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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1933
Page
2
A local notice in Dothan shows petitions for a commission election filed Tuesday with 498 of 600 signatures deemed qualified voters. Mayor declines to set a date until proper certification and secretary approval are obtained.
Montgomery February 15 AP Leaders meet with Governor to push administration tax bills to the house floor before the weekend. Representative Harrison backs the program and plans to seek committee action without recommendation. A compromise 80 percent salary provision tied to the McGowin fund based on October 1980 salaries is noted.
Dr Haskew of La Ayetta Street Methodist Church spoke on carelessness at the senior high school chapel scheduled for 8 30 this morning. This afternoon the Parent Teacher Association program at Young Junior High was to address cooperation as its topic.
Mrs Pearl Brandon Crawford of Montevallo will open a series of classes at the Dothan school building Friday. The classes will last for 15 weeks with one held each week. Mr Crawford conducted several sessions on parent education here.
The Country Club will hold a meeting Monday night to elect officers. All members are requested to attend the session at the club.
Five men sentenced last summer on arson charges arrived by prison truck from Elsby to testify before the Houston county grand jury now meeting since Monday. Also expected is Minnie Lee Childs who refused to testify earlier, while state fire marshals Searcy and West sit as witnesses. Many suspected incendiary fires have been reported in the area over the past six months.
Dr. F G Granger, Houston County health officer, says pond drainage in the county, funded by R F C, should reduce malaria deaths within five years. Houston ranks first in Alabama for malaria mortality, with 30 to 35 ponds being drained and progress on hookworm and typhoid under control.
Prince Michael of Roumania will attend classes with peers in Bucharest. He will join top pupils from the capital's primary schools and follow the standard grade curriculum.
In New Orleans on February 15 Earl Long testified before senate investigators that Harry Abell, power and utilities rep, placed $10,000 in Huey Long's bathrobe pocket during Huey and Earl's 1927 governor campaign. Huey denied the claim and accused the committee of trying to publicly abuse him as a witness.
Samuel Insull Jr., son of the utilities czar, resigns as director and vice chairman of the People's Light & Coke Company to become assistant to the chairman James Simpson. He is expected to resign other posts later this month according to the Herald and Examiner.
About 2 000 unemployed men women and children camped in county and city buildings overnight in Seattle demanding relief. They sought groceries per family per week work pay or gasoline and cash for a pilgrimage to Olympia. When denied they occupied the office building and sent out committees for food.
Two more carloads of flour reached Hougton County destitute families per H H Brown of the Red Cross. One load was unloaded yesterday and the other today. Applications will be accepted only on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday between 9 PM and 3 PM at the old Eagle building on Troy street due to limited staff.
Denver police held two suspects in the Charles Boettcher kidnapping and ordered more arrests as they race toward a 48 hour deadline set by Chief Albert Clark. Red Mitchell and George Zarlengo, identified as minor bootleggers, are named in the effort to solve the Sunday night abduction of a wealthy pioneer.
Rene Leon charged that Britain pursues a ruthless policy to push down gold dollar prices to win war debt cancellation. He warned that Britain would not tolerate similar moves from the United States while causing widespread economic harm. He said every man, woman and child is a victim of this policy.
U. S. Deputy Marshal J. W. Daughtry and colleagues escorted Ben Sellera to the Atlanta federal penitentiary for a three year term. He was convicted in a conspiracy to obtain a $600 loan on a dead soldier's compensation certificate. Charlie Jackson, named in the same indictment, was sent to Chillicothe Ohio.
A permit was issued to Hugh Smith to erect a residence at 1100 West Main Street. The dwelling will cost 3000 dollars according to the permit.
A special meeting of the Dothan chapter of the Disabled American Veterans will be held tomorrow night at 7 30 o clock. C J Graves announced importance business matters will be considered at the meeting.
In Montgomery on February 15 special report states the State Senate adopted a resolution, offered by Senator Faulk, urging President-elect Roosevelt to appoint Congressman Henry B. Steagall as Secretary of the Treasury, despite Senator Beasley opposing the suspension of rules for unanimous passage.
Senator J Hubert Farmer of Houston and Henry counties resigns from the Alabama Senate to accept appointment as solicitor of the 20th judicial circuit. The move provokes mixed feelings among colleagues as a resolution honors his service and a five minute recess is taken for congratulations. His resignation takes effect immediately with a successor to be elected locally.
Ames Iowa February 15 Professor T W Schultz of Iowa State College argues at Farm and Home week that Buy American is unsound. He cites tariff studies and foreign trade balance as key, noting exports declined in 1932 to less than a third of the 1925-29 average. He says Europe owes the United States money but cannot pay unless trade improves.
A special election is ordered for March 21 to fill the Alabama state senate seat from the 35th district Henry and Houston counties after the resignation of J Hubert Farmer. Gov EB M Miller directs polls on the same day as the regular election. Sheriff Rollins coordinates officers with many women to serve.
Frederick E. Willams two and a half months old son of Mr and Mrs E O Willams died this morning at 1 o'clock after a week long illness from spinal meningitis The bereaved include his parents a brother Earnest Hill Williams and were to have funeral services at the Rome later conducted by Rev D W Haskew with burial in the city cemetery Houston Forrest home in charge of arrangements
United Air Lines begins delivery of 60 all metal low wing Boeing transport aircraft with retractable landing gear. The jets add about 20 mph to speed for 10 passenger cargo air service. Three warning devices prevent wheels from retracting in flight and an indicator aids pilots during gear operations.
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