05 Oct 1933
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1933
Page
1
In October 1933 the Eagle comments on 3.2 beer, new automobile tag weight claims, and veteran relief policy urged by the American Legion. It notes reactions to taxpaying citizens, laments Machine Gun Kelly’s crime, and calls for swift societal action.
The piece criticizes the governor as a dry personal prohibitionist who claims Alabama citizens oppose beer. It argues he is intolerant and misstates public sentiment, causing a delay until January 1955 for beer. It urges voters to avoid electing leaders who view their opinions as infallible.
A fragmented collection of quotes and adage snippets. The text includes wry observations on bargaining, football, diplomacy, appreciation, advertising, gossip, and fame. It reads like a carnival of aphorisms with no single cohesive narrative or clear event. The source focuses on witty maxims rather than a news item or story.
Twenty years ago in Dothan residents and visitors included J W Harrison from Hartford D P Daniel from Marianna Fla and Miss Mary Ella Fenn who hosted music lovers T W Harwell from Headland the Panama City visit of Miss Rosalie Cochran and Miss Grace Schill Joel L Lewis returned from Birmingham and Memphis Mr and Mrs Ray Jones visited Montgomery A A Lewis from Wilmington NC stayed with G L Lewis family Miss Maggie Liddon of Marianna Fla visited her sister Mrs Hugh Smith Fire insurers announced withdraws from Dothan due to costly fires The Montgomery Advertiser showed two Dothan girls Miss Nettle Leslie and Mrs W E Rouse The Eagle reported boll weevil arrival in Houston County via a state entomology representative.
The Tuscaloosa News notes callbacks by several Tuscaloosa groups to support a crime crusade while the grand jury probing the lynching of two Black men adjourns without indicting anyone. It argues action is needed and that an indictment would carry more weight than words.
The Eagle reports varied Dothan opinions on a proposed municipal gas plant costing 250000 to 300000 with 300 construction jobs and 50 permanent positions. It could be funded by 70 percent owner equity after a 30 percent federal grant, earning a projected annual surplus near 49000 to 50000, while skeptics cite debt, graft risk, and delays to street work.
A historic exchange shows Excelsior manufactory considering scrapping its advertising due to established reputation. President H. Brown White argues economy while Advertising Manager Mike Soandso warns of shifting markets and lost reach, citing former big brands that vanished after halting ads. The manager plans to close the department by week’s end.
The New York Herald Tribune reports Herbert Hoover endorses an NRA consumer program and the Blue Eagle symbol, triggering chatter that President Roosevelt will spur economic growth and recovery in Washington.
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes science caps the mocking bird’s tune at eighty seven changes in seven minutes as a vivid metaphor. It observes several birds in politics may envy the feat, highlighting a witty link between natural adaptation and political maneuvering.
Washington observers note the Senate banking panel will resume hearings on Wall Street practices with Chairman Fletcher promising steady sessions until Congress reconvenes in January. A report with findings and recommendations is anticipated. The inquiry has avoided past hard edged tactics, unlike earlier probes led by Reeds Welshes and Caraways.
William Gaines shares a New York perspective on voting at a schoolhouse polling place. He recalls a sample ballot handed by a plug-hatted man, the shift from lever machines to pencils, and questions how many ballots were inappropriately used. The column weaves in social notes about Jan Gay, nudist leader, and Barrie Payne’s humorous street observations.
In a wartime Navy setting two sailors named Gob and I recall sharing a bunking joke. The exchange highlights camaraderie as they reflect on their enlistment and shared beliefs rather than actual sleeping arrangements.
A playful note on evolution observing how nature shaped human ears and the later invention of spectacles. The remark blends admiration for natural design with a wink at human ingenuity shaping vision aids.
Dr Lago Goldston discusses pneumonia prevention noting no vaccine exists, but stressing overall health and rest. He explains that success depends on bodily resistance, shows early symptoms such as sudden chills, side pain, dry cough, and rapid breathing, and urges bed rest and medical consultation at first signs.
Judge Lee of Eufaula states in his opinion that Charlie McDowell will not be a candidate for governor. W B Jeffries, newly opened filling station owner, declares he has sufficient gasoline on hand for Darton and nearby towns and will not increase supplies for the present.
A child fears her mother will die and worries nightly until a promise is made not to die. The reading discusses possible causes and the need to reassure the child, suggesting truthful, calming responses may ease the obsession.
SUNDOWN STORIES by Mary Graham Bonner recounts Rip the dog ringing the bell to start a tale of Willy Nilly’s school. Pupils gather on the porch while Rip, spectacles of twig, presides from a chair as roll call begins with White Chick.
ADUS FULFORD recalls bringing a Mississippi witness for the parrot case while Hart ford coach Gresham notes a hoped for successful season. Other comments cover public questions, World Series fundraising, Dothan spring training interest, fever unit cooperation, and casual game day dominoes.
Present roll call finishes. Rip is tasked with leading the first class after the routine call and response.
Brownstown, Ind AP reports a bank vault heist near success as a banker uses a timing mechanism to delay robbers. The safe opens only when the banker starts the timed sequence, forcing a wait of about 15 minutes before entry.
A resident reported a burglar who entered a Yonkers home in October. The intruder spoke briefly and left quietly. The next morning a neighbor discovered $200 missing and suspects the same burglar may be involved.
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