Mississippi Flood Buries Towns as 25 Die and 18,000 Stranded
In Northwest Mississippi the floodwaters inundated Tate, Tunica, Panola and Quitman counties. At least 25 people are dead and about 18,000 marooned as ice and rising waters drive refugees into churches and homes. Rescue boats push through ice to reach stranded families. Relief camps form on high ground while doctors treat frozen limbs and fear pneumonia and influenza. Shelter is scarce as the Red Cross and volunteers rush aid. Marks bears the flood’s brunt as levees strain against swelling waters.
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J. B. Crossley
Associated Press
Marks
Miss
Mississippi
Tate
Tunica
Panola
Quitman
Atea
Foor
Hed Cross
Tunien
Sledee
Darling
Emmnty
Auto crash injures several near Midland City
Three family members and others were hurt when two cars collided near the Houston county line. C. Shirah and Archie Brannon were involved. four occupants were hospitalized. One man suffered a fractured skull and chest injuries. two others had minor wounds.
Hay to shepherd Ians at Southern as mission parley
R Hay general superintendent of Southern Methodism will head delegations to the North and South conferences for the General Missionary Meeting of the M E Church South at Rock Arkansas February 26. Bishop W N of Macon Ga and others from Alabama Georgia and Arkansas participate in the meeting and related gatherings.
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HAY
Shepherdians
Southern
Mission
W.N
Macon
Alabama
County opens in election series for committeemen
County farmers attended a meeting series to elect county committeemen for 7 C. A. R. P. The schedule lists New Hope Beat 3 at 2 p.m. and Beat 10 in Vicdale, with other meetings at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, including Level Zion Goodman and Fairview, Mt. Pleasant and Enterprise.
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Prise
Ounty
Heldi Ng
Vic
Dale
New Hope
Tton
Zion m
Goodman
Elba
Fairview
Farmers
Mt. Pleasant
Enterprise
Message from Will Rogers on rain and politics
A fragmented letter from Will Rogers mentions Amarillo and New Mexico, noting improved moods and a world court topic. Rogers wonders about public opinion and hints at Republican concerns, reflecting a casual, conversational tone.
Calhoun bill would shield newspaper sources in state
Immunity for newspapermen from revealing confidential sources cleared in the Calhoun bill introduced in the House. The measure mirrors New Jersey law and guards reporters from being forced to disclose information sources in grand jury or other legal proceedings.
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Montgomery
Calhoun
House of Representatives
Houston
New Jersey
Court of Errors and Appeals
Courts of Chancery
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Orphans’ Court
Court of Common Pleas
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Court of Quarter Sessions
Court of Special Sessions
Magistrate’s Court
Recorder’s Court
Abolition Move Targets State Normal School System
A bill by R F Hamner of Dallas would abolish all state normal schools including Troy Livingston Florence Jacksonville and other towns and end their funding. Other measures would let farmers cut personal timber without a sawmill license and bar election participation for government overthrow advocates. The House agenda included funding for the 1935 Legislature and forest development while paroles in misdemeanor cases could be granted to Governor without court costs. The rules committee reported bills back without recommendation and the chamber adjourned to Tuesday.
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Montgomery
R. F. Hamner
Dallas
Troy
Livingston
Florence
Jacksonville
Daphne
Alabama
Washington
Alabama Ward
Rules Committee
Harrison
Welch
Senate
Privileges and Elections Committee
Reed
House
Lusk
Toomer
Coleman
Adjutant General's Office
Hendley
TVA Denied Postponement Of Suit To Block Plans
Judge W S Grubb in U S District Court refused a postponement in a suit by Alabama Power preferred stockholders challenging the TVA electrification program in North Alabama. The hearing remains set for January 28 to seek an injunction blocking TVA from disposing North Alabama property to the government agency.
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Birmingham
W. S. Grubb
U. S. District Court Today
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
North Alabama
Grubb
Alabama Power Company
Mohawk Disaster May Entail Loss Of 49 On Vessel
The Mohawk sinking off Sea Girt New Jersey after a collision with the Norwegian freighter Talisman left 46 missing 3 dead and 115 rescued. The Algonquin brought 94 survivors to New York as crews searched for lifeboats amid injuries and exposure.
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Dale Harrison
Associated Press
New York
Talisman
Sea Girt
N. J
Membeiers
Coast Guard
Jersey
Graves Names Tax and Highway Boards in Alabama
Governor Bibb Graves announced the temporary chairman for the state board of administration Arthur Heustess of Montgomery and permanent associate Hamp Draper of Wetumpka. Dave Birmingham will be chief clerk, replacing John Reese as chief clerk in a restructured two man board. The tax commission will include Henry Long as chairman John Kohn Sr. and W W Ramsey as associates. The highway department picks Gaston Scott as chairman with H D Burum and L L Herzberg as associates. No announcements for insurance or banks chiefs. A February 26 prohibition referendum will be published by the governor's proclamation.
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Montgomery
Bibb Graves
Tax Commission
Highway Department
Board of Administration
Baldwin County
Arthur Heustess
State Board of Administration
Hamp Draper
Wetumpka
Heese
Dave Birmingham
Birmingham
John Reese
Reese
Heustess
William FB. Feagin
Feagin
Henry Long
John Kohn, Sr
W. W. Ramsey
Russellville
Gaston Scott
H. D. Burum
Decatur
L. L. Herzberg
Gadsden
Peanut contract sign up extended for late movers
Houston county farm agent C. M. Ling announced a final opportunity for peanut reduction contracts for farmers who produced peanuts in the past two years. Stragglers who miss the Saturday deadline may still sign, with committeemen posting contracts briefly after the end date.
