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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1934
Page
1
A United Press writer portrays Bonnie Parker as a violent yet poetic figure in a May 25 1934 reflection. The piece recalls Parker and Clyde Barrow's capture, notes her youth at death, and frames her as a realist while describing an unfinished verse titled The Life of death by own action Sal.
In onion there in stength. Religion won't make the heart right if the liver's wrong. Quit your worrying. What do you suppose creditors are for anyhow. Nothing makes hair grow so fast around the edges ag baldness on top. Most any boy nowadays will take an edu cation if you'll label it football. The salesman who knocks the other sales man's line knocks himself out of many an order. Everybody exerts an Influence over some oty else if no more than as a horrible. ex-
A critical summary of Governor Bibb Graves and a proposed bill to sue newspapers in every county. The piece cites Post editorials from 1927 criticizing Graves for rumored Klan ties, mentions Cecil Davis and George Thigpen, and argues the Birmingham Post now supports Graves as the only progressive candidate while condemning Klan influence and gagging measures. The piece laments the Post’s stance as ill advised.
C. W. Cox of Beat 5 delivered a basket of vegetables including corn cucumbers carrots squash beans beets onions lettuce and turnip as a reply to a Bull Column joke. He quit city life two years ago and now farms 15 acres truck 28 cotton and 40 of corn while his five boys and son-in-law help. He says he’s not rich but earns a good living and urges others to work the land. The vegetables were described as gorgeous and fragrant.
A terse note from the Ga. Times accuses movie producers of overestimating audiences intelligence, labeling it a misjudgment in a public brief. The exchange frames a clash between filmmakers and viewers in a regional publication.
An optimistic note for amateur gardeners urges starting gardens now while asking if pests like bugs and cutworms will starve this summer, reflecting a wartime era resilience tone from the Buffalo Times.
A Florida Times-Union caption questions past modesty norms by recalling how grandmothers objected to photos in swimwear, while noting the era’s stricter bathing suit standards and social attitudes.
New York audiences cheer Dillinger's film whenever it screens but the image fails to convey meaning. Previously crowds showed enthusiasm for Jimmy Walker's Cleveland Press coverage.
The Atlanta Journal notes Ingall voices concern that justice may be elusive in the United States. The piece conveys a shared worry among readers about the fairness of the system and the possibility of unbiased outcomes.
The Anniston Star attacks Colonel Bibb Graves for evading a clear stance on liquor control in his prohibition plank. It contrasts his cautious plan with Frank M. Dixon’s explicit call for state warehouses, arguing Graves’ approach leaves Alabama vulnerable to bootleggers and a return to the saloon.
A fragmentary opinion piece extols President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Major Frank M. Dixon as authorities on guiding principles and policies. It cites Aristotle and Theodore Roosevelt, praising education, opportunity, and high character as foundations of national life and civic service.
New York writer observes stars in LA including Irvin Cobb and daughter Buff dining unseen by others. Mentions interactions, travels, and a mosaic of local cafés and landmarks, with vivid, humorous vignettes about Hollywood figures, places, and a jaunt through city life and parks.
In a late sixteenth century testament Philip Earl of Pembroke directs that he leave a 50 pound sum to a lackey to pay a debt after warning Henry Mildmay of threats. He also gives to Lieut General Oliver Cromwell a word that he claims Cromwell has not kept of his own.
A courtroom quip follows a hold-up where the judge asks if the victim called police. The victim replies he did everything he could think of, in a brief, humorous exchange. Virginia Mountaineer is referenced as the source.
The people of Alabama find their best hope in leadership of Major Frank M Dixon. Hopson Owen Murfee Prattville Ala May 1934
Chicago judge Matthew Hartigan directs witness Harry Merkin to swear an oath. Merkin refuses, arguing Matthew is not to be invoked. The clerk interrupts explaining biblical reference before Merkin finally affirms to speak about a window break. Nearby, Oklahoma City student Kenneth Zeigler, 14, praised for staying after hours to study due to family hardship. Portage Wisconsin youths linked to mint theft when stray mints expose four robbers.
Four year old George Hilson played with peers in Pittsburgh and returned with a service revolver. A gun discharged injuring Bobby Taggart, three, who only suffered powder burns. The incident triggered widespread spankings in the neighborhood.
A collision between outfielders Livi Camden and George Eberly as they chased a high fly ball sent them to the hospital briefly after regaining consciousness both players sustained only slight injuries.
Marion Alabama May 25 Miss Lotta Lee Pate daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Pate of Dothan is among Judson College senior class to receive diplomas June 4 at commencement Exercises Dr John M McBryde Tulane University will deliver the address Commencement begins June 1 at 830 p m with The Taming of the Shrew presented by Judson Little Theatre Guild June 2 is alumnae day and many graduates are expected to attend Bishop J R Hobbs pastor First Baptist Church Birmingham will deliver the baccalaureate and missionary sermons June 3
Dr Sage Goldston discusses vacations origins from ancient times to modern hygiene and how rest periods boost productivity and ease summer hardships. He notes hot seasons were deadly before sanitation and refrigeration and previews tomorrow's topic Typhoid Fever.
The Townsends, city born and bred, spend four summer months in the country before moving to a country town. Modern conveniences abound at both houses. A winter blizzard brings heat, food, and transport disruptions, yet the family faces hardship without complaint.
The Senate debates a reciprocal tariff bill while the Labor Committee works on a Wagner labor measure. An investigating panel holds a hearing on barring Negroes from a House restaurant. The Ways and Means Committee advances a tobacco tax cut proposal. In recess, House activity pauses.
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