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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1936

Page

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Wallace Urges Safeguarding Farm Land and Erosion Control

Secretary Wallace told the National Rivers and Harbors congress that coordinated water systems and erosion control methods are needed to curb vast land loss and flood runoff. He warned current farming practices have exhausted subsoil, polluted streams, and raised flood stages, urging contour farming and terracing as deterrents to erosion and waste.

Associated Press Washington Wallace National Rivers and Harbors Congress Agriculture Secretary Soi Conservaion Services

EX-EDITOR E M Kellogg Died in Fairhope at 70

E M Kellogg former editor at Macon Telegraph died in Fairhope yesterday in his seventh decade. He worked nine years at Birmingham Age Herald before retiring in 1934. Born in Jackson Georgia he spent about 30 years in journalism and helped found the International Typographical Union in 1888. Survived by widow three daughters Mrs Wetmore Mrs Fouta and Mrs Hubbie and two sons Harold Kellogg and William Kellogg burial is planned Forest Hill Cemetery Birmingham.

EM. Kellogg Magoan Telegraph Arc-Herald Fairhope E. M. Kellogg Macon Telegraph Birmingham Age Herald Jackson Kellogg Richard Wetmore Woodward Alf Thomas Fouta Thomas Hubbie Detroit Harold Kellogg William Kellogg United States Navy Forest Hill Cemtery Birmingham

Dothan Post Office Renames Mall Collection Hours

The Dothan post office announces new mall collection times in the business district at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. The change, effective April 15, follows complaints from the local chamber of commerce and is ordered by assistant postmaster general H. H. Howes. The schedule shift affects regular carrier collections and comes from higher authority.

Dothan Busines H. H. Howes Chamber of Commerce J. M. Hughes

Death at Radio Broadcast Haunts Birmingham Area

Irony marks a Birmingham April 27 report as Maureen Hunter of Recah hem and New York sang to a deceased grandmother on an amateur radio program from New York. Relatives in Birmingham listened by telephone as the announcer described the tribute broadcast tied to the grandmother’s death and the program’s “honor” designation.

Birmingham En Hunter Recahhem New York Eagringham New Yorke Maureen Hunter Alabama

May 15 Deadline Agreed For Soil Program Registry

State soil conservation committee set a May 15 deadline for farmers to file worksheets to qualify for a $470 million Federal Soil Conservation program. W H Robertson announced the date at a county agents meeting from 23 counties. Filing worksheets does not bind farmers to participate. tax precautions were advised if they later join.

Mosttcomery State Soft Conservation Committee W. H. Robertson State Committee Robertson

Mystery tipster in Wendel case guarded closely

A mysterious woman informant is guarded by police as Brooklyn officials prepare a grand jury hit. District Attorney Geoghan and New Jersey Attorney General Wilents discuss a possible arrest in the Paul H. Wendel kidnapping case. The unnamed bright blonde is linked to indicted figures and a possible partner in custody. An escort plan to a station Saturday night is mentioned.

Prescy New York William F. X. Geoghan Kings County David Twilents New Jersey Paul H. Wendel Geoghan Brooklyn Murray Bleefel Wendel Bicefeld Ella Parker, Jr

Woodpecker Hunter Resumes Chase At St John’s Church

In Sheboygan Wisconsin Officer Joseph Peronek renowned marksman returns to watch for a woodpecker that drilled on the metal cross of St John’s Evangelical Church. Neighbors had suffered sleepless nights during the bird’s hammering prompting prior execution duty. The bird appeared after an earlier threat to delay, intensifying the vigil as services approached.

Sheboygan Wis Joseph Peronek St. John's Evangelical Church Bezonek Benzonck Revi

Meeting Again Freddie Bartholomew Secluded Return

Freddie Bartholomew, 12, appeared at National Boys Week in Hollywood before retreating to seclusion as custody battle details remained private. His mother Mrs Sir Ian Bartholomew last met him Wednesday in the presence of his guardian Miss Mylicent Bartholomew amid a court fight over earnings and guardianship.

Hollywood Freddie Bartholomew Sir Ian Bartholomew Mylicent Bartholomew Freddie Sho England

Anderton III Aiders For Senate Cancel Talk

Anderton III, Birmingham attorney and Alabama dry forces leader, canceled his Dothan visit to rally support for the U S Senate campaign due to sudden illness. No date was announced for a possible later appearance.

Senate Ff. T. Anderton Birmingham Torney Alabama Dry Forces U. S. Senate Dothan

Italian Army Push Toward Addis Ababa in 15000-Troop Column

A motorized column of about 15,000 Italian troops led by Marshal Pietro Badoglio drove from Dessye toward Addis Ababa. The force, drawn from 30,000 arrivals, advances with 1,900 trucks and clashes reported in the Dessye–Addis Ababa corridor as Italian forces tighten control and drop leaflets warning of destruction if Ethiopia resists. Meanwhile France, Austria, and Poland face political and military tensions shaping the broader European scene.

Pietro Badaglio Dessye Addis Ababa Chiate East Africa Dessye-Addis Ababa Deasye Lake Ashang Dossye Malale Badopiio Get Rodolfo Grarian Sasa Banch Barer Hutle Selassie Italy Ethiopia France Thhe Voline Redicel Socialist Party TV Netup Als Torven

Labor Meeting Awaits Alabama State Labor Federation

Florence hosts the 25th annual Alabama State Federation of Labor convention with the largest delegation on record. Key issues include craft versus industrial unionism and potential shifts in organizing methods. Early frontrunners for federation president include Sam E. Roper, Shettiel, and Willan Mitenh from Birmingham.

