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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1935
Page
1
Washington reports the automobile code extension to June 16 despite AFL opposition. Key leaders like William Green condemn the move as inadequate and nonconsultative, claiming the code fails to spread work and sustains long hours. The administration defends the changes as improving employment conditions and aiding model introductions this fall.
In WOLD, York on February 1 the financial page notes the Roosevelt administration reframes the mood from a deficit scare to a steady rise. The piece contrasts claimed billions in clearings with prior fears and emphasizes the economy remains buoyant despite skeptical talk.
Dothan cannot vote on a commission form until March 24 at the earliest but legal authorities urge waiting to file a petition to avoid technical challenges if the aldermanic system is abandoned. Provision of the 1923 Political Code limits re submission for two years. signers totaling three per 100 inhabitants would be needed, with steps to validate and call the election, then appoint three commissioners for three year terms.
A Baseline motorized train on the New Haven line went through a switch and crashed into a standing freight train at Framingham station. Twenty injured, one seriously. baggage man Leslie A. Rylander, 56, taken to hospital with possible skull fracture. Cause under investigation.
City records show nine permits for repairing Dothan residences this week, totaling 2887.50, the largest four day total in at least a year. Recipients include C. Paul at 601 Bookers Street for 250 dollars and J. K. McCarty at 301 S St Andrews Street for 800 dollars among others.
Houston road supervisor Co. C. McEachin announced the two mile section from Garrad''s Crossroads to the Geneva county line will be rebuilt to county highway specifications. The stretch is part of the old road to Gorden.
Beat committeemen completed a campaign signing peanut contracts with about 2,000 growers in Coffee County. The contracts were sent to Washington for approval.
Washington February 1 AR Administration officials were warned by House leader of possible delays in scaling HOLC capital to 1.5 billion dollars as investigation pressure grows. Rep Sweeney said state managers were removed for negligence and alleged improper deals harming HOLC operations.
Funeral services for A Monroe Dossett a 29 year old Newton farmer who died after an eight day illness were held at Mt Carmel church. Death was due to a ruptured appendix. He was the son of Mr and Mrs J E Dossett injured in a prior car accident en route to his bedside. Survived by three brothers and one sister. Burial in church cemetery with Fellows and Foreates funeral home in charge.
A. E. Hohenberg president of the American Cotton Shippers Association told the Senate agriculture committee that the Agricultural Adjustment Act prices American cotton out of world markets and that any new plan must recognize government payments to farmers to offset tariff burdens. He cited tariffs as a factor but blamed the current program for reduced exports and called for careful study and potential cooperation with lawmakers and agriculture officials. F. P. Lordan of Houston also criticized the control program and urged corrective measures.
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed a barn on the old Fidwards Dairy property on Cottonwood road. It housed two horses a colt a mule and a third horse all killed. About 20 000 pounds of corn 250 feed and 200 of lumber were lost. Firemen could not apply water due to unavailable plugs.
Mrs Angie F Hayes 71 wife of M P Hayes retired A C L section foreman died at 1 40 am today at her home in Midland City after a stroke of apoplexy born Pike county March 23 1864 she had lived in Midland City most of her life and was a Baptist church member Survived by husband two daughters Mrs S W McKnight of CilI o and Mrs J F Hundley of Jacksonville Fla three sons C F Hayes of Byron Ga minister J S Hayes of Macon Ga and A M Hayes of Dothan two sisters Mrs B J Hurley of Houston Texas and Mrs Ollie Herring of Panama City Fla and four brothers Will Walling of Fairfield Ala KE FE Walling Pony Okla R E Walling of Maryville La and Charles Walling of Houston Tex Funeral at Midland City Baptist Church at 10 am tomorrow with Dr L W Dockery officiating Burial in Midland City Cemetery by Fellows and Forrester.
Funeral services for Mrs Rebecca Heath age 70 were held Thursday afternoon in Asbury Church with Rev J R Motley officiating. She died Wednesday at her daughter’s home after a year long illness. Survived by four sons Morrow Geneva Alex Ronifay Fla Tom Geneva and J A Chancellor and two daughters Mrs Wooten Mrs Rena Summers Mobile and Mrs Nellie Cole Kinaston.
Baton Rouge dispatch reports a detachment of guardsmen surrounded a skyscraper to arrest Bourgeois, leader of Square Deal organization opposing Huey Long. He was hauled downstairs and moved through guarded offices to the state house amid a spectator crowd.
Washington reports that officials deem a bank plan to aid Soviet credits unworkable after failed talks on settlement of postwar trade. The article notes opposition among policymakers, mentions potential Soviet orders and private industry input, and states no immediate bank statement was issued. A U.S. government embassy in Moscow was not planned at this time, despite discussions about a broader trade revival and a £250,000 cost item.
In a unanimous vote the Arkansas Senate joined the House in inviting Secretary Wallace to outline the Supreme Court period of the nation before a joint session. The body tentatively approves offering the state as a laboratory for New Dent economics experiments. Representative Lee E Nyberg of Helena and Senator W F Neotel of Montana sponsor the measures.
Poland’s foreign minister told the Sejm committee that relations among Russia and Germany gratify Poland, and affirmed Poland will avoid actions against either side to protect its alliances. The statement touched on Poland’s stance amid pending international alignment and possible reactions within coalition dynamics.
A car driven by a coffee official struck and fatally injured 4 year old Alice Jonasson in front of her home on the highway four miles south of Inte. The driver, reportedly under the influence of coffee, fled the scene before help arrived. Police and emergency responders transported the victim to a local hospital where she later died.
Montgomery Feb 1 Cap Governor Bible Graves issued a general order granting permanent parole to more than 100 county convicts convicted in misdemeanor cases who had been temporarily paroled by former Governor H M Miller until February 14. The parole eliminates the need for return to prison or road camps. The order excludes those temporarily paroled in felony cases.
Eleven people died when a low wing German Russian Airways passenger plane crashed in dense fog near Poderjuch close to Stett Wn. The ship en route from Koenigsberg to Her Wn Bay struck a hill about 450 feet high after radio reports the aircraft was at 50 feet. The crew of three and eight passengers perished.
London circles report German arms equality to ease Anglo French sanctions. Officials indicate informal talks under way with potential for joint measures. Chancellor Chamberlain and French premier Blanc to discuss stabilization at a weekend gathering hosted by Sir Gomer Berry.
A well equipped burglar broke into Foy Mize Mizelle home in Dothan overnight. The thief stole a favored fowling piece while the homeowner slept after a day of hunting. Mizelle urged the hunter to protect his property as he continued his own pursuit of the burglar.
Alabama lawmakers moved to hold sessions Saturday with a recess to Wednesday for a prohibition referendum. The House sent all 11 Washington New Deal bills to Senate committees for favorable reports, aiming for final action by Saturday. Senate speeded as bills advanced, with public works, rural electrification, waterworks, and other projects on the docket. Governor Bibb Graves eyed a potential $8 million share of the new PWA outlay, while redistricting and anti radical measures also figured in.
Fire destroyed Lawrence Rowell’s Smith avenue residence in Unincnred at about 10 o clock last night. The blaze consumed the home and all furnishings, with $700 kept in the house since there is no local bank.
Firefighters saved a home of M. E. Whigham, a Cof f ee County farmer, after embers from sparks set the barn ablaze last night. The Enterprise fire crew quickly controlled the small fire, preventing broader damage to the residence.
Partly cloudy to cloudy in Alabama with local rains in the north tonight. Saturday shows partly cloudy to cloudy skies. In Northwest Florida, forecast calls for cloudy conditions tonight and Saturday.
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