. The bride and groom spent the rest of the week with Mr and Mrs R F McKemb. Radney of Montgomery spent last Sunday with brother R Radney. Mrs Fort Ward and baby daughter are guests of Mr and Mrs C A McGriff. Mrs Frank Hammet of Sylacauga visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W L Lee. F C G Smith Jr spending this week with his sister Mrs H L O Neal of Newton. Mr and Mrs Ho Wilkerson spent last week at a camp near Panama City Florida. Rev C Wilkerson of Camden was here last week on business. Mrs H A Whitten of Greensboro Florida spent a few days recently with Miss Wille Elliott. Mrs G G Woodruff and children of Anniston are guests of Mrs G L Campbell.
Smiling Jimmie Calloway claims pardoning of a Negro convict in 1912 circuit court involved Judge H A Pearce. Mullins confirms the judge’s first name was Henry, but the initial A stood for Allen. The speaker says he has known the judge since 1912 and 1916 in Dothan. Also notes a tornado in Auburn that killed 12 chickens and a remark about gangsters from WD Copeland and Robert Howell.
Weather and rainouts shaped yesterday's National League results with New Orleans defeating Chattanooga 7 to 6 in 13 innings, Memphis topping Knoxville 9 to 5. Remaining games feature Memphis at Knoxville and New Orleans at Nashville. Chattanooga visits Birmingham and Atlanta hosts New Orleans.
Promoters announced a full prelim card ahead of the June 27 main event featuring Buck Buchanan against Smiling Jimmie Calloway. Notable bouts include Jag Clarion of Cairo versus Kid Sullivan, Clanton versus Sullivan, Rock Parke versus Ace Harmon, and Snook Jones versus Albert Phillips. A women admission policy was introduced with the first bout to boost attendance.
A fragmented report describes a training event at Gean's gymnasium on Bay Street in Florida. It mentions a facility near Mat street where Steve intersects the promenade and references invitations and a limit on alts for the session.
Ira A Gurley, longtime Arkansas House secretary and assistant secretary for the legislature and fish commission, died instantly Friday after being crushed between a moving elevator door at the capitol as he tried to board. He served as secretary in 1923 1925 and 1927.
A German carp over 100 pounds was caught near Adamant yesterday by Kenneth Fowler, 22. The fish weighed more than a hundred pounds and was landed at a local pond.
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