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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1932
Page
1
The Literary Digest runs a straw poll showing a large majority for repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment but warns that straw votes are not tests of actual ballots. The Selma Times-Journal argues the Digest may misforecast, though a secret vote reflects true sentiment more honestly. The piece notes many will vote one way by mail and another at the poll, and discusses public courage and regional beliefs.
Alabama tax growth has outpaced population growth since 1917 with per capita property and special taxes rising from 1.94 to 3.76 by 1930. Government expenditures totaled 23,383,240 dollars or 884 dollars per person for operations and maintenance in fiscal year 1930, based on Census data and an estimated population of 2,646,000.
The Rev Stewart McQueen of Montgomery conducted Episcopal services here. H H McAllister and Miss Lizzie Cree of Dothan obtained a marriage license. A quiet city election was held. Foster Street Class 38 planned YMCA organization. A C L traffic delay occurred when a freight car jumped the track. Joe G H A Pearce was in Troy for the week. Frank Malone visited before returning to Geneva. Miss Louise Clendinen visited in Georgia.
Alabama 1930 totals reveal general department and public service costs 25.6 million with 30.3 million revenue, highway expenditures 6.8 million, and per capita taxes rising from 1.86 in 1917 to 25.58 by 1930. Property taxes dominate receipts while earnings from services and licenses shape notably. The piece laments high road costs and calls for businesslike governance and reduced political waste.
The note praises Blumberg & Sons clerks for donating 2 percent of their weekly salaries to the Unemployment Relief Association. It argues that workers with steady pay should contribute as well to fund groceries for the jobless, noting the value of even small sacrifices and suggesting wider participation.
Lynchburg News notes that many presidential booms amount to a single gun salute, reflecting a succinct view on ceremonial displays and their perceived impact.
Sir Malcolm Campbell drives the Blue Bird at Daytona Beach to a new world land speed record of 203.968 miles per hour. The article notes the car’s advanced aerodynamics, specialized tires, and braking system, and discusses the risks, costs, and implications for future automotive design and racing history.
A theater attendant and parent counsel a crying child through an emotional film. The dialogue urges composure, insists the death is acting, and offers rewards to distract from sadness while questioning why films evoke tears. The scene ends with a warning to stop watching movies.
Public opinion is fickle and restless. two voices haunt each person the pleasant and the critical. The piece reflects on patience and perseverance, urging readers to stand firm in truth and ignore critics. It also muses on hope, love, laziness, and the irony of Americanism’s peace professed alongside a war machine.
New York letter describes Philip Johnson a Cleveland born student and critic who organized a major modern architecture exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art. Johnson says most Americans do not grasp the International style and invited three U S individuals and two firms plus four European founders to submit models and drawings.
Archite ct Johnson argues the international style dominates Europe and Moscow with unornamented walls and machine age aesthetics. He notes reactions in Germany and Russia, defends individuality within the style, and cites Frank Lloyd Wright and Raymond Hood as influences and critics discussors.
Washington letter recalls Senator Norris leading a push to curb delays after the President had appointed and confirmed members of the Federal Power Commission. A row ensued over whether two Senate executive sessions had occurred before their commissions took effect, challenging the validity of the appointments.
The President firmly declined to return to the Senate the nominations of certain men, asserting his rights and theirs as they took their oaths. The dispute went to court, with high-powered lawyers in a battle that has reached the higher courts after the lower court ruled against the Senate.
The President sent Ogden Mills as Secretary of the Treasury and Enele Andy Mellon as Ambassador. Both were confirmed with little trouble. Uncle Andy was notified, but Mills faced delay as George Norris, recalling the power commission incident, refused to advance Mills without first proceeding through executive session.
Dr Lago Goldston extols spinach as rich in vitamins A B and C and high in iron and calcium. He notes its taste is unappealing to many youths and suggests palatable preparations like creamed soup with egg or with rice and raisins, stressing thorough washing and noting spinach’s low calorie cost.
At about 15 months a child walks well and explores the world beyond the home. Walking becomes his main occupation until age two, delighting him and challenging his busy mother who must chase and supervise. A safe fenced space and daily supervised outings help balance freedom and care.
A playful exchange features a boastful performer claiming to trace a figure eight from one to twenty, while Whiz cautions that going too high could lead to a dramatic fall. The light moment captures friendly banter and circus style humor.
Mary Graham Sonner portrays John and Peggy traveling through Africa. They observe pygmy hippopotami one fourteenth the size of true hippos, living in a family group by a swampy river in Liberia. The animals express friendly, plant-based meals while the explorers reflect on safe, zoo-like freedom in the wild.
A daily menu lists Baked Beans Boston Brown Ereseg Buttered Spinach Chili Sauce Vinegar Head Lettuce Salad Dreteig Prune Gelat'n Dessert Custard Sauce Coffee. The selection features multiple dishes and ends with dessert and beverages. A period diners section presents a concise tasting lineup with a fruit gelatin dessert and hot coffee.
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