WNCIL Hires Third Choice Or Policemen Controversy
Mayor Ezell suspends three officers amid council dispute over police staffing. Chief Tatum says organization complete to avoid further friction. Names listed include Burdeshaw Warrick and Beall among nine officers, with previous discharges noted and a council rebuke of Mayor Ezell.
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Gorl
C. Beall
Northist
Deews
Burdeshew
Peoanell
Bisell
M. Tetum
Ezell
Carl Bellers
A. , Frith
J. B. Draughop
Taylorits
G. W. Riley
Pat Warrick
Jp Suits
Clayotn Bunteshaw
L. Eelsey
George Gar
Whidden Named for Another Term as Commissioner
Bulry B Whidden U S commissioner for federal district will serve four more years in the same role and has received notice of appointment today from pm B Kennamer. Whidden, who has held the post for 12 years, was appointed after late Judge Henry Beay. he led the pretrial and preliminary hearings in cases tied to the seed loan operation and scored prominence in the fall trials.
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Bulry
B. Whidden
U. 8
Thin District
Federal
Kennamer
Whid
Benry Beay
Peynd
Amin
Letichor A Malling
Emiral Society Elects Spacers for Another Term
The Houston County Society re elected W. EHilliant as president at the last regular meeting. Dr. W. P. Roberts was named vice president. Other officers elected for one year included Dr. C. Greer.
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Emiral Society
W. Ehilliant
Houston County Society
W. P. Roberts
C. Greer
Mail Robbers Seize Millions in Daylight Train Heist
In Chicago on December 6 five masked robbers ambushed a mail carrier and guard near the main post office and escaped with sacks containing securities worth between 500000 and 2000000 dollars. The two victims were forced into the Edison Building lobby as the sedan fled with the loot. 163 pieces were seized, contents known only to the senders, delaying precise loot estimates.
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Chicago
Adamy
Clark Streets
Fred Voslach
Frank Stastny
Federal Building
Woelsch
Blastny
Edison
Christmas Benefit Music Program Aids Dothan County
A Christmas musicale at Foster Street Methodist Church in Munich will raise funds for the relief of destitute persons in Dothan and Houston County. About 75 musicians from local churches and groups will perform under Harmony Club sponsorship, with proceeds and a further drive to follow.
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Munich
Dothan
Houston County
Foster Street Methodist
Harmony Club
W. £. Seifert
Barthony Club
Foster Street Methodist Church
Central Ret
M. TL. Hanahan
Suit Seeks 10000 for Death in Auto Crash
The estate of R. Baggett sues H. H. Emails and Shell Petroleum Co. for 10000 alleging death after being struck by an automobile on the Alabama Florida highway October 26. J. R. Baggett, administrator, filed the suit in circuit court. Investigation assigned fault to Enals and the oil firm’s agent.
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R. Baggett
H. H
Alahama-Florida
Enals
Shell Petroetum Co
J. R. Baggett
Eans
Ennie
Three Couples Obtain Marriage Licenses in Houston Area
Three couples secured marriage licenses during the weekend. The pairs are Jobp Win'em Thoupwin and Inex Ro ney of Ashford, Elba Let Whitaker of Newton route one and Grace Wilkes of Sloromb route three, Sanford Cook of Dothan route six and Quida Kirk lend of Gracevifiy route two.
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Lcenses
Houston Sound
Jobp
Thoupwin
Inex Roney
Ashford
Elba Let Whitaker
Newton
Grace Wilkes
Sloromb
Sanford Cook
Dothan
Quida Kirklend
Gracevifiy
Cotton Christmas Endorsed To Boost Prosperity In South
Columbia, Dec 6 AP The Cotton Christmas plan to boost southern prosperity received endorsements from Gov. B M Miller of Alabama and A Benton Blalock of Raleigh NC The campaign by the American Cotton Cooperative aims to promote cotton use in Christmas gifts to raise consumption and prices and strengthen the south’s purchasing power urging cotton gifts for the whole family amid economic hardship.
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Columbia
8. C
South
B. M. Miler
Alabama
A. Benton Blalock
Raleigh
N. C
American Cotton Cooperative Examation
Association For
Miller
Brelock
Rally of Ex Service Men in City Tonight
A rally of ex service men sponsored by the American Legion will be held at the courthouse tonight at 7:30. Speakers will be provided by the state Legion department. Ex service men are invited to attend, according to Dr J L Bracewell commander of the Dorton Legion post.
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The
American Legion
State Legion Department
J L. Bracewell
Dothan Legion
Editorial on the Final Judgment Parable from Matthew
An archaic Bible excerpt outlines the separation of nations by Christ at judgment. The righteous inherit the kingdom for feeding the hungry and visiting the sick, while the others face eternal fire for neglecting these acts.
