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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1932
Page
4
A city payroll for employees was halted at noon by Mayor Mant L C. Exell who questioned its authorization. The payroll resumed later that afternoon, reducing unpaid salaries by about 4000 dollars. City Clerk LP Scarborough testified he was told to prepare the payroll but paused it at the mayor’s request, then continued after 3 pm.
Alabama's debating squad of 18, selected by Prof. T Barts Johnson, will defend the university's reputation in forensic contests across the South in 1933. Members include Joe Creel and Bilas Garrett of Tuscaloosa, Elvin Israel, William Moloney, and Lassie Hall of Tuscaloosa, David Halgier of Tarrant City, Charles Johnson and Aubrey Boyles of Mobile, Lee Bains of Heasmer, B M Friend and Hill Ferguson Jr of Birmingham, Robert Kikore of Jesper, William Bronson of Dadeville, and George Murphy of Gadsden.
An explosion leveled a five or six story Chicago building injuring a fire department lieutenant and at least Ave tenants. Officials say gas likely caused the blast as walls ruptured and rescue attempts became hazardous.
County officers arrest Alto Stokes and WI Gaddy on charges of stealing chickens and posses sion of a stolen automobile tag from R S Teague of Montgomery. Sheriff Joe Rollins says 15 chickens were found in the rear of the car with a steel plow beam. items held for identification.
Oliver Fehr, 81, longtime publisher of The Easton At gua and The Northeapton Gesteer Pendent, both regional papers, died Tuesday in Easton, Pa. He shaped local journalism for decades and led the daily and weekly papers.
New instrument, the electriney x, measures electrical currents in foods and the human tongue with instantaneous readings down to a millionth of an ampere. The device, dubbed the electric palate, reveals varied currents across fruits like apples and indicates health or age affecting electrical activity, linking chemistry, physiology, and aging.
The city education system received 1036 dollars from the annual attendance fund to pay coal supplies interest on borrowed money and incidental accounts. Superintendent Moseley said the fund is far less than usual and likely all schools will receive this year. Funds were deposited in a local bank for the board of education. A detailed statement promised yesterday did not address school closures due to funds.
Listings show WHITER HAT with Constance Cummings and James Dunn, plus Hendle With Care, Tess of the Storm Country, The Last Mile all-star stage cast, Renegades of the West with Tom Keene, All-American with 1931 football stars, and Life Begins with Loretta Young. Includes Fox News Fun and Paramount News.
A fragmented report notes vehicle incidents and an alleged $2,000,000,000 annual figure connected to the California States antennae association, indicating a large scale transportation and infrastructure context.
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