Three Simms brothers die in highway crash near Blakely
The Simms brothers aged 10 and 18 from Moody died after being crushed between two cars on the Pansey-Gordon highway late Saturday night. Frank Dunham of Ashford, driver of a medcine vehicle, said the collision occurred when a parked car blocked the road. Witnesses and relatives described a fatal wreck that killed Robert Sims during the night and another brother shortly after. Funeral services were set for Monday at Colomoke church with burial in the nearby cemetery. pallbearers named. The incident marked Houston county’s 27th road death of the year.
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Wilson Weeks
George Nebb
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Wilma Weeks
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Frank Long
Emmett Ward
Tara Ingram
Dothan
Houston County
Child Is Born Amid Me Against Nine Protest in Budapest
Budapest December 21 AP Frau Franz Sarge, wife of the famed duelist, gave birth to a daughter at St John’s hospital Barge. The event unsettled the family’s public rivalries as Sarge’s son Thad had hoped for another duelist in the household. Fils 20, a blond wife, rejoiced, saying one duelist in the family is plenty. Fran Sarge, granddaughter of a wealthy banker, plans to shield her daughter from ongoing family discord.
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Plans Move Ahead on 1 Percent Gross Receipts Tax
Alabama state plans a one percent gross receipts tax on retail stores and amusements effective January 1. Meetings are held in Mobile Birmingham and Montgomery to inform merchants and counties may levy up to a half state tax. Revenues, about 4.5 million annually, fund education after collection costs and homestead exemptions.
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Jefferson County Commission
Ernest Matthews
Reward Offered to Spur Capture of Taxi Gunman
Sheriff Alex May posted a 35 dollar reward for the arrest of a young gunman who shot taxi driver Fay Wells on a deserted Kinsey highway after forcing the cab to the deported site. Wells, 18, was wounded in the neck and right shoulder but expected to recover. authorities described the suspect as about 25, wearing horn rimmed glasses, a brown suit, and either a hat or no hat, last seen after wrecking the cab during a two hour pursuit.
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Dothan Hospital
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Wella
Sherrit May
Pope Pius to Broadcast Christmas Message Amid Health Fears
Vatican City December promises a Christmas Eve radio address by Pope Pius XII despite confinement to bed with circulatory issues and fever. Doctors urged rest while Fr. Soccarsi of the Vatican radio arranged technical setup for a possible microphone broadcast from his study, aiming to calm global worries about his health.
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Woman slain in Birmingham mystery shocks town
Mrs. Fister Mitchell, 28, shot through the head, died on the way to a hospital in Birmingham. County officers questioned her husband, a bookkeeper, after investigators said they found her on the bathroom floor soon after hearing two shots. A six year old child in the home was to be questioned.
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Gipa Mitshell
Wald
Earthquake Devastates San Vicente With Rising Death Toll
Officials fear mounting deaths after a deadly quake centered near San Vicente. Reports from survivors describe collapsed buildings, early rescue efforts finding about 20 bodies, and widespread disruption to communications hindering casualty tallies. Refugees flee toward safety as lava from Santa Rita threatens nearby areas and water supplies become contaminated. A Red Cross train and teams aid from San Salvador, while damage spans Vera Paz and several surrounding villages.
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Cuba President Meeling Threat of Impeachment
Cuban political factions allied with Col Fulgencio Batista push to impeach President Miguel Mariano Gomez over his stance against the arm funded 16% bill. House allies claim 320 of 169 votes. extraordinary session summoned to vote on impeachment. If removed, Gomez would face trial by Senate. observers foresee a climactic end to Gomez’s presidency amid Cuba’s power struggle.
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Cuba Respublic
Roosevelt and Landon chat on Christmas and grandchildren
President Roosevelt and defeated rival Gov Alt Landon spent nearly an hour in the White House chatting about Christmas and children, avoiding politics. Landon said the president talked about grandchildren while he spoke of his travels and plans.
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Maryland
Reward Offered for Arrest in Georgia Central Wreck
Birmingham reports a $2,900 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of vandals blamed for wrecking the Central of Georgia Columbus train near Hero Ridge night injuring 53 passengers. Sheriff officials anticipate an arrest as they probe a deliberate wrecking plot blamed on foul play, with clues including a crowbar found near the wreck.
