Alabama Seeks Radical Overhaul Of State Government
The Brookings Institution survey on Alabama government proposes a short ballot with a governor and lieutenant governor as voters' choices, and a chief executive who appoints department heads. It urges consolidating agencies into 19 units, creating an executive department, a comptroller, and a biennial legislature with a single house to improve efficiency and reduce the current deficit projection of about 20.4 million. The report calls for constitutional revision to simplify laws, reduce overlapping duties, and modernize state finances.
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T. M. Davenport
Montgomery
Alabama
Commonwealth
Brookings Instituton
Tev. B. M. Miller
Lmited
Legislative Council
Legislative Reference Service
Treasury
Public Service Commission
Docks Commission
Marriages in Alabama Decline in 1931
Washington reports nationwide drop in marriages in 1931 with Alabama recording 25 945 marriages versus 27 587 in 1930. The Census Bureau notes a 6.1 percent national decrease, while 11 states posted gains led by Nevada. Divorces also fell nationwide to 183 695 in 1931 from 191 591 in 1930. Alabama’s divorces declined to 2 891.
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Bureau of the Census
Nevada
Idaho
Reno
Alabama
Pistol Wound Fatal: Dr Adams Dies After Apparent Accident
Dr D M Adams 52 Panama City hospital owner died at 6 30 p m Sunday after being shot in the head word came he was brought to a Dothan hospital Wednesday night and died without regaining use of his faculties The shooting was described as accidental by Adams during lucid moments He opened the hospital in Panama City over eight years ago Survivors include two sons D M Adams Jr and Powell Adams both Tulane students The body was taken to Houston Funeral Co before Panama City undertakers arrived
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D. M. Adams
Panama City
Dothan
Houston Funeral Co
J. M. Mixon
Pr. Adams
Adams
Dr. Adams
D. M. Adams, Jr
Powell Adams
Tulane University
New Orleans
St Lawrence Seaway Project To Cost 800 Million
The United States and Canada agreed by treaty to build the 800 million St Lawrence seaway. Secretary Stimson and Canadian Minister Herridge signed in a brief ceremony at the state department. The plan covers an 180 mile stretch from Montreal to Lake Ontario over eight years, enabling ocean going vessels to traverse the continent and producing up to two billion horsepower of electrical energy for both nations.
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Washington
United States
Canada
St. Lawrence
Weevil Threatens 1932 Cotton Crop in Dixie
Jackson Mississippi July 18 The boll weevil looms as the main danger to the 1932 cotton crop in the South. Mississippi reports heavy infestation from a Southwide canvass. Acreage reductions and lowered yields are noted, while food and feed crops and livestock show an overall uptrend. Florida cites a drop in cotton production from 35 000 bales last year to about 7 000 this year with infestation much worse. acreage steady and other crops in good condition.
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Jackson
Miss
Dixie
Mississippi Department of Agriculture
Department
J. C. Holton
Florida
Dothan Sees Cooling Relief After Heat Wave
Dothan enjoyed a respite today with temperatures dipping below 90 and thundershowers possible in the morning. The region anticipated more showers and a mostly cloudy spell ahead while other areas faced continuing heat waves, and several deaths were linked to the heat across the country including Alabama.
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Dothan
Weather Man
North Central
East
Midwest
Associated Press
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Arizona
Great Lakes
Ohio Valley
Mississippi Valley
South
Ala
Communists Hospitalized After State Convention Luncheon
More than 100 Communists fell ill after a luncheon at their state convention in Massillon Ohio. Physicians suspected poisoning from potato salad luncheon meats and coffee. Hospitals were taxed as patients, with all but six reported well and discharged overnight. The food was sent to the state health department for analysis.
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Massillon
Ohio
State Health Department
Funeral of 14 year old Ralph Cook at Beulah Church
Ralph Tillman Cook 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. G G Cook of Dothan route four, died at home Saturday afternoon. Funeral held at Beulah church north of Dothan with Rev Thustt of Headland officiating. Burial followed in church cemetery. Survived by parents, one brother Bernard, one sister Juanita, grandfather Edward Conk, grandmother Mrs Ann Hollis. Pallbearers named. Fellows Forrester in charge.
