19 Feb 1936
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1936
Page
1
A Southeast Alabama Anti-Sales Tax Association resolution denounces teachers and PTA leaders for publicly endorsing a sales tax pledge breach. The group demands loyalty to the governor candidates and vows ongoing protests through Midland City, Ozark, and Dothan gatherings as anti tax campaigns expand.
A city improvement bond issue shows a notable bid at 1023 percent amid an improving business climate and a debt reduction plan cutting annual bonded indebtedness by around 360,000. Outstanding bonds total 375,000, but the high quote applies to a single tranche. two years ago floods of offers at 66 percent found no buyers.
Abe Dothan Industrial Corp President Jim Brennan said final contracts and resolutions will soon be mailed to factory executives for signature. Negotiations shift as executives prefer to sign from home before traveling south, with site inspection and bids anticipated next week in Dothan. Tax exemptions for state, county, and ed valorem duties for five years are being drafted under a legislative measure.
Police recovered a W R Smith Brown and Williamson Tobacco Co delivery truck abandoned on E Tray street with $300 worth of tobacco and cigarets stolen. Tax stamps numbered one and three were present, suggesting a planned theft. The car appeared moved to Troy street while the owner still held the key, implying a master key usage.
Washington February 19 With many members of congress eager to go home and begin campaigning as noon approaches, President Roosevelt focused on tax plans. A conference with Rep. Bankhead clarified how lawmakers feel about levies to finance the new 500 million farm program and possible bonus payments. Talks included Morgenthau, Taylor, Oliphant, and Bell. Speaker Burns suggested adjournment by April 15 and a quick exit by many. A new tax bill would be given right of way when introduced. The Senate took the day off after pushing a neutrality measure, while the House aimed to finish debates on farm aid by Friday. Two former Democratic national committee members were summoned as defense witnesses in the ongoing proceedings.
Berlin reports say Swiss decree banning Nazi groups prompts threats of counter measures. Nazi outlets purge ties to Switzerland, with Berne defense cited as trigger for action against German Niemann groups. German authorities order a formal inquiry in Berne into the ban.
A gas explosion in Utica New York tore through streets injuring two men and prompting evacuations. Fire Chief Joseph N Sullivan warned of more blasts from shifting underground pockets while guardsmen cleared the business district. The Utica Gas and Electric Co said it nearly halted the leaking supply at the main intersection as officials prepared for further incidents.
Chicago dispatch reports extreme cold spreading nationwide with gas leaks and fires blamed on the freeze. Explosions damaged a Wilcox district structure and fatalities mounted as rescue teams aid frozen towns in the Midwest. Rivers of frail citizens endure outages while air rescues assist seven towns trapped by drifts and deep frost.
Mrs Emmes eCarty remained in critical condition at a Montgomery hospital after a truck struck her while crossing a street. Police issued no collision charges due to ongoing investigation as the driver, F G Grant, posted bail.
A three alarm fire at an Odd Fellows temple colapsed a wall trapping and killing Captain Otto Tgantze and Fireman Verhert Berrington along with Lieutenant Har Ty McFuddin and Fireman Willan Ronahos. Eleven more were injured as rescuers pulled bodies from the rubble amid zero wind chill and freezing temperatures.
McArthur, of Awkford, sustained a broken left leg and unspecified injuries when his foam truck ran off the Nathan Awkford highway into a ditch and struck a driveway, ejecting a prowler who fled the wreck. He was taken by funeral home transport to a hospital.
A Washington luncheon is planned with Rep. Manhead of Ambutra and Creasey officials to discuss a tax reform program. Attendees include Treasury Secretary Margarethau, Assistant Secretary Wayne Taylor, and Treasury counsel Herman Oliphant, with Daniel W Bell directing budget matters. The meeting aims to outline financing proposals as farm relief remains unsettled.
Alabama temperance hearings in Birmingham on proposed repeal and liquor legalization occupy the capitol as lawmakers, Col. Pratt, and temperance leaders debate beer rules. Proponents urge limited legalization for serving to friends. no vote on the repeal bill yet, with testimony continuing and a recess until 1:40 am.
The Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Committee unanimously backs a plan to create a statewide parity funding system. The proposal would move departments such as agriculture and conservation into the general fund on an equal footing with legislative and executive branches, sharing the total appropriation after essential government functions are met.
Montgomery Feb 19 The Alabama house of representatives moved toward repealing the two year old prohibition statue by appointing a five member committee to draft a modification and taxation measure acceptable to all sides. The committee includes Rep M L Stoberton Cullman Rep B E Bonwell Geneva Rep W Rayburn Marion Rep Baldwin Starplew as chairman The group was chosen with 14 house members present and no senators at the meeting.
Trenton February reports Bruno Richard Hauptmann’s alleged admission amid a complex court saga over the Lindbergh kidnapping. The piece details a magistrate, Justice Thomas W. Trenchard, and a sequence of appeals, stays, and reprieves leading to Hauptmann’s execution timeline.
Albany New York February 4 AP Assemblyman Abert D Schanzar introduces a bill to the New York legislature proposing a dowry of a few hundred dollars for newborn boys when they marry. The aim is to help start a household amid Depression era economic strain. In Oakland California letter sees Northern California Girl Ray vote 250 to choose charm over mischief.
iDrive launches a public health program in Houston and Henry counties to stamp out typhus fever, supervised by Dr A J Peroto. The effort provides proofing facilities for food establishments, employs about 14 men per project with National Reemployment Service support, costing around $2000 each, aims to reduce typhus cases reported last year and will be overseen by local health departments.
A 66 year old, George Knemmerer, filed in county court for a monthly pension of 330 claiming investment and paper assets tied to German inflation era, seeking relief as a tavern operator with a prior business history.
Cloudy conditions with rain likely in portions of Alabama and northwest Florida. Temperatures expected cooler and overcast on Wednesday night with rising humidity and scattered showers likely continuing into Thursday.
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