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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1935
Page
2
The administration faces a furious Senate battle over a proposed $4.88 billion relief measure. Democrats worry the plan aids private business. Republicans like Vandenberg press for amendments to cap rates by locality while McCarran proposes changes to limit burdens.
Oklahoma February 16 AP report details psychiatrist testimony on Phil Kennamer 19 who shot Gorrell 23 during a stormy night. Meninger of Topeka testified on the youth’s mental condition and moods as court recessed for defense summation.
Maurice Rossi and a partner aim for an Atlantic crossing in a loaded plane. They passed Rabat and Casablanca en route, traveling from Syria and setting a pace hours after takeoff.
An Army Air Corps group at Laredo Field makes an overnight stop before departing for Jacksonville to join artillery drills. Under command of Lord F Harmon Jr they plan practice in New Jersey coastal area. full details on schedule remain doubtful.
In a Pittsburgh garage, 46 year old Donald D McFarlane wrote in a notebook his plan to end his life. A friend found him dead an hour later after he recorded taking gasoline to kill himself. The notes say he planned to drink and end the life due to increasing weakness and drowsiness.
Germany's reply to Franco British security proposals drew disappointment in Paris and cautious plans in London to discuss the response with the London foreign office. Britain and France seek to restore confidence and peace, while the League of Nations notes Versailles postwar treaties may be dead amid the German position. Soviet press highlights foreign reaction without issuing its own comment.
Arkansas House defeated Senator Clyde Ellis' sterilization plan by 64 to 29 after Senate approval. Proponents argued it would curb rising crime and insanity, while opponents including two physicians warned provisions could be misused by others who do not wish to have children or by those who might spread social diseases.
President Roosevelt by proclamation extends for two years the period during which Federal Reserve banks may use government bonds as paper collateral for Federal Reserve notes. The measure keeps wartime finance tools in place and affects monetary authority.
President Roosevelt will send recommendations for a new National Recovery Administration to Congress on Monday. He seeks a one year extension with possible two year renewal and aims for permanency of key NIRA principles including child labor abolition, collective bargaining, and minimum wages. Senate probes into NRA monopoly begin as judiciary subcommittee moves to study Blue Eagle concerns amid funding debates.
Lack of quorum postponed the Houston County Welfare Board meeting delaying a proposed wage scale revision for work relief families. ARA director Roger F Halli planned to raise the scale from 13 to 17 dollars monthly, to be discussed individually with members. If agreed, the increase would start promptly along with relocation plans for the director's office.
Pete B. Jarman former secretary of state has been named a temporary special examiner of accounts by State Comptroller John McNeel. He will work exclusively in the comptroller's office. Jarman known in Alabama politics for years did not seek office last election. Howell Turner of Camden succeeded him as secretary of state.
A huge bull ran through Atlanta on February 15 causing chaos from Five Points to the state capitol. The animal gored a dog, injured two people, damaged displays, and frightened motorists and residents before police fatally shot it near the Capitol.
In Baltimore, Judge Eugene O Dunne awards 16 year old Theodore Jones and Henry Grob 3558 ancient gold coins dug from a cellar trove. The coins have $11 427 face value but government experts estimate about $28 000 in value. The boys, sons of poor parents on municipal relief, were hiding clues for a club when they struck the hard object and found the hoard.
The Macon airship’s tail girders had sheared months earlier with only partial repairs, yet officials continued training flights. Lieutenant Bolster and boatswain R J Davis testified the damage suggested structural weakness but not an unsafe craft. The 1933 disaster killed two crew as the Queen of the Skies plunged into the Pacific.
Archie Hoshanesian, 60, dies when his own gun fires as he is chased by police after he killed Abraham Arkelian, a Dearborn baker, and wounded five others during a family dispute. Wounds include Sophia Arkelian and John Arkelian. five children flee. police traced him from Pinckney to Detroit where he was wounded and died.
In Mexico City on February 16 the supreme court fined Arch bishop Pascual Diaz 300 pesos or 15 days in jail for officiating outside his diocese.
Tennessee rep Cecil Anderson 22 leads push to strike down the 1925 anti evolution act that banned teaching human descent from animals. Veteran rep S Townes Gaines backs repeal while critics warn it will harm youth and religious sentiment. Clarence Darrow weighs in from Chicago.
Rome reports hundreds of soldiers moving into the city from northern points in preparation for Africa bound actions against Ethiopia. Ethiopian chargé d affaires Wegradas Yesus says Ethiopians will defend their homes if Italy advances, as Haile Selassie denies Ethiopian aggression and Mussolini addresses internal affairs.
Houston County to publish list of cotton acreage contract signers and adjusted yields by beat. County agent C M Ling says postings show basis for 1934 contract acceptance and aid farmers filing complaints via community committeemen after reviewing each beat. Publication locations to be announced.
In Marianna Florida a 20 month old Tat Kingry died after a box fell on him. The child, son of Mr and Mrs Gibson Kingry of near Malone survived by visiting at W A Metunjungge home in Jackson County. Funeral held at Cottonwood Alabama.
Standard Oil interests weighing a refinery site in Alabama at the invitation of Governor Bill Graves of Alabama. The move follows tax actions against Standard Oil of Louisiana. engineers will study water supply harbor facilities and other factors before a decision. Walter Teagle declined comment but acknowledged talks with the governor.
Bruno Richard Hauptmann rode in from Flemington to the state prison as Prisoner No. 17,400 in the Lindbergh baby case. He wore the same gray suit, spoke little, and faced an execution tentatively set for March 22. Police escorted him past a gathered crowd to the death cell near the electroence chamber.
In Toronto a will sets a prize of 20000 to the mother with the most births after the death of Charles Vanere Millar in 1926. Mrs. Matthew Kenny has 11 births since 1926 while Grace Bagnato reports nine. Kenny cites alive children but Bagnato notes most of Kenny’s are deceased. The case centers on vital statistics registrations and potential equal-sharing if tied.
The Houston County grand jury urged the sheriff to remove marble boards and slot machines within ten days, after finding 86 indictments including 19 felonies and 17 misdemeanors. The panel also called for a thorough probe of alleged professional gambling in Dothan and noted several fatal highway crashes involving local figures.
An Arkansas legislature investigating committee arrived at Commonwealth College with three sergeants-at-arms and Polk County sheriff to subpoena witnesses. Chairman Marcus Miller said the grand jury had sought college records and planned to inspect the school's physical equipment and workers museum deemed to document the fall of capitalism.
A total of 6151 residents are eligible to vote this year with Bent Three in Dothan housing the largest block at 1875 men and 992 women. 2377 total in that heat, 3374 across 13 other heats. Voters urged to check poll lists at the probate office to confirm eligibility.
The bulletin notes generally fair weather with colder conditions and frost in northern and western portions at night. It predicts Sunday clearing, with Florida partly cloudy and colder tonight. Central and East states expect fair conditions early week with possible rain later and a warming trend early, cooling toward week end.
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