City Board Approves Loans to Cover Debts
City commissioners authorized President E Gellerstedt to borrow 7500 to pay floating debts and maturing bonds. Resolutions also allowed 3750 from Dothan Bank and Trust Co and similar loan from First National Bank, secured against water and light revenue and taxes. They postponed coal contract renewal and debated emergency wire purchase and underpass funding, with action deferred to next meeting.
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E. Gellerstedt
Gellerstedt
Dothan Bank and Trust Co
Miles A. Milter
First National Bank
First Baptist Church
Main and
Oates Street
Fouth Street
National Coal and Coke Co
Birmingham
I. C. Ezell
Miller
John W. Bish
Species
A. C. Be. Transa
Commission
Montgomery
Iter
J. ©. Bates
Eals
Treasury position report from Washington July 22
Treasury data shows July 2 receipts at 124,251,261.30 dollars and expenditures at 24,051,787.83 dollars, leaving a net balance of 1,990,716,500.77 dollars. Customs receipts for the month totaled 20,366,428.52 dollars.
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Treasury
Washington
The
Will Rogers mocks armament myths and world confusion
Beverly Hills July 24. Will Rogers comments on flying talk, mislocated geography, and the Washington arms treaty era. England insists small nations must not feel inferior, arguing armament levels affect wars, while noting Abyssinia’s long bows and arrows as a pointed oddity in global arms chatter.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Wiley Post
New Mexico
Siberia
Russia
Peka
England
Washington
Will Rogers
Britain Maps African Course with Fascist Youth Plan
The war ministry announced that every Italian Fascist youth graduate at 18 becomes a soldier subject to military obligations until actual service. Pre military training will run until 21, forming a large reserve for East Africa actions. About 560,000 youths receive preliminary training under military jurisdiction penalties.
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A. E. Stuntz
Rome
War Ministry
Italy
Ethiopia
Graziolo
Alabama seals 56 three way paving projects total
Alabama has 83 three way paving projects under way and 26 more approved to begin soon using relief labor. The 56 projects cover 437.37 miles of roadway at a cost of 2,802,287 dollars across 36 counties with cost shared by county state and Relief Administration. Notable projects include Colbert county to Franklin, Morgen to Somerville, and Florence area paving with varied mileages and costs.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Alabama Heisler
Reese Hervey
Highway Department
Relief Administration
Colbert
Tuscum- Bis
Franklin County
Morgen
Harteelte
Somerville
Tanderdale
Florence
Male
Madtcon
Huntsville
Mershal County
Houston Grand Jury Nears Adjournment Today
The Houston county grand jury, impaneled by Circuit Judge D. C. Halstead, nears adjournment with indications the session will end in the late afternoon. The judge noted prior indictments related to automobile operation and that highway accidents have decreased, though press coverage remains high. If concluded today, it will be among the shortest in the past year, contrasting other inquisitorial probes running four to five days.
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Houston County Grand Jury
D. C. Halsteed
Halstead
Initial Removal of Relief Cases Nears for State
Montgomery July 74 AP The first Alabama family to be dropped from relief rolls under the works progress administration will be removed tomorrow with the arrival of the first check for WPA work in this state. Ray Crow chief engineer said payrolls for about 1 500 workers will arrive and that those workers will be dropped from relief rolls as their checks come. Payrolls for others under WPA will arrive almost daily under a staggered system. Retained two weeks on relief until first check arrives. Crow noted a delayed checking system to count workers, to be installed next week. About 4 500 to 5 000 men are at work on 61 WPA projects in Ala.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Works Progress Administration
Ray Crow
Crow
Ala
Roosevelt opposes Clark amendment on social security plan
Washington reports President Roosevelt expressed opposition to Senator Clark's amendment exempting private security systems from the national social security plan as the House nears a vote. The President urged equal treatment for all corporations across the board.
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Washington
SAP
Roosevelt
Clark
House
Missouri
Ingot Output Gains Back Lost Averages
New York July 24 AP Iron Age reports a three point rise in the operating rate of the iron and steel industry to 42 1 2 percent capacity. Since Independence Day week and through May the ingot production has recovered all ground, with further gains promised in the summary. Steel buying activity is cited, described as giving the iron and steel market buoyance reminiscent of better times.
