Heat waves sweep U S with record temperatures
Heat waves spread across the United States with many locations approaching or surpassing seasonal highs. Deaths attributed to the heat were reported in Newark New Jersey and New Orleans. Cities listed include Birmingham 89 Atlanta 92 Memphis 95 Washington 86 New York 80.
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Associated Press
United States
Newark
N.J
New Orleans
Missouri
Kansas
Birmingham
Atlanta
Memphis
Washington
New York
Citizens Swelter In Dothan In Heat Wave
Residents of this section endured extreme heat as temperatures reached 95 degrees at 2 pm. The weatherman warned of continued warmth for another night and next day, with many noting this may be among the hottest periods in years.
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Mercury
Kiwanis Club Notes From Dothan Meeting Highlights
Dothan Kiwanis club at the Houston hotel heard Frank Pridgen and Robert Ramsey discuss the national Democratic convention in Chicago. Myer Blumberg introduced the speakers, with Harry Hall and H H Binns also in attendance. Binns traced his life from Washington Georgia to hotels in several cities before joining Dothan activities.
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Frank Pridgen
Robert Ramsey
Chicago
Dothan Kiwanis Club
Houston Hotel
Myer Blumberg
Harry Hall
Eagle Advertising
H.h.binng
Kiwanian
Binns
Washington, Ga
Atlanta
R.G. Dunn & Co
Albany
Moultrie
Cordele
Thomasville
Athens
Sanford
Fla
Dothan
Andrew J. Miller
W.R. Jordan
W.S. Wilson
Arthur Keyton
Taxpayers Plan to Cut Government Expenses in Houston
A Houston county taxpayers meeting was set for this afternoon at the county courthouse to organize taxpayers and seek reduced government costs. The event is led by former Lieutenant Governor W C Davis, state chairman of the Economy League of Alabama, who is joined by C H Horton, league secretary, and has already organized taxpayers in Ozark Geneva Abbeville and Headland.
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Houston County
W. C. Davis
Economy League of Alabama
Davis
C. H. Horton
League
Ozark
Geneva
Abbeville
Headland
Permit To Repair Residence Issued
W F Smith obtained a permit yesterday to repair a residence at 203 N Foster Street. The project cost is listed as 75 dollars and the permit is the first in a new permit book, replacing the exhausted old supply.
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W.F. Smith
N. Foster Street
Mechanic Now Farmer and Meals He Missed Become Memory
Walter Redmon a Birmingham man formerly an automobile mechanic became a farmer after eight months of unemployment and missed meals. He tilled 10 acres near Gunnison Creek fifteen miles north of Birmingham with $100 borrowed, built a home and a crop in progress. His 11 year old son helped dig a well and construct two boats for fishing in the creek waters.
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Birmingham
Ala
Walter Redmen
Redmon
Junior
Redman
Mobile
Gunnison Creek
Seed Loan Case Defendant Will Get Trial Alone
J H Witherington one of eight defendants in the seed loan conspiracy will be tried separately at a July 25 session in Dothan. About 80 to 100 witnesses are summoned with many from out of town. Will Jeffries ex tax collector and others also face hearings in the same special session with trials set for July 25 to July 27 against Witherington Sanders and other co defendants.
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J.h.witherington
U.S
Witherington
Wyatt W. Rollins
Aubrey
Texas
Alabama
Dothan
Will Jeffries
Houston County
J.H. Witherington
John Sanders, Sr
William Sidney Wilson
Wesley H. Croom
W. J. Bell
J. H. Witherington
88 Year Old Woman From Route One Dies at Home
Miss Mary E. Peterman 88, longtime Houston county resident, died at her Dothan route one home. Survived by brother J. D. Peterman and sisters Miss Elizabeth Peterman and Mrs. B. F. Harris. Last rites at 4 p.m. at Clark's Cemetery near Brannon Stand. Rev. William Bush officiating. Houston Funeral Co. in charge.
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Route One
Mary E. Peterman
Dothan
Miss Peterman
Houston County
J. D. Peterman
Elizabeth Peterman
B. F. Harris
Shorterville
Clark's Cemetery
Brannon Stand
William Bush
New Brocton
Houston Funeral Co
One Kind Of License Not Guaranteed Here
Decatur County ordinary does not guarantee satisfaction with each marriage license. A license bought from Mrs. L. F. Manning was canceled after a pastor certified a marriage ceremony had been performed, and the man sought a refund which Mrs. Manning refused.
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Bainbridge
Decatur County
L. F. Manning
Home Run Highlights From Yesterday’s Games
Yesterday’s scores show Simmons and McNair of the Athletics hitting one homer each, with Worthington and Hargrave of the Braves also scoring. Morgan and Averill connected for the Indians, Stone of the Tigers had a single run, Ruth of the Yankees contributed, and Crosetti joined the Yankees in scoring. Browns and Beeds of the White Sox also added minor contributions.
