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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1933
Page
1
Dothan Eagle historical clipping shows newspaper masthead with editors and managers, printing policies, subscription rates, and notices. It lists William Theonore Hall and Horace Wall as editors, Batchelor as business manager, and notes post office mailing details and Associated Press affiliation.
Citizens of the Glorseeus region celebrate the final passage and signing of Muscle Shoals legislation. Newspapers from the area reflect a carnival spirit and festive mood across the Tennessee Valley.
Approximately half of Alabama's lawmakers replied to a question about legalizing 3.2 beer and wines. The poll shows 50 for and 19 against, with 11 willing to support beer if repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment occurs. The aim is to deter another legislative session and curb Bone-dry policies, noting Governor Miller's vetoes on related measures.
Brewton Standard argues veterans pension waste and inequity under Roosevelt rules. It urges local ground investigations, reduced widespread payouts, and tighter controls to ensure aid to truly deserving ex service members while criticizing Congress and officials for graft and mismanagement. It contrasts $20 monthly payments for wounded veterans with short service officers, urging reform.
A reflective essay using parables from everyday scenes to warn against laziness selfishness and blame. The author contrasts an idle plantation boss with Uncle Wash and a mischievous boy, urging reserve power and self reliance to smooth life’s rough roads.
A collection of aphoristic lines and odd observations touching on banking, blackberry pie, sport, the Recording Angel, fishing legends, education, beer, and marriage, attributed to W. C. Batchelor's humorous musings.
A lighthearted note from Leominster recounts a dog chewing sermons by a noted New York clergyman. The tale mulls over whether the canine was dogmatic after reading the texts, with playful wordplay about doggerel and dog days.
Twenty years back in Dothan Mrs. M A Ellison returned from Troy while W E Cannady was in Gainesville on business and W F Martin made a business trip to Thomasville. Mrs F B Culver visited Montgomery and Mrs W R Chapman stayed with relatives in Troy. Mr and Mrs A Y Malone and son Robert traveled to New York. GOB HUMOR from United States Navy Review notes salty unmarried and sweety yes twice.
Selma Times Journal urges voters to support the debt funding amendment in the July election. It argues repudiation would tar Alabama with blame if creditors are harmed and stresses the need to fund obligations without default despite strong opposition and a large anticipated vote.
Washington letters note that by election year both parties will frame stump speeches around whether the Democrats and President Roosevelt have sidelined Congress and the Constitution. Republicans will press the issue as they regroup for next year’s congressional races, while Democrats expect scrutiny of Roosevelt’s policies.
The piece argues that Republicans will exploit expanded presidential authority in a string of acts. It cites the emergency banking act farm relief inflation measures the economy act and the conservation corps as examples. It notes potential powers to adjust tariffs trade agreements and war debts could be used for campaign rhetoric.
Wilham Gaines sketches a New York West Side cafe run by a father proprietor Hig Meeks with his wife and daughter, a place where rough regulars are kept in check and a dog is cared for. He notes a near riot over a dispute with waterfront toughs, and shares brief vignettes about Bernice Weat, Dr Charles Murray Cratz, Walter O Keefe, Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon, ending with a kidnapping threat.
The article discusses methods to alleviate pains of childbirth and the push for an ideal anesthetic. It notes expert views on pain perception, risks of forceps, and the need for an analgesia that lasts long, is safe, and preserves the mother's ability to assist.
In Sundown Stories, Top Notch investigates a bear cave after Jelly Bear and Honey Bear signs appear outside. He enters quietly and finds a sleeping creature whose yellow green eyes reveal a wild cat, heightening the mystery of the missing thief.
A four year old Lucy is scolded for finger sucking during a social visit. The essay argues mothers overreact, noting finger sucking resurfaces when unhappy or bored and urging distraction and engagement rather than punishment to ease the child’s distress. It emphasizes calm guidance and hands full of activity to replace the habit.
Oswald the octopus at Shedd Aquarium escaped a tank cover lapse and crawled toward the floor on all eight tentacles. Walter H. Chute, director, reported the near fatal incident during Oswald’s ninth week in captivity.
Montgomery May 19 The National Surety Corporation of New York the reorganized National Surety Company has qualified to engage in the general surety business in Alabama taking on nearly all the obligations of the old company announced by Charles C Greer state superintendent of insurance
Top Notch trembled with fear yet crowed his finding aloud. He claimed to have found the thief, exposing lamb bones and skin on the cave floor as proof, and asserted his detective prowess despite fear. The scene centers on his boastful reveal.
Harvey Searcy comments on knowing when to bat and needing the scorekeeper’s cue. Baron von Hansen notes a German band finishing an organization, one concert, and nine venues including a beer garden in Panama City.
In Chardon Ohio May 19 AP report says Dr Phillip Pease has bought an airplane and plans to use air travel for calls outside of Chardon. He previously used horseback a rig and an automobile for patient visits.
Pete Kovelis, 26, literally swept eight jurors off their feet as he tried to drive away in a police car. The incident sent jurors scattering from lunch and collided with two other cars before his arrest in Chicago.
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