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New York
Iron Age
Democrats Insist On Drafting New Tax Bill On Their Terms
Washington July 24AP authoritative sources say that House Ways and Means Democrats will write the new tax bill, not the Treasury, to avoid appearing dictated to. The move aims to translate Roosevelt tax goals into legislative form while facing drafting challenges.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
House Committee
Roosevelt
Britain Ready to Cooperate With U S on Peace Says Foreign Secretary
Sir Samuel Hosre told the House of Commons that His Majesty's government will always cooperate with the United States to seek peace in the Italy Ethiopia conflict. He expressed satisfaction with U S Secretary of State remarks on Kellogg pact obligations and said the League of Nations Council should take definite action, noting that specifics depend on covenant provisions.
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Harold P. Braman
Associated Press
London
Samuel Hosre
Houce of Commons
United States
Great Britain
Italy
Ethiopia
Sir Samuel
Lengue of Nations Council
Terre Haute End to Two Day General Strike Restores Service
Terre Haute Ind July 24 AP street cars and buses carried workers back to jobs as a two day general strike ended. Union leaders urged return after stamping mill union settled and federal mediation to handle talks. National guardsmen to be recalled as deliveries of ice and milk resumed. Terre Haute Etat resumes print after delaying yesterday for peace.
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Terre Haute
Ind
TMN
Taylor
Mediclore
Columbien Tnanneling
Teyler
Tomming
Geo. D Wray de Praz
Indiana National
Terre Haute Etat
Baden Bans Catholic Youth as Reich Nazi Fiat Hits Veterans
Baden state government presses campaign against political Catholic groups by dissolving the German youth strength organization and confiscating its property. Indoor gatherings banned for the first time amid the Nazi drive. Reich minister Kerrl away. Franz Seldte intervenes for Steel Helmets support.
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Baden
Louis P. Lochner
Associated Preas
Berlin
Deutsche Jugendkraft
Kans Kerrl
Franz Seldte
Hitler
Black man jailed after wife complaint in brick attack
Harry Ransom, a Black man, was jailed Wednesday facing charges after a complaint by his wife alleging he struck her in the head with a brick and her hand with an ice pick, then threatened to shoot. The incident led to police involvement and the woman receiving treatment.
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Negro
Harry Ransom
Ant
Texas utility chief reveals lobbying cost
Senate debate over the broadened AAA bill reveals pressures from administration allies. Testimony by Texas Power and Light Company president John W. Carpenter describes $33,777 in expenditures to influence Congress, including trips to Washington, telegrams, and payments to a Texas editor, all charged to operating expenses and billed to consumers.
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House
Senate
Tejas Power and Light Company
Senate Lobby Committee
John W. Carpenter
Electric Bond and Share Company
Tris
Con- Biesainen
Texas
Carpenter
Thugo
Petes Molyneaux
Texna Weekly
Geo
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Ant Tre
Sorksies
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Asia
Fis
Miss Jennie Farmer Dies at Residence in Shortersville
Miss Jennie Farmer, sister of the late B G Farmer of Plainview, dies at her home in Shortersville on Tuesday. She leaves several brothers and sisters and relatives in Georgia. Funeral services will be held at 142 Trureda Inn, with burial at Ft Gaines.
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Ft. Gaines
Mise Jennig
Prthin
Dtec
Shertarvills
Wtena
Drinin
Cis
Shortersille
Rense Whatley
Rotarians Visit Mitchell Dam Parley Ahead of Tilt
Rotarians plan attendance at Mitchell Dam convention with delegates including racer Cles ton. The group departs Dothop early, with heads turning toward the event.
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Mitchell Dam
Parley
Racer Cleston
Rotary Assembly to Convene at Mitchell Dam
District Governor J A Lee announced Selma that the Rotary International district assembly will be held at Mitchell Dam near here tomorrow and Friday. Speakers include past governors Algernon Blait of Montgomery and Desa Zebulon Judd of Auburn, plus John C Henley Jr of Birmingham and N G Denson of Opelika. The program runs 3 p.m. to 1 p.m. Friday.
