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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1933
Page
3
Secretary Wallace asks President Roosevelt to adopt a long term cotton program to curb surplus. He praises last summer’s plowup of 10,396,000 acres and notes the belt’s situation remains critical. He argues reductions must be sustained across seasons to balance supply and demand.
A resolution from Chilton County Board of Revenue congratulates C E Stapp on taking the Houston County farm agent post after six and a half years as Chilton County farm agent. The document praises his service, noting increased agricultural development and a cooperative spirit fostered among local farming groups. Judge H K Martin, chairman of the Houston County commissioners, received the resolution.
The secretary announced an extensive future program starting with a 1934 35 cotton acreage reduction. The administration aims to limit cotton to 2 000 000 acres with growers paid acreage rentals and production adjustments to provide pre war income protection while domestic consumption remains a key factor.
A mixed column quotes Oscar Wilde and others on youth and memory, comments on chain stores and women workers, notes Henry Flowers on speculative business ideas, and Porter's view of a northern versus southern rail freight dispute. The piece cites Chilton County commissioners discussing a resolution and regional commerce tensions.
New Orleans and Chicago marketing lines show cotton futures trading with open, high, low and close figures for Jan through Dec contracts. Prices hover around 990 to 1085, with settles near 995, and peanut market notes list rovers per ton at 40 and span
Notice of appointment of executor in the estate of J C Sims deceased in Houston County Alabama. Letters testamentary granted December 18 1933. Creditors must present claims within legal time or be barred. Executrix Pearl Sims. Also part of a circuit court sale notice involving W C Todd P E Filton et al in Houston County Equity proceedings December 1.
Jack Bell a Dothan High grad was elected editor in chief of the Bull Pup freshmen yearbook and treasurer of the class while serving on Entre Nous staff. Other items note Fred Schaum in town for Cigar Co. business and local salesmen heading to Detroit for Chevrolet tests. A land sale notice by Mrs. A L Harmon lists several parcels in Houston County to be sold for partition on January 8, 1934.
Montgomery reports renovation of the state capitol under CWA oversight aims to repaint inside and out, crown the dome with gold leaf, relocate the Confederate Veterans monument to a street intersection, and overhaul wiring and acoustics. Plans include replacing front marble, improving walks, and employing about 360 workers for eight weeks at an estimated 114447 dollars.
Dothan High Tigers captain Fred Holman continues to gain recognition for standout play. The Birmingham Age-Herald lists him as a tackle on the second eleven in the latest all state selection, reflecting input from coaches across the state.
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