City Backtracks on Lower Tax Valuation Request
Houston county officials withdraw their push to keep the 1932 tax valuations and the city council votes to rescind the resolution asking the county board of review to fix city property values for 1933 tax purposes. A 25 percent reduction was debated with commissioners leaning toward 25 percent after a 20 percent agreement earlier, with final action set for April 22.
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Houston County
Board of Review
J. E. Terry
Dothan
County Board of Review
City of Dothan
Terry
Fire destroys Mullins farm coop killing 100 chickens
Flames believed to have started from a heater consumed the broad er house on the farm of S A Mullins south of the city last night. More than 100 chickens died in the blaze as sparks ignited straw on the floor.
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S A. Mullins
Martial law threat looms as Olson urges relief in Minnesota
Gov Floyd B Olson warns that failure to pass relief measures may trigger martial law and wealth confiscation to ease suffering. Speaking to relief marchers he accuses the legislature of delays and vows to use his powers if relief is not provided before adjournment.
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Paul
Minn
Floyd B. Olson
Capitol
Senate
Martial la
Newsboy Echoes From Past Revolved Easter Suit Bet
In Green Bay two years ago Ben Ybert, a restaurant owner, challenged a newsboy to sell him a paper predicting good cheer in return for a new suit. The boy recalls the bet as he aims for an Easter outfit. In Pittsburgh, a tax surge follows 3.2 beer legalization, swelling state coffers.
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Green Bay
Wis
Ben Ybert
Pastor Cited For Infatuation Of Girl Friend
Springfield, Missouri. The Rev. Sharon Inman, 35, will be cited for trial in the Ozarks presbytery on April 25 on charges of immorality and conduct unbecoming a minister, arising from his infatuation with Patsy Holdridge. The minister and the girl are at large after Mrs Inman, trying to separate them, drove them away and they disappeared.
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Springfield
Sharon Inman
Ozarks
Patsy’ Holdridge
Inman
Shaw declares many Americans need killing in interview
George Bernard Shaw, after a world cruise, told 65 writers aboard the Empress of Britain that Americans have too many Irishmen, likened Hitler to a card cheat, and said his main interest in New York was to get out. He defended his comment on Helen Keller and argued war is a means of killing people, including many English.
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New York
America
George Bernard Shaw
Shaw
al Smith
Hitler
Smith
Napoleon
Shakespeare
Helen Keller
Shaw Attealy
Belen Keller
Roosevelt power line bill assailed as waste of money
Washington April 18 AP. E A Yates vice president of Commonwealth and Southern testifies before the house military committee that Tennessee Valley power lines are unnecessary. He says six southern companies have ample capacity and a surplus of one billion kilowatt hours yearly beyond current demand.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House Military Committee
E. A. Yates
Commonwealth and Southern
Yates
Southern
Commonwealth Group
Muscle Shoals
Cove Creek
Alabama Power Company
Fingerprints Identify Florida Escapee Captured Here
David Welmert, an escaped convict from Florida Camp No 33 Inverness, was nabbed last week after evading a railway detective. Fingerprints matched Welmert’s file at the Florida prison and Washington, confirming his identity. He had burst from custody in March after serving two automobile theft sentences and has 21 months remaining. Sheriff Joe Rollins used the new identification system for the first time.
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David Welmert
Florida
Inverness
Fila
Weimnert
Bn] Mowley
Pennsylvania
Joe Rollins
Department of Justice
Washington
Weimert
Tallahassee
Welmert
Rollins
Easter Egg Hunt For Do Than’s Underprivileged Children
Do Than area underprivileged children will join the Dothan American Legion Auxiliary and the Salvation Army for an Easter egg hunt Saturday afternoon. About 100 to 150 children are invited to seek eggs with prizes for the most eggs collected and refreshments served.
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Dothan
Two of Seven Hurt in Car Buggy Crash Leave Hospital
Three sentences describe seven men injured in a collision near Malvern as of April 18. Alva Lewis and Clyde Deal have left the hospital. The remaining five—Jay Beasley Ivey Lewis Sam Powers E T Cain and Lester Bruner—are improving, according to attendants. The Paris market also notes the dollar weakness in Europe.
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Malvern
Alva Lewis
Clyde Deal
Jay Beasley
Ivey Lewis
Sam Powers
E. T. Cain
Lester Bruner
Court committee tables McLeod bill on long-term debt moratorium
Washington AP report notes the House judiciary committee on Wednesday tabled the McLeod bill. It would have allowed municipalities to seek a 10-year moratorium on their indebtedness.
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Washington
cHuse Judiciary Committee
Will Lee Vaughn Kiwanis Speakers At Dothan Club
Dothan attorney W L Lee and City Auditor J L Vaughn spoke at the Dothan Kiwanis meeting on Wednesday. Lee discussed the scientific cause and natural effect of the low mood. Vaughn argued for political technocracy and a balanced municipal budget with elimination of unnecessary items and revenue sources that do not overburden taxpayers.
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W.L. Lee
Dothan
J.L. Vaughn
Dothan Kiwanis Club
Mr. Lee
Vaughn
Welch
Legion Meeting Set for Tomorrow Night
Do then American Legion post will hold its regular meeting at the Legion club on S. Oates street Friday night at 7:30. Commander Dr. J L Bracewell announced. Routine business matters are on the program.
