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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1934

Page

5

Steel workers meet officials as strike talks proceed

Secretary Perkins reports to the president as discussions continue with the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers. Negotiations focus on forming a smaller committee to resolve disputes while NRA head Hugh Johnson and steel leaders weigh a mediation board proposal. Grace declines to comment on the Institute's response.

Washington Perkins Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers Hugh Johnson Wagner National Labor Board Hugh G. Johnson NRA Eugene Grace Iron and Steel Institute Johnson Miss Perkins Roosevelt Mike F. Tighe Edward F McGrady Tighe Steel Union Donald R. Richburg Steel Institute White House Department of Labor Department Grace New York Iron and Steel

Improvement Seen In Dothan Physician Since Noon

A clearer condition was noted this afternoon for Dr. A S Frasier who was stricken Sunday with a kidney ailment and moved to Frasier Ellis Hospital. His status had been critical but gradually improved throughout the day.

Dothan A.S. Frasier Frasier-Ellis Hospital

Weather outlook with fair skies and isolated storms

Partly cloudy to cloudy with possible thunder showers mainly tonight and Saturday. Extreme northwest region may see stronger activity but general forecast calls for fair weather elsewhere into Saturday.

Northwest

Priest Leads Prayer Amid Lions Kill A Zoo Attendant

In Whipsnade England a Catholic priest led prayers as four lions attacked and killed zoo attendant L. Stetson after he entered the open enclosure to retrieve a hat. Keepers then killed two lions. onlookers said other lions watched as blood was drawn and the man died.

England L. Stetson Stetson

Crane Crash Kills Man and Fires Smokehouse in Alabama

A crane struck high tension wires causing an arc and grounding. Seabs in Rainey, 23, of Webb route one, died after being struck while assisting. A smokehouse belonging to J A Holiday burned, and the house side was damaged by heat. Alabama Power crews repaired the line and Page Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Rainey Webb Route One J. A. Holiday Holiday Holiday House Alabama Power Co Ashford Dothan Puneral Page Funeral Home

Logging Crew Seeks Wrecked Plane After Cascades Crash

In fog bound Cascades a United Airlines passenger plane crashed with nine aboard. Co pilot Dwight Hansen guided loggers to the forest cabin where the wreck lies. Pilot Ben Redfield suffered possible arm injuries and a girl passenger a possible leg fracture. Hansen sustained a broken nose and possible skull fracture. Flight was from Spokane to Seattle.

Seattle Wash United Airline Cascades Forest Here Dwight Hansen Hansen Ben Redfield Redfield Spokane Haad

Publishers Meet to Discuss Outlook for Newsprint Mill

The Southern Newspaper Publishers Association will hold a June 25 26 meeting in Savannah Georgia to explore establishing a southern newsprint mill. Chairman James G Stahlman notes no location yet and Georgia's Dr Charles Herty will present methods for making newsprint from southern pine while SNPA opposes federal aid.

Nashville, Tenn Southern Newspaper Publishers Association James G. Stahlman Savannah Stahlman Charles Herty Georgia South The Nashville Banner SNPA

NRA to unveil basic code for numerous industries

The article reports that the NRA plans a ready-made basic code for many small and scattered industries whose pacts are not yet settled. The code mirrors the presidents employment agreement and aims for simple enforcement while pursuing hours, living wages, union rights, and bans on dishonest practices. Voluntary sign-up for small firms is offered, with 85 percent assent needed for broader regulation.

Washington NRA Blue Eagle

Dean Seeks New Trial in Dr Kennedy Poisoning Case

In Greenwood Mississippi Judge S F Davis prepares to hear Dr Sarah Ruth Dean's motion for a new trial after her murder conviction tied to jealousy and a farewell poisoned drink to Dr John Preston Kennedy. Defense argues lack of motive and prejudicial courtroom atmosphere.

Greenwood Miss John Preston Kennedy Sarah Ruth Dean Dean S. F. Davis Kennedy Bessie Barry Kennedy Davis

Dixon Speech Tonight Broadcast on Birmingham Radio

Maj. Frank M. Dixon candidate for governor will deliver his New Deal speech at 8 o clock tonight. The program will be broadcast on WAPI Birmingham and simulcast locally on WHET via a tie up with the Magic City station.

Dixon Maj Frank M. Dixon WAPI Birmingham WHET Magic City

G O P Leaders Push for Republican Ticket in November

Alabama Republican leaders expect a full GOP slate for state offices in the November general election. Judge Oliver Street says a ticket is likely, with the June 27 Birmingham convention set to decide. Supporters include George Bass J C Swann and Douglas Smith as the plan faces local opposition in some counties.

