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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1934
Page
1
Washington talks in memo like fashion on January 5 as analysts chart Roosevelt budget fears. They predict a deficit near four billion by June 30 and a thirty one billion debt by mid 1935 while Congress pushes big public works bills. Optimism sits amid calls for retrenchment and possible devaluation after a hard year.
Dr. J H Green to serve as emergency meat inspector while Whitfield remains milk inspector as dispute over who controls city meat and milk inspections continues. County health officer Granger rejects Whitfield's discharge without written justification from the council and cites 1923 code and municipal ordinance. Continued on page six.
House Banking Committee Chairman Steagall urged greater silver emphasis in monetary policy and floated a bill to authorize Treasury buys of one billion dollars in silver now, followed by monthly purchases equal to domestic output. He noted White House rumors of action to lift silver values.
Wilbur Underhill, wounded desperado, was moved by ambulance from City Hospital to the State prison at McAlester with eight heavily armed guards. His condition showed considerable improvement after being shot thirteen times and captured a week earlier.
Judge Leon McCord, a Montgomery jurist and Democratic National Executive committee member, telephoned from an unannounced location saying he is still considering a bid for governor. Supporters report confusion after a press conference no show and a claim of possible late statement.
Chicago faces a milk strike called by the Pure Milk Association affecting 18 000 dairy farmers within a 100 mile radius. Law enforcement groups organize to prevent violence while health officials assure supplies and mayoral support for delivery and inspection.
Havana January 6 AP President Ramon Grau San Martin would resign in February if Carlos Mendieta gains more moral support, according to Benjamin Fernandez de Medina Uruguayan minister and Medina plan author. Grau would yield office about February 24 if Mendieta accepts the condition.
Kansas City report profiles Harry A. Brandon a 65 year old veteran window washer who claims to be the oldest active in the United States. He has spent 35 years in big cities washing offices and stores with basic tools and dirty water, believing the dirtier water the better for cleaning panes.
Frank P. Glass publisher of The Montgomery Advertiser and member of the Federal Railboard Board of Mediation is seriously ill in a Birmingham hospital. He was moved there yesterday from his daughter's home after a two week confinement with a cold, doctors advise.
Carter D. Poland of Anniston spoke Friday night at 7:30 in Dothan on the NRA and President Roosevelt's general recovery program. He contrasted six years of policy with the new administration and condemned so-called efficiency experts. He cited a Dodge Brothers investment tale and noted monetary system issues as the talk continued.
Mrs. J. H. Bass, 35, of Chipley, Fla., was treated at a local hospital after a bullet from her son's small caliber rifle penetrated the house and struck her left thigh during an afternoon shooting at their Chipley home. She was released after X rays and is not in serious condition.
Admiral Byrd orders the flagship to break from the ice pack and begin the final 8,000 mile leg to Little America, moving from latitude 69 25 S longitude 116 40 W as delays threaten the Antarctic expedition.
President Roosevelt could restore a third of the 15 percent pay cut government workers endured. The constitution sets his salary at 75000 dollars annually, payable in 6250 monthly. He voluntarily took the cut and has received two partial checks as part of the arrangement.
Birmingham January 6 AP concerted opposition forms against clemency for Willie Peterson condemned to die January 12 for the slaying of Miss Augusta Williams. Solicitor Bailes and family spokesmen insist on Peterson’s guilt. Sheriff Hawkins asks for a clemency hearing, citing Nell Williams’s daylight recognition and shared belief in innocence.
Organized labor seeks to empower the Labor Board to implement a 30 hour work week across industries. Senator Wagner, head of the encratycoo Board, plans legislation to revise the labor section of the National Recovery Act and grant the Board broader powers. He favors shorter hours but prefers code authorities and administrators to enact changes rather than Congress.
In the Mojave Desert near San Bernardino, mining experts say vast gold dust lies in sands washed from arid hills. Millions of dollars may be recoverable with an extracting process as dry lake beds provide material for experiments under extreme heat.
Nebraska unveils Civil Works Administration projects benefiting children from 18 months to unemployed youth. Plans include twelve nutrition centers for preschool health and one hundred study centers to help older students finish their educations. Omaha and Lincoln will sponsor tuberculin studies to detect and prevent tuberculosis in schoolchildren.
Police announce enforcement of the city ordinance forbidding bicycle use on sidewalks in Dothan. Police Chief M Tatum says complaints have prompted a public warning and that violators will face charges if the rule is not followed.
The Anti-Saloon League outlined a new prohibition campaign to defend dry states asking for a strong federal law to curb liquor movement through dry regions, halt liquor advertising in dry states including radio, tax on on premise consumption, and limit liquor profits.
North Wilkesboro North Carolina January 6 AP Solicitor John R Jones awaits about a dozen handwriting experts reports on an 18 year old farm girl Leota Childress penmanship The note on the body describing threats by four robbers is questioned as not hers Smoot 27 a textile worker and sweetheart is charged with her murder He was with his foster parents in a rural area and arrested in Schoolfield Virginia before being brought back for trial.
The Senate Agriculture Committee unanimously approved the Smith crop loan bill authorizing $100,000,000 in loans for farmers in 1934. Chairman Smith said the plan would expand seasonal government aid to agriculture and make all farmers eligible, improving on the current 75 percent ineligible rate under regional agriculture credit corporations.
Lawmakers clash over liquor tax bill with remarks on bootleggers and France. Representative Britten jokes about French champagne while Delaney suggests Navy debt leverage as debate extends from four to five hours.
Montgomery January 6 CAF The Alabama Transient Bureau will not remove Virginia Keen of Baltimore from her post as assistant director. W J Plunkett says removal is not contemplated and seeks qualified workers for the Federal Transient Bureau in Alabama. A $500 000 six month budget has been tentatively approved in Washington. Keen is expected to arrive to assume duties despite protests over out of state staff.
The 33 year old Mrs Virginia Gibron was found on a highway just west of Detroit city limits after an alleged attack and possible car disposal. Deputy Coroner Foster Knoblock stated the body may have been run over two or three times. Motorist Frank Przkop said he saw a car pass over the body, suggesting the slayer positioned it to appear accidental.
Fair conditions start the week across the Central and East Gulf states with rain likely Tuesday or Wednesday then clear skies return. Temperatures remain near normal with moderate fluctuations and unsettled conditions near week’s end.
Congress adjourned until Monday as House leaders press budget aligned with Roosevelt plan. The Senate considers crop loan bills and economy act changes restoring part of federal pay cuts. Borah seeks Treasury debt facts, signaling renewed push to bring the war debt issue to the Senate floor.
Rain tonight and Sunday with a drop in temperatures. In southwest Alabama and extreme northwest Florida expect clouds and showers, followed by cooler conditions Sunday in eastern portions.
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