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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1934
Page
2
The Pecora inquiry is not finished says insiders. Senators Fletcher Glass Couzens and two others discussed ending the probe with little effect on future hearings. Pecora may be recalled if new events arise while the market regulation bill is being formed.
Weather outlook shows fair conditions in the extreme northwest and across the central and eastern Gulf States. Increasing clouds Sunday with warmer temperatures, possible showers in western portions, then generally fairer conditions later in the week.
The tax bill expands to 480 million dollars in Senate edits with higher levies on estates, corporations and large incomes. House leaders defer a decision pending Roosevelt guidance, weighing committee return versus conference to settle differences.
New York April 14 AP John H Moss argued in traffic court after being cited for parking too close to a fire plug. Magistrate Burke warned him to park carefully. Moss complained about unissued summonses and distracted the judge with a loud tirade, but was fined $5.
A Cairn terrier named Jigs was found by an unidentified motorist and delivered to Southampton police. The dog’s owner is listed as Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David Windsor, identifying him as the Prince of Wales. The dog is jailed awaiting royal equerry disposition after a royal mix up.
Winlie Mae Miller died at a Memphis hospital at 4 45 a m after a valiant fight with leukemia also called leucocythemia Physicians said there is no cure and noted her blood was affected by an excess of white cells Thousands across the country sent letters of encouragement as crowds gathered to view the child who loved to sing and play She had been kept at the hospital for weeks before being moved to her parents home Mr and Mrs W B Miller Daily visits continued until her condition worsened and she was readmitted and died.
Samuel Insull boards the steamer Adnan from Istanbul to Smyrna for return to the United States to face trial. He jokes about his seven Turkish escorts and appears untroubled by the voyage after a long legal battle.
In Pinehurst on April 14 AP reports Frank X. Shields of New York and Wilmer Allison of Austin Texas advanced to the North and South tennis tournament finals. Shields defeated Bryan Grant of Atlanta in straight sets 7 5 6 4 6 3, while Allison beat George M. Lott Jr of Chicago 5 7 9 7 6 0 6 1.
The canvassing board approves the Houston County list of election officials for the Democratic Primaries on May 1 and June 12 with changes. The roster includes managers clerks and returning officers for Beat 1 Box 1 Beat 1 Box 2 Beat 2 Box 1 Beat 2 Box 2 Beat 3 Box 1 Beat 3 Box 2 Beat 3 Box 3 Ward 2 and Ward 2 Whiddon Store locations, naming individuals and roles.
Outlaw John Dillinger again vanishes after replenishing arms in Warsaw Indiana. Police set road blocks and shoot on sight but fail to capture him. His associate Evelyn Freenette faces $66 000 bond for extradition hearing. Deputies raid Lincoln Safe Deposit to recover loot from Mason City and Sioux Falls robberies, with rumors of a squeal denied by authorities.
Mayor J C Ezell vetoed the ordinance granting Council President W F Martin authority to close the stoker contract. He urged reconsideration to protect city interests and cited debt per capita, potential savings, bid comparisons, cash salaries, and coal industry instability as grounds for delay.
The Associated Press reports warmer weather approaching the Great Lakes area with varying cloud cover nationwide. Temperatures ranged from the 20s to mid 40s across cities such as New York 37 cloudy Columbus 24 cloudy Chicago 40s clear Nashville 39 clear New Orleans 56 clear and Buffalo 34 cloudy with a mix of conditions along the Atlantic coast.
Major Frank M. Dixon, New Deal candidate for governor, heads to Dothan's City Auditorium for a 1 p.m. rally broadcast on WHET. He promotes state government reorganization and gains in Houston and Wiregrass counties.
Police report a planned diagonal parking arrangement on both sides of North Foster Street after merchants reached a compromise. Initial diagonal markings were painted and traffic was shifted while officials finalize a one way proposal was not pursued.
The regular meeting of the United Spanish American War veterans is to be held in the Houston County courthouse at 2 o clock in the afternoon Sunday. Important matters are to be attended to in the meeting.
A meeting of retail merchants is scheduled next Thursday at 2 PM to form a Local Retail Code Authority. Attendees should include representatives from divisions such as Five and Ten stores, department stores, furniture, hardware, mail order, and related specialty shops, with prior group consultations advised.
Philadelphia April 14 AP British professor J Henry Richardson of the University of Leeds suggested an International NRA Program to address global labor issues. He noted conventions have been adopted including hours of work in European coal mines and urged international control of capital investment and cross country production and market agreements.
An extra supply of programs from the Dothan Eagle Cooking school has been printed for those unable to attend daily sessions. The programs include all recipes discussed by director Mrs. Edna Riggs Crabtree and may be obtained by calling the Eagle business office.
The Senate approved the conference report on the Bankhead cotton bill by a 39 to 28 vote and sent it to the House. The measure seeks to curb cotton production to 10 million bales using taxation, with House action expected to forward it to President Roosevelt for signature.
A 15 000 strong crowd turned a baby's funeral into a scene of chaos in Chicago as mourners shouted fought and forced entry. The pallbearers effort failed. pink sweet peas were torn from the white casket while police struggled to maintain order amid the crowd surrounding the mortuary.
The piece portrays lawmakers debating a 500 million across many projects with a 90 million added tax burden. It notes random charges described as a cover fee and questions how much the public must pay before the end of the session. The dialogue hints at concern over excessive spending and potential consequences.
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