Montgomery Alabama Oliver D. Street National Republican Executive Advertiser Judge Street Birmingham George Bass Alabama Republican Executive Committee Bass J. C. Swann Wedowee Douglas Smith North

Relief Grants in Alabama Total 1.29 Million

Federal grants announced by Relief Administrator Harry L. Hopkins allocate 1,286,688 for Alabama. Specific items include 51,049 for transient relief 17,556 for reemployment service 8,258 for student aid and 9,825 for May obligations.

Washington, Yane & (Ap Harry L. Hopkins Alabama

McCord Announces Opposition to Graves in Governor’s Race

Judge Leon McCord declared he will oppose Col Bibb Graves for governor reaffirming a prior Selma Times Journal statement. He said his brother E B McCord did not speak for him and he will not support or vote for Graves.

Leon McCord Col. Bibb Graves Selma Times-Journal E. ©. McCord Gadsden Graves Montgomery Judge McCord

Davis Savior of Arms Parley in Geneva

Norman H. Davis known for bulldog persistence is credited with rescuing the world disarmament conference in Geneva. A compromise backed by Davis allows Germany to rejoin discussions while Britain and France partly concede their positions though no immediate steps on vital issues are expected until Berlin can rejoin.

Joseph E. Sharkey Associated Press Geneva Norman H. Davis Germany Davis America Europe Francois Pietri Berlin Reich Great Britain France London

Graves and Dixon Rally in Birmingham Tonight

Jefferson County becomes the gubernatorial campaign battleground as Bibb Graves and Frank Dixon hold rival rallies in Birmingham. Each candidate targets the Jefferson County mass turnout with a victory rally planned in temples and parks amid motorcades and shouted support.

Associated Press Birmingham Als Jefferson County Bibb Graves Frank Dixon Dixon Thia Graves Woodrow Wilson Park New Court House Temple Theatre Northet Alabama Tennessee Valley Baldwin Mobile Col. Graver Wke Dixon Anniston Calhoun Erminty Munerie Shoale

Four inmates executed in Sing Sing death house

AP report from Ossining New York details the execution of Frank Pasqua Anthony Marino Daniel Kreisberg and Joseph Murphy from the Bronx murder syndicate who killed durable Mike Malloy on February 22 1933. The piece notes the precise timing of each death and mentions a two week reprieve for Murphy before the planned back page continuation.

Dale Harrison Ossining N. Y Sing Sing Death House Frank Pasqua Bronx Durable Mike Malloy Pasqua Durable Mike Marino Hfe Panqua Daniel Kreisberg Kreisberg Maring Joseph Murphy Murphy

Roosevelt Plans Social Insurance For Citizens Security

President Roosevelt told Congress he is drafting a vast national plan for social insurance covering unemployment and old age, plus a separate national scheme for land and water resources. He urged cooperation between states and federal government and signaled housing and home modernization funding.

Francis M. Stephenson Washington Roosevelt Congress Presson

Confederate Vets Elect Officers In Tennessee and Texas

General Rice A. Pierce, 87, elected commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans at the reunion, with General R. D. Chapman named honorary commander for life. Nashville adjutant general Harry Rene Lee reappointed. Officer slate includes Latta, Hartafield, McEwane. meeting venue decision due within 30 days. Walter L. Hopkins re elected in Sons of Confederate Veterans. Arthur Wilson re elected president general of the Confederate Memorial Association.

John Hightower Chattanooga Tenn Rice A. Pierce Nathan Bedford Forrest U. Cc Tallahassee Fla Tuscaloosa Ala Harry Rene Lee Nashville Rice Richard Bullington Memphis Army of Tennessee Department Sims Latta Columbia, Tenn J. M. Hartafield Fort Worth Tex trans-Mississippi Department Chapman William MckEvane Northern Virginia Sons of Confederate Veterans Walter L. Hopkins Richmond Confederate Memorial Association Arthur Wilson Atlanta Weel Tennessee Fighth Tennessee Cavalry

Leukemia Battle Continues For Young James Gilliam

Memphis report says Teukemis scored again in its fight with leukemia as doctors tried a new treatment. The 18 month old James Lee Gilliam died last night in the same hospital where Wille Mae Miller, a four year old, had died less than two months earlier. Leukemia or leucocythemia is described as a disease where white blood cells crowd out red cells.

Memphis Tenn Teukemis Science James Lee Gilliam kKrown Hin Netzhbora Wille Mae Miller

Will Rogers on steel strikes and a political decision

Will Rogers writes from Hollywood noting both sides desire to end the steel dispute and wondering about a civilized method to resolve the employer employee owes. He hints the President will be asked to rule on a matter involving five Canadian babies and a Chicago World’s Fair decision.

Hollywood Canada Chicago Will Rogers

Also Mentioned on This Page

Steel Workers U. S General Johnson Mediation Board Negro Crane Gregory, & D George L. Davis McCord B’ham Mike” Malloy Nesse Anthony Marino Oats Street Lawrence Danzey Laura Olive Danzey Dixie Forrests Lukemia
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