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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1932
Page
2
The fragment shows advertising and circulation mentions, branding and editorial notes from a historic newspaper. It includes references to The Associated Press and a misstatement disclaimer, plus a quoted oath attributed to Thomas Jefferson. The readable text hints at policy corrections and grievance handling procedures.
New observations praise Amelia Earhart Putnam for courage and skill while skepticism grows about others involved. An unidentified rum-runner visits Arthur Mills at the Maryland House of Correction, alleging police delays hinder the case and claiming the Lindbergh child was killed nearby. He says several involved and hints at names. Mills ignores the tip.
The Wiregrass Farmer editor J. P. Mitchell shifts from anti Klan and anti Prohibition stance in 1926 to a changed stance by 1932. He defends Hugo Black while opposing rival factions. editors split over Democrat alignment, party fidelity, and national figures amid Alabama political battles. The piece mocks shifting loyalties and calls Mitchell hypocritical for backing Black yet defending rivals.
A New York Herald Tribune critique of the Methodist Episcopal general conference's stance on the Eighteenth Amendment. The piece argues prohibition and temperance are incompatible, asserting the party fights a doomed, minority-driven battle and labels the campaign as a tragic blunder for failing to separate restraint from prohibition.
The piece criticizes Mr. Glover for urging Missouri postmasters to support Hoover, likening him to political bosses. It notes Brown and Coleman set a similar example, arguing officials must prioritize duty over politics and fitness for office should determine posts. It calls for repudiation of loyalists who politicize payroll roles.
Walter Wanger, motion picture executive, urges writers to mine newspapers for fresh ideas and stresses realism. He favors timely, factual stories and rapid global release of negatives to match hot news, while noting audiences crave adventure and imagination within credible bounds.
A quirky collection of satirical lines quotes W C Batchelor and remarks on society. It mocks prosperity debates and politics with sharp witticisms about wages, languages, and figures like Al Smith and Mr Hoover.
Twenty years ago in Dothan a third annual Chautauqua was set to open during the week. Pensacola defeated Dothan in two of three games played in Pensacola. Several locals were noted visiting relatives or on trips, including Miss Mae Dalton of Slocomb, Thomas Battle and Evy McCord of Dothan obtaining a marriage license, and various residents returning from visits to Birmingham, Columbia, Marianna, Ozark, Troy, and Montgomery.
The YMCA in Savannah starts a free swimming class for boys ages 10 to 18 to teach skillful water use and self preservation. Survey shows 600 to 700 local boys of swimming age cannot swim, and the program aims to save lives and promote safe water habits for both boys and girls.
Decatur Daily notes the end of the Heflin contest for the Senate seat once held by John H Bankhead cost $100,000. Attorneys for the litigants are paid $7,509 each with additional expenses, and the paper remarks this is smaller than typical fees in such cases. Uncle Sam is portrayed as a generous employer of legal rights.
Washington Letter describes Tom Heflin’s Senate appearance to argue his Alabama election contest. His theatrical dress and comical storytelling drew laughter and disruption from galleries and senators. He spoke mainly to Republicans, weaving tales at desks and across the chamber, with Norris granting extended time to finish.
Scottie McKenzie notes Auburn honors J D Bush with the Blue Key trophy for exemplary moral character leadership scholarship and loyalty. The piece also covers Mrs B D Lazarus of Auburn turning ninety one and the Toomer Alumni Tea ahead of alumni exercises. It recounts Auburns degree totals since 1872 and highlights Mrs Lazarus urging the tea despite illness.
The article explains why some children seemingly seek punishment especially with corporal punishment. It argues punishment can signal parental love, relieve guilt, and suggests parents respond with calm discipline and ample affection to reduce misbehavior and inner guilt.
Mary Graham Bonner sketches a riverbank scene where Jonah Ottaway begins building a small house for the family. Peggy and the children watch the steady work, dreaming of a summer when the project will take shape with a boathouse and canoe on the river.
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