Questionable Cargo Spark Berlin Madrid Tensions
AP dispatch describes Palos and Koenigsberg incidents at Bilbao as German ships face Spanish Basque detentions while Berlin aims to capture remaining cargo. Diplomatic talk in London Paris and Washington centers on US licensing and potential ship shipments to Madrid amid Francoist pressure. Germany claims focus on reinforcing insurgent ranks as Madrid reports northern victories and heavy German involvement.
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Associated Press
Bilbao
Freighlar Psies
Eri Koenigsberg
Berlin
Porte
Adolf Hitler
Madrid
Hitler
Mussolini
Italy
Spain
London
International Neutrality Committee
United States
Washington
State Department
Paris
Council of Ministers
Prench
Geran Han
Chamber of Deputies
ADRID
A0d
Merce
Jose Jaje
Francisco Franco
Miasa
Comely Atlanta Woman Admits Shooting Montgomery Man
Montgomery AP report cites Chief of Detectives stating Mrs Robbie Bromatec a 21 year old Atlanta packing house employee admitted she shot and seriously wounded J D Atkins in his downtown Montgomery rooms after a day of quarrels She claimed infidelity and told police she came to Montgomery with Atkins who worked at Montgomery Tractor Factory The bullet hole remained on Atkins right side and the suspect was held on a charge of repicion pending Atkins wound
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Montgomery
Paul Rapport
Robbie Bromatec
Atlanta
J D Atkina
Jalobe
Peak credit at Home Loan Bank reaches 420 million
Washington December AP reports Federal Home Loan Bank board says credit extended by home loan banks rose to 420,259,688 with total advances since founding in 1852 at 272,559,961 and repayments of 23,188,669. Institutions and officials note savings and building associations contributing to the aggregate.
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Tome Loan Bank
Washington
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Hes R & Dew
Mince
Sanka
Thorn
Wald, Bey
Local storage plant permit approved amid street repairs
A building permit is granted for a storage plant project at 304 Tre Street, authorizing construction of a store and related facilities. The permit totals $200 and covers location near 8 Gam Street, with plans to begin work next week. Local resident W. Andrews notes the site will include a remote home component as part of the project.
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Ersol
Lokay
Sala
Restreet
Andrews Street
Wittiame
McCormack Pushes Anti-Sedition Bill Amid Debate
Washington December 9 AP Rep McCormack Massachusetts pledged to vigorously prosecute for legislation making it crime to advocate overthrow of the government by force or violence He argued free press and speech provisions do not sanction such advocacy and supported enforcing constitutional rights with new controls A 19 year old Negro care worker remained jailed as officers pursued motive in forcing an entry to Police Captain Draughons home Saturday night Detective Hicks linked Johnson to items left at the scene and a burglary warrant followed the investigation
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Washington
Rep. McCormack
Massachusetta
T & Crime
Ttme
McCormick
House Committee On
McCormack
Russia
Lre
Sancton
Rex
Julian Draughon
Leroy Johnson
Federal Penitentiary
Draughon
Teylor Hicke
Mtruder
Johnson
Charles Draughon
Hicks
Foster Street
President Bates Reelected Leader At Dothan Country Club
Dr I C Bates was reelected president of the Dothan Country Club at Moodsy night’s annual officers election. Van A Ritch was named vice president and Mrs Max Farther secretary. A board of governors was chosen including V A Ritch T A Shealy T J Whatley Jr Zollie Doak Botts Stingluss John A Ayres Horace Hull W Faulkner J M Stallings Frank Pridgen and Dr D Haaisten. Everett Nelson of Duluth Minn was appointed club professional effective May 1.
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I C Bates
Dothan Country Club
Attecers
van A Ritch
Mra Max Farther
V A Ritch
T A. Shealy
T. J. Whatley, Jr
Zollie Doak
Botts Stingluss
John A. Ayres
Horace Hull
W. Faulkener
J. M. Stallings
Pridgen
D . Haaisten
Everett Nelson
Duluth
Minn
Nelson
Senator Pepper Weds Irene Mildred Webster in St Petersburg
Senator Claude Pepper of Florida wed Irene Mildred Webster a native of Alabama at the First Methodist Church in St Petersburg. The ceremony was conducted by Rev John Horton after which the couple departed for Miami en route to Hegans for ten days. Webster, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thormas Pleasant Webster, studied at Florida State College for Women and Katherine D. Dryden School in New York. Pepper, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Wheeler Pepper, earned degrees from the University of Alabama and Harvard and is a member of Kappa Alpha.
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Alabama
Misa
Irene Billdred Welter
ST Petersburg
Fla
Irene Mildred Webster
Thormas Pleasant Webster
U 8
Claude Denson Pepper
Florida
John I. Horton
Pepper
Miami
Hegans
Alebua
Florida State College For Women
Tallahassee
Katherine Dryden Dramatic School
New York
Senator Pepper
Joseph Wheeler Pepper
University of Alabama
Harvard
Kappa Alpha Fraternity
New Orleans Promoter Signals Fertilizer Plant Interest
Secretary Hugh A. Sawyer of the Chamber of Commerce disclosed a letter from James A Ross a New Orleans promoter requesting information about Dothan city facilities for a potential fertilizer factory. Ross claimed backing by bankers and said Dothan could be a site for the plant in the Southern Ishama region.
