Nine Day Deadline To Sell Bonds For Shirt Industry
Dothan eyes a shirt, collar and pajama factory that would employ 350 workers and create a $150,000 payroll yearly. The project requires raising $52,500 by December 15 as a site and building cost, secured by a mortgage and paid back from the new business. The plan, backed by local Chamber of Commerce leaders, would bring substantial circulation locally, with broader impact within a 5 mile radius.
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Dothan
Chamber of Commerce
New
James H. Brennen
Brennan
J. M. Hughes
Cluett Peabody Company
Andalusia
Stormy Wake One Bandit Sia in In Ohio Gangland Foray
Three bank robbers raided Ohio leaving seven kidnapped autoists, one robber killed, another wounded and hospitalized in Martins Ferry. A state-wide search targeted a third suspect believed cornered in eastern Ohio. Loot totaled 2800 of 11000. six cars stolen. An injured marshal at Franklin, Ohio, and police traced a man who used alias James N Gault from Yorkville, about 22.
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Sia
Ohio
Martins Ferry
Franklin
Franklin National Bank
W. EF. Graham
George A. Howard G. Robinson
Mate Police Investigation Bureau
James N. Gault
Yorkville
U. S. Supreme Court Pool Consists of Six Friends
Washington December 6 AP The Supreme Court remains poised with at least six amicus curiae briefs in the Hoosac Mills processing tax case. Three support the government arguing constitutionality, while three oppose. Amici may file briefs without party affiliation if they are interested in the outcome.
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U. S. Supreme Court
Washington
AAA
Supreme Court
Hoosac Mills
Friends of
Jury Near Close After Four Day County Grand Jury
County grand jury, recalled by Judge D. C. Halatead, aimed to finish by noon and adjourn Friday afternoon. Jury focused on charges against about a dozen county jail inmates who want to plead guilty but halt until an indictment is issued.
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D. C. Halatead
Noted detective harboring doubt over Hauptmann case
Gov Hoffman said Ellis Parker believed Hauptmann was the man. David Wilentz, chief prosecution staff, said the jury and officials had a clear understanding, and the verdict was just. Parker, famed for solving crimes, had been called in by Gov Moore to visit Hauptmann in his death cell. Troopers blocked his alleged inquiry.
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Associated Press
Trenton
N. J
Harold G. Hoffman
Ellis Parker
Burlington County
Hauptmann S
David T. Wilentz
Large
Brain Trust
Flemington
Hoffman
Parker
Lindbergh
A. Herry Moore
Hauptmann
State Prison
Toy Ball Aids Needy With VFW Support In Wiregrass
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Wiregrass post 3,072 plans a Toy Ball on December 20 to supply toys and goodies for needy youngsters. Jim Folkes Carl Sellers Clarence Graves and Dr R A Scott lead arrangements with the Women’s Auxiliary assisting. State Cmdr Ray Allen and State Adjt J A Joyner delayed installation of post officers to December 17 due to date confusions.
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Wiregrass
Jim Folkes
Carl Sellers
Clarence Graves
R. A. Scott
Woman's Auxiliary
Ray Allen
Adjt
J. A. Joyner
T. J. Whatley Jr
Mill tragedy at Warren Oil mill claims worker
Samuel Warren, 21 year old employee at the Warren Oil mill, was killed when his apron caught in the main drive shaft this morning. He died shortly after at the hospital. Survived by his wife and parents. funeral arrangements pending.
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Enterprise
Samuel Warren
Warren Oil
Warren
Two Florida youths held on auto theft charge
Raymon Os teen 25 and Jack Watson 18 are in the city jail awaiting transfer from Jacksonville Florida on alleged theft of a car that overturned on a sandbed near here Wednesday. Officers Sparks and Watkins said the suspects admitted stealing the vehicle from a drive yourself place in Jacksonville. The car rolled three times after the crash but both youths escaped unharmed.
