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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1936
Page
1
Frigid weather grips Wiregrass towns with coal supplies strained and distribution delayed. Northwest Florida and southern Alabama face freezing nights as stockpiles run low, with Abbeville, Hartford, and Geneva reporting dwindling inventories. Officials urge reallocation and imports to avert outages extending into next week.
Bevers to divide theater receipts to aid underprivileged Dothan school pupils. A portion of theater proceeds will fund a weekly program next Wednesday. Tickets sold by pupils, teachers, and volunteers raise funds and may provide a season pass as a prize to top sellers.
The munitions committee sought 7369 dollars to finish its inquiry into causes of the war. A heated exchange erupted between Senator Nye of North Dakota and Senator Connally as tempers flared over alleged false statements by President Wilson.
A garbled AP report notes that eighty four rostered cities showed improvements in automobile safety in 1935 versus 1934 with a death rate per 200,000 population mentioned. In a separate item a Southern Railway freight derailment near Norte left one dead and several injured as cars were dragged.
London Jan 3 AP A proposed pact among the United States Great Britain France and Italy would require an annual exchange of naval construction plans for all ships over 1000 tons. Initial notice would go within four months each year with possible four month delays if major changes occur.
Italy protests Egypt for applying League of Nations sanctions against Italy’s Ethiopian war, warning it may seek indemnity for damage to Italian subjects. In Connecticut, a buck deer named Eliza rode a river ice cake, followed by a dog on another cake downstream.
Houston county citizens face a crucial deadline to pay poll taxes as elections loom. Friday saw 1,373 payments, up from 1,157 last year, with a total of 2,589 for 1955. First time voters have five extra days to register, and those turning 21 by next Thursday can pay and register, per county officials.
President Roosevelt proposed new taxes projected to raise at least 5000000 for the veteran bonus cost, with potential revenue rising toward 759000000 depending on final bonus figures. He spoke at a press conference amid currency inflation debates on Capitol Hill and committee strategy.
Red Cross relief for Cottonwood Grangers tornado victims is delayed by cold weather. Chairman J Theo dore Jackson says neighbors care for families until homes can be rebuilt and supplies provided. Complete rehabilitation aimed for Feb 15. He commends Houston citizens for their strong financial support to the appeal.
The Sunday Eagle in Dothan will be enlarged with color comics and enhanced regional and national news from the Associated Press. Subscribers are reminded the Sunday shift ends the Saturday edition, rates stay the same, and doorstep or mail delivery continues. The Eagle expects the Sunday upgrade to allow future content growth in both news and features.
In Rome the Italian premier moved to push his opposition plan while three new taxes took effect to bolster economic policy. On the Ethiopia front, Italian forces reported minor engagements as the regime faced global pressure and sanctions. Officials warned of possible retaliatory actions while the treasury posted monthlies amid mounting political tension.
A district attorney seeks to avert a grand jury issue by licensing changes in case handling. The article references defendants and a judge ready to rule on procedural steps, with mentions of legal figures such as Mr Mayron McCarter and a wide range of court actions.
Reporting from Washington on January 21 Associated Press notes a Republican split over Alf Landon. Senators Borah Norbeck and others weigh the Kansas governor's address as a factor in the New Deal versus opposition era.
Fragmented AP report suggests a theory that a local figure may have murdered a Chicago man, with investigators considering jealousy over land and perceived official favoritism as possible motives. The piece references court actions and a detective inquiry as it outlines a narrative of intrigue surrounding the slaying and a young boy witness.
An editor’s note recalls a fad of red flannel garments long ago, noting their near extinction as a trade item. The piece attributes the decline to changing styles and recalls merchants recalling the era while lamenting the absence of red flannel in downtown shops.
In Trenton on June 31 Atty Gen David Witenty said Gov Harold G Hottman reopened the Lindbergh investigation but found no new evidence. The governor’s letter to Col Schwarzkopf and related statements criticized reporters and others for inference while outlining a search and possible accomplice questions.
The Scottsboro incident left two more convicts fatally burned as a state transfer truck carrying 22 Black inmates ignited inside. Guards pulled two survivors from the blaze, but both remained in critical condition. The story details the fiery conditions, escape efforts, and the brutal transport practices amid a snowbound crash.
In Houston county probate office Friday, drivers were urged to wear identification and carry required inked notes by the issuing party. The notice stresses oath compliance and safe operation of automobiles, warning that drivers must prove ownership and authority to operate vehicles.
Chester R. Vickery post authorities announced Friday that a service officer will attach a fee for bonus applications. The notice said the fee would go to the applicant or service officer and not to the American Legion post itself.
Weather bulletin reports Alabama stays fair with continued cold and heavy frost. Interior temperatures 14 to 22 while coast near 34. Florida counties fair with heavy frost and freezing, interior 18 to 22 rising to 25 later. weekend forecast suggests warming.
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