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Dothan American Legion Post
Legion Clubhorse
S. Oates Street
J.L. Bracewell
Barbers Needed at Civilian Camps as Haircuts Stall
Baltimore dispatch reports barbers are in short supply at civilian conservation camps. The Third Corps Arce headquarters says three barbers are with the Baltimore contingent at Fort Humphreys, Virginia, but lacking tools to cut hair while others train to cut brush.
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Baltimore
Third Corps
Arce
Fort Humphreys
Farm Mortgage Refinancing Bill Moves Through House
The House approved the administration's two billion dollar farm mortgage refinance bill this afternoon. The Senate debate centered on constitutionality of the farm program with Tydings and McNary each arguing over production cost guarantees and the Simpson Norris proposal. Secretary Wallace opposes the plan, and Democrats seek to remove elements from Roosevelt's price lifting and mortgage relief package.
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Washington
House
Senate
Tydings
Maryland
McNary
Overton
Simpson-Norris
McNery
Wallace
Roosevelt
Fall of tree claims life of Big Level woman
Mrs. Luther Hatton of Big Level Community was crushed when a black gum tree she was cutting fell. Her husband aided the labor, aiming to provide wheels for her young son's toy wagon.
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Wiggins
Misz
Luther Hatton
Big Level
Cumberland Coach purchases Huntsville Chattanooga bus line
The Cumberland Coach company, operator of routes between Athens Florence Decatur and Huntsville, bought the Huntsville Chattanooga line this week. The fleet will be renovated and larger buses may be added if traffic justifies.
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Athens
Ala
Cumberland Coach Company
Florence
Decatur
Huntsville
Chattanooga
Almost Ready for Forestry Work in State
The Fourth Corps Area headquarters said arrangements are complete to receive recruits for President Roosevelt's forestry conservation camps for conditioning and preliminary training. About 8,000 will be assigned to Fort McClellan, Alabama, with start date undetermined. No military training will occur at the camps. recruits will be fed clothed housed and paid from special funds and transported from recruiting centers. Acceptance requires a certificate from the Labor Department.
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Atlanta
Army of the Fourth Corps
President Roosevelt
Fort McClellan
Ala
Department of Labor
Tennessee Beer Legalized Amid Reel Unrest and Revenue Debate
Tennessee lawmakers approved legal beer with up to 8.2 percent alcohol for on premises consumption at tables in licensed eating places. The measure directs annual revenue of about 1,005,000 dollars split for schools counties and cities and sets local license issuance and hotel sale in rooms.
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House
Senate
Welter Franklin
Secretary Woodin's Mother Dies in New York
Mrs. C. R. Woodin mother of the secretary of the treasury died at her New York home early today after suffering a stroke. She was 86.
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New York
C. R. Woodin
Secretary of the Treasury
Sundey
Gypsies deported from New Zealand after bank theft cases
All Gypsies banished from New Zealand following convictions of several Romany wanderers for mesmerizing and robbing bank tellers. The April 13 AP report notes government action to remove the group.
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Auckland
N. Z
New Zealand
British Officer Convicted of Treason in Court Martial
Lieutenant Norman Baillie-Stewart of the Serforth Highlanders was found guilty of violating the official secrets act, receiving a dishonorable discharge and five years penal servitude. The trial alleged he sold his country for fifty pounds or more to Waldemar Obst of Berlin.
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London
Liceut
Norman Baillie-Stewart
Serforth Highlanders
Waldemar Obst
Berlin
Beer Legal in Louisiana Sparks Southern Invasion
The Associated Press reports Louisiana legalizes beer today as thousands of permits open in New Orleans. North Carolina plans a May 1 return to beer, Tennessee moves to May 1 with governor’s approval expected, and South Carolina's two houses pass bills awaiting minor details and governor's signature.
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Associated Press
Louisiana
Deep South
New Orleans
South
North Carolina
Tennessee
South Carolinn
AID FOR BURDENED HOMES SOUGHT BY PRESIDENT TODAY
President Roosevelt proposed refinancing mortgages for small homes and readjustment of existing debts with post ponement of interest and principal payments. He urged Congress to adopt a settlement standard to end uncertain chaotic conditions harming homeowners and investors, with quick action expected in both chambers.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
House
Man Slashed During Cigarette Argument Leaves Hospital
James Carthon, a Black man, was cut across the abdomen in a cigarette dispute at Gordon four weeks ago and left the hospital yesterday in improved condition. Henry James, also Black, is arrested on assault with intent to murder in the case.
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James Carthon
Gordon
Henry James
Carthon
Landslide Buries Twenty in Peru Near Chiclayo
In Chiclayo Peru twenty people were buried on Wednesday after a landslide triggered by heavy rains. Rescue teams work at the site as officials assess casualties and try to locate survivors.
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Chiclayo
Peru
Pittsburgh Man Delays Suicide After Bank Memo Mention
Mike Kopkotel 46 leaped into the Ohio River intending to end his life but changed course and swam to shore after a policeman rescued him. He explained he remembered a $68 bank deposit from five years earlier, which prompted the reversal.
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Pittsburgh
Mike Kopkotel
Ohio River
Mike
Deputy Marshal J W Daughtery in Opellia for federal court
Deputy Marshal J W Daughtery is attending federal court in Opellia and will be away from his office for more than a week.
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U. 8
J. W. Daughtery
Opellia
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Will Lee
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B C. Apperson
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India
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