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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1933
Page
2
A 1933 column surveys Roosevelt era market jitters bear raiding and investor psychology. It notes fragile gains, then cautions on inflation talk, and hints at political maneuvering around Treasury choices with Angus McLean and budget director Douglas. It closes with a glance at cotton loan plans and a tease for continuation on page four.
The Molllinsons Jim and Amy started from Pendine toward New York aiming to fly to Bagdad after crossing the Atlantic twice. Weather was fair and they forecast this as their last long voyage. Meanwhile Wiley Post left Edmonton for New York on the final leg of his solo world flight with a 24 hour lead over his previous record.
Miss Presentacion Atienza of the Philippine Islands will visit Houston County in late July or early August to confer with Mrs. W G Pruett on home demonstration work. She will speak to clubs and appears in native costume. She plans to tour Pike Autauga Montgomery Lee and other counties during two weeks in Alabama.
Thomasville Alabama July 22 AP Officers announced Paul Clark about 30 assistant cashier in the defunct Farmers Bank & Trust Company surrendered and admitted embezzling 29757 from the institution. He repeated his confession before the circuit solicitor at Grove Hill and was bound over to the grand jury after arraignment.
The revival services led by Rev. W. O. Mann at Wiggins Baptist Church will run through Saturday night, Sunday, and Sunday night with sessions at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m. Large crowds have attended despite weather and even larger crowds are expected for the finale. The public is warmly invited.
Mrs. Mattie M. Bush secured a city permit to build an addition to her 8 residence at 262 Moats Street. The addition has an estimated cost of 800 dollars according to the permit.
Partly cloudy with occasional local thunder showers. Mostly seasonable temperatures.
A series of burglaries on Headland avenue, including theft from trousers pockets and a stolen pair of trousers belonging to J B Taylor's brother. In one house 52 cents vanished from the pockets and another home reported a watch taken from the table and placed in trousers. A watch was later found in Mr Howell's trousers.
Oregon returns show state and federal repeal by large margins with 1,016 of 1,787 precincts reporting for federal repeal 80 743 against 46 975 and Oregon the 20th state to vote for repeal. Nashville tightens repeal lead amid fraud charges as official canvass looms next week with 2,091 of 2,232 precincts reported.
National prohibition administrator Maj. A V Darr ympie said in New Orleans he favors immediate licensing of distilleries and wineries for bonded liquor manufacture in anticipation of repeal. He tours the South to oversee consolidation of prohibition forces saying there is no use delaying production and it will put hundreds of thousands back to work and generate huge business.
In Nuremberg about 200 to 300 Jews were arrested at about 9 am and paraded through the streets. They were headed by storm troopers and taken to Baerenschens barracks where they were reportedly held.
President Roosevelt authorized $25,000 from the National Recovery Act to relieve urban congestion. Secretary Ickes will expend the funds through appropriate agencies to move unemployed city residents to areas where they can grow food, under Interior Department direction.
The Columbia Baptist Sunday School Association will hold its annual meeting at Smyrna church on Tuesday the 25th led by E. J. Whiddon. Officials and teachers are urged to attend with a full program of devotional talks, teaching plans, and committee appointments.
In London on July 21 the Anglo American contract bridge match reached halfway with the American squad led by Ely Culbertson at 1 470 points ahead. The Americans gained the lead during the afternoon session after 180 boards, trailing 4520 to 53060. An example of British weak bidding occurred on the fifth hand when Sir Guy Domville bid two diamonds for 100 points, while Michael Gottlieb asos bid three no trumps for a doubled contract yielding 760 points.
In Seattle on July 22, Mrs. Edith M. Farran’s rare night blooming cereus from Hawaii opened for its annual six hour display. Neighbors gathered to witness the fleeting nocturnal bloom described by Farran as a sight of a year.
The weather bureau issued a storm warning for a Gulf disturbance of moderate intensity centered about 20 miles northwest of Progresso Yucatan. The system is moving very slowly northward and vessels near the center are advised to exercise caution.
New York July 22 AP Stocks closed with a rally after two volatile hours. Final prices mostly above yesterday's close, with many issues showing gains from $1 to $3. Cotton rose three to 14 points after a sharp earlier drop, ending firm despite an opening dip.
