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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1932
Page
1
The Dothan Eagle newspaper profile lists establishment in 1902, editors and managers, post office filing as second class, pricing for subscriptions and ads, and notes on departments and policies including Associated Press rights and a Jefferson quote.
On Halloween night at least six false fire alarms were turned in by Montgomery pranksters, each incident costing taxpayers about 25 dollars. In contrast Dothan reported no phony blazes on All Saints eve, highlighting city size advantages.
The Eagle argues both income tax and bond issue amendments weaken citizen control. The income tax change lacks rate limits while the bond amendment grants the Governor new borrowing power up to 3 million dollars, shifting taxing and debt decisions from voters to the Legislature and executive.
A harsh political op ed argues 10 million citizens lack opportunity for decent work and fault lines in presidential leadership. It likens the economic malaise to a common cold that cannot be cured by talk, suggesting the nation must endure a longer, harder depression.
Will Rogers mocks the 1932 presidential clash urging a moratorium on speeches. He says politics has degenerated into name calling and predicts better leadership if both major parties are set aside. He suggests the nation is greater than two men and muses that fishing could help restore balance.
The article alleges Republicans pressuring workers in Dothan Alabama to back Hoover through coercive letters. It cites W J Steele of Steele Brokerage Co and Burt T Wheeler of Wheeler Brick Co Chicago as organizers pushing a national Hoover Curtis slate. The piece condemns using employer letters to influence voting as desperate, out of control tactics.
A collage of aphorisms and wry maxims on social norms, charity, and politics. It surveys public figures and behaviors with pragmatic humor, noting the Salvation Army as a major charity wholesaler and commenting on the era's political divisions and cultural trends.
The Alabama Journal discusses Mississippi and western state trends where about a million acres are held by tax authorities and federal banks. It advocates installment sales over ten years, prioritizing original owners, to help farmers retain land and stabilize agriculture amid high taxes and mortgage pressures.
The Huntsville Times notes Governor Roosevelt revives the forgotten man phrase from Yale economist William Graham Sumner and uses new lines like 2 new deal and Four Horsemen of Republican leadership. It argues catch phrases sway voters and compares success of Democratic slogans to Republicans.
A Mobile Alabama letter from October 31 1932 urges voters to approve Amendment No 9 on November 8. The proposal would pay the Mobile tax collector and assessor a salary rather than fees, freeing funds for public schools and potentially providing free school books to children. The United P T A of Mobile endorses the measure as local with little opposition and offers reciprocal support.
Twenty years ago in Dothan J M West of Headland and W W Beall of Slocomb were in the city. Mrs E R Malone left for Washington D C. Mrs M D Hanahan left for Columbia S C M Cox of Ozark was in Dothan on business. T C Ezell traveled to Donalsonville Ga. J J Marsh of Gordon attended court in Dothan. Evelyn Farmer entertained the Auction Bridge club. Mrs W A Haire, guest of her mother Mrs Cerrie Nix, returned to Montgomery. Mrs R A Cannon Miss Pearl Cannon Emmie Johnson and George Johnson of Dawson Ga visited Mrs R J Senn.
City street and garbage department workers petition for part time roles to protect 27 members from dismissal. The action reflects union solidarity and a shared aim to preserve jobs amid staffing pressures.
The letter urges voters to resist new taxes tied to income tax and bond issue amendments on November 8. It argues government spending is high, funds diverted from schools, and warns that sales taxes or further levies would threaten教育. The author insists reductions in expenses, not tax hikes, will keep schools open and calls for voters to oppose the measures.
The Mobile Press notes police officers and city street and garbage workers favor reducing compensation for all instead of discharging some. They show loyalty and sacrifice in a predatory world, contrasting with high municipal leaders. The stance could ease Mobile's critical welfare of its employees.
A mother confesses her faults in parenting and urges parents to honestly assess their own behavior. She admits irritability when tired, inconsistent discipline, jealousy of her children, and dependence on the spouse for emotional balance, suggesting self awareness improves child welfare.
The British Medical Research Council reports on alcohol and heredity. Early studies by Karl Pearson and others suggested higher child mortality among alcoholic parents, yet survivors appeared constitutionally superior. Animal tests show mixed results, and the English study finds no clear evidence that moderate alcohol alters human offspring. Environment and social factors cloud direct conclusions.
In Geneva the Baptist W and Y annual election chose President Mrs J M Christ. Vice Presidents Mrs B Davis and Mrs A B Byrd. Secretary Treasurer Mrs W L. Pianist Mrs J H Bush. Attendees from Enterprise included Athenaeum Club members Mrs C He toner, Mrs W L ne C D Chapman, Mrs V Psi and Mrs Berthe Latimer.
Mary Graham Bonner narrates Fiotilla Botilla and Ola Toad debating political terms as they explore party names, tickets, leaders, and the Republican Democrat split. The dialogue lightly introduces voters and election basics amid oddball exchanges and a stray sports mention.
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