Japanese Troops Near Soviet Border Lond Pay Dothan Teachers
Tokyo dispatch reports Japanese army advancing within seven miles of the Manchurian Soviet border amid insurgent activity. In Dothan, council votes to pay local school teachers 9000 dollars as soon as funds are available, ensuring payment for about a month of instruction this term.
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Japan
Manchuria
Caines
Patee
Morrow
Manchua
Morthwear
Maochurig
Santa Claus
Dothan
Ivallabie
TC. Bates
Mansia
104 Destroyer Crew Members Probably Dead
Tokyo reports the Japanese destroyer Sawarabi drifted inverted in the East China Sea after a monsoon struck off Formosa. 104 crew members, including many officers, are believed dead. Three sister ships found 16 survivors as weather cleared, one of them dying later.
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Tokyo
Japan
East China Sea
Asis
Formon Island
Kure Naval Base
Policeman Gets New Eight Cylinder Car In Dothan
A new eight cylinder police car was purchased by the city council after a meeting adjourned. The vehicle replaces a wrecked unit from last week and will cost 4600 with terms. Auditor Vaughn stated repair would have cost about 200. In a separate item, John Galsworthy, British novelist and Nobel laureate in Literature, said he cannot attend the award distribution due to health.
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Conston
Elty
Council
JL Vaughn
Galsworthy
Atockholm
John Galsworthy
Santa Claus Invited to Visit Dothan Before Christmas
Telegram from Dothan requests Santa Claus visit before Christmas to meet local children. The message asks whether Santa can pause toy production and travel from the North Pole, with hopes for a public appearance in Dothan. An official reply is expected in Wednesday’s edition.
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Dothan
Baste
North Po
Bente
Sante
Wiregram
Alabama
Sante Claus
Ladore
North Pole
Dothen
Meena Santa
Western Union Letter Urges Visit To Dothan Before Christmas
A Western Union message requests a visit to Dothan before Christmas. It pledges a warm reception from thousands of boys and girls and notes the sender understands the recipient is busy preparing toys but hopes for a reply. The call asks for a wire answer.
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Dothan
Deal Returns From Hike To See Roosevelt Inauguration Plans Trip
John A. Dent of Newton returns from a two week Warm Springs trip where he met with the New York governor after waiting for secret service clearance. Deal, a veteran Democrat, biked to Warm Springs to meet the incoming president and hoped to speak with Roosevelt during inaugural events. He planned a late February start for his hike to Washington but delayed.
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Washington
Eleot Roonsvelt
John A. Dent
Newton
Dorlng
Warm Springs
New York
Secret Service
Deal
Detacrat
Dothan
Fleet Hoosevelt
Operet-Service
At+ tanta
Roonavelt
Piews
Amen
Eleanor Pattersop
Washington Herald
Roosevelt
Police hunt for Curley McRae in Baptist Bottoms case
City police search for Curley McRae, recently paroled, in connection with a public safety incident in Baptist Bottoms. Hank Porter was wounded, and Porter’s kin Jim Porter was threatened. McRae is described as a tough, previously convicted man with a long court record.
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Curley McRae
Hank Porter
Baptist Bottoms
Porter
Hawk
McFins
Jim Porter
McRay
Flu Outbreak Hits Dothan High Students and Staff
Fifty Dothan High pupils missed work amid mid influenza cases, per county health officer Dr. P F G Granger. He met with city school officials to plan control measures. Cases also reported in Young Junior High and grammar schools. several teachers affected. broader district illness rising.
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Dothan High School
PF. G Granger
Granger
Bool
Svatem
Dycare
Erty Aleut
Engineers Highlight Third Annual American Society Meeting
The president of the American Society of Median-Popularers announced the third annual meeting at the university. Delegates discussed developments in engineering and national outreach networks.
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Sene
York
Tuan Andrey
Patelet
We Taversity
Relief committee plans large scale fund drive
The Central Relief Committee will meet this afternoon to appoint ward chairmen and subcommittee members for a campaign launching Thursday morning. Chairman M L Hanashen urges a strong response as unemployment rises and the Red Cross cannot cover all needs.
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Central Relief Committee
Ward
M. L. Hanashen
American Red Cross
J. T. Jackson
Incat
Eller
Henna Han Meserta
Tme Tocal
J. ‘Bet
Dothan
Bell
Hennabon
City Council Grants License Payment Extension
The city council approved an extension until January 1 to pay city privilege licenses without penalty. A ten percent penalty will be assessed for non payment after January 1.
Mrs C B Farmer Reported Ill After Pneumonia Development
Report indicates Mrs C B Farmer fell ill last week as influenza symptoms worsened into pneumonia. Morgan attributed observers noted her condition during today’s assessments.
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C. B. Farmer
Morgan Atrent
Rerio Conde
Farmer
Pneumony Sundey
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