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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1934
Page
2
An obituary notices Paul Mallon, a longtime resident of the community, with details of his life and passing noted in the local newspaper. The notice highlights his contributions and family connections within the area.
Washington notes compare a ten billion dollar borrowing plan to the age of Christ and U S monetary reserves. Analysts split on whether short term rates reflect finance health or market conditions as budget moves loom. Also reports resignations and a dustup over an advisory board reshuffle.
Alabama expects fair skies with continuing cold and frost along the coast. interior south portion 30 to 34 degrees. Tonight Florida extreme northwest reports frost with interior 20 to 32 degrees. Wednesday brings fair skies and gradual warming. Tennessee shows clouds with possible light rain or snow tonight and generally fair conditions Wednesday with rising temperatures in the west.
The Supreme Court orders Cannon and Ada Burroughs to stand trial on conspiracy to violate the corrupt practices act in the 1928 campaign. The case returns to the District of Columbia Supreme Court for trial date setting or possible dismissal. Two counts remain. government action and DA Garnett transition described.
A Houston County Board of Revenue committee reviews adding a courthouse basement as a CWA project. Workers will inspect the foundation for support, planning storage rooms and women’s rest rooms. If suitable, an application for CWA funds will be made.
Washington January 9 Representative Patman of Texas urges public disclosure of income tax returns as Ways and Means resumes hearings on a 270 million tax bill. He says secrecy aided fraud and cites failures to reveal returns by Charles E. Mitchell Albert Wiggin and J P Morgan as examples.
The population of Mexico is 16 852 722 with women at 8 483 718 and men at 8 119 004, final revised 1930 census figures announced by the department of national economy.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation asks Democratic leaders for a three year extension of its leaning authority and a capital increase of 1 billion dollars. Representative Burns noted a decision pending on whether to raise 500 million or double that amount. The measure was sent to Chairman Steagall to be introduced today with a Banking Committee meeting planned to report it. The RFC authority expires January 22, prompting potential House consideration tomorrow if reported tonight.
The widow of B. M. Gulledge will receive two thirds of his weekly salary as compensation under CWA rules after Gulledge was killed when a gravel pit near Headland caved in. Carlton Peoples Buddy Fleming and J H Stanley were injured. Stanely released after first aid. two others improved at hospital. The rule caps monthly compensation at $116.66.
The Rev. M. F. Murdock, 74, of Columbia route two, died at home Tuesday at 10 a m after a long illness. He is survived by his widow two sisters Miss Melas Murdock and Miss Pyre Murdock and two daughters Mrs A E Kirkland and Mrs R R Roberts. Funeral is tomorrow at the New Pilgrim church with Rev Murphy officiating.
New York January 9 AP Wall Street reports from Winston Salem indicate R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. raised wholesale cigarette prices to 6.10 dollars per thousand after discounts. American Tobacco Co. followed by lifting its best selling brand to 6.10 dollars per thousand, effective since February last year.
Navy seaplane squadron leaves San Diego with Admiral Sellers aboard to fly to San Francisco and Honolulu. The 2,400 mile leg to Honolulu would be the longest seaplane hop yet and is set to start Thursday pending weather. six vessels position along the route and each plane carries several days of food and a collapsible rubber boat.
Paul Henderson testified that Postmaster General Brown granted about 000 miles of air mail contracts despite Congress denying authority. James Maher said he burned official and personal files at Brown’s request, and Kenneth MacPherson ordered the destruction. The committee noted papers were destroyed but legality was uncertain.
Amy Cadborosaurus reappeared off Conzaleg Point as locals watched the sea serpent raise a three foot head and gulp a seagull. Victoria residents Cyril Andrews and companions first saw Amy near Pender Island a month ago.
Montgomery Alabama January 8 1950 AP Governor Miller said Willie Peterson a Birmingham Negro will not be executed Friday as the case is appealed to the U S Supreme Court or as clemency procedures proceed The condemned man was convicted of killing Miss Auguste Williams and involved in the kidnapping of four women on Shades Mountain near Birmingham awaiting clemency review by the Board of Pardons and governor Petersons appeal expedited by writ of certiorari filed with the U S Supreme Court
Al van MacAuley president of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce praised Gen Hugh S Johnson for changing the automobile code to allow 40 hour work weeks in motor plants. He said the move would improve both labor and industry positions. Johnson said raising output next spring would prevent mass layoffs if the 35 hour limit remained.
Four students were selected as Rhodes scholars by the Gulf Division Committee in New Orleans. They include Daniel J. Boorstin of Tulsa, George C. L. Metrhee, Willorey Wells of New Orleans, and Joseph E. Hawkins of Waco. They will enter Oxford University next October.
Herbert Jensen introduces Grahame in a Hollywood studio anteroom filled with ebony and silver decor. He senses unease as voices discuss a looming meeting while a shadow appears behind a palm, hinting at danger before the page ends with a pay three continuation cue.
A committee is investigating mail contract awards as part of continuing scrutiny over policy decisions. Officials say the president remains confident in the agenda and the integrity of the process while the review proceeds.
House Democrats told President Roosevelt his program would move ahead, while Senate doubts linger on the St. Lawrence Waterway Treaty. Leaders pressed extending Reconstruction Finance Corp authority and funding, with tax bills advancing and liquor rules for D C under review.
Washington reports a renewed push to classify peanuts as a basic commodity under the Agricultural Adjustment Act. If included, the Farm Administration could impose a processing tax on domestically manufactured peanut product with proceeds funding acreage reduction agreements. An opposing peanut coalition reportedly plans to withdraw its stance.
Frank P. Glass publisher of the Montgomery Advertiser and Federal Board of Mediation member remained in serious condition in Birmingham. He was moved to Highland Baptist Hospital after a heavy cold worsened, with about three weeks of illness and prior stay at his daughter's home.
Diplomatic circles report Secretary Hull could continue his Latin American tour from Panama through the Central American republics and Mexico on his way back to the United States, potentially completing the long voyage.
Edward A. Hayes national commander of the American Legion outlined a four point program at a city auditorium address. He urged backing congressional representatives for universal service and urged restoring pre March 20 1933 status for service connected veterans. He pressed federal hospital care for those unable to pay and defended veterans from false income critiques.
Federal intervention was sought in a Chicago milk strike now in its fourth day. An injunction was requested to stop interference with shipments by the Pure Milk Association and independent dealers, with US marshals possible on milk trucks. Negotiations failed to resume progress as violence and dairy dumping continued.
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