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Borns
Browns
Beeds
White Sox
South American Countries Break Diplomatic Ties
Buenos Aires reports a total break in diplomatic relations between Argentina and Uruguay amid regional turmoil. The Reuters dispatch notes revolts in Brazil Peru and Ecuador and a collapsed peace process over the Grand Chaco boundary dispute between Paraguay and Bolivia.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Uruguay
South America
Brazil
Peru
Ecuador
Paraguay
Bolivia
Grand Chaco
Toranzo
Mrs Pruett to Speak at County Adult Opportunity Schools
Mrs. W G Pruett county demonstration agent will lecture on food preservation fall gardening and home demonstration topics at adult opportunity schools across the county. Talks are scheduled at Dupree Harmon Mt Ararat Mt Zion Union Hill Cottonwood Rehobeth and Taylor on July 18 to July 21 with times listed for each location.
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W.G. Pruett
Britain France Debt Treaty Report Denied in London
London officials rejected reports of a new Anglo French pact on British debts to the United States. A Dowling Street statement said there was no truth to claims of a treaty altering debt payments without French consultation.
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Britain-France
London
Dowling Street
United States
Paper Mill Closes For Repairs In Panama City
The Southern Kraft Paper Co. mill in Panama City is closed for several days to repair machinery. Officials said the pause is routine and necessary, with workmen carrying out necessary repairs. The mill runs a weekly payroll of about $10,090.
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Panama City
Southern Kraft Paper Co
Burrore
Professor Appointed History Assistant at Birmingham Southern
Professor Joseph T. Ecker of William and Mary College is named assistant professor of history at Birmingham Southern College. He succeeds Dr. Benjamin F. Thomas, now director of the Abraham Lincoln Foundation in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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Birmingham
Ala
Joseph T. Ecker
William and Mary College
Birmingham Southern College
Benjamin F. Thomas
Abraham Lincoln Foundation
Springfield
Mass
Soldier of Fortune and Divorc ee Found Dead in Automobile
New Orleans July 14. F O Borden 45 a soldier of fortune and Julia Jou bert 32 a divorcee were found shot to death in an automobile on a nearby highway. Police said the evidence indicated he killed her then himself with a pistol still in his right hand.
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New Orleans
F. O. Borden
Soldier of Fortune
Julia Joubert
Ministers Urge Shoal Decision In Alabama Appeal
Florence ministers from three churches urge Senator Bankhead to push a Muscle Shoals compromise before Congress adjourns. The telegram calls for delaying lesser bills if needed and argues Muscle Shoals will bring justice and prosperity to Alabama and the nation.
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Florence
Ala
Muscle Shoals
Alabama
Birdmen To Entertain Editors At Alabama Gathering
City officials and Maxwell Field personnel will stage an entertainment program for the Alabama Press association convention in Montgomery July 21 and 22. Parachute demonstrations stunt flying and formation maneuvers will headline the acts along with a theater party and a sightseeing tour of local historical spots. Congressmen Lister Hill and Judge Leon McCord are slated to speak at the business sessions.
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Montgomery
Ala
Maxwell Field
Alabama Press Association
Lister Hiv
Leon McCord
Moantromery Circuit Court
Houston will not hold chest clinic this year
Dr. F G Granger the county health officer states no chest clinic will be held in Houston county this year. He notes the state operates two clinic units but one has been released and the other must cover all counties requiring about a week per county. He adds a clinic may be held here next year.
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Houston County
F.G. Granger
Granger
Aviatrix Breaks Record On Flight Across Country
Amelia Earhart Putnam set a new women’s transcontinental flight record with 19 hours 14 minutes 40 seconds elapsed from Los Angeles to Newark. She fell short of Frank Hawks’ coast to coast time due to an emergency landing in Columbus Ohio. Earhart aimed to beat Hawks’ time and possibly set multiple records, but sustained a hard parachute pack for comfort during the cross country trip.
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Newark
N.J
Amelia Earhart Putnam
Frank Hawks
Columbus
Ohio
Aviatrix
Atlantic
Los Angeles
Ocean
Haveks
Stond
Flith Nichols
Toheure
Wichita
Physician Slain by Former Patient at Mn Hospital
An earlier patient shot and killed Dr. Castell in the hospital hallway after an encounter at the medical office. Officers seized the suspect, who offered no reason for the shooting and refused to answer questions.
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Castell
Carter
Shot doctor in serious condition at Panama City hospital
Dr. D. M. Adams, 52, owner of a Panama City hospital, was found with a bullet lodged in his head. He described the shooting as accidental and was moved by ambulance to Dothan hospital where he remained in serious condition. He and Dr. J. M. Mixon operated the facility. Mixon is ill with pneumonia. Adams has two sons at Tulane University.
