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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1934

Page

2

Hitler Rest as Nazi Heads Restore Peace

Nazi leadership declares a political truce to erase signs of the second revolution as two million stormtroopers take a month’s vacation. Hitler departs for the Bavarian Alps while Franz von Papen reassesses plans amid guarded security and ongoing police vigilance.

A. D. Slaferrud Copyr Gat Associated Press Bankin Mgn Germany Adolf Hitler Bavarian Alps Franz von Papen von Papen Hitler Roehm

Settlement possible in I'm Alone rum running case

The five year dispute between Canada and the United States over the ship I'm Alone may be settled this fall. Mediation by Willis Van Deventer and Duff aims for a final decision in November with a potential nontrial agreement.

Washington Canada United States Willis van Deventer United States Supreme Court Duff Canadian Supreme Court Ottawa Geo Wharton Pepper John Reed Department of External Affairs Coast Guard Gulf of Mexico

Woman Sentenced for Aiding Dillinger at Alderson

Madison July 7 AP a former night club entertainer Patricia Cherrington age unspecified must serve two years in Alderson W Va federal re formatory for harboring John Dillinger and his slain lieutenant Tommy Carroll.

Madison Wis Patricia Cherrington Alderson W. Va Federal Reformatory John Dillinger Leutenant Tommy Carroll

Typhoid Risk Highlighted by County Health Authority

County Health Authority warns residents of typhoid menace amid heat and weather swings across the nation. The piece notes ongoing heat waves, storms in Michigan and the Detroit area, seven deaths from wind and rain, and cooling may follow from a Canadian disturbance as eastern regions face temperature drops.

County Health Authority Associated Press Appalachians Michigan Detroit Middle—west Upper Mississippi Upper Lakes Max and Beach N. D New York Mid-west

Iron ore strike ends 1000 miners to return to work in Alabama

Birmingham July 7 AP settlement ends a strike by about 1000 Woodward Iron Co miners idle since May 4. Wage increases of three to five cents an hour are included. Similar terms were reached with Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Co returning about 3500 workers. Richard son plans talks with Sloss Sheffield and Republic Steel to settle red ore miners and resume Woodward operations on Red Mountain next week.

Birmingham Woodward Iron Co C. L. Richardson Department of Labor Woodward International Union of Mine, Smelter and Mill Workers Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Co Richardson Sloss-Sheffield Steel & Iron Co Republic Steel Corporation Red Mountain

Poor Sanitary Conditions In City Warn Of Outbreak

Dothan faces a typhoid warning after one case at Wilson's Mill though no cases were diagnosed in a year. Health Officer Dr. F G Granger cites 160 locations without toilets and 150 200 dilapidated sanitary pits threatening public health. He urges vaccination and careful water and food practices during typhoid season.

Dothan Wilson’s Mil F. G. Granger Granger Enty

New U S Crime Laws May Again Fill Prisons

Sanford Bates notes federal prohibition violators dropped from 1 235 in June 1932 to 362 at Atlanta penitentiary. New federal crimes expanded by the last Congress could again swell prison populations, as two suspects were arrested in a Texas bank heist under the new laws.

Washington Sanford Bates Prison Bureau Atlanta Texas National Bank

Youth Finds Bright Future With New CCC Job

A relief office story follows an 18 year old Houston county resident who, after a lon g period of unemployment, secures enlistment in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He traveled 11 miles to the Five Points community for the chance, suffered hunger, and is set to begin training in Florida on a noon departure. He will earn 30 dollars monthly and send part to his family.

Houston County Physical Inspection Bureau Civilian Conservation Corps Foster Street Florida Houston Five Points Community Sam

122 CCC Recruits Leave for Camp at Cross City Florida

Civilian Conservation Corps recruiting officers approved 122 young men from six counties for service in the Cross City Florida CCC camp. Recruits from Houston Geneva Coffee Dale Henry and Covington counties were selected from relief rolls and approved after medical exams and transport arrangements. Names from Houston include Chandler Halstead Adams White Riley Deese Watson and others headed for the Dothan area.

Civilian Conservation Corps CCC Cross City Fla Houston Geneva Coffee Dale Henry Covington C. L. Collins Army William Floyd Chandler Ashford Rt David O’neal Halstead John Henry Adams Tommie Joe White Ashford John Wesley McLean Webb Fred Curtis Riley Eddie B. Deese Dothan Carlton Deese Foy Dufford Watson Atlanta St Wright White E. North St Atlanta St. Dothan James Charles Childs Cottonwood Robert James Culver Gordon Alton G. Helms Jesse Marvin Pate Newton J. W. Tharpe W. North St. Dothan Jessie Willard Davis Campbellton James Moates

Hundreds Offer Selves For Experimental Anti-Paralysis War

Philadelphia July 7. Science's war against infantile paralysis has enrolled hundreds of volunteers as living test tubes for experiments with anti-paralysis serum. They come from across the country to Dr. John A. Kolmer head of Temple University's medical staff offering to test a vaccine he produced and ready to risk their lives if needed.

Philadelphia Science John A. Kolmer Temple University

Payroll of FERA in Houston County tops $2000

The Houston county FERA payroll reached 2007.27 dollars with 739 workers sharing the sum and an additional 346 dollars for Cottonwood school construction. Supervisor G P Morrison said the employee list is near its peak, with work ongoing on sidewalks, street repairs, water tank cleaning, pool and cemetery improvements, school repairs, drainage projects, rat control, and county road work.

FERA Houston County Cottonwood School G. P. Morrison Morrison Dothan Columbia Street Columbia Ashford Antioch

French cabinet orders police protection for Croix de Feu members

The French cabinet mobilizes thousands of police for riot duty to shield National Memorial tomb scenes as Croix de Feu veterans prepare their annual march. Communists and Socialists plan protests against rightist strength, while troops and mobile guards stand ready.

