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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1934
Page
1
An editorial analyzes why Congress delays probing graft connected to New Deal relief programs. It argues Democratic strategy shields top officials while Republicans are drawn into expenditure disputes. It notes Ickes Hopkins and CWA funds face scrutiny amid light investigations and odd distribution cases.
Weather bulletin notes cloudy conditions across Alabama tonight and Saturday with occasional local rain in the south. In northwest Florida expect mostly cloudy skies with local rain in the west on Saturday. Tennessee will be cloudy with possible light rain in the extreme south, slightly colder east and central tonight, with Saturday likely fair except for a chance of light rain in the far south and drier conditions in the west.
Spectators will be charged admission for the President Roosevelt birthday ball to be held next Tuesday night in Sonora. Proceeds will go to the Warm Springs Foundation for Crippled Children. Betts Slingluff directs local arrangements with civic groups and tickets are on sale at stores. The event opens with a square dance exhibition and the President’s speech at 10 o’clock followed by the grand march.
The 40 to 50 foot fossil was found along the Chowan River near Rich Square by University of North Carolina student Robert Copeland Jr. Geologists led by Dr. W F Prouty dated the bones to over a million years old and relocated the intact portion to the university geology museum, noting the inland location confirms the coastal plain was once ocean bed.
John T. Taylor of Detroit was hospitalized in Anniston Alabama after two young men he picked up near Leeds six miles west of Anniston assaulted him. They dumped him on a side street and drove away in his car.
Cloyd V. Koontz, 46, Brooklyn broker, told police his wife Rose Koontz died by gas self harm, then wandered in Ohio for 10 days before returning to find her seated in a chair. He faces a homicide charge under aiding suicide for failing to notify authorities.
New York reports scientist Herbert Winlock argues the King Tut curse is a myth. He cites records showing the tomb discoverer survives, only one of the inner chamber attendees is dead, and few of the mummy inspectors have died, undermining supernatural fears.
The American Railway Association said revenue freight loadings for the week ending January 20 totaled 560 430 cars. This was up 4 803 cars from the prior week and 60 876 more than the same week in 1933, but 1 671 below the 1932 level.
The Chester R. Vickery post of the American Legion invites all members to an oyster supper at the club house tonight at 7 30. Post officials announced today.
Dr. John F. Condon known as Jafsie in the Lindbergh case dedicates his life and savings to locating the ransom men. He studies rogues’ galleries in detective HQs and plans visits to cities across North America, having already spent about $10,000 with no success. Montreal marks his 27th stop.
Washington, Jan. 26 AP The administration urged swift action on the monetary bill as a path to aid foreign trade and debtors with House approval seen as likely. Bailey defends the policy as self defense for foreign nations while only a third of senators are present amid talk of voting rather than debate. The Senate will meet an hour earlier than noon to push toward a ballot if discussion ends.
Secretary Morgenthau announced the government’s billion dollar security issue was oversubscribed nearly five times. Treasury notes offering of 50 million paid 2 1/2 percent attracted subscriptions of more than 3.415 billion dollars. The 500 million of 11 1/2 percent certificates drew offers of 1.355 billion dollars.
Sam C. King vice president and cashier of the defunct Bank of Ensley was convicted on four of seven counts of using the mails to defraud related to the bank’s failure. A sentencing date was set for February 3 after motions for a new trial.
Department of Commerce figures show December exports at 12 000 000 and imports at 133 000 000. The United States posts a 59 000 000 favorable trade balance for December and a 226 000 000 surplus for 1933. Exports reach 1 675 000 000 for 1933, up from 1 611 000 000 in 1932.
Dr Leroy Crittenden a 53 year old prominent physician was shot and killed by Bennie Melton on the Magnolia Golf Club links in Shellman Georgia Sheriff W F Taylor said no motive had been learned. Melton a former post office employee was arrested at his home after driving away from the scene. He is married with two children and Dr Crittenden is survived by his widow three daughters and a son.
Hazard Kentucky January 26 1949 Judge A M Gross said three of the men taken into custody yesterday in the lynching of Alex Scntt a Negro were charged with murder and allowed to return home. The fourth man Jack Collins was held on orders. The warrants against the trio had not been dismissed.
Ernest A. Thomson a New York sportsman and clubman died overnight from a heart attack after an attack while seated in his car at a riding school in Aiken DC.
City of To mangan and surrounding areas expect full nine month terms for local schools as funding remains tied to gasoline tax revenue. Superintendent C Moseley notes salary cuts and tax dependence help keep doors open. County schools plan six month terms with first closures in February.
Major Robert R. Neyland, Tennessee coach, says Vanderbilt will win the Southeastern Conference title this fall. He previously picked Alabama and LSU as contenders for the 1933 championship, listing LSU second.
John Factor identified Roger Touhy and co defendants Gustav Schaefer and Albert Kator as the men who abducted him for ransom last July. Factor testified Touhy stood before him with a blanket while Kator helped, and Schaefer helped capture him as threats of violence were made.
J Norman Blaum a prominent Dothan jeweler sustained severe injuries and Chiff Ellison light injuries when the automobile they rode in overturned near Cottondale Alabama. Blaum suffered a broken left leg chest injuries and head contusions while Ellison had minor injuries and was released after evaluation. Passersby rushed the injured to a hospital after the vehicle struck a pile of slag on the highway.
Iowa State College athletic teams known as the Cyclones have won three Big Six swimming titles outright in the last five seasons and contend for a fourth.
President Roosevelt favored switching to compulsory cotton production limits via a prohibitive tax on surpluses, Alabama lawmakers reported after disputing the voluntary plan. Senator Bankhead and Rep Bankhead indicated support for immediate compulsory control legislation affecting this year's crop, while Wallace prepared a county questionnaire to gauge farmers' preference for leaseage over acreage limits.
John Dillinger and three henchmen were captured in Tucson Arizona after a hotel fire provided a crucial clue. The four men faced fugitive charges with bonds of 100000 dollars each and were taken into custody with 36 000 dollars in cash and 12500 dollars in diamonds.
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