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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1936
Page
2
Across the United States a new cold wave grips the nation causing freezing temperatures from the Rockies to the Gulf Coast. Snow, sleet and high winds paralyze travel as governments report fatalities and extensive property damage.
AP dispatch reports 44 year old President Eisen however sought delay in tax reform efforts. Officials say completion by year end remains unlikely. Costs estimated at about 500 dollars for the proposed legislation and the President has declined to discuss it at a press conference.
Dothan officials form the Dothan Industrial Corp to handle a $50,000 bond issue for a shirt factory project. Brennan elected president with Malone secretary treasurer and a five member board including Metri Ushery and Wells. The group will seek additional industries for the area as plans advance.
Payment of $160000 to Houston county farmers due under invalidated AAA contracts has been assured with President Roosevelt's signature on the deficiency bill. The measure allocates funds for clerical salaries in disbursing payments and outlines steps for farmers to apply for benefits under the solar untouched cotton price adjustment plan.
New York AP reports Franklin D Roosevelt Jr Harvard student and namesake visited a Broadway night club with Miss Renee Wilson during a holiday from college. They sat at a bayside table for the Noor show arriving around midnight. A few girls recognized the Roosevelt smile and asked for autographs.
Federal Business Survey starts with enumerator organizations in Geneve and Henry counties as Obstacle removal progresses. A. B. Black, director, reports prospects for early completion in Houston and other counties of the district. The survey aims to compare current business conditions with pre Roosevelt era and seeks qualified workers, with relief qualifications waived in some districts.
A four alarm blaze damaged three floors of historic Hunter College in New York City's exclusive district. No students were in the building. The fire, the second major blaze in two days in the city, burned nine blocks from Lam's Chinese restaurant fire site.
City officials plan to advertise more than 100 parcels with overdue assessments for sale after notices to owners within 16 days. Foreclosures on ad valorem taxes will follow within a month as arrangements are completed.
The University of South Carolina student council announced the expulsion of two students a third was indefinitely suspended and a fourth given a one year suspension for procuring and setting examinations during the mid year tests held January 24 to February 1 The action mirrors a cheating inquiry at the University of North Carolina where 43 students were suspended after a similar probe.
Washington February 14 The Association of American Railroads reports revenue freight loadings for the week ending last Saturday at 22 007 billion tons an increase of 256 thousand tons or 0 4 percent from the prior week. Loading showed a rise of 30 770 thousand tons or 5 2 percent from the year ago period and an increase of 199 thousand tons or 0 8 percent from two years earlier.
L M Price, a 27 year old man from Johnson City, advertised for a wife in local newspapers. He said he courted a girl for a month, then learned she was already married, and now seeks a Christian homemaking partner about his age.
Nebraska moves toward an April 16 presidential prefer ence primary with President Roosevelt to be entered on the ticket as announced by Senator Burke and Arthur Mullen. The Nebraska Democratic state committee will file the name to back the White House bid. The report comes amid broader talk of Roosevelt and Borah planning to enter most primaries this year.
In Colorado a condemned inmate, 34-year-old Tomeht McDanfelt, refused to witness his own death gas chamber test while awaiting execution for Sheriff Dunlap’s murder in Montezuma County. Warden Roy Best allowed 100 convicts to view the test to provide a mental image of death for reference.
Washington February 14 The Agriculture Committee approved Smyth’s bill to direct weekly sales of government owned cotton totaling about 20 000 to 2 000 bales, using a three member board. Critics say such a plan could distort markets and ignore demand while the producer pool and the Commodity Credit Corporation urge caution.
Macon judges warn against dodging jury duty as crowds overwhelm summons. A blue sticker marks exemptions while courts insist on filling juror slots. The article notes that many have avoided service recently and emphasizes the obligation to appear.
In New York on February 14 AP reports Nautrean Haind, a Black nightclub interminer, won a 849000 personal injury judgment against Duncan MacMartin, heir to a Canadian gold mine fortune. The case, tried before a jury in Supreme Court, contended Martin was responsible for injuries from an automobile accident last July.
Wildwood NJ February 14 The arrival of another daughter gives William Anderson joy as his family grows to 18 children six of whom are living and five are married Dr Margaret Mace at the maternity hospital says the new baby signals another mouth to feed Mrs Anderson remarks the mother looks well and the household remains lively Frank N Welg national commander of the American Legion notes the La plante family in Easthampton Massachusetts received the title Father of the Legion for the largest family among veterans families with the couple having their 33rd child a girl born yesterday The La Vientes have been married 18 years their oldest child is 18
Senator Will Watson introduced a measure demanding all Alabama legislators disclose whether they received jobs or hold stock, amid charges of bribery and critiques of Birmingham press influence. Bennter James A Simpson and others debate expanding the rule to include conflicts of interest and pardons.
In Montgomery on February 14 the Alabama House approved a joint resolution by 69 to 1, demanding public disclosure of lawmakers' outside connections to government or firms with legislative interest. The measure, offered by Rep Harrinon, urges disclosure of employment, retainers, stock holdings, and any paid political influence, with a committee assigned to draft specifics.
Partly cloudy and much colder with a cold wave across Alabama. Temperatures 10 to 20 degrees north, 24 to 28 in interior regions, near freezing Friday night. Saturday partly cloudy and colder in the south and east. Strong northerly winds on the coast. Northwest Florida shows similar conditions with a cold wave and near freezing temperatures Friday night, followed by partly cloudy and colder conditions and strong northerly winds.
London Fok 14 The French pursued linking European political issues with the international naval conference. Delegates from Britain France and Italy faced a stalemate as ambassador Charlie Corbin prepared to brief the French cabinet with plans to report back by Thursday. The talks touched on Franco British conventions security in Germany and rearmament while Americans pressed for broader inclusion.
Railroads in Georgia Alabama and North Carolina ask the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to continue a planned December low fare experiment set to expire April 1 The experiment would use a rate of 42 cents per mile in the route tests as part of a regional price trial.
Report from Oakland Cant shows Nancy Lee Voight, a 15 ounce infant, gaining appetite as Dr. J. W. Sheverick and H. E. Stafford note feeding increased to three and a half teaspoons of milk every two hours with three drops of a transition added to her intake.
President Roosevelt signals openness to revising housing program details amid persistent urban housing woes. discussions with Senate leaders outline a plan for expanded authority to fund home modernizations and the creation of new housing incentives. Wagner and Grimm assist, with a draft bill expected before March 1 and a federal cost estimate in the range of several hundred million dollars.
In New Orleans on February 14 AP report alleges property owner asked for higher taxes. Blackened by a cottage owner entering offices to assess amenities Wright relayed the request. Assessor Humphreys agreed to raise the valuation from 400 to 1700 to fund home improvements.
Small reward offered after burglars forced entry into HW A Tippett's apartment on Novik Powter street. About $150 in cash and 9 pairs of spectacles taken from a cash register. strong box damaged but contents intact. Entry gained via rear window after breaking a heavy peg removed. Ward Chief Deputy A. G. Watford investigated the shop.
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