City Reform Test Election Set After Petition Certification
Dothan voters may ballot on adopting a commission form of government after Probate Judge Saxon Poyner certified 685 signers, 530 qualified, meeting the needed 583. Mayor Ezell may schedule within 40 days, with Eric Gellerstedt Miles Miller and Jim Brennan slated as candidates, bolstered by strong women’s support.
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Saxon Poyner
I. C. Ezell
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Ezell
Eric Gellerstedt
Miles Miller
Jim Brennan
Arizona Wins Right To Fight Building Colorado River Dam
The Supreme Court refused to block Arizona from opposing Boulder Dam construction on the Colorado River. The United States sought a permanent injunction while Arizona argued the dam serves metropolitan Southern California needs. State militia were called last November and martial law declared to halt work near Boulder Dam.
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Whiskey Bottle Market Sagging In Dothan
Liquor consumption in Dothan declines as bonded whiskey bottle disposal drops from 200 to 300 per week to under 150. J A McKinnon street department head cites factors including barflies unable to buy bonded whiskey and possible shifts to bust head bottles or saving bottles. He notes the bust head Wever bottle appears since refilling bonded bottles is targeted.
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Alfred Irenee du Pont, Dupont clan patriarch, dies in Florida
Alfred Irenee du Pont 70, longtime organizing genius of the Delaware industrial family, died of a heart attack at his Florida home Epping Forest on St Johns River. He led Du Pont de Nemours after 1902, expanded assets, developed prismatic powder, produced radium for cancer research, and held vast family influence despite political friction. He thrice married and is survived by a widow Jessie Ball and seven children.
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Jessie D. Ball
Los Angeles
Virginia
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Wilmington
Del
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Germany
Reginald S. Huidekiper
Washington
Elbert Dent
Philadelphia
Vetor Llewellyn
England
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Sweetbrier College
Bolivia Claims Nine Paraguayan Battalions Smashed
Bolivia's war ministry said Bolivian forces destroyed nine Paraguayan battalions at Cambayti and captured 500 prisoners. More than 20 strategic positions were taken along with 60 motor trucks and other matériel.
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Receiver Vann Sets Bank Auction Time
John R. Vann the receiver of the Houston National bank announced on Monday the auction of all real estate owned by the defunct institution will be held May 29 at 10 a.m. The sale includes the bank building and the Young building across the street, to be offered in front of the bank.
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Reich Admits U Boat Orders To Shipyards
Berlin reports that orders for submarine keels have been placed with German shipyards in Hamburg and Stettin with possible Danzig involvement. It remains unclear if hulls are started. government denies, but sources suggest orders for fast submarine construction amid global naval tensions.
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Last Minute Bulletins from Across the Nation
News briefs report Wee Wheeler Gast awaiting execution in Kilby prison for murder. Florida witnesses prep for grand jury on Miami Band robbery and jewel recovery case. Sir Malcolm Campbell fined for speeding in England. California Legislature mulls clemency for Mooney and Billings. A West Point for war on crime discussed by national crime conference advisory panel.
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National Crime Conference
Cummings
Roosevelt urges rapid work relief and road projects
President Roosevelt declares renewed faith and calls for swift action to push the four point nine trillion dollar work relief program into full swing by autumn. Alabama officials report tentative highway projects exceed expected Washington funds, signaling an ambitious paving program.
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Hollywood Goes Fistiana After Party Brawl in California
Hollywood erupted in a wild brawl at a Countess’s home as figures linked to film and boxing circles clashed. Grant Withers, Joe Benjamin, and Joe Egil were among those injured in the melee sparked by a party for fighters from Cauliflower Alley.
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Richard Summers
Grant Withers
Corinne Griffith
Louretta Young
Joe Benjamin
Marion Nixon
Withers
Benjamin
Fred Perry
Joe Egil
Joseph Ee
Alberta Vaughn
Jane
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Egil
U S Apologizes to Brazil Over Diplomatic Slip
The United States and five South American nations issued a joint note urging Brazil to reconsider its stance on peace efforts to end the Chaco war between Bolivia and Paraguay. The note, coordinated by Deputy Secretary of State William Phillips, argues Brazil’s participation is essential to a successful regional solution. Argentina Chile and Peru joined in supporting exploratory talks begun last February to seek a peaceful settlement.
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Body of Child Mute Missing Three Weeks Discovered In River
In Chicago a missing child case ends as the body of Poehard Mex Frerrat is found in a river after weeks of search. The boy vanished April 4 from his parents home as a mysterious man nicknamed thin man was seen nearby. Police tracked leads from Michigan to Traverse City and Chicago with ransom threats reaching 3150. The search circle widened amid frantic family appeals and witness sightings.
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Drunkenness Arrests Mark Weekend for City and County Officers
Police and county officers spent the weekend detaining many individuals for drunkenness. One released prisoner tried to drink confiscated liquor from a jail jug, sparking a chaotic scene in the Negor cell before the sergeant filed another drunkenness charge.
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Roosevelt and manufacturers clash over recovery path
President Roosevelt and organized manufacturers agree on brighter recovery prospects but differ on policy steps. The National Association of Manufacturers urges shelving much of the administration program while Congress is urged to avoid wide measures that could disrupt industry as it adjusts.
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Two More Tri State Gangsters Will Pay Penalty for Murder
Martin Farrell and Frank Wiley were sentenced to death in the electric chair for the kidnap murder of William Wells. They were members of the Tri-State gang led by Robert Mais and Walter Jogenza. The felons, brothers in law, expressed resignation as they faced execution.
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Martin Farrell
Frank Wiley
William Wells
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Walter Jogenza
Virginia
Two Die as Four Injured in Do-than Area Crashes
Two killed and four hurt in four Do than area automobile accidents over the weekend raise area fatalities to ten since January 1. Victims include Thomas Lane 23 assistant advertising manager of The Eagle and Maynor Clarke 27 of Midland City Ne EPO. Injured are Maston O NeaI 76 Joyce McClenny 22 Lille Adkins 51 and Grady York young Pinckard min.
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Thomas Lane
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Maston O’neal
Joe Miller
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Joyce WcClenny
Lille Adkins
Grady York
Young Pinckard
Three Dead In Campbellton Car Crash Involving O Neal
A Sunday night crash near Campbellton left Lane dead and O Neal severely injured. The driver Miller and passenger Adkins survived with minor injuries. The group had left Panama City earlier, ran out of gas, and the car overturned after hitting a tire blowout on the highway.
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Maston
Weather Forecast for Alabama and Northwest Florida
Alabama portions show cloudy skies with thunder showers in the south and east, colder in the northwest tonight and Tuesday. Northwest Florida expecting cloudy skies with likely showers tonight and Tuesday. Light to moderate southerly to westerly winds accompany clouds.
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President speaks amid frank press reaction in Santa Monica
Dispatch notes the president on the air amid mixed editorials and public opinion. The article criticizes blaming others for troubles and compares America to a asylum while mocking calls for a strong warden figure.
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