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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1934
Page
1
Washington reports urge a look at a secret tariff bargain pace as Republicans press for details. The talks center on imports not competing with U.S. industry with emphasis on luxury goods and Latin American leverage.
The report notes mostly cloudy conditions with local showers in Perth and eastern Florida. It forecasts a cooler spell across Arkansas and central Louisiana by week end with seasonal temperatures and a wary outlook for the week ahead.
Washington April 7 AP Two developments in the capital stand out with the Congress recess delaying expected reverberations. The comptroller general sustains the validity of Roosevelt's order requiring a certificate of code compliance for bidding on government contracts. Frank C Walker announces 112 consumer councils to gather data for price adjustments.
Rossie Monday and Inez Snellgrove, both of Ashford routes, received licenses. Donald L Patterson and Eunice May Flowers, both of Dothan routes, also secured licenses.
In Athens on April 7 AP reports mathematician Pope Hill of the University of Georgia, slowed by measles, gains a CWA assist as Dorothy Firor flips pennies daily to boost the runs toward 100000 flips by June 1. Firor has surpassed 75000 flips, far ahead of Hill.
Attorney General Thomas E. Knight Jr ruled marble board games involve skill, allowing prizes for high scorers without violating gambling laws. He noted some chance remains, but believes the most skilled player usually wins. The ruling follows a Dothan drive that removed boards, which have since been reinstalled.
Chicago fugitive Samuel Insull is to depart from Istanbul to face U.S. charges after Kenan Bey rules no appeal remains. President Roosevelt-designated Burton Berry will serve as custodian, with delivery through the U.S. embassy expected to place Insull in American custody next week.
Mrs Thalia Fortescue Massie, newly arrived in Genoa after a Rome to New York voyage, is guarded in a clinic after slashing her wrists and jumping from a liner. Doctors call her melancholy and urge continued care after discharge.
Adances in quotations on unfinished and finished steel products applied to base points other than those announced in increases reported a week ago were filed today with the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Washington reports recount a 1880s exchange between Indiana Democrat Voorhees and Kansas Republican Ingals with the Senate chair’s order and later expunged remarks. The piece notes Tillman and Heflin incidents, and explains expunged records may still circulate in copies sent nationwide.
President Roosevelt took time from fishing for a morning swim off Anguilla Island in the Bahama group. The Presidential yacht anchored until May reports good fishing and swimming. Vincent Astor, yacht owner, sent a message noting the area’s abundant marine life and an aquarium growth, with a swimming party planned at Finn Beach.
Maryland of the early 1930s AP report notes beer and liquor taxes bring in over 260 million dollars by 1933. It cites state and federal totals, naming New York Pennsylvania Ohio Illinois Wisconsin New Jersey California Michigan Texas Massachusetts and California sources. Taxes on wine and liquor totaled 62.5 million since legalization with an estimated 18 million annually if continued.
A large delegation of Congressmen arrived in New York City to broaden their viewpoints. Led by Rep Hatton Summer of Texas the trip aims to help lawmakers handle current problems by exposing them to the city’s financial and cultural institutions. The group toured sites including the Stock Exchange and Federal Reserve Bank with Mayor LaGuardia pressing for the visit.
Memphis officials report that the Tennessee Valley Authority will investigate allegations that Memphis Power & Light paid employees to sway public opinion against TVA power. William Goodman of Memphis plans to push for an inquiry at the TVA meeting in Knoxville.
Bolivar Valle Colombia April 7 AP The Guaquerors Indians who found American mining engineer Newton C Marshall after his March 10 plane crash recount his 15 days in the jungle He traveled with the party to safety aided by local Indians including Noel Jaramil o and companions They found a shirt necktie and a decomposing body believed to be the crash crew The survivors rough trek ended when Marshall was brought to the village with the party including chocolate prepared for him and provisions from their hut
Police guarded City Hall as 6000 unemployed and sympathizers clashed with officers. Rioters hurled blocks and fuel with 20 injured and 30 arrested, while the council granted some relief demands and the mob fought past windows and parked cars.
Studies by the Alabama Department of Education show graduates rising from 4 156 in 1922 to 9 939 last year. From 1922 to 1933 some 88 802 students graduated, with 26 498 or about 20 percent entering college. Fewer than 18 in 100 entered Alabama colleges.
Alabama coal operators announce 60 mines will reopen Monday under a 10 day injunction delaying higher wages and a seven hour day ordered by the NRA Recovery Administration. The move follows a March 16 contract with the United Mine Workers setting a 3.60 dollar per day inside wage. Judge Kennamer notes the ruling does not declare the NRA unconstitutional.
Firefighters report slight damage from a blaze at the wagon yard between South Oates and South Foster streets yesterday afternoon. The incident involved a large pile of trash burning vigorously.
The Houston County Board of Revenue meets Monday to accept bids on lumber and to handle routine details. The session will consider other standard items in the agenda.
In Hollywood on April 7 a press note reports the New York Stock Exchange began an inquiry into 14 stocks with unusual activity, while pundits warn Wall Street that public trust hinges on members of the lodge. The article notes the high income tax narrowly failed in the Senate and argues many would give up most earnings if allowed higher personal gains.
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