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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1934
Page
1
The Roosevelt administration pursues transferring the coast guard to the navy amid protests from Morgenthau Glass and others. Navy gains emphasize cost savings and career boosts for Annapolis graduates, while critics warn the move may dilute coast guard duties and training.
A proposed 224000 Public Works Administration loan to modernize Dothan light and water plants was not legally presented due to missing mayoral and council signatures. The city must authenticate the petition or pursue legal action before forwarding to Washington, the State Advisory Board secretary states in a letter to Auditor Vaughn, noting the loan was previously announced as dead but later required submission.
Washington January 1 AP Congressional leaders say a pledge by nearly a third of the senate to back free silver coinage has pushed bimetallism to the forefront of the upcoming session. President Roosevelt will meet tonight at the White House with eight or more Democratic leaders as talks begin. Inflation fears fueling the silver push have made the money question dominant, overshadowing taxes, appropriations, and the recovery program debates.
Police report Pounce Jackson a Negro, arrested at 3 30 am on a charge of assault and battery after being at large since about 10 o clock last night Bearden was named as the first arrest today in Dothan but Jackson, taken at noon, was the only one recorded by officers in the new year.
Thurman Roberts infant son of Mr and Mrs Carson Roberts Ashford route one died at home early today His twin Verrin died last Tuesday Funeral services were to be held this afternoon at 2 oclock from the Blut Springs Church with Rev A J Parrish officiating Burial in the church cemetery Fellows and Forraster had charge of arrangements
Washington AP reports automatic end of 230 million in Federal levies begins January 1 with further 380 million in special taxes set to end later. Half cent gasoline levy and 5 percent dividend tax lapse at midnight. other corporate taxes repealed after July 4. Officials estimate 170 million annual loss if not replaced. House panel to propose funding via Federal Nqucy fares.
City council assured private citizens that Dothan would have an airport and agreed to spend up to 4000 for purchase of a site. Land bank price 3850 for 300 acres. plan to borrow from bank to pay 3000. Site between Enterprise and Montgomery highways, owned by Federal Land Bank of New Orleans. The council unanimously voted to proceed with the airport project.
Dr James M Doran supervisor of the Distilled Spirits Institute warns the bootlegger could revive if agencies fail to draft satisfactory industry regulations. He favors hearings this week, cites New York labeling disputes, and plans talks with Ohio officials while urging uniform national labeling for economic reasons.
Local year in 1933 highlighted New Deal era affairs and WRA impacts overshadowing violence and accidents. Key items include the banking holiday, government reforms, and attempts to modify aldermanic government while trials and indictments unfold in Dothan and surrounding counties. Major figures and institutions named include Governor Milner, President Roosevelt, the Central Rebel Committee, and local officials amid hearings at Panama City and federal court actions.
Washington January 1 President Roosevelt accepted the resignation of William H. Woodin due to ill health and appointed Henry Morgenthau Jr as acting secretary. Morgenthau, who has served as acting secretary for over a month, was sworn in at the White House this morning.
California flood toll climbs with sixteen dead and many missing as Los Angeles area endures the heaviest rainfall in record. Seven inches in 24 hours flood homes and streets while two vehicles topple a wooden bridge into the river injuring eleven people. Authorities warn of further rising waters and widespread damage.
A county wide rat eradication plan led by new director Ward will deploy two methods across Houston County. One uses poison baits placed in public areas while the second method employs trapping and brapping to humanely reduce the rodent population. Crews from the department will operate countywide with field work starting this week and running until the problem is controlled.
Miss Katherine Hicks dies after a two month illness in the city, with Rev. b W Emekery officiating at the funeral held in the city cemetery. Active pallbearers include Jane Rellers Pat Warrick Jamie Craughn George Riley Creighton Burdeshaw and D L Kelty, with arrangements by Mounted Funeral Name.
J W Vaughn Jr 24 of Newton died early today after a truck driven by Reenie Parmer veered toward him while he walked en route to church services on the Newton Gravesville road. Vaughn, injured severely, died at a local hospital around 3 am. Parmer was arrested on a blanket charge as investigators review claims the steering wheel locked and the driver endangered pedestrians. He leaves parents Mr and Mrs J W Vaughn two sisters and a sister Betty Gay Vaughn. Funeral set for Kinney Church with burial at Kinny cemetery. Houston Funeral Co in charge.
Eva Man Nichole, a Seminole beauty parlor operator, died from a bullet wound in a gunfight that led to the capture of Wilbur Underhit, a feared Southwestern desperado. Underhit, wounded five times, cursed his fate and said he might not live. Rhawan held for questioning. Raymond Roe also wounded.
Hartford resident Onan Wilkerson, 50, died Saturday afternoon at home after a brief illness. He spent his career in the insurance business until health failed. Survived by widow, two sons Albert and Jenee Wilkerson, and a daughter Mine Nella Ruth Wilkerson, all of Hartford. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon with Rev Zebendin officiating and Fellows and Forrester in charge.
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