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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1932
Page
1
Subscription rates and advertising notices appear as boilerplate at the Dover Alabama Post Office. The piece includes Associated Press copyright language and a Jefferson quotation, reflecting typical 19th century editorial material amid misstatements and grievance language about tyranny.
In a Collier's interview Representative Henry T. Rainey laments and analyzes the Hawley Smoot tariff era. He warns that United States protectionist walls have shattered foreign trade, spreading retaliatory tariffs worldwide and shrinking America’s export markets, with England poised to form a two camp trade system.
A visitor reports on Visitors Day in Dothan Alabama May 19 1932 at the schools. The high school manual training displays show tables chests lamps book cases and more while domestic science offers garments remodeled dresses and a model kitchen and dining room with balanced meals. The academic department features a miniature furnished house with landscaped grounds. A Young Junior style show highlights include High School Girls of Today the Smock Scene Pajama Chorus Beach Scene and dances before time ran out for other schools.
J B Keyton aims to install a grist mill on North Appletree street. Dothan High School literary societies Franklin and Ciceronian held semi annual debates won by Ciceronian with Wallace Malone Eldridge Melton for Ciceronian and John Rabb Albert Lisen by Franklin. Sid Wilson was best declarer and Nettie Leslie best reader. J H Govenes and Ida Deese of Pansey obtained a marriage license. B G Farmer Jr returned from Nashville. Mrs J R Matthews of Florala visiting the Whiddons. Georgie Lee Grady of Cairo visiting sister Mrs Passmore. Winnie Saxon visiting Mrs Roy Hammond in Montgomery. Marvin Holman of Headland in city on business.
The Montgomery Advertiser notes fans emerge from hibernation as barbecue enjoys a seasonal surge. A local Negro stand operator explains that hot weather drives white folks out of kitchens, embracing outdoor cooking rather than staying indoors.
Albany Herald notes Mayor Jimmy Walker headed a large beer parade in New York on Saturday. The cartoonish remark questions whether his talents shine more at parades or as a judge in a baby show or other duties.
The piece notes winter residents in Florida enjoy manly sports at a Miami athletic venue where spectators bet on a mouse entering one of twenty holes, hinting at a quirky contest reported by the Detroit News.
A judge suggests Congress could raise revenue by taxing Democratic presidential aspirants. The remark frames political campaign spending and potential compliance as a fiscal issue, reflecting debates on taxation and political influence. The speaker hints at broadening tax bases to include high profile figures.
The writer notes the Volstead Act took effect January 16, 1920 and cites 56,988 violations last year with 51,860 convictions and fines totaling 5.6 million dollars. Enforcement costs reached 11.37 million, with 2.44 million gallons distilled on orders and a 1931 order adding 2.73 million gallons. The piece weighs public anxieties over unemployment, prohibition, and economic issues, predicting further turmoil before a broad resolution.
Walter Lippman, famed editorialist, revisits Roosevelt. He remains a sharp critic of the governor’s compromises and Tammany-linked appointments. Lippman argues Roosevelt lacks grasp of issues and sincerity, reflecting eastern Democratic views on central leadership and party prospects.
Atticus Mullin notes Otis Buntin moves from Morton Hotel in Birmingham after 12 years to manage the Martin Hotel in Dothan. He arrived May 1 after traveling through Montgomery and expects to greet the hospitality leader soon. Dan Baker promises renovations and lower prices as the Martin shifts management.
Alabama Polytechnic Institute is a great asset shaping students for the world Auburns craft out competitive skills. Dr and Mrs Bradford Knapp inspire students with home life as a model of psychology in education. their influence is valued beyond dollars and cents. A Birmingham pastor recalls a sermon about using talents under divine standard of opportunity.
Discussion on punishment versus repression guiding child behavior. Repression drains psychic energy, hindering learning and emotional growth and may trigger later problems. Emphasizes gradual relinquishment of aggression, emulation, growth of influenced interests, and channeling primitive wishes into social norms.
Lent and Mrs. Thomas H. Massie departed by air from Los Angeles for Chicago and will drive to Louisville Kentucky. They are principals in the recent Honolulu honor slaying case and left Wednesday for the mainland.
In a Sundown Stories scene Mary Graham Bonner portrays Peggy and John sketching a simple two room house on the riverbank. They imagine stepping stones ferns and birds, a front and back door and a hall linking the rooms while old Jonah guides the design and project pacing.
The State Banking Department announced Punta Gorda State Bank, closed April 19 with 111,722.08 on deposit, will reopen May 23 under a frozen depository system. The bank had been shuttered for financial review and the department will supervise the reopening process and safeguards.
Dr Lage Goleste discusses arteriosclerosis as a defense against arterial deposition. He argues prevention rests on avoiding severe strain and conditions that raise blood pressure and stress the circulatory system. Reducing bed causes and easing heart workload could slow progression and lessen danger to circulation. The piece also cites Prof Plesch on blood pressure and strain.
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