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Enterprise
Raymon Osteen
Jack Watson
Jacksonville
Fla
Sparks
Watkins
Damage suit filed over Ashford grade crossing crash
In Houston circuit court three claims totaling $2,350 seek damages from Atlantic Coast Line railway. Plaintiffs include Robert Hill Allen Jr. driver Robert Hill Allen Sr. father Moses Alford passenger and Allen’s son. Allen seeks $700 for loss of his son’s services. Alford asks $500. The suit stems from a November 9 grade crossing collision at Ashford.
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Houston
Atlantic Coast Line Railway
Ashford
Robert Hill Allen, Jr
Moses Alford
Young Allen
Robert Hill Allen
London weighs strong action against Japan
Britain considers formal representations to Japan over North China, aiming to uphold the Nine-Power Treaty and China's territorial integrity. London circles say action may follow if the North China autonomy movement remains unclear, amid US and British warnings on Japan's influence.
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London
Japan
North China
Britain
China
United States
France
Italy
Belgium
Portugal
Netherlands
Washington Note Warns Japan
Secretary Hull issued a carefully worded statement urging Japan to keep faith with international pledges as the United States watches the autonomy movement in North China. The note avoided naming Japan or the nine power treaty, but signaled U.S. interest in protecting American citizens and property amid global unrest. A Tokyo spokesman questioned whether the move reflects Hull’s ideals or new policy options.
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Cordell Hull
Sir Samuel Hoare
China
Japan
Hull
United States
Hull'a
Stanley P. Richardson
Associated Press
Washington
Nanking
Nippon
America
North
Fiull
United
Tokyo
Dothan Prepares for Santa Visit in Fogbound Start
Santa Claus will arrive in Dothan Saturday at 10 a.m. after a cancelled Montgomery flight due to fog. The Eagle invites children to bring letters to Santa at the newspaper office for an on site talk, with the fire department dispatching the fastest truck to Montgomery to expedite Cringle’s visit from the capital city.
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Montgomery
Santa Claus
The
Eagle
Dothan
Kris
St. Nick's
Eagle Office
Ian
Santa
Saior
North Pole
Escaped killer Heady captured near Weathers Oklahoma
Dan Heady one of five federal prisoners who fled Muskogee jail was shot and captured near Weathers Oklahoma early today along with companion Dewey Gilmore The two leaders of the Walter O Malley gang were identified as the southwest s most dangerous outlaw since Pretty Boy Floyd was slain in Ohio The escape has already claimed a death and left a detective wounded as authorities pursue the remaining fugitives
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Mcalester
Okla
Dan Heady
Muskogee
Dewey Glimore
Weathers
Heady
Gilmore
Southwest
Charlies
Pretty Boy
Floyd
Ohio
Waler
Nine True Bills for Murder Mark Mine Clash Quiz
Pen City dispatch reports nine men indicted for first degree murder in a union miner’s slaying. Bonds set at 5,000 each, all Alabama Fuel and Iron Co. employees. Attorney John FR. Robinson, of Ashville, says bonds will be posted. agreement reached with Charles Rows.
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Associated Press
Pen City
St. Clair County
John FR. Robinson
Ashville
Alabama Fuel & Iron Co
Robinson
Charles Rows
Granger Stays as Granger Refuses to Quit
The Houston County Health board held a special session called by Dr. Douglas Cannon assistant state health officer. They unanimously declined to accept the resignation of Dr. F G Granger health officer tendered two weeks earlier marking the second such refusal in a year. Dr Granger said he would serve out his term which expires in June 1037.
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Houston County Health Board
Douglas Cannon
F. G. Granger
Granger
State Health Department
Health Board
Cannon
Acreage Parley At Dothan High For 1938 Program
Houston county cotton committeemen were to meet at Dothan High School Friday afternoon to hear C. M. Ling farm agent discuss the 1938 acreage reduction program. The program including changes would be explained along with a new method of averaging base acreage. Twenty four committeemen from every beat in the county were to attend.
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C. M. Ling
Houston County
Dothan High School
Caustic brief describes AAA as tax steal
The Associated Press reports that John W. Davila, once Democratic presidential nominee, filed a brief with the Supreme Court calling the New Deal farm program an unjust tax scheme. He argued the 1935 AAA amendments impose unconstitutional exactions and deny due process, as lawyers for various food firms contest tax refunds and who bears the burden.
