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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1932
Page
1
The Dothan Eagle, a daily paper established in 1902, lists staff roles and contact points, including editors and business managers. It notes mail rates, departments, and two cent charge for obituaries and resolutions, with a standard misstatement disclaimer and Jefferson quote.
A New York Evening Post summary notes that one third of federal service posts could be cut as unnecessary, with patronage remaining for political appointees. Postmasters in Bushnell Florida Baldwin Park California Haynesville Louisiana and Bladen Nebraska earn well above competitive rates, suggesting salaries would halve or jobs be abolished if under competitive rules. Over 135,000 positions could change with a new administration, costing upwards of 125 million dollars, offering a sizable economy opportunity.
The piece urges turning away from political strife to discuss and even pray about the nation’s core issue. It argues that waning faith and “bad faith” fuel global and domestic troubles, warning that suspicion boomerangs and weakens unity. It calls for rebaptism of faith and reliance on guidance by a Supreme Power.
Dispatches from Brazil report ongoing disturbances in the coastal region and Sao Paulo hampering coffee exports. Santos port is closed to shipments, halting Brazilian coffee imports and unsettling Americans amid broader economic concerns and financial headlines.
Dated notes list Alvin Payne in Enterprise and Tony Espy visiting Headland. J S Lasseter of Enterprise in Dothan, M B Byrd on business to Malvern, Mrs J R Faircloth in Bainbridge, C J Clark of Americus in Dothan. W T Lee of Columbia, M E Doughty family from Slocomb in Dothan. W G Phillips of Panssy on business, Alfred Montsalvatore in Coffee Springs. Mrs WH Grant entertained the Inter Se Club. Bob May and Alex and Ben May visited Malone Florida. Miss Olive Rainer visiting sister Mrs FS Ford on South Oates Street. Mrs W Y Plackshear of Midland City visiting in Pinekard. Miss Edna Murrell of Pickevy visiting cousin Miss Elizabeth Murer. Crt Wiltgreen among attendees at state event.
A tired editorial writer scans multiple papers for inspiration after a recent election. He recalls stories from Edna Ferber and minor vignettes from Hungary China and Japan, noting a lack of major news. The piece ends with a desire for distraction as he contemplates a western film.
The Advocate recalls a faded Democratic Victory image from its front page, noting it has remained in the file for years. It reflects on Democratic loyalty since 1885, a long history marked by rare moments of sentiment rather than decisive victories, and hints at ongoing faith in the party through changing times.
In a speech the Soviet Secretary of War signals possible attack and argues a larger army and navy are essential. The piece raises questions about Stalin’s stance on funding the war and naval budgets, noting internal pressure from the public and party lines.
A brief quirky note from Toedo Blade about the man in the back row of the Toup photograph who has no quetzas with the photographer.
Washington Letter notes Bertrand Snell of New York confronts a reshaped House as the Democrats won a broad victory on November 8. Earl Michener of Michigan, Snell’s key ally, departs, leaving Snell with fewer trusted lieutenants and a tougher path to steer GOP forces in the 73rd Congress.
In a parliamentary turnover, Purnell and Fred Purnell exit alongside Snell and Will Wood of Indiana. Snell relied on Wood, a veteran with 18 years in the house and ex-appropriations chair, to steer fiscal policy debates.
The message notes congressman Snell must appoint a new whip after a Democratic victory. Carl Bachmann of West Virginia takes the whip role, with Col. Johnny Tilson of Connecticut and Willis Hawley of Oregon departing. Replacement choices remain uncertain, with potential candidates including Fred Britten, Ike Bacharach, and James M. Beck.
Willam Gaines recounts meeting Robert E Burns, the escapee from a chain gang, in a rain drenched hideaway. Burns portrays dramatic trials from his book and rails against the penal system while urging a revolutionary mindset and vows to dodge the law.
Burns asserts every word is his and that he penned the manuscript in five days. He submitted the work to a magazine where editors printed it before book publication. Some chapters were cut for brutality. He previously edited a Chicago magazine and was briefly a fugitive before being recaptured while building a steady position. The book was later adapted into a motion picture starring Paul Muni in a romanticized portrayal.
Sidewalk peddlers in Midtown have diversified beyond balloons and rattling toys. They now hawk hammer and nails for 25 cents, trick can openers, neckties, silk negligees, bird cages, dog collars, and more. Merchants and police try to curb the trade, but pushcarts keep expanding their offerings, aiming to outfit a home directly from a brown bag.
The Greenville Advocate notes that the Democratic party has won many years while the Republican elephant often trampled the rooster. It says the Victory bird will reappear in 1936 and urges readers to watch for it.
Two children told the stork story with belief after parents answered questions about where babies come from. The piece notes children forget truth temporarily to suit fantasy, then later understand as reality becomes clear, finding early explanations contribute to peace of mind.
In Puddle Muddle Rip the dog discovers jelly eaten from the pantry causing a chorus of suspect voices from Top Notch the Rooster to Willy Nilly. The tale blends animal antics with a bear rumor as neighbors rush to inspect the pantry and question what happened to the jelly.
Dr Lago Goldston explains that cloudy milky urine usually lacks clinical significance unless blood is present. Pseudo phosphaturia causes turbidity from alkaline urine and phosphate precipitation, often from high meat protein diets, while true phosphaturia reflects metabolic phosphate imbalance.
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