TerrdkfPr Paris Croix de Feu

Last of Four Nabbed Freed on Bond After Raid

J B Sipp the final of four men arrested near Abbeville June 27 when alcohol tax unit raided two stills posted a $500 bond and was released from Montgomery jail. Sipp joined William B Scott William E Scott and George W Herndon in facing liquor manufacturing and unregistered distillery charges with a $1000 penalty and possible prison term. The quarter was moved to the jail as U S Commissioner Beaty B Whiddon attended the World's Fair in Chicago.

J. B. Sipp Abbeville Alcohol Tax Unit Montgomery Sipp William B. Scott William E. Scott George W. Herndon U. S Beaty B. Whiddon Chicago

Music Loving Thief Steals Car With Two Radios

A thief hid inside Malone Motor Co and drove out Oscar Capps s sedan. The car containing one radio inside and another missing from the vehicle was taken as officers investigate the break in and possible use of a hidden key. Capps had just overhauled the car and planned a trip to the Century of Progress Fair in Chicago around July 15.

Malone Motor Co Oscar Capps The Motor Company Capps Chicago

City collects water and light bills with minimal loss

City Clerk I. P. Scarborough announced the eight month period from last October to now showed only 1.33 dollars lost per 1000 billed for water and light. Of 139000 dollars owed, 144 dollars remained uncollected, largely due to residents moving out. Prompt cutoffs and late fees kept collections unusually high.

I. P. Scarborough Scarborough Promptnesa Scarboroaugh

Dale County planter expects bumper cotton yield

Dale county farmer Wiley Glover reports a likely bumper crop if his fields mature. He brought two cotton stalks to the office showing one with 71 bolls and another with 10. both stalks also carry several squares and blooms, indicating strong yields across his patch.

Wiley Glover Dale County Glover Fagle

Secretary Ickes Scolds Officials for Loafing

Secretary Ickes censured Interior and Public Works staff for wasting government time. A patrol was posted to enforce diligence as workers received 45 minutes off to hear an impromptu lecture on productivity. Breakfast, primping, social gatherings, and rushes at 3:30 pm closing were cited.

Washington Department of Interior Ickes Olafing Public Works and Interior Department

New Setup To Replace NRA Planned By Administration

An AP source says the Roosevelt administration is formulating a plan to replace the NRA with self government for industry. Codes would remain, under federal supervision, with General Hugh S. Johnson leading reforms and Johnson seeking to avoid monopolistic trends while guarding against price rises.

NRA By &. H. Bippelheuser Associated Preas New York Roosevelt Hugh 8. Johnson Associated Press Johnson Washington Lefs Federal Trade Commission

Election Contest Opens Monday for Sheriff Nomination

Hearing on the nomination contest between Alex H. May and C. J. Rollins set for Monday at 8:30 a.m. before the Houston County Democratic Executive Committee at the courthouse. Legal battles loom as both sides prepare voter credentials and illegal voter lists. Rollins is not expected to attend due to illness at his home on St. Andrews Street.

Alex H. May C. J. Rollins Houston County Democratic Executive Committee Rollins H. K. Martin St. Andrews Atreat

Shoren Leaves for Goes After French Riot At Nice

American ships Arkynsag and Wyoming canceled shore leave after a riot in Nice causing injuries to 28 sailors. Joseph Kline, 22, was wounded by Leon Curphy. a bullet remained in his neck. Damage 25 000 francs. several sailors and locals arrested for disciplinary action as riot squads restore order.

Nice France United States Arkynsag Wyoming Villefranches Harbor Lkely Joseph Kilne Arkansas Leon Curphy Mediterranean Kline

Increase in Divorces Seen as Recovery Indicator

Montgomery officials say rising divorces reflect economic improvement. For six months in 1934 the chancery register counted 108 divorces versus 75 the previous year, a 34 rise. Registrar John R. Matthews notes this signals more couples can afford to end unhappy marriages rather to endure hardship.

Montgomery Register In Chancery John R. Matthews

Marriage Licenses Issued for Brooks Green Pelham Hudson

The probate office issued licenses to Alfty Brooks 23 of Route 5 and Merline Green 18, Henry Pelham 25 of Webb, and Katie B Hudson 26 of Columbia.

Alfty Brooks Route 5 Merline Green Henry Pelham Webb Katie B. Hudson Columbia

Brains Not Brawn Lead Longshore Strike Strategy

Union delegates from 120 locals representing 45 000 members voted to entrust a strike strategy committee with decisions on a potential general walkout. Militia patrolled Portland and San Francisco waterfronts as clashes left two dead and many injured amid calls of victory or death. The Roosevelt labor board prepared hearings to examine grievances while peace talks and warnings of further bloodshed circulated.

San Francisco T (Ap John O'Connell Central Labor Council Roosevelt Labor Disputes Board Allied Maritime Strategy Committee Portland William J. Quinn Chwards

Scarborough completes 12 years as city clerk

City Clerk T. P. Scarborough marks twelve years in the city clerk’s office with only three sick days recorded and about 80 vacation days, began as bookkeeper on July 4 1922, promoted July 18 1928, and re elected twice to the clerks post with a bit over two years remaining in current term.

T. P. Scarborough Ilness Scarborough J. L. Vaughn

Will Rogers on Roosevelt and a deal for officials

Beverly Hills dispatch quotes Will Rogers mocking President Roosevelt and a so called blab over officials who speak for the New Deal. He says a dealer should deal and shut up about it, urging readers to holler yeah when White House voices speak.

Beverly Hills Calif Roosevelt White House Will Rogers

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