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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1935
Page
6
A partial transcription suggests a critique of Democratic governance and party practices. The text mentions habits of recommending and enacting policies, implying a pattern of steady policy actions and proposals.
The piece records debate over Roosevelt era policy and the Guffey-Snyder coal bill, citing historical actions on constitutional questions. It also notes Dr William S Hoole’s appointment at Birmingham-Southern College, T A Lee’s re election as Dallas County Schools superintendent, a planned vocational building at Orrville costing $6000, Justice Thomas Haight’s commencement address at Birmingham Southern, and Elena Sam Hay’s punt encement permutation on May 27.
Rob ert Helvey, 15, tall and strong, rises from Toledo to join Tallahassee Capitals after Nashville Volunteers signs. He pitched 25 games by mid August with nine losses and wins, a free shave spurred his barbering demo, and he plans to focus on school next spring while managing oversized shoes.
Washington Aug 20 News outlines Sen Morris Sheppard Texas proposal to unify 54 federal agencies handling foreign trade into a Federal Board. The board would include the secretaries of state agriculture commerce the president of the Commodity Credit Corporation and the director of the Export Import Bank. The board would meet twice monthly to review reports and guidance from agencies and report progress to the President.
London Aug 24 AP a long piece on international sports disputes involving Britain and various nations. It notes rising calls to end quarrels, cites boxing and cricket frictions, and mentions proposals to change scoring and rules to avoid ties and maintain friendly competition.
The first shipment of Houston county automobile license tags arrived at the Probate Judge Saxon P. Poyner's office. Tags feature a white background with red numerals and letters. Rates vary by weight classes with $4.80 for up to 7,000 pounds, $9.50 for up to 24,400 pounds, and $13.50 for up to 3,280 pounds. Sale starts October 1 with plates due by October 25.
Washington reports on the workload of recording new laws after each session. About 3,000 pages of text may be printed, with original parchment copies preserved by the State Department. The process involves multiple agencies and a fireproof cabinet for final bound volumes. A separate note highlights the Sidney Lanier Glees Club’s participation in a Southern Conference of Music Educators event in New Orleans with a large all southern high school chorus.
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