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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1934
Page
1
Paul Mallon files from Washington on a bustling year with policy shifts, budget talks, and key appointments shaping the national agenda and domestic front. Officials and commentators weigh prospects for legislation and economic recovery amid mounting public interest.
Washington reports a heated clash among new oil code dealers over enforcement actions against three Texas independent producers. The dispute involves the NRA and Justice Department, with a Supreme Court hearing slated for May 7 and possible resignations in the Interior Department if the case proceeds.
Forecast indicates localized rain in parts of the area with fair conditions in the west. One area may see showers tonight and areas to the east and north face fair to unsettled conditions through Tuesday.
The House opens debate on the stock exchange control bill amid a year of investigations. Roosevelt moves a sugar production limit bill to his desk with Treasury announcing a 2 billion dollar stabilization fund. The Senate weighs reciprocal tariffs as it plans hearings after market regulation action.
Mrs. L. Wiselngel 86 of Marianna Florida died after a short illness at her home. A native of Ohio she had lived in Marianna 45 years and was well known locally. Survived by husband three daughters one son and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held yesterday at the Presbyterian church in Marianna with Rev Co D Coombs officiating.
City council will not meet tonight though it normally convenes every other Monday. The schedule shifts because April had five Mondays, and the law requires meetings only on the first and third Mondays. The next session will be next Monday at 8:00 p.m., after previous starts at 7:45 p.m.
C L Calhoun, 46, of Geneva highway near Stephens Store, was struck by a car driven by W A Pittman local florist on the Dothan and Enterprise highway last night. He remains in a local hospital with his left leg amputated below the knee and his right leg broken along with facial lacerations and bruises. He says he was walking on the left side when Pittman, approaching from town, struck him.
Dr. Robert E. Cornish's revived dog Thirteen, 73 days young in its second life, has caught a head cold. The animal, revived April 13 after a clinical death, shows increasing animation but the cold may complicate its condition. Thirteen sleeps curled up and responds to sight and sound with less haze, though full recovery is doubtful.
Birmingham, April 30. Frank M. Dixon stated the Short Ballot cannot take effect in Alabama without a public vote. He argued opponents’ attacks are a tactic by old-line politicians to block the people’s choice at the polls. He said constitutional officers must be elected by popular ballot and only a constitutional amendment via election can grant power to alter this.
Bishop James M. Cannon Jr enters the Methodist Episcopal Church South conference in Jackson Mississippi amid rumors of a move to remove him from the college of bishops. He defends his stance after an acquittal in Washington on conspiracy charges related to political funds. The conference weighs complaints against Bishop Hiram Boaz and considers replacing several bishops while seeking economy and conference needs.
Istanbul April 30 AP reports Zara Agha who claims to be the world oldest person, aged 166, is in National Children's Hospital after arriving Saturday with Bright's disease. Doctors say his condition is grave as all visitors are barred except his 70 year old grandson.
Four gunmen fleeing in a dark Ford sedan halted a pursuit in Bellwood. A police officer was struck as the gang, linked to Dillinger era figures, fled into the night amid rumors of Dillinger's death. Officials said the hunt continues with no confirmation of the outlaw's demise.
Mr and Mrs Bunk Avery a farm couple were slightly injured Saturday afternoon when their wagon was struck by a truck. Anne Avery was severely injured and the wagon was demolished. The truck was reportedly owned by Suwanee Stores and driven by a Negro. Officers notified the Thomasville sheriff of the truck’s destination and held the driver.
Mrs EF A Turner of Newton route one was admitted to a local hospital Saturday night. Mrs Bill Pate of Ashford, a patient for several days, was able to return home.
The Eagle sets its election party for Tuesday night with returns from county and state races to be announced at offices on No Oats street. Local races to be tabulated by Paige staff. public invited to hear returns starting at 7 o clock.
Local McCord campaign headquarters announce a radio program tonight at 7 36 featuring W Lee J Norton Mullins and T Sidney Frazier of Union Springs speaking for governor candidate Judge Leon McCord. Lee just returned from a North and West Alabama speaking tour to boost McCord.
Theorlure Neal of Plainesville Ohio picked up an Ohio State University student hitchhiker near Wooster in a joking mood. The youth drove to Columbus before being turned over to police. Neal faced riot squad guns but identified himself and promised to be more careful with jokes in the future.
Anniston April 20 Estimates by five percent of the state under editors tally show Bibb Graves and Frank Dixon advancing to the runoff for governor. The poll covers 55 counties with 259 857 votes for Graves 64 974 for Dixon and 0 for McCord giving 40 35 and 25 percent respectively.
In Birmingham on April 30, about 3,009 candidates including five congressmen sought support ahead of tomorrow’s Democratic primary. Forecasters predict 250,000 to 260,000 votes, the heaviest for party nominations. Prohibition emerges as a key issue with candidates outlining varied approaches to liquor and state laws.
R W Freeman 24 of Blakeley Georgia died at 12 30 a m in a focal hospital from injuries suffered in an automobile accident on a highway near his home last week. He was a druggist at Fryers Drug in Blakely and had worked there five years. He is survived by his wife and two sisters. Funeral will be at Sycamore.
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