Dothan seeks change to commission government
Proponents of a city manager backed plan in Dothan move toward a commission government with 300 of the required 600 signatures in hand. Signatures run at about 100 per day as eight volunteers gather qualified voters, including many women, with three potential commissioners and a city manager candidate trio named.
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Jim Brennan
Gifford Defends Processing Tax Amid War Criticism
In Washington on April 24 Rep. Gifford of Massachusetts rebutted Rep. Warren of North Carolina who denounced the New England war against the processing tax on the house floor. Gifford called Warren's speech an administration line and argued New England textile interests do not seek to deny cotton farmers benefits but prefer the tax to fund agriculture as a general levy rather than a selective super sales tax.
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Open door policy urged after storm fears in Oklahoma
The Rev. J. M. Fries, owner of a giant collie, plans an open door policy at his Weatherford home to calm the dog during storms. The animal has damaged screen doors and even struck a solid oak door, tearing it from its hinges during thunder.
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J. M. Friesen
Rich Americans Seek Safer Bets in England
A letter from Will Rogers notes wealthy Americans investing in English annuities and tax rates, arguing England's financial recovery stems from these cautious moves. He contrasts American risk with English stability and hints at influence driving continued investment in Britain.
Pioneer Clipper crew awaits orders for next flights
Alameda Calif April 24 Ready for another hop on short notice members of the Pan American Clipper crew await orders for further flights to follow their first round trip air cruise between California and Hawaii Officials contemplate further flights to Honolulu to gather data for regular schedules later this year Takeoff not expected for several days Capt Edwin C Musick and Fred J Noonan assigned temporarily to the base Completion of the Hawaii to California return flight in 20 hours 59 minutes is hailed as proving trans Pacific service feasible
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Bermondsey Mayor Refuses Royal Greeting on Jubilee
London April 24 The Bermondsey borough council backed Mayor Weightmann in declining a royal greeting at King George's Jubilee celebrations. He said attending would cost the city enough to deprive 300 poor crippled children of a week at the seaside. The decision contrasted with the jubilee publicity efforts of the organizers.
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Army starts drive to double fighting strength with 31 700 recruits
The U S Army announced an enlistment drive for 31 700 men aged 18 to 35 to begin July 1 as Congress authorized a 320 million dollar program. House debates navy and air base bills totaling 570 million dollars while stressing defensive strategic air bases costing about 110 million dollars in a coast to coast plan.
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Webb Columbia Road paving date slated at close of parley
Preliminary paving on the Webb to Columbia highway will start next week. W A Cone says the project at 68 500 dollars will cost for ten point nine miles and employ about 50 workers. The three way plan splits costs among county state and relief agency with labor from state relief rolls.
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Seven Tuscaloosans Convicted In Still Raid
A Tuscaloosa county jury convicted seven people of assault and battery for attacking Andrew Greathouse and his family during a raid on a still. Sentences ranged from fines of 25 dollars to six months imprisonment. Ruby Stamps was noted for rifle marksmanship. other felonies included fines of 20 dollars for six defendants.
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Joe Carddis
Warren Simmons
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Lesley Hubbard
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Street of Roses Lures Flower Show Attendants in Samson
The Samson Garden Club invites visitors from Southeast Alabama and Northwest Florida to its Fifth Annual Flower Show on May 1. Main Street will glow with hundreds of thousands of blooms over nine blocks, a showcase of six years of club activity.
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State sales tax sought to fund education by parents group
Alabama parents and teachers at a state convention unanimously backed a sales tax earmarked for education to boost funding for public schools. Delegates urged legislature to pass a tax generating about 4.4 million dollars above current revenue with funds dedicated to education.
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Montevallo
Hevan
James Fitts
Advertisers Increase Spending Across Newspapers and Media
The Bureau of Advertising reports 1934 ad outlays rose with newspapers receiving 163 000 dollars and total media spending at 348 055 000, rebounding from 1933 losses. The study notes newspaper ads offer broad reach and cost efficiency, outperforming magazines and radio, with newspapers cited as delivering best coverage for advertisers.
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Last Minute BULLETINS From Across the Nation and East
A compilation of brief AP dispatches dated April 24 covering political protests against rearmament affecting Yugoslavia Romania and Czechoslovakia. Other items note William W Atterbury retiring as president of Pennsylvania Railroad with Martin Clement succeeding him and Decatur Coal Co chief engineer Clarence Kloepfer killed in boiler explosion. Additional reports include Harvard seismologist Dorhn De Leet describing Providence tremors as focal and a mass meeting in Detroit led by Rev Charles F E Coughlin. Alabama police chief Ruthner Ballums elected president of the Alabama Peace Officers Association amid bid by Sheriff McDuff for a third term. Chicago Board of Trade opening delayed amid Heosenbaum Grain Corp reorganization questions.
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Clarence Kloepfer
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Ruthher Blallums
Birmingham
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Fred Mc.Duff
Jefferson County
Montgomery
Mrs Crabtree Teaches Joyous Cookery At Eagle Free School
Crowds of Dothan women attend Eagle Free School showing Mrs Edna Riggs Crabtree presenting white cake date muffins pimento biscuit and more She demonstrates kitchen economy refrigeration and energy saving as a stage kitchen stays busy and audience responds with praise and jokes Continued discussion to resume Thursday at 2 30 PM.
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Bankhead farm tenant aid bill faces Senate vote
The Senate rejected lowering the bond issue from 1 01,01,040 to 100 million as the Bankhead farm tenant aid bill moves toward passage. Supporters, led by Senator Bankhead of Alabama, push for a billion dollar farm corporation to aid tenants in buying farms amid anti lynching and other debates.
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More Opinions About Features And The Eagle Contest
A reader contest at The Jethers paper offers a $5 prize for the best letter on the Eagle features. Contest entries emphasize literary merit, clarity, and reasoning to influence judges. Readers are invited to submit up to 160 words addressing the managing editor.
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Ehiper
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Columbia
Roosevelt lays out 4 billion job relief drive
President Roosevelt unveiled a sweeping 4 billion dollar work relief program engaging over 60 existing agencies and creating three new units. Rexford Tugwell will head one new rural settlement agency as undersecretary of agriculture. A new rural electrification division and a road crossing eliminations unit are also created. Frank C. Walker will direct the National Emergency Council to process project applications.
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Harrison Plan Costs Compared by Senate Panel
The Senate Finance Committee heard Frank T. Hines say the Harrison bonus plan would cost about 149 million dollars in outlays and 1.304 billion in bonds, far less than Patnam and Vinson cash plans. Hines offered no preference, just cost analysis amid tax warning from Morgenthau. Four key relief figures—Fechner Tugwell Hionokina White—work to spend 5.1 billion on relief programs, shaping a broad government jobs and spending push.
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Alabama Area Warmth With Cloudy North Showers Likely
Weather outlook notes Alabama fair with warmer tonight and Thursday, clouds increase and showers probable in the northern area. In extreme northwest Florida, generally fair and warm, with mostly cloudy conditions Thursday evening into night.
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