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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1932
Page
1
Bruce Barton contrasts moral and material values while Kentucky Senator Alben W Barkley, keynote at the Democratic Convention, campaigns to reduce the Smoot Hawley Hoover Grundy tariff. Barkley had voted for and helped craft the tariff act, a history critics label offensive and insensitive to conscience.
A fragmentary editorial critique notes Roosevelt’s tactic to end a two thirds rule challenge, calls it weak and selfish, and argues voters won’t trust a leader who cheats. It critiques the convention dispute and hints at broader distrust in Roosevelt’s political maneuvering and ambition.
Mra Walter Ferguson, writing for the Stripps Monard paper chain, outlines rights she believes men should have. She lists freedoms from childhood through marriage, including education, choice of trade, freedom to marry or divorce, travel, residence, leisure, and a voice in children’s discipline.
In Chicago a high profile bank robbery case ended when Assistant State's Attorney Walker Butler asked to drop charges against Danny McGeoghegar after two bank witnesses were guarded in a shoo hotel. The judge ordered dismissal, a machine gun intimidation tale, and the criminal walked free as the underworld flexed its power.
In Dothan J L Vaughn and 9 0 Stellings planned a multi city visit to Cleveland Detroit Buffalo Mingsre Falls Toronto Albany New York Nortel Washington and Richmond. Jeter of Graceside was in Dothan. Walter Rodney of Mort isithne noted among local figures. The motorpycié races were teased for a four mile distance. Ozarn musician presented by the Devhen Harmony choir at a ceremony honoring Mr IV Grant PR. Local merchants discuss store closings and a pathion circulation. Jate 4 indicates Caled webs openings for a school. A R Frueimmons authored a notice about a 0 L and Jett Dothan Bainbridge. C Rupley of Siecomb was in Dithan.
The piece argues the Democratic Party gains value from internal battles, warning that a straight party machine would erode public policy debates. It credits historic fights on issues like federalism currency slavery and prohibition with shaping policy, claiming reform fights keep hope alive for taxpayers.
A garbled OCR passage lists numerous noun forms and abstract terms such as declaration application sensation combination donation celebration solemnization jubilation installation habitation decoration visitation culmination alteration and litigation preparation. The text includes scattered fragments like restoration osculation fallation consultation arbitration and ruination with stray punctuation and broken words.
The Advocate reprints a sermon about fishing as more than a pastime. It argues fishing unites man with nature, builds character, and advances virtues, praising those who fish as defenders of ideals while noting the spiritual joy found in rod and reel.
A seventeenth century passage presents a view on merit and progress, noting modest beginnings and continual improvement. The fragment hints at valuation of learning and transfer of knowledge, with mentions of Boston and ongoing transformation.
Willan Gale reports from New York noting elevators abound, Eleanor Boardman as interior decorator, fashion shifts, and social chatter. He profiles figures like Lityan Tashan, calls attention to new prices at a Fifth Avenue shop, and mentions actors, writers, and entertainers amid nightlife changes.
Herbert Plammer outlines three Roosevelt headquarters men directing the presidential bid in Chicago James A Farley of New York is a city politician with a vast memory who aims to be president Thomas J Walsh of Montana a serious legalist and former permanent chairman of the 1924 Democratic national convention is famed as inquisitor of the Teapot Dome case Homer S Cummings of Connecticut a suave eloquent orator who chaired the Democratic national committee and helped plan Madison Square Garden actions
A fragmentary exchange shows talk of plans to travel abroad with speculation on motives and impact. The dialogue hints at uncertainty and public interest in potential departure. Details are unclear, but the tone suggests debate and curiosity among participants.
A child who survived three major operations suffers night terrors and seeks her mother in fear. The mother reassures, sits by the bed, and sings until the child sleeps. The pattern shortens and the child gradually returns to normal sleep, illustrating how trauma can affect early sleep behavior.
Dr Lago Goldston argues for treating the patient rather than the disease, highlighting psychotherapy's role in chronic illnesses like tuberculosis. He notes patient attitudes shift with disease stages and stresses family support to provide reassurance and reduce overreaction.
The Alabama Safety Council concludes its series in cooperation with The Dothan Eagle. The final article urges drivers to see themselves as part of a community and to respect others on the road. It notes ongoing efforts by the council to reduce driving hazards through education on rules, vehicle care, tires, and driving dangers.
The piece advertises joining the Alabama Safety Council’s Golden Rule Club in Birmingham with a $1 membership. It promises a 12 inch emblem and leather key-tainer, pledges to promote safe driving through the Golden Rule, and asks readers to send dues to 203 Protective Life Building. It outlines safety programs and urges readers to join now.
The twenty ninth annual Catholic educators convention drew thousands of attendees and guests. Delegates from Catholic schools and educational groups gathered for talks, workshops, and mass sessions across multiple days, highlighting the church's role in education.
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