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Ralph Tillman Cook
G. G. Cook
Dothan
Route Four
Beulah Church
Thustt
Headland
Bernard
Juanita
Edward Conk
Ann Hollis
Coral Frackin
Clifton Hughes
Hameon Newtor
Felx Stephens
Godespie Penna
Horace Chare
Dedvin Bones
Witter Brinks
Fellows & Forrester
ATI Gements
Midland City Takes 3rd Game of Season From Abbeville Nine
Midland City wins the third game of the season against Abbeville Nine with decisive leading play and strong batting. The narrative highlights key innings and standout performances, noting Midland City's offense and Abbeville's struggles.
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Midland City
Abbeville
Philippine government school of telegraphy closed after 30 years
An economy move leads to the closure of the Philippine government school of telegraphy after three decades of operation. The decision ends a long-standing program, affecting students, staff, and related communications training efforts.
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Phippine Government School of Telegraphy
Congress Ends Hectic Session After Eight Months
Washington July 18 AP The long running 72nd Congress adjourned after eight hectic months as the House passed the home loan bank bill with a currency expansion rider. President Hoover will sign the $2.122 billion relief measure, describing it as a strong step toward recovery. Senate actions included plans to replace the Eighteenth Amendment with liquor control at the state level. Hoover praised lawmakers who shaped the relief bill and announced support for public loans to states while stressing need-based, non-hunger relief. Executive and legislative positions showed some discord over relief provisions and transparency of Reconstruction Corporation loans.
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Washington
Hoover
Congress
Rapidan
Home Loan Bank
Senate
White House
Rapidan Camp
Glase
Secretary of the Treasury
Speaker Garner
Reconstruction Corporation
Perd-Ing Pirther
Trapddap
Aly Tienver
Brookings Report Copies Received Here by Officials
Fragmented OCR text references Brookings, officials, copies, and a public or administrative context. The readable portions mention processions of copies arriving and a formal exchange, but details are obscured. Summary focuses on the official handling of Brookings report copies and related procedural notes.
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Brookings Report
Reeves Obtains New Auto Tag On License Suggestion
W W Reeves, Houston county license inspector, changed an automobile tag yesterday after state inspector J R Gamblin suggested it while in Dothan investigating reports Reeves operated a vehicle without a proper plate. Reeves claimed he did not remember which machine the tag was for and officials said no charge was filed.
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W.W. Reeves
Houston County
J.R. Gambie
Dothan
Reeves
Wife dies in car fire after attempt to save parrot
Oxford Mississippi July 18 AP Sheriff T S Lyles says he will press murder charges against Jesse Tatum after his wife burned to death in a car blaze while he and Mrs Tatum were returning from St Louis where they had married two months earlier. The earlier wife died last Labor Day in a shotgun accident ruled accidental by a coroner's jury.
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Oxford
Miss
T. S. Lyles
Jesse Tatum
Tatum
St. Louis
Alabama farmers press fieldwork amid sun and scarce rain
Alabama farmers report steady progress cleaning cotton and corn fields after a dry spell. Weevils slowed by heat, but cotton growth remains slow while corn prospects look bright. Fruit and gardens show strength, and experts warn excessive rain could harm cotton and corn in several counties.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Kelly's body found near Slocomb after search
G. Kelly, 75, founder of Slocomb, was found dead under a tree four miles west of Slocomb in a cotton field after a four day search. He likely succumbed Wednesday from heat exhaustion while walking along the railroad from Slocomb. He had long business ties in Dothan and Geneva county and helped found Slocomb. He is survived by two sons and two granddaughters. funeral held at Eunola with burial in Slocomb-area churchyard.
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Kelly
Slocomb
Mr. Kelly
Lewis
Hartford
Eunola
Geneva
Dothan
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Gradyville
Geneva County
Dan Clark
Cairo
Clyde Kelly
Pensapola
Fla
Russ Smith
Elinor Clark
Marianna
A. L. Martin
Negro Home at 110 S Alice St Destroyed by Fire
A dwelling at 110 South Alice Street occupied by Malle Willis, a Black resident, was destroyed by fire at noon on Sunday, with a reported loss of 500 dollars. The home, owned by E R Porter, burned swiftly with furnishings and clothes lost. An adjoining dwelling was threatened but kept safe after water lines were extended. A delay occurred when a hose fractured.
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S. Alice Street
Malle Willis
Stunday
E.R. Porter
Building business to be transacted by Masons tonight
Legal business in connection with financing the new Masonic temple will be considered at a meeting tonight of all Dothan Masons at the Masonic hall. The session is called by the Masonic building committee and will start at 9 o clock with all members expected to attend.
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Dothan
Masonic Hall
Masonic Buiding Committee
Wolck
Dethan
Jay
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