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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1934
Page
7
The fragment references Wheeler Dam and the Wheeler Reservoir with mention of flooding to prove Muscle Shoals on the river. It mentions an authority and action by John W Ray County and a party seeking active steps.
Dothan chapter members meet at Megsonic Temple Oates and Troy streets at 7 30 tonight then proceed to Kelly Plans include entertaining the Montgomery chapter when they visit A swimming program will climax the meeting Mrs J R Hardig is visiting at 305 E Newton street and land protection measures for lake shore recreation and erosion control are noted The engineering department determines flooded land while the land acquisition dept negotiates with owners
In Nanking, the nationalist government enforces strict film censorship with seven full-time censors reviewing foreign and domestic productions. Foreign films face fees per 1500 feet, while home-made pictures are exempt to boost local output. American films dominate, but China backs native producers to boost scenery driven, nationalistic content amidst low pay and limited talent.
Dothan merchants resume Dollar Day sales in August after skipping July’s event due to the Fourth. The Eagle showcases numerous bargains aimed at attracting out of town shoppers as cotton prices rise and federal relief flows into Houston and the Wiregrass. Readers are urged to turn the pages to find savings on desired items.
The article lists tentative headquarters by beat for the cotton crop reduction program, including Wickaburg, Brannon Stand, Dothan Farmers Exchange, Rehobeth, Taylor, Garrett Cross Roads, Cottonwood, Ardila, Webb, Cowarts, Kinsey, Ashford, Crosby, Gordon, Colombia, and Dupree. Applications accepted weekly. County Agent Ling notes locations and dates of operation. Washington officials defend 1935 crop adjustment program as essential to avoid agricultural chaos. plan to finalize next year’s program by October 1.
Governor Miller grants clemency to Robert Davis, a Lowndes County Black man condemned for killing his uncle, commuting the death penalty to life imprisonment after judge, board, and local citizens endorsed the action. This marks the tenth clemency granted by Miller. The piece also mentions a note about white Indians in the Panama Republic and lists several women guests at Beacon Beach.
A weekly American Legion wrestling program in Dothan features Ken Hollis of Arizona versus Frank Schroll in the headline bout. Wyoming light weight Lee Dude Chick faces Walter Logan of Topeka in the other two falls. The Hollis Schroll clash is billed as the best match after a draw and a disputed decision in prior meetings.
Paul Runyan, a former Arkansas caddy, defeated Craig Wood in a 38-hole final at Park Club Buffalo to claim the American Professional championship. The match tied the 38-hole record for extra halves. Runyan's win adds about $1,000 to his prize, with the title estimated around $15,000.
The National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs declares in Colorado Springs for equal pay and advancement on an economy-wide basis. President Ethel Ramage of Alabama led Alabama’s delegation as 75 women adopted a ten year plan to train women for leadership and secure economic security for all.
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