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New Orleans
Dothan
Hugh A. Sawyer
Chamber of Commerce
James A Ross
Ross
Ishama
Costly Ballot Not Wasted As Exile Sends Voters
Detroit dispatch reports Nor man Hill, aide to Gov Frank Murphy in the Philippines, paid 75 cents to mail two absentee ballots to Manila. The ballots were forwarded after the election and later used when Hill returned to Detroit to discuss Murphy’s new secretary plan. He displayed Manila copies printing the large ballot, noting Filipinos’ reaction to the many Murphy candidates and party choices.
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Exen
Detroit
Noreman
Hill
Frank Murphy
Philippines
Manila
Bat Fi
Ims
Murphy
Murphys
Mother of slain boy shoots down accused in court
In Jackson Kentucky on December 29 193? Mrs Vie Wickline wounded Johnny Shepherd 18 who testified in the trial for the murder of Harvey Gabbard 17. The attack echoed as Moss Noble and bystander Moore were hurt. Wickline and husband William fled as court emptied.
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Associated
Frens
Jackson
Vie
Johnny Shepherd
Harvey Gabbard
Shepherd
Gabbard
Moss Noble
Moore
Noble
Mo Wickline
Cher
George W Little
Patel
Mra. Wichine
Quincy Man Seeks Use of Dothan Reminder Ad
A Quincy man requests permission to reuse a Dothan Chamber of Commerce reminder to shoppers. The chamber had previously sent letters to over 500 out of town shoppers before holidays, urging them to buy local goods. The plan aimed to promote local merchants and remind visitors of available items.
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Quincy
Dothan
Chamber of Commerce
Trade Board
P. H. Spear
Fle
Cottonwood Man Charged with Intent Murder After Assault
Lon ke Knowes, 43, of Cottonwood, faces charges of intent murder following an alleged attack on Wil McDaniel while both were aiding in a Cottonwood Florida matter. Readiness for examination and further injures noted as officials prepare the docket.
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Lonke Knowes
Cottonwood
Wre McDaniel
Rat Hunt Near Store Ends After Traps Do The Trick
John Garrity Jr used traps and poison bait to capture a rat that had evaded earlier efforts and ran into a store basement. The creature burst up a wall and burrowed through boards before Garrity flushed it out, ending the chase in the park area with help from friends.
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McGrath
John Garrity, Jr
Roden Garrity
Bodies pulled from crash plane in Rice Canyon
In rain soaked mountains near Burbank California twelve bodies were recovered from United Airlines flight wreckage after a Sunday night crash. Ground crews worked through mud and steep terrain as sheriffs urged volunteers to stay clear. Deputy reports list victims including Markwell Ford Korn Newton Novak and Bram among others tied to Los Angeles and nearby cities. The crash remains unexplained and the search continues amid windy storm conditions.
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Burbank
Calif
Eugene Biscallus
Pattons
Rice Canyon
Iby
United Alrlines
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Yeaterday
Here
All
Markwell
Lon Angelvo
Edward T Ford, Jr
San Marino
Grace Lines Steamship
Cobra
Ford
John Korn
el Centro
Clrue
Hollywood
Mra
W. A Newton
Lon Angeles
Alex Novak
H. P Hare
Bes
Francisco Mies
Evelyn Valance
Edwin W. Bram
United Air Lines
Union Mir
Western Air Express
Tuccon
Calder
North
Idaho
Caow
Braniff
West Airlines
Dalles
Tex
Driver Killed in Two-Truck Crash Near New Orleans
One man died and another injured when two trucks collided on a highway near Independence. Fred Isetwan 73 of Brookhaven was killed. Grady Rogers 21 of Jackson was injured. The second driver was not identified.
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Fox New Orleaks Dee 20
Tn & Dener Iogt
Tan Eapahor Yarikh
Fred Isetwan
Hrookhaven Mia
Wat
Grady Rogers
Misa
Unhappy Pig Captured After Hideaway Search
Deputies Joey Forrester and Lennie Granger searched a Madrid farm for a stolen hog. Lent Hughes, a one year old hog tied to the pig’s owner, was found hidden in a smoke house under hay and furniture, unleashing a grunt as police closed in.
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Lent Hughes
Madrid
Joey Forrester
Lennie Granger
Lent
Grang
Grunt
League of Towns urged by Francis M Lemay to oppose private utilities
Decatur December 20 ACI The League of Towns demands municipal ownership of utilities and opposes private power firms. At a convention led by Mayor Roy Ingram of Tarrant City the group formed the Southern Power Consumers Association to back public power and TVA collaboration, with about 15 valley cities represented and resolutions supporting municipal control and opposing further private contracts.
