Libel suits filed over Eagle Geneva County report
Three libel damage suits totaling 150 000 dollars were filed in circuit court against The Dothan Eagle editor Julian Hall and state law enforcement officers S E Tranam and E Potter Smith by Jas Faulk Malcolm Farmer and J H Radford. They claim the February 15 story about the arrest of the officers defamed them by alleging they belonged to an auto thieves band. The suit cites reputational harm and mental anguish, based on content from an interview with Potter Smith.
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Dothan Eagle
Julian Hall
S. E. Tranam
E. Potter Smith
Jas Faulk
Malcom Farmer
Samson
J. H. Radford
Hartford
the Eagle
Montgomery County
Montgomery
Dothan
Potter Smith
Fight Over Payment Ends In Knife Attack And Arrest
Vernon Lewis 20 was critically wounded when Gus Hughes allegedly attacked him with a knife after a dispute over paying for a pint of liquor. Hughes was jailed on a charge of assault to murder, claiming self defense.
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Gus Hughes
Vernon
Lewis
John Lewis
Beat 14
Ashford
Rollins
Hughes
Vernon Lewis
Funeral Service Held for Columbia Man
Funeral services for R. H. Wiley of Columbia Alabama were conducted at his home with Rev. P. M. Guthrie and Rev. R. A. Smith officiating. The local Masonic Lodge led graveside rites. Wiley, a Spanish-American War veteran and prominent Southeast Alabama businessman, had been ill. He supported Houston County and the Methodist Church where he served as a steward. He is survived by his widow, a son Haywood age 10, five sisters and three brothers in Social Circle and Atlanta, Georgia.
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Columbia
Ala
R. H. Wiley
P. M. Guthrie
R. A. Smith
Masonic Lodge
Houston County
Methodist Church
Wiley
Haywood
Social
Atlanta
Louis Blaum Improves After Car Crash Near Luverne
Louis Blaum, injured when his automobile turned over near Luverne last Sunday, is resting more comfortably today at the hospital where he was moved from Luverne Tuesday. He remains in guarded condition but is reported to be improving.
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Louis Blaum
Luverne
Dothan
Moscow Classroom Study In Godliness
Moscow reports an experimental course at the Obuc Physiological Institute exploring the origin and life of monks and a physiological basis for spiritual awakening. Lectures will be illustrated by scientific pamphlets intended as anti religious propaganda for factory workers and others.
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Moscow
Obuc Physiological Institute
Factory Vortkers
Milt Tolberts to Open Here This Evening
The Milt Tolbert Show opens the new season under the big tent on St Andrews Street across from Malone Motor. H D Hale stars in Honest Hearts as Dave with Willie, Pierre, Dr Quackenbush and Hilda in supporting roles. Miss Doris and Mrs Hughes feature, while Eben adds comic relief. Ladies admitted free tonight. M C Watford of Route 2 was in Dothan Saturday.
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Milt Tolbert
St. Andrews Street
Malone Motor Company
H. D. Hale
Dave
Billy Ferguson
Willie
Roe Nero
Pierre
Billy
Quackenbush
Hale
Effort Made to Bring Veterans Hospital Here
Local leaders press to secure a 200 bed Veterans Bureau hospital in Alabama with Dothan as the site. American Legion Auxiliary letters to Senator Black and Representative Steagall seek support, amid opposition from Republican House leaders.
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Veterans Hospital
House
House Committee
U.S. Congress
Veterans’ Bureau
Alabama
Dothan
American Legion Auxiliary
Senator Black
Steagall
Veterans’ Hospital
Judge Lewis
WCOA
Pensacola
H. B. Steagall
Dempsey Targeted by Intruder in Miami Beach Room
An unidentified prowler fired a shot at promoter Dempsey in his Miami Beach hotel room early today. Dempsey and Floyd Fitzsimmons woke. the assailant fled after being challenged. Police suspect kidnapping motive tied to the Stribling Sharkey event and have assigned guards to Dempsey.