The Alabama Dairy League demands a 40 cent per hundredweight rise for raw milk by August 1 or face shutdown of Birmingham pasteurizing plants. Current plant price is $2.60 per cwt. proposed $3.00 would raise retail milk by one cent per quart. Members span Jefferson, Shelby, Lowndes, Dallas, Hale, Green, Marengo counties and nearby Mississippi counties.
A world Jewish confederation with a provisional seat in London was created by the international Jewish conference protesting Germany’s treatment of Jews. The plan includes a central committee of 11 led by Lord Melchett and Samuel Untermyer. a boycott of German goods and shipping was endorsed.
Manhattan's first toyery operates like a lending library and serves over 150 children from the lower east side. Demand for borrowable toys outstrips current supply.
Delegations from Athens Gadsden Bibb Greensboro Oneonta and Florence urged Gov. Miller to consider Alabama's 12.9 million highway construction program. Highway director Capt L G Smith was summoned to hear petitions as the completed plan seeks U S Bureau of Public Roads approval within 10 days.
A turbine engine bought for River Falls Alabama will be delayed as railway track repairs at River Falls halt immediate shipment to the municipal light and water plant. City officials expect to incur track repair costs and delay the engine’s arrival.
Mayor and Mrs Z C Ezell were summoned to Osage Iowa to stay at the bedside of their daughter Mrs Vearst Duncan who lies seriously ill in a local hospital. Osage reports say Mrs Duncan’s condition has improved somewhat and Council President Walf Martin becomes acting mayor in his absence.
A Los Angeles bailiff L H Breker won a pinochle tourney and married his fiancée Mies Evelyn Warren after reaching a million points. Superior Judge C A Stutsman, who officiated, presided as Warren won the final game while Breker reached the milestone at 3 090 to 2 770.
An Atlanta restaurant reversed a prior policy and began offering free beer with lunch on Friday. The change shifts from a free lunch with beer to beer included with the midday meal, reflecting a policy adjustment in the city.
Five Forked River youths Mary Aitkenus Mary Britain Leonard Nathan Mercus Matthews and Joseph Farrell died when their auto plunged through an open drawbridge into Carnegie t Bay at Seaside Heights New Jersey. All bodies recovered and coroner says most killed before the plunge.
Administrators of the farm program accepted the first individual contracts signed by cotton growers in 16 states. About 16 000 acceptances were mailed to county agents. Next week acceptances will be sent at 40 000 or more daily as farmers begin plowing under cash leases to the government.
Montgomery July 22 AP New developments in diphtheria control will be sought by the Alabama state health department through a Rockefeller Foundation sponsored study. Gr J N Baker state health officer announced the project to be conducted in a county yet to be chosen lacking a county health unit. The effort tests a one shot diphtheria toxoid and aims to measure its effectiveness on a large susceptible population.
Permits and instructions for farmers in Houston County to plow under sorenge contracted for retirement failed to arrive today. Growers will have to wait at least until next week before destroying part of their crop, OS Sugg, emergency county agent, announced.
INNSPRUCE Amnteria July 22 AP A Hitler haircut cost a working man a three weeks jail sentence He was convicted of having a Nazi swastika emblem shaved upon his scalp
An applicant seeking the city manager post in Oakland, California, claimed 25 years in public utility and executive roles but did not sign his name on the application. The slip left the candidate unable to land the job.
Hugh S. Johnson requests Dothan leaders to form a comprehensive campaign committee including the mayor chamber heads and various civic groups to educate and organize in a national effort to restore prosperity and reduce unemployment. The Kiwanis club agreed to start planning with a meeting this afternoon.
Chicago AP reports grain price fluctuations limited to cents for wheat and rye and 5 cents for corn and 4 cents for oats. Restrictions apply indefinitely due to market panic. Trading in weekly privileges canceled and today’s privileges voided.
The Rev. John Hackett head of a mission running the Camden Shelter for Homeless Men plans an orchestra to provide music at religious services. The congregation will be seated at tables rather than pews or benches, reflecting a new approach to worship.
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