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League OF Towns
Francis M. Lemay Decatur
Don
Eiden
Ale
Yuma
Tennessee
Twinko
Pfoan
Decatur
Tenneson
Roy Inginin
Tai
Alm Lorogpermie
Ulhnen
Feyelty
TVA
Ingram
Mamorlalve
Com
Miller elected chairman of 14 to serve year 1957
Fragmentary report notes Miller elected chairman for a 14 year term in 1957. The text is garbled with missing words and unclear names, but indicates leadership selection in a municipal or organizational body. No full proper nouns or dates beyond 1957 are clear.
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Mhueing
Washington
Cyprad
Wyler
Riehiend
Vonnayivanla
Adage Gone Bloote Cows Brainier Than Horses
Fragmented OCR notes discuss animal intelligence with quips about horses and cows. Mentions Edward J. Neil Atlantic City and University debates on evolution of thought. References Miss Gardner and various professors, with continued discussion on page 5.
Mattson Kidnapping Search Halted by Justice Agents
Tacoma December report says Justice agents suspended foot by foot search for Charles Mattson and his gunman captor. Dr. W W Mattson instructed to avoid contact with kidnapper until directed, as police and boats pause activity. Family denies ads and negotiations continue, while officials offer no plan.
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Associated Press
Tacoma
Walsh
Department of Justice
Charles Mattson
W. W. Mattson
Mattson
Justice
CC Sours
Portland
Nowspapermen
Thero
Br Mattson
Neiad Hot
Seattle
Charlies
Rannum
Lana
Plan Backing for Continental Oil Venture Amid Marland Interest
Oklahoma City December report notes former governor Marland leading a $20,000,000 oil venture with Continental plans. Since retiring as president of the Marland company in 1928 he has built personal fortune, shaping the Inter state oil compact drive. He and Howard Drake of Ponca City say they will seek oil wells on a ten year plan, acquiring leases in Texas and elsewhere as they prepare to resume operations after term ends.
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Okladoone
Clio
Kew
Urirrpeier
Oklahoma City
Dre
IAPD
Wo Marland
Anet
Marland Oil Company
Confinental Plana
Abe Marland Company
Marland
Povernor Hawe
Howard Drake
Ponza City
Foundry Inquiry Prompts City Chamber Letter
A May letter from Thomascille Baier to the Chamber of Commerce requests details on Burnett Boiler and Plow Works in Thomasville. The inquiry seeks city frellies and indicates that evelyaetlan could be expected.
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Thomascille Baier Works
Biter
Mayin
Bothan
Burnett Boiler & Plow Works
Thomasville Gaerpreed
Monning
Chamber of Commerce
Eltv
Frellies
Indi
Quiet Texas oil town recalls Derrick tragedy
Mrs Ethel Jester, long resident near the Texas oil field derricks, laments changes in the town. She recalls a fatal accident when a derrick fell, reflecting on safer, quieter times and the modern pace that has altered community life.
Fees Decide Receipts Tax Court Battle
The Consumers Anti-Galen Tax Association met at the Whitley hotel in Montgomery to plan a challenge to the gross receipts tax. Leader Jeff Beeland said attorneys would decide whether to file immediately or wait until tax payments due February 20. Merchants statewide voiced opposition, pledging not to pay the 1.5 percent levy, with resolutions drafted to resist the new tax in court.
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Presa
Montgomery
Madoma
Jeff Becland
Gresvville
Rushton
Cronahan
Beeland
Nackmen
Whitley
Graven Nationaly
Vatican family expecting Pius death any time
Vatican dispatches report Pope Pius XI’s health rapidly deteriorating. Doctors say the Holy Father remains gravely ill with a circulatory ailment, bedridden for weeks, and informants warn death could occur at any moment though a prolonged illness is possible.
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Vatican
Pius
Last Minute Bulletins from Chicago and New York
Scrappy dispatches report Chicago and New York items including party leadership changes and ongoing investigations. Herbert Witchihe named MHC bell Democratic state chairman. Carl Krampf, psychologist and founder of a Berlin institute, is noted. ongoing inquiries into a methinks arrest and a Washington departure hint at national political maneuvering.
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Wore
Ber
Cary
Herbert Witchihe
MHC
Bell
Democratic
Atate
Krdfinid
Dev
Mail Delivery Extension Sought by Chamber Officials
A proposal to extend mail delivery service in Dulhan was discussed by the Chamber of Commerce here with Acting Assistant Postmaster General WLW Howes. A letter to Secretary Hugh A Sawyer said no impairment of current service is needed and urged investigation and backing from James Ho Arranan and Leo Henry B Steagall to obtain the added carrier.
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Asaured Dothan C
Postmonaut
Dulhan
Chamber of
Wlw
Howes
Hugh A Sawyer
Pnline
Bowyer
Safety President Urges Caution After Fatality Toll
J. Le Vaughn of the Houston County Safety Council urged motorists to exercise extreme care after record fatalities were reported this year. He noted three days remained in the period and emphasized safer New Year travel despite unofficial figures.
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Vaughn
J. le Vaughn
Houston County Safety Council
Weather outlook for Alabama shows rain and clouds
The forecast indicates occasional rain across parts of Alabama tonight and Wednesday with cloudy skies. Northwest regions may see more persistent cloud cover and light showers, while overall temperatures remain mild with limited precipitation.
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Alabama
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