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Herne
J. Maven
Colege Mudents
Huyroth
barrage Opens On Madrid As War Rages
chaotic battlefield reports describe heavy bombardment across Madrid with shrapnel strikes on central hospitals and a telephones building. Francoist and Republican lines clash along strategic routes toward the Guadarrama, with tanks captured and troops massing for a pivotal push on the El Escorial highway.
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Surge Of Business Cheer Lifts Dothan Merchants
A holiday shopping surge brightened Dothan as shoppers filled stores on Monday. Merchants reported strong demand ahead of Christmas with many remaining open until 9 p m through Christmas Eve in a Chamber of Commerce backed effort. Dealers praised healthy takings though some feared the pace might not match last year as urban stores counted increased weekend sales and hopeful projections for late season.
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Dothan
Marchtts Na Ctree
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Walen
Chamber of Commerce
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Santa
Secret of Plane Wreck Preserved in Winter Snows
Salt Lake City dispatch reports a $31,000 reward offered for discovery of a plane crash in wintry conditions. Officials described clues as improving and set a noon Jun 4 deadline for searches at Salt Lake transport centers and surrounding areas. The incident involved nine missing persons and spread across Nevada and the western states.
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Nevada
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Walter Lalyermare
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Last Minute Bulletins and assorted news briefs
A string of brief items from Washington Boston Cleveland New York and London covers labor wage increases hospital news a disappearance trial and a Supreme Court ruling. Topics include a ten percent wage rise affecting textile workers a hospital director’s statement a famed performer’s death and a farm mortgage moratorium decision.
Supreme Court Backs Broad Presidential Power on Arms Ban
The Supreme Court, seven to one, upheld the 1834 arms embargo act granting President Roosevelt authority to prohibit munition sales for use in the Chaco war between Bolivia and Paraguay. The ruling limits Congress by recognizing executive flexibility in foreign policy matters and signals possible expansion of the act if Congress chooses. The decision followed a week of other actions and left several cases for March, including farm mortgage moratorium and federal commodity regulation challenges.
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Possible Break Seen in Marine Strike on Coast
The Pacific coast maritime strike shows a potential break after a tentative agreement submitted to members of the failure union. An auto industry walkout expands with 26,000 workers, while union organizers push for industrial organization as John L. Lewis advocated.
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Step
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Representatives Council
Harry Landeberg
Ehief
Sailors Union of the Pacific
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Chevrolet Motor Co
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Alinta
T J Caam Co
Ratine
Wik
Hercul Motor Co
Canton
Bono
Kelaey Mayen Co
Detroit
Kelaey Wheel Co
Windsor
Norbeck Death Strands Political Turmoil in Redfield
The death of United States Senator Petar Norbeck, a self-made native of South Dakota, triggers political maneuvers as Gov Berry mulls resignation and successor plans. Lieutenant Governor Peterson faces arrest for embezzlement, with bank deficits surfacing. Norbeck, born August 27, 1870, built Norbeck & Co into a major well-driller firm. funeral set for tomorrow.
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Norbeck & Co
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Motorcyclic Officer Held in Atlanta Man's Death
Raymond Towery aged 24 from Atlanta was shot to death early tonight in Pensacola. Sheriff says motorcyclist F P McDaniels was held in connection with the case. An inquest was called. Towery worked at a car assembly plant and came here to visit his sister Mrs Dan Jordan.
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Penbacola
Fie
Raymond Towery
Atlanta
Sheritt H. EB. Tynday
F. P. McDaniels
Aneriff Gandy
Wald McDaniels
Archie E Everage seeks permit for Alabama radio station
Archie E Everage applied to the communications commission for authority to build a radio station at Apalachicola? Apalusia Ala. He asked permission to operate on 147 kilo cycles with 100 watts power at night and 260 watts by day.
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Josse
Washington
Archie E. Everage
He Communications Commission
Aphalusia
Ala
Everage
Uew
Weather forecast for Alabama and northwest Florida
Partly cloudy and warmer across western regions with a chance of light frost along Beath Port on Monday night. Mostly cloudy and warmer in the south and east. Extreme northwest Florida remains cold with probable frost Monday night. Tuesday brings increasing cloudiness and a bit warmer conditions.
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