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C. M. Ling
Houston County
Deats
Ling
Lump Sum Relief set for Senate clash
The Democratic leadership pushed the 4 880 000 000 lump sum relief bill through the House by a wide margin as opposition warned of a tough Senate fight. Roosevelt noted the amendments and announced a message explaining fund earmarks while Republicans and some Democrats signaled strenuous attempts to delete powers granted to the president.
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Washington
House
Senate
Branch
Couzens
Mich
Hitler
Georgia
Roosevelt
Claude N. Smith Elba merchant dies sudden stroke
Claude N. Smith of Elba a leading Coffee county merchant died suddenly at 7 30 p m at age 53 He moved to Elba 30 years ago and built a large mercantile business Surviving are his widow seven brothers and several sisters The funeral is set for tomorrow with Bonneau Jeter Funeral Home in charge
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Claude N. Smith
Elba
Coffee County
J. D. Smith
Lee County
Smith
Lee Smith
A. R. Smith
Springdale
Ark
A. A
T. F
Smarock
Texas
Unusual Cold Courses Through Trade Slowdown Yet Aids Some Lines
The week’s severe weather slowed general trade activity but benefited certain lines. Dun and Bradstreet notes retail disruption but wholesale buying and some industrial operations expanded at January highs unseen in over four years. Financial reports indicate 1934 profits and growing confidence for 1935.
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Dun & Bradstreet
Hauptmann Denies Lindbergh Case Details In Court
Bruno Hauptmann, under cross examination, denies stealing the Lindbergh baby, murdering him, writing ransom notes, and constructing the kidnapping ladder. He admits possession of 14 600 dollars in a shoe box left by Isador Fisch but claims it sat in a closet from 1933 to 1934 and was later found washed and separated as he described. The exchange continues as the luncheon recess ends.
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William A Kinney
Associated Press
Blemington
N .J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Lindbergh
John F
Jassie) Condon
Isador Fisch
Fisch
Cecile Barr
Sheridan Theater
Cold Wave Eases With Warmer Saturday Forecast
South and Southeast Alabama and Northwest Florida thaw as a cold snap loosens. The Weather Bureau predicts 26 to 30 degrees on the Florida coast and 20 to 26 in the region with a brighter outlook for Saturday. Low readings include 18 in Huntsville and 20 in Birmingham, 27 at Montgomery and 24 at Dothan.
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Bama
Florida
New Japanese Air Raids Spread Death Over Chahar
AP dispatch reports renewed Japanese air raids in Chahar province killing at least 44 Chinese. Tungchetze and Tuhsikou bombings left militia, police, villagers dead. Japanese casualties cited as two dead and 11 wounded by Peking authorities. Diplomatic talks continue on frontier dispute.
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Chahar
Peiping
Chahar Province
Tungchetze
Tuhsikou
Tugsikou
Chahar-Jehol
Yep Khiledi
Nesent
Chine-e
Hauptmann Denies Taking Stand in Lindbergh Case
Hauptmann acted hostile as the defense witness denied knowing of the Lindbergh baby kidnapping before newspapers reports. He claimed no involvement with the crime, no contact with Dr. Condon, no presence in Hopewell, and no receipt of the infant’s clothing or extortion notes.
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Bruan Richard Hauptmann
John FB. Condon
Lafaies
Hopewell
Portland woman dies in Michigan hospital two days after husband
Mrs. John K. Stack Jr of Portland Oregon dies in Escanaba Michigan hospital. She had suffered nervous collapses and pneumonia and was unable to attend her husband the auditor general of Michigan's funeral last Tuesday.
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Escanaba
Mich
John K. Stack, Jr
Portland
Ore
Auditor-General of
Michigan
Houston Farmers to Elect Cotton Drive Adjutants
Houston county committees will be elected Monday and Tuesday at community meetings to support the cotton acre reduction program for 1985. Twenty four committee members will be chosen across eight beats to serve and vote within their communities.
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Houston
Houston County
Elpeht Pointe
Me Lang
Lecaet DO
Onis
Brannon
Behood
Fenty
Rehobeth
Cattascoucd
Gordon
Uniform Account System Approved by Senate group
The Senate finance and taxation committees favorably reported the uniform accounting measure, placing it on the calendar for action next Tuesday. The session also approved branch banking in Jefferson county and a measure paying traveling expenses to a circuit judge, with counties named as affected. The refinancing bill was postponed to allow the House approved measure to proceed. The Senate adjourned until Tuesday at 11 a.m.
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Senate Group
House
Senate Finance and Taxation Committees
Weeleh bin Nauthe Ordeing
Jefferson County
Robb Swift
J. J. Kelly
Jurist
Coneeuh
Fiscxmbia
Monroe
Baldewin
Swift
Senate
Fire Destroys Half City Block in Athens Business District
Fire starting in Kuhn's five and ten cent store swept through three adjoining buildings in Athens causing about 156000 in losses. Strong wind aided the blaze and froze water from hoses slowing firefighting. Firemen aided by Huntsville and Decatur trucks battled the flames for three hours.
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Athens
Huntsville
Decatur
Kuhn
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Kuhn's
Bank
Jaffe's Department
New Home Store
Blair and Copeland
Uncertain Weather Forecast Across Regions
The message reports fair conditions with cooler readings inland and milder coastal temps. Tonight and Saturday show gradual warming with interior 20 to 22 degrees in the Northwest Florida interior and 26 to 30 along the coast. Tennessee expected fair and warmer tonight and Saturday.
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Dothan Hospital
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J. Willie Helms
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Dossett
Spital
Aternoon
Wale
Jersey Coast Docks
Robert Tex Barmett
Tex
Graves
Laggard
Sterner
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Hauptmann
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Fletcher
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