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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1935
Page
5
Members of Albert B. Fall's family said the former interior secretary was fighting a pneumonia attack with improving lung congestion clearing. The 70s era cabinet figure discussed current events as doctors reported progress from a Sunday illness.
The Menocalista party, which forced Mendieta to resign, accepts Jose A. Barnet as provisional president. Barnet, a 53 year old diplomat, will oath today and serve until the May inauguration. The cabinet plans to resign to allow Barnet to implement changes as elections proceed January 10.
Two Alaska pioneers, Frank Spelljack and Pete Mesick, after 24 years in the Yukon, arrive in Seattle. Spelljack frets over telephones and gadgets while Mesick, curious about the city, resists new things and blondes, seeking a glimpse of life he has never seen.
South Carolina senators, summoned by Gov Clim Johnston to resolve the highway dispute, went home amid defiance and vituperation. They adopted a resolution denying highway measures until military control of the highway department is suspended and urged obedience to the supreme court. The move follows a day of bitter exchanges over Johnston and Ben M Sawyer, with the governor silent at the mansion. The recess came as five highway commission appointments awaited Senate approval.
Wall street activity shows cotton and oil figures mixed amid broad list of industrial names including Bendix Boeing Ford and General Electric. Chicago hog and butter markets report steady to higher tones with meat and dairy values tracking varied skins and eggs amid December trading.
Quontripotem Page One notes plans for battle on sale tax reforms. But actual machinery will not start until after Christmas. Groups draft concerted action if proposal goes to vote, while others push for legalization and taxation of Nagunor. Some quarters aim to shift burden to whiskey industry.
Deputies report thieves raided Rose Reynolds workshop on the Dothan Enterprise highway and took a crow bar brace and bit. They were frightened away after obtaining the tool and the store robbery did not occur.
San Diego December 12 AP A plucky seaman Gordon Smith 20 wireless operator aboard the fishing boat San Lucas sat at his transmitter for three hours after his right hand was crushed in refrigerating machinery 350 miles at sea He rode a coast guard plane to the landing where Lieutenant L C Carson amputated four fingers aboard the plane Smith told the air crew I’ve got to thank you The injured man walked to an ambulance then thanked the crew before departure
The Dothan Garden Club will award a cash prize of 2.50 for the most attractively decorated outdoor Christmas tree. The winner will be celebrated during Christmas week and entries may be submitted with Mrs. 8. Lewis and Mrs. S. H. Wright, club officers. Treasurers report shows Dec 11 receipts 43,825,816.17 and expenditures 76,303,848.94 with interest 1,333,597,152.36.
The eighth annual American air maneuvers drew 420 ships as Ben F. Stegall of Savannah and Tex Rankin of Oregon led early racing. Rankin won the C class 650 cubic inch race at 104.48 mph while Gusty winds caused upsets. An army amphibian flight from San Juan to Miami covered 1100 miles in 7 hours 26 minutes at 146 mph. Capt. A. Silth of Langley announced navigation details.
George W. Norris a 36 year old grocer formerly of Broken Bow Neb pleaded perjury before a U S senate committee investigating his bid against Senator George W Norris The jury found him willfully and corruptly testified falsely He faces up to five years in prison and a $2000 fine Norris now lives in Alva Okla with plans to spend Christmas with his wife and child The case mirrors a recent conviction of Victor Seymour for similar charges
In New York on December 1, a frustrated man who lost his job blamed persecution mania for his actions as he shot two dental school professors at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. Victor Koliawan, a 52 year old Russian, also killed another man and wounded Dr. William H. Crawford before shooting himself. The victims included Dr. Arthur Taylor Rowe, associate dean, and Dr. Paul B. Wihorth, associate professor of dentistry. A sixth cardiac patient was injured during the spree.
Burial services for Dr C B Herring held at 2 o clock at Bincomb cemetery with Rev Jon White of the Baptist church presiding. Pallbearers included J F Ward W Justice T T Dalton C M Segrest J M Spivey and other local men.
A Friday the 13th storm raced from the Gulf toward the Atlantic coast hitting southern Georgia with rain. Warnings were issued from Savannah to New Bern as the disturbance moved inland near Apalachicola, bringing cold weather and a mix of snow and sleet in places.
The Association of American Railroads reported revenue freight loadings for the week ended December 7 at 637,133 cars, up 66,706 from the prior week and 95,141 more than the same week last year. Remaining gains show continued strength in railroad shipping across the nation.
Birmingham and Anniston chambers of commerce led Alabama in a national poll opposing expansion of Federal jurisdiction over state and local matters. The United States Chamber reported 45 unit votes for and 2,786 against the question. On government competition with private enterprise, 36 units favored and 1,925 opposed.
The Ellsworth rescue plane with pilot Dick Merrill took off at 9 53 am for a long leg to South America and the Antarctic. Co pilot William Z Mitonke Jr rode beside the radio gear. First stop Fort Worth then Browns ville Texas and through Central into South America. They planned to meet the Wyatt Earp supply ship at Mayor Jones Chile to place the plane aboard for passage to the missing explorer search.
Grain quotations for Wheat, Corn, Oats and Lard show December values with percent changes. Cotton figures from Liverpool summarize weekly statistics: imports 78,000 bales including 51,000 American, stock 579,000 with 294 American, forwards 62,000 and exports 4,000 American oil.
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