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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1934
Page
3
Brief, compact notes by Pau Mallon from 1983 gathered by North American Newspaper Alliance. Items reflect period news summaries and public notices typical of the era.
Washington notes compare Roosevelt borrowing to the elapsed time since Christ, estimating ten billion dollars in six months against $5.7 billion in circulation. It discusses gold reserves, refunding operations, and potential rate movements, plus resignation of Earle Baillie and a riotous episode involving General Johnson.
Alabama stays fair with frost along the coast and interior lows near 34. Tonight and Wednesday see slow warming. Florida’s extreme northwest reports frost with interior around 232 degrees then rise. otherwise fair. Tennessee clouds bring possible light rain or snow tonight with generally fair and slowly rising temperatures Wednesday.
The Supreme Court orders Cannon and Ada Burroughs to stand trial on corrupt practices charges from the 1928 campaign. The case returns to the District of Columbia court, where prosecutors must set a trial date or seek dismissal. Cannon’s lawyers hint at possible dismissal of counts related to reporting failures.
A Houston County Board of Revenue committee reviews adding a basement to the courthouse as a CWA project. Workmen will assess the foundation’s strength for future storage space and women’s rest rooms. If suitable, a CWA funding application will be filed promptly.
Representative Patman of Texas urged public disclosure of income tax returns as the House Ways and Means Committee resumed hearings on a 270 million dollar tax bill. He argued that secrecy hid fraud and that public access would have exposed billions in losses by figures like Charles E. Mitchell Albert Wiggin and J P Morgan.
The department of national economy reports final revised 1930 census figures for Mexico City and the nation. Women number 8 433 718 while men total 8 119 004, reflecting a slight female majority.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation seeks a three year extension of its lending authority and a 1 billion dollar capital increase. Representative Burns said the final amount could be 500 million or double that. The proposal goes to Chairman Steagall for introduction with a Banking Committee meeting planned to report it. RFC loan authority expires January 22 and the bill could be taken up tomorrow.
Condition of Carlton Peoples and Buddy Fleming, two of three CWA workers injured when a gravel pit near Headland caved in, improved today. The widow of B. M. Gulledge will receive two-thirds of his weekly salary as compensation, under CWA rules, up to $116.66 a month.
The Rev. M. F. Murdock age 74 of Columbia route two died at his home Tuesday at 1 6 a m after a long illness. Survived by widow two sisters Miss Melas Murdock and Miss Pyre Murdock and two daughters Mrs. A E Kirkland and Mrs. R R Roberts. Funeral at New Pilgrim church tomorrow with Rev Murphy officiating.
Wall Street reports from Winston Salem note R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. raised wholesale cigarette prices to 6.10 per thousand less discounts, up from 5.50 since February last year. The American Tobacco Co. followed by increasing its popular brand to 6.10 per thousand.
Six U S Navy seaplanes depart San Diego led by Admiral David F Sellers to fly non stop to Honolulu with a stop in San Francisco. The flight grooms the long winter hop as weather prospects look favorable for the next three days.
Victoria residents report Amy the Cadborosaurus rose from Conzaley Point and swallowed a seagull amid a crowd of about 20 birds. Earlier sightings recount a 12 foot stretch near Pender Island as Cyril Andrews and companions observed the creature's interest.
Governor Miller announced that Willie Peterson a Birmingham Negro condemned for the slaying of a Bilr mingham society girl would not be executed Friday. He said the case may be under U S Supreme Court review and a clemency hearing could set a life sentence. A writ of certiorari petition to the U S Supreme Court was filed, potentially delaying any execution.
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. He argued the move would benefit both automobile labor and the industry by boosting production and avoiding mass layoffs after the spring rush in Detroit and other manufacturing centers.
Four students named by the Gulf Division Committee will enter Oxford University next October as Rhodes scholars. They are Daniel J. Beanistin of Tulsa Oklahoma George C Meethee Oklahoma candidate Willorey Wells of New Orleans and Joseph E Hawkins of Waco Texas.
Herbert Jensen introduces Grahame in a Hollywood studio anteroom as he awaits Mr Myberg. Surrounded by ebony décor and foil shadows he senses a lurking observer behind palm fronds. A tense scene ends with a looming interruption and a buzzer.
House Democrats told President Roosevelt his program would pass, while the Senate showed doubt on major issues including the St Lawrence Waterway Treaty. The Ways and Means Committee pressed tax measures and Dillon-era funding for the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Representative Patman attacked tax secrecy as debate over income tax laws neared. Rep Crosser and four steering committee members called on the President to pledge smoother days ahead.
A renewed drive aims to classify peanuts as a basic commodity under the Agricultural Adjustment Act. Representative Warren urges peanuts be a base commodity, allowing a processing tax on domestically manufactured portions to fund acreage reduction deals. Officials say opposition to inclusion will be withdrawn.
Birmingham report says Frank P Glass publisher of the Montgomery Advertiser and Federal Board of Mediation member remains in serious condition. He was moved to Highland Baptist Hospital after his illness worsened from a heavy cold, after about three weeks of illness and prior to that stayed with a daughter.
Diplomatic circles report Secretary of State Hull may continue his Latin American tour north from Panama through the Central American republics and Mexico on the way back to the United States, extending the mission beyond Panama.
Edward A. Hayes national commander of the American Legion spoke at the city auditorium outlining a four point program for Congress, headed by universal service and an immediate restoration of veterans with service-connected ratings. He urged federal hospital coverage for those unable to pay and addressed criticisms of veterans with high incomes.
Federal intervention was sought in a Chicago milk strike as violence rose. A suit seeks to enjoin Pure Milk Association pickets and block shipments, with marshals possible on mill trucks. Negotiations to end the tie-up failed, dealers must sign new contracts for a basic price, and incidents of dumping milk and overturned trucks continued.
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