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Washington
New Deal
Supreme Court
John W. Davila
John E. Hughes
Chicago
Davis
Auite
Louisiana Rice Millera
Hygrade Food Products Corp
National Bisseult Co
P. Lorillard Co
Davie
AAA
Hughes
Faithful Await Negro Pastors Escapade Alibi
Dubious church members in Dothan Troy and Birmingham sought explanations from Rev. A D Tyson and Rev. Samuel Tellis after their disappearance was solved when sheriff May found them jailed in Cla n ton charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
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Dothan
Troy
Birmingham
A. D. Tyson
Samuel Tellis
Alex H. May
Clanton
May
Tyson
Doc Newton
Tellia
Rev. Tyson
Newton
Sheriff May
Rev
Radio Heat Wave Technique Restoring Aging Glands
A new radio heat ray treatment heats aging glands as part of rejuvenation therapy. The method, under development for about a year, fits a broader trend in gland related remedies supplementing transplants and hormone administration. It targets multiple glands including pituitary thyroid and adrenals, using ultra short waves to stimulate function.
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Howard W. Blakeslee
Associated Press
New York
Dec
Ethiopian ruler fights off air attack at Deebryeh
Emperor Haile Selassie directed defense during a 17 minute Italian air assault on Dessye. Bombers dropped thousands of bombs injuring 12 and wounding 200, targeting hospitals and civilians. European wounded include two Red Cross nurses and a Belgian officer. League of Nations received a strong Ethiopian protest detailing the attack and its aim to destroy Ethiopia.
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Emperor Haile Ar
Lassie
Deebryeh
Ethions
Bee
Emperor Haile Belasala
Caim
DedJazmatch
Birru
Zervog
Naiter
Bean
Dessye
Emperor's
League OF Nations Geneva
Trec
Thea League of Nations
Deniye
Italy
Hss
Halle Selaedle
Fire damages Mira Thompson home on Savannah Street
Slight damage reported at Mira Thompson residence 304 East Savannah Street after a stove caused a small blaze Thursday night. Firemen extinguished the fire before it could spread or gain headway. no injuries reported.
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Mira
Thompson
Savannah Street
Italian Air Squadron Bombing Trip Meets With Hot Reception
Italian air raid on Addis Ababa targets Emperor Haile Selassie and a Red Cross hospital tent, wounding a Belgian major and a Norwegian nurse. The attack destroys the palace and part of an Adventist hospital, signaling intensified hostilities in the Ethiopia war. Ethiopian and Italian deaths cited by official communique. Advices from Malkale Itrelf continue reports.
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Henry Cassidy
Preas
Stafio
Italy
Ethiopia
Haile Selassie
Dossye
Red Cross
Prisce
Seventh Day Adventists Hospital
Ethiopis
Petrola
Monique Gaid
Malkale Itrelf. Con
Foster Street Scout Troop Forming in Southeast Alabama Council
Mose Smith to be scoutmaster of the first Boy Scout troop in the new Southeast Alabama area council to be organized at Foster Street Methodist Church. Four more troops planned in Dothan with Headland and Abbeville to follow. 23 to 40 boys from Young Junior High plan to join the Foster Street troop at the initial meeting. troops limited to 32 members each.
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Mose Smith
Southeast Alabama
Foster Street Methodist Church
Roscoe E. Blevens
Smith
Scott
J. T. Brock
Amlith
Dothan
Brevena
Headland
Abbeville
Reg Onal
H. BR. Bonds
Meridian
Miss
Sisting Prevenston
Bonde
Bonds
Stevens
Young Junior High School
Foster Street
Weather synopsis for Alabama and Northwest Florida
Alabama forecast shows fair conditions in the south with rain in the north and light frost possible in the southeast Friday night. Saturday brings cloudiness, more rain in the north and west, and slightly warmer temperatures in the east and far south. Northwest Florida notes partly cloudy skies, warmer conditions, likely light frost in the east interior Friday night, with unsettled conditions and a touch warmer Saturday.
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Alabama
Florida
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