Burglars Loot Purity Ice Cream Store On North St Andrews

Saturday night burglars entered the Purity Ice Cream Co on North St Andrews Street and looted the cash register, taking a sum estimated between 216 and 16 dollars. Police reported the incident on Monday.

Purity Ice Cream Co

Auto Crash Toll Rises as Houston County Fatality Reported

A Sunday night wreck near Webh left one dead and one injured in Houston County. Crell Fry, 27, of Rubeford died after his car overturned and rolled near an abandoned well. An investigation traced ownership to Kay of Ashford, with license records showing a transfer. Funeral services for Fry were planned at Avhford First Baptist. Police noted two other collisions and a DWI arrest in the same period as law enforcement pursued the other drivers.

Heustn County Daotary Crell Fry Rubeford Dothan Webh Stoveri Ed Wen Negra Kay W. KE. Ivey Ashford Wcense Ivey Trey Malin Jonny Renfro Anyather Punk Blakely Fia Dunn Kig Wan Avhford Firat Arthur Wigging Grell Burchett Charlo McArthur Earnest Kay Mre Meilie Mae Kay Binthera Braxton Pray Jilmer Lamar Kay Drovka Volef Trchratrgy Drange Chet

Buxton to Hang British Appeal Court Rejects Murder Appeal

The British appeal court rejected Dr Buck Runton's murder appeal after three judges upheld the death sentence for killing his wife and a servant near the border called the devil's wen. Runton's attorney Norman Rirkett contended the judge misdirected the jury. Crown evidence was not required. The couple were killed near September 194.

Appeaie Tondon Din Buck Runton Devil Bret Lord Hewart Ford Hen Kingland Hhr Rugton Norman Rirkrtt

Unemployed protests loom in New Jersey capitol

In Trenton on April 27, workers allied with the Workers' Alliance vow to surrender the New Jersey House chamber if lawmakers resist. Police plan to deploy 40 to 50 troopers in the State House corridors as thousands of unemployed rally from various sections. The group seeks funds and food donations while pressuring officials to address deprivation and injustice with renewed resolve.

Prewa Trenton N. J Powell Johnson Workers’ Alliance Porargetin Via iSvw Jersey Suenday Wale State House

Snell Attacks New Taxes Amid Tax Bill Battle

A jittery Capitol scene unfolded as Snell blasted the proposed tax bill aiming for 42 1-2 percent corporate rates and new levies. Senators Pollotte and others warned of economic hardship while committee debates progress with House and Senate factions weighing their options.

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Weekend car raid disrupts town celebration stance

Weekend patrols cracked down on a parade gone awry as officers tested a new approach to curb gatherings. A plain-car unit descended on local festivities, causing a rapid dispersal and confusion among residents. Several bystanders were startled by the sudden police presence.

Last Bonds Paid by City Metiree Final Unit Retirement

The city completed retirement of three $1,097 bonds once held by the original holder on a note extension, due again in 1436-37-34. Treasurer J. L. Vaughn reported the bond purchase and security retirement totaling $9.90 within six days.

al Past Dus Securitien Ward Ridter-Trenaurer J. L. Vaughn

Two Captured At Mobile In Chipley Steal

Florida authorities chase a multi state crime ring involved in a $1000 liquor truck hold up and kidnapping of a taxi driver. Homer Parker is identified by officials as a key suspect. Warnings include cross state abductions in Alabama Florida Georgia and Louisiana with arrests in Mobile. The group allegedly coordinated thefts and car movements across the Deep South.

Mobile Homer Parker Warren ‘Burchmahn Uluten Wan Jait Moblin Wuburh Alas Bona Loutntina Minetas Po Ph Florida Ana ‘Texna Burch Parker Hoery An Neary J. A Rabey Fla Ala Chipley Maclanen Fie John T. Harrel Washington County Fluke Champion Jackson Wat Minn Ain Harrell Tusca- Tnonn Aln Watkins Mertanny Whigham Jin

French Leftists Establish Heavy Election Margin

Paris April 21 report on first vote for new chamber amid leftist gains. Incumbent deputies toppled in many districts while the leftist alliance and the people’s front made major gains. right-wing forces suffered across the board.

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Contempt and speed charges loom in separate cases

Amid a Washington scene April 4 and a Texas incident on April 2, two distinct legal troubles surface. Marion Zinnebeck faces contempt and related charges over information and traffic behavior, while a Kansas City man, KF A Sulford, suffered severe injuries after a high speed crash near Rovere River. An ambulance and hospital care followed, with Sulford kept in surgery for treatment.

Amather Iteund Washington Marion Zinnebeck Capital Police Orearty Walier Bates Aperata Etree Fasthfu Friena

Sheriff closes Rockwood mill amid riot fears

In Rockwood Tennessee Sheriff Elmer Goodwin surrounded the Rockwood Hosiery mill with deputies to reopen the plant after a dramatic meeting where about 75 workers, mostly women, jeered and heckled as guards used tear gas and firearms. Authorities prepared to prevent further unrest and entry by protesters.

Roabery Rockwood Tenn Elmer Goodwin Nee Plekata

Weather outlook for Alabama and Northwest Florida

Partly cloudy Monday night in extreme West Alabama and Northwest Florida with Tuesday turning cloudy and a chance of local thunder. The forecast covers the extreme west portion and notes a cloudy Tuesday ahead for the region.

Alabama Ex Treme West Florida

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