Threat Of Sales Tax Arouses Dothan Citizens To Act
A flood of letters to Alabama leaders from Dothan residents protests a proposed state sales tax. Citizens urge lawmakers to oppose the excise, arguing it is regressive, hurts the poor, and increases destitution. Delegations plan to travel to Montgomery to press Ways and Means Wednesday.
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Ex-Solicitor Pleads Guilty in U. S. Court Zangara Gets 10-Year
Montgomery Feb 20 AP J Norton Mullins of Dothan resigned as solicitor of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Feb 12 and was fined 500 for pleading guilty to conspiring to defraud the government in seed loans. Mullins walked with crutch and heavy cane as he testified. The plea caps government victory in seed loan cases with seven others indicted, some pleading guilty or fined or awaiting trials. Zangara sentenced to 40 years for attacking President-elect Roosevelt and 20 more years on other charges. he urged judge Dont be stingy Make It Hundred. He described stomach pains and intent to kill the president, while others in the attack’s aftermath showed improving conditions.
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Japan May Resign From League and Arms Conference
The cabinet plans Japan’s withdrawal from the League of Nations and the world disarmament conference if the Sino-Japanese controversy report fails. A Tokyo Foreign Office official hints at mobilizing Jehol operations, with 90,000 Japanese troops poised to overrun Jehol City within five days of the campaign start.
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Three Men Held in May Mystery in Sheriff's Probe
In Chipley Florida on February 20 three men were arrested in connection with the May murder inquiry of former County Judge Sam D Maytedey. A sheep slain with a steel jacketed bullet was found near the scene. Authorities withheld names, stating one man was jailed in Pensacola another in Bowlfay and the third in Chipley. Evidence included blood in the judge’s automobile and tests from a Jacksonville lab. The search for May’s whereabouts continued.
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Sacksonville
Refair House Permit Cost Report
A permit to repair the residence at Pepairing costs 200 dollars. The notice lists the permit fee as the total charge required for the work.
Busy and Stormy Week Ahead for Alabama Legislators
Montgomery Feb 20 A busy stormy week looms as lawmakers convene for the tenth legislative day of the special session. Administration backed revenue bills face hearings in the House Ways and Means Committee with a tentative Wednesday 3 pm hearing. Votes on income tax and related measures split reports show a potential majority for tax bills, while antitax blocs weigh party debt funding needs. Senate action looms on economy bills and city county power provisions, with forecasts of revisions and calendar placement as committees wrestle over distribution of power and revenue.
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Dedication of New Airport Draws Thousands to Montgomery
A crowd estimated at 8,000 to 10,000 gathered for the dedication of a new airport in Montgomery amid low clouds and rain. The event featured Maxwell Field pilots, Western Air Shows, and a dramatic delayed parachute jump by Clem Sohn.
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Bullets Hit Girl on Porch Near McKinnon Home
A 14 year old girl and a 5 year old boy were wounded when a stray bullet and two more bullets hit the McKinnon residence on N Orange avenue. Police say John Vann, 70, fired at garbage near the home as children nearby state they were shooting at garbage. the girl sustained a left knee wound, the boy suffered a facial injury from a bullet fragment.
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Sheriff Champlens Shot Report Sparks Confusion
Conflicting reports from Jackson county Florida say Sheriff Champlens was shot and wounded while deputies later denied the claim. A physician was said to be en route amid traffic near the airport to Marianna to treat the wounded officer.
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Police Chief Warns Boys Over Shooting Out City Lights
Police Chief Menefee Tatum warned mischievous boys using 22 caliber guns and air rifles to shoot at street lights. Authorities report extensive damage to public light fixtures and city crews will pursue action if the conduct does not stop.
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Fourteen States Move Toward Amendment to End Prohibition
In a historic vote the Senate advanced a bill repealing a 13-year-old prohibition statute. The measure would require conversion by 26 states and federal protection for enforcement, with no presidential action needed.
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Washington
Three Are Found Murdered in New York Speakasy
A midtown Speakasy named Porky’s Piece in New York was the scene of a triple murder. John Bweensy found the bodies as he stumbled in, a brunette and John Zager among the slain, along with bartender Michael Griffin. Each victim was shot on the right temple, robbery unlikely due to an undisturbed cash pile. Police seek the killer and motive, suggesting a rapid, unpremeditated attack possibly connected to a personal confrontation.
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Porky
John Zager
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Thieves Take 35 From Two Filling Stations In City
County officers reported Saturday night the theft of 2 at Super Service and 5 at Standard Oil stations, both in the city. Entrances were forced by prying doors and windows. a rear door opened at Super Service and a window pair was removed at Standard Oil. One dollar remained at Super Service while the Standard Oil cash was entirely taken.
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Civil Court Opens for Week's Session
A week's mission of civil court opened here today with 15 cases slated for trial. Judge H. A Pearce presiding. Following this week's term, criminal cases will be heard with solicitor J. Hubert Farmer prosecuting.
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Erroneous State Papers Touch Mrs Farmar Friends
State papers were erroneous today in carrying stories about Mrs. Co R Farmar Morgan Street Waterlinely 11 friends of Mrs Farm ar said.
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Pie on the program in a basiness ja
A fragment notes pie appears on a program amid a basiness gathering with unclear context. Named details are absent, but the snippet suggests a light culinary element featured alongside a formal event.
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