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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1932
Page
1
A public critique recounts a Alabama Legislature clash over press honesty. The Florence Times-News cites the Birmingham Post and Thomasville Times editorials praising newspapers, while Rep. McDonald’s claim prompts debate on journalism’s role in reporting government.
The article notes temperance supporters push for repeal or modification of the Volstead Act as Congress debates legalizing wine and beer. It cites Matthew Woll of the A F of L and lists states likely to move on beer edits, with referenda planned in several others. The piece also recalls 20 years ago notes from Dothan and Houston County court activity.
The text outlines states with constitutional prohibition and those moving to repeal or modify it. It lists eighteen dry states including Arizona and Wyoming with November repeal plans, plus seventeen statutorily dry states where legislatures may change rules. It notes governor vetoes, state constitutional changes, and upcoming sessions in several states.
A report references over 2 million dollars in the State Treasury not paid to teachers and state workers. Representative Rish notes October 28 1932 balances and department cash on hand, including exhibits detailing deposits, receipts, and fund disbursements for fiscal year 1932-1933. The document cites totals from various departments and lists 73 state depositories with on hand amounts.
A Baltimore Evening Sun excerpt notes 1026 economists urged President Hoover to lower high Smoot Hawley tariffs. Hoover signed the bill, harming foreign trade. The piece cites 283 economists pressing for reductions and warns continued rejection could devastate trade, urging economists to stay silent or face consequences for advising the White House.
A preacher urges caution in chasing temptations and steel like a knife, comparing risky acts to storms and choking wires in trees. He recalls seeds awakening under sun, storms at the farm, and people who see dangers but do not act, urging inner virtues to rise and guide life toward home and heaven.
Leading Alabama statesmen including John A. Lusk Guntersville Charles Henderson Troy ex Gov Bill Brandon Tuscaloosa urge voters to oppose further debt on state properties. Cullman Tribune reports a warning to the electorate to resist additional borrowing.
Washington letter paints Admiral Grayson Woodrow Wilson's physician and friend as a thoroughbred lover. He frequents Laurel Bowie and Havre de Grace tracks, breeds aristocratic Virginia stables, and avoids reckless betting while sharing racing anecdotes and a superstition about horse names. He recalls a senator tip story with a humorous sting.
New York letters describe celebrities and satellites flocking to a Harlem revue opening. Notable figures including W. C. Handy Bill Robinson Eddie Tolan and Milton Berle attend as the show unfolds with Lahr Davis and Baker among the stars. The piece captures late night Harlem bustle and the shift to quiet early morning departures.
A mother asks how to help a six-year-old boy who struggles to play with peers. The piece suggests observing the child discreetly, fostering independent play, and identifying whether he is unhelpful, timid, or overly dependent. It advocates a supervised play group led by a trained teacher to aid proper social adjustment.
From California comes a report of an entire five member family infected with trichinosis after eating jerked bear meat. An 18 year old hunter brought down a 400 pound bear whose meat was dried and smoked. The boy died from the infection while his relatives recovered. The article explains trichinosis is caused by a small worm, contracted by undercooked meat, often pork, but any animal meat can harbor the parasite. Larvae in meat mature in days and spread through the body.
Ailey writes Hambone's Meditations noting Dothan's game on Lawier's schedule. Kyl Funderburk of Montgomery contributes a jotted line questioning Tuscaloosa's toughest task. The piece hints at losses and prior visits as context for upcoming rounds.
In Puddle Muddie the townsfolk propose a mock election with Willy Nilly as President and Rip as vice president. They plan acorn banners, mud pictures, and processions while debating who should hold each office and inviting the Quackers of Quackerville to join the fun.
The text explains that larvae actively invade voluntary muscles and can stay alive in muscle tissue for up to 30 years. There is no specific treatment for the disease, and prevention relies on thorough heating of all uninspected meats to prevent infection.
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