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Frowier
Dempsey
Miami Beach
Fla
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Detroit
Fitzsimmons
Sharkey
Five Houston County Men Indicted for Vagrancy
Grand jury returned indictments against five Houston county citizens for vagrancy after investigations tied them to using without visible means of support. Sheriff Rollins served warrants as part of a broader campaign against alleged bootleggers tied to illegal rum traffic. The arrests followed the vagrant indictments and indicate a wider effort to target suspected bootlegging activities.
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Grand
Houston County
Rollins
Grand Jury probe begins in Avant slaying case
Birmingham special investigator W J Courtney said an arrest is expected soon in the death of Claude Avant, a high school principal from Slocumb Alabama. Robert H Knowles, in custody, is being questioned as five reports from subordinates are prepared for Monday submission.
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Birmingham
Ala
W. J. Courtney
Charlie C. Mc
Claude Avant Slocumb
Hich
Courtney
Robert H. Knowles
Knowles
Salvation Army
Lamar
Randolph County
Hartford
Avant
Geneva County Board of Education
Geneva County
W C W Meeting to Bring 600 Delegates to Dothan
More than 600 delegates and visitors are expected for the biennial state convention of the head wear of Alabama to be held at City Hall in Dothan on March 14 20 and 21. The event will be joint with the Woodmen Circle. Judge Harry K Martin appointed a central committee to arrange programs and entertainment. The opening session on the morning of the 6th is largely secured and the convention committee will meet regularly as the date approaches.
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Head Worn of
Alabama
Dothan
Harry Kh. Martin
Law Committee
State of Alabama
S. S. Wiggin
Former teacher in murder case pleads error in alibi
Ralet Ho Knowle, once linked to a triple murder, admits fault in his claim that relatives near Hartford were aware of the victim's disappearance. Investigators report no corroboration from Siecomah County residents who had previously voiced opinions at a public meeting.
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Ralet Ho Knowle
Trereva Ache
Sami Mmurder
Hartford
Willams of Cel onhun on business today
City lane reports say Willams of Cel onhun is in town on business today. Officials note no public events or meetings are listed. Local observers describe routine visits and no disruptions expected.
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TO. Willams
Cel Onhun
Todlay
Editor Defends 3 Men Indicted In Car Theft Case
Samson Ledger reports in a front page item that Frank Mizell J M Farmer and Ras Faulk are innocent victims of a theft plot. The indictment contains no conspiracy and no evidence of knowledge or concealment by the men. Continued on page three.
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Samson
Frank Mizell
J. M. Farmer
Ras Faulk
Samson Ledger
Highway Reopens Route From Dothan Via Ozark and Troy
Traffic north to Montgomery from Dothan returns to Ozark routing as detour signs are removed. N W Moates of the state highway maintenance division says the Banks to Troy stretch should be finished by tomorrow night if rain stays away. Detour through Enterprise had been used while the road was resurfaced and is no longer in effect.
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Montgomery
Dothan
Ozark
Enterprise
N. W. Moates
State, Highway Department
Banks
Troy
Marshal Foch's Condition Worsens as Lung Spot Emerges
The condor of Marshal Foch was a matter of grave concern as doctors reported a new spot on one lung. Medical staff indicated worsening pneumonia related congestion and flagged potential complications.
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Marshal Foch
Spot
Mar Hal Foch
Dr Andress Dies After Car Plunges From Bridge
A car carrying Dr W L Andress and two associates plunged 20 feet off a river bridge near Chattahoochee Florida at 6 30 Sunday morning. Andress died at 12 30 Sunday. G M Lewis and G S Jackson were severely injured and later listed in serious condition. Local citizens flocked to the wreck as investigators described head and internal injuries and broken bones. Funeral arrangements for Andress were set for this morning in Dothan with burial in Georgiana Alabama.
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Chattahoochee
Florida
W. L. Andress
G. M. Lewis
Coca Cola
G. S. Jackson
Dr. Andress
Florida State Hospital
the Eagle
Lewis
Jackson
Wadlington
Dothen
Alabama Theater
Jackgun
O'Brien
Kiley-Akins Chevrolet Company
Alabama Weather Update Clouds Race to Rain Likely
Weather bulletin notes cloudy skies over Alabama with probable rain tonight and Tuesday morning. Colder Tuesday with moderate to fresh southerly winds along the coast.
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Alabama
Tueday
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