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D. M. Adams
Panama City
Dothan Hospital
Adams
J. M. Mixon
Man Killed Three Of His Four Small Children
Barney Godleski 31 was arrested in Lyk es Pa charged with killing three of his four children after a Tuesday night incident. Lilian 6 Alberta 4 and Paul 8 died while Helen 10 escaped. Police say intoxication and distress followed a drinking bout. Deputy Coroner Wren found the bodies in Williams town after noon.
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Man
George Wren
Wiliamstown
Blind Women Benefit From Braille Cookbooks
The latest Braille contribution assists sightless women with cooking. The Aunt Samy mix Radio Recipes Braille cookbook is the first Braille printed homemaking book, placed in libraries nationwide. An Agriculture expert notes blind cooks develop fixed habits and rely on touch and smell.
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Washington
Sammyx
Department of Agriculture
Sam Adame Bond After Arrest on Assault Charge
Sam Adame was held on a 261 dollar bond the day after his arrest on charges of assault and abetment. The arrest warrant was sworn by a Farrestr who alleged Acem TM geraalted him with a knife near Lonton. A Tinga Air Force seaplane sank in Larne Iron Channel. crew were saved by the steamer Nicene and life rafts were searching for others.
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Conte Ofheera
de Farrestr
Acam
Lonton
Tinga Air Force
Larne
Antrim
Nicene Life Trate
Dothanian Wins Largest Black Bass at Baldwin County Rodeo
W H Pettus of Dothan claimed the largest black bass prize at the Baldwin County fishing rodeo, an event drawing anglers from the South. The two day contest featured mackerel and other catches with topweights listed for multiple species and prizes.
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W.H. Pettus
Dothan
Pettus
Baldwin County
South
Haldwin County
Foley City
A.C. Watson
Montgomery
H.C. Fite
Lloyd Magney
Foley
Monroe County
J.e.fleming
D.M. Maddox
Monroeville
T.S. Springer
Frisco City
Henry Fite
Jimmie Hudson
Magnolia
Eric Kall
A. Shivers
Haygood Patterson
J. Thorburn
William James
L. and N. Railroad
Mr.Webber
William Padgett
Mating Hospital
New Orleans
Grassfield
Wharton
O.M. Phelps
Mobile
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Sam Houston Lackland
Fort Gaines
Burkhardts Landing
Lackland
I.T. Quinn
Col
E. T. Higdon
F.W. Hare
Baldvein
Trains No 3 and 14 to be discontinued on Central of Georgia
Agent reports two Central of Georgia trains between Dothan and Albany will be discontinued Sunday. No 3 and No 14 are ending service. No 15 and No 16 will run as mixed trains continuing portions of 13 and 14. Train 123 arrives Dothan seven at night. No 14 departs Dothan at dawn.
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C. of Ga
Dothan
Albany
Central of Georgia Railway
C.C. FF
Nef Ongeout
At & O
Pennett
Tnaw
Fire at Coney Island Leaves Thousands Homeless
A huge blaze at Coney Island destroyed three blocks of the resort, burning 50 bungalows and the bathing pavilion. The fire injured about 200 people, damaged businesses, and left 5,000 bathers without clothing as thousands lost personal possessions in the night blaze.
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New York
Coney Island
Bagdad
Debt Agreement Text Published From Lausanne Pact
Paris July 14 The text of the Lausanne gentlemans agreement among European nations is published. It states ratification awaits satisfactory debt settlements with creditors and deferred Lausanne accords until treaties are ratified. France Great Britain Italy and Belgium initiated the pact. Initialing governments will ratify with Germany once terms are settled.
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Paris
France
Lausanne
Great Britain
Italy
Belgium
Germany
Bootlegger Dirty as Devil Sermon By 11YearOld Preacher
Homer Hall an 11 year old evangelist spoke on the courthouse lawn declaring bootleggers are as dirty as the devil. He argued drink causes crime and noted bootleggers drink their own supply while wives wash for a living. Tonight his subject is The Devil's Fishpond.
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Homer Hall
Homer
Wage Earners Led Others In Filing Bankruptcy Writs
In north Alabama for the year ending June 39 wage earners filed the most bankruptcy petitions 2943 led by the working man. Petitions totaled 12081909 in liabilities with 722208 voluntary and 4728701 involuntary. Administering these cases cost 224730. A separate item notes possible Memphis schedule changes to allow Birmingham Sunday baseball at the earliest date.
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Birmingham
Ala
Aps
North Alabama
Memphis, Tenn
John D. Martin
Southern Association
Lutherlube
Birmiegham
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Birdmen
Mark of
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Is Putnam
George
Ashington
Wieter al Aimene
Fatty Veterans Firer
Frank Cs Tos
Pby Police
Sam Adame
W. H. Pettus
Herman Dress
Cate
Gory
Stirley Helmes
Roden Commuter
Dotan
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