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Wile
Clanton
Latrict Assembly
Rotary International
Mitchell Dam
J. A. Lee
Selma
Algernon Blait
Mintgomery
Desa Zebulon Judd
Auburn Ae
John C. Henley, Jr
Birmingham
N. DG
Would-Be Qualifies Clover 5 C July 24 AP
D A Westmoreland a town printer seeking the Mayorship states he has a large family and many friends. He claims to hold a first class position and presents himself as a qualified candidate in the local election context.
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D. A. Westmoreland
Clase Heherman
Pelos
Schultz Minions Called to Trial
Fragmented OCR reveals a trial scene involving Schultz and his alleged associates. Names such as Pe Weinberg Rosso Dilarml Cesrlle Mayer Werberg appear as defendants with bodyguards. The piece notes a 1923 probe, a judge’s order, and shifting perceptions of Schultz from town figure to prison inmate.
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Peor
Asa'eh
Bankhead Sees Nearing Cotton Surge Amid Market Bets
Washington and Senate reports forecast a possible 7.8 million bale cotton harvest in 1956. Senator Bankhead of Alabama says buyers should not expect cheaper cotton or goods this season as prices near their lowest point. He cites government quotas and the Bankhead production allotment plan, with a 1966 crop signaled and continued production controls.
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Washington
Senator Bankhead
Alabama
Bankhead
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Senate
400 Farmers Expected At Friday Rally In Houston County
About 400 farmers are due at a Friday rally of the Houston County Farm Bureau members and invitees from nearby areas. The meeting features Dr. Lon M. Durcar as keynote speaker and includes plans to invite 5 to 19 members from each district. A local event aims to bolster farm policy discussions and constitutional amendment support.
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Plenty End
Houston County Farm Bureau
Thor
Puesta St Porters Fairyland
M. Ting
County Avent
J B Patterson Named Federation Delegate
J B Patterson named as federation delegate amid a slate of local officials. The announcement notes Patterson’s expected duties and involvement with regional committees while outlining upcoming meetings and responsibilities within the federation.
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J. B. Patterson
Federation
Nazi Youth Gains in Upper Silesia Church
Catholic priests report the Hitler youth expanding influence in Upper Silesia as younger generations join Nazi groups and pull away from parents. Elders feel intimidated while church attendance remains steady. observers see a divided state in the political Catholicism campaign.
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Associated Press
Oppeln
Germany
Hitler Youth Movement
Upper Silesia
Youtha
City Manager Move Nears as Bill Progresses
A Dothan city manager bill gains momentum with Rep. Calhoun outlining a 20 day local notice requirement before introduction. Legislators plan a brief session to push the measure, with Dothan officials stressing readiness to implement a manager plan already studied in Miami Tallahassee and several Georgia cities.
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Dothan
W. Perry Oothoun
Houston County
Rep. Calhoun
Calhoun
Miami
Tallahagate
Fis
Georgia
Dotbens
E. Gellerstedt
Bates
Miles Miller
Atlanta Stray Dogs Fight Back Yet Hope Rides By Police
In Atlanta on July 24 AP reports a court ruling against stray dogs in a clash with police actions. Judge Luther Rozzer Jr dismissed malicious mischief charges by B Holcombe against two officers over the killing of dogs owned by his daughters. The bench urged legal grounding for police actions if owners are found.
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Atlanta
Luther
Rozser, Jr
By & B. Holcombe
Sleep Breaker arouses drivers. police ban device
Atlanta report says a device named Sleep Brasher, designed to rouse truck drivers, was ruled out of order by police. Chief T O Sturdivant banned the broadcasting megaphone rigged at a cafe, waking others and prompting drivers to rise for coffee and doughnuts before starting routes.
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Atlante
Atlanta
T. O. Sturdivant
Weather forecast for Alabama and Northwest Florida
Partly cloudy to cloudy Wednesday night through Thursday with scattered thundershowers possible. Forecasters expect variable conditions across the region with potential local rain bursts and mild temperatures.
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Alabama
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