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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1936
Page
6
The League of Nations committee rejected Ethiopia’s bid for a halt to hostilities and called a Monday session to review the latest disarmament proposals. Italy signals readiness to press toward Addis Ababa, with reports of a southward column and road damage hindering supply routes as Rome contemplates a marching campaign.
In New York on April 17 AP reports Johnny and Jimmy Woods the sci mille twin claim one is boss after a sci entific training. Johnny says he was trained from birth by physicians and psychologists while Jimmy boasts he is boss, prompting a sharp retort from his untrained twin.
Four gunmen attempted a back-hedge hold up at the Camden Safe Deposit and Trust Co. in Gloucester New Jersey. Manager John M Jo escaped unharmed while Halford Range was abducted to Collingswood during the siege. Police used tear gas to end the standoff as the robbers fled in disorder.
Five persons including two deputy sheriffs were indicted by the county grand jury in connection with illegal activity during the biennial election in August. Presentment charged that defendants procured fraudulent registrations and registered people in their district where they served. Clarence Barry Richera Taylor suspended amid allegations.
Senate lobbynvestigators said letters between Vice President Garner and John Henry Kirby were placed in the committee files. Kirby, leader of a anti New Deal group, questioned the Democratic party's principles. Meanwhile Houston County Public Welfare faces further relief cuts as the State Welfare Board directs $750,000 for the aged widowed and disabled, limiting funds for able bodied families and trimming administration expenses. The county relies on federal and state funds to provide monthly relief checks ranging from 12 to 16 dollars, with other aid to the old and disabled.
Paris police hold two cousins Bernard Klein 20 Hungary and Aneoh Schwarls 34 Czech in a $1.5 million securities theft case. They recovered about $440,000 in U S treasury certificates and face extradition proceedings as authorities probe possible accomplices. The case links a Monte Carlo villa and Monaco’s Prince to the intrigue. Follow-up details pending on Page Six.
A Houston county rally is set at the city auditorium Saturday at 2 20 p m to urge a full vote for U S Senator John H Bankhead. Judge Speight will address the gathering along with C M Ling and other invited speakers as plans for a permanent Bankhead organization are discussed.
Federal Judge Halsted L Ritter of Florida was found guilty on a house impeachment charge by the Senate, removing him from the bench. The verdict came on the seventh ballot with 56 for conviction and 28 against, following seven rolls calls. The charges included corruption in office, accepting money from Rankin, and tax-related violations. Ritter was acquitted on some counts while other counts led to his removal.
New York April 17 The Appellate Division today upheld a lower court ruling denying Fay Webb Vallee the right to break a 100 dollar weekly separation agreement and seek a larger income from her husband Rudy Vallee. Vallee’s divorce actions began in 1983 amid claims of misrepresented finances and alleged alienation of affections.
A. S. Moore tears into the 2921 voters who opposed him in Greene County's primary. He thanks the 898 voters who backed him, vows to keep friendships and business unaffected by politics, and offers social wine painting services in a galling thank you card published in the Greenesboro Herald Journal.
In a heated campaign pause, Henry Anderton, Birmingham attorney, opens his speaking tour Janper the home of his rival, while Senator John Ho Bankhead’s supporters gather for a county rally. Bankhead backers prepare for renomination, as Anderton’s camp targets momentum ahead of the May primary. Continued on back page.
Vaughan rivetman of the Heaiaton County Safety Council reports rapid formation of councils at Matty nid Cattenwoot Wicksburg and Kigery. Each council will form a county-wide body meeting twice monthly to set safety measures and campaigns. Officers will use original identities to drive the movement's safety aims.
Ozark Georgia April 1 report says Dale County approves a three way highway paving plan. State and Federal funding share costs for a right of way stretch of about one and a half miles toward Abbeylie. County commission authorizes paving with state and federal participation already in place. Three way paving under way on related routes as well.
A farm youth, Jot Hawkins, son of J. R. Hawkins of Wickaburg, was struck by a bolt during a severe thunderstorm Thursday night. He was confined to home for a few days as a physician treated him. he was not seriously harmed and was not taken to a hospital.
The Alabama House introduces a joint resolution pushed by 41 members calling Gov. Bibb Graves to include in state governance economy a revised educational system and no new taxes. It seeks a recess committee to plan solutions, with debate continuing as lawmakers push for pension and court reforms amid fiscal strains and antitax sentiment.
In Madrid workers rejected a general strike affecting transportation and production as protests against Francoist rule escalated. Three people were killed and 430 wounded in clashes yesterday as security forces guarded the capital amid labor unrest and Socialist opposition actions. Police reported disruptions across the city with many workers reportedly joining demonstrations and strikes.
Ruddy Speight Jr of Mr and Mrs J J Speight received honors at the Georgia Mingry Academy in College Park. He took part in a contest where many contestants competed, and was selected as one of three honored speakers.
The Alabama Senate again balked at approving liquor measures by a two thirds majority, failing Friday to ratify the referendum plan for statewide operation. A previous 20 to 12 vote and an eventual 20 to 13 final tally reflected shifting support as Senator Jamar Kelly moved for reconsideration. Additional votes and amendments followed, with debate centering on whether local authorities could implement the plan under state approval. Continued on Page Three.
An unpunished defiant witness dominates Senate activity as lawmakers debate contempt and the handling of a key hearing. The testimony involves figures tied to political groups and various named individuals, with symbolic resistance shaping the outcome and potential penalties.
The Associated Press reports American freight movements for the week ending last Saturday show a modest increase of 21.97 percent year over year. Compared with two weeks prior, activity advanced as shippers moved goods across several regions.
Seven gunmen with shotguns and revolvers raided a Nutley New Jersey station on a morning freight train, forcing open a baggage car safe. Initial tallies claimed 188000 stolen, later revised to 916 in coins and valuables, including Colt packages and pills, with a state police assessment noting $1400 in equipment stolen. The heist occurred at 9 49 a m and lasted only minutes, with detectives and officials continuing the probe.
Mrs Sarah Jane Malloy 78 longtime resident of Henry county died Friday at her home 411 Whidden Street Union? of government the tenth was attributed to attending a game. Rev Talley a Baptist member officiated burial at Beulah church cemetery Saturday at 10 o'clock. Grandsons Homey Haiph Rose Ratley Rob Wendarsow and David Survig named pallbearers in charge of funeral home and church attendants.
Grover Lew and P B Draughon filed suits in Vigusion circuit court Friday seeking unspecified damages totaling 38 000 each arising from a March 24 collision on South Street involving a taxi and a private auto. Plaintiffs name L Bagwell taxi driver A Le Jeff ront and Th H Gardner as defendants claiming negligent operation. The taxi allegedly struck the other vehicle causing injuries to the plaintiffs.
Air trials planned for a near future between Germany and the United States with a route via Azores Bermuda and Charleston South Carolina. Preliminary plans include a North American flight pausing at a catapult slip between the Azores and Bermuda. The air ministry has not set a start date for regular service.
Partly cloudy with a cooler trend across Southeast Alabama. Exposed northern areas may see Friday night and Saturday remain partly cloudy with cooler conditions. Northwest Florida expects partly cloudy skies Friday night and Saturday with a notably cooler night.
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