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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1933

Page

3

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Eight Killed and 15 Injured in Jersey Blast

A celluloid plant explosion in North Arlington New Jersey last night killed eight and injured about fifteen or more, with reports of many in critical condition. Firemen fought to rescue victims as flames swept the bathers’ area along the Passaic river and into nearby burned houses. A roaring flame tower rose 200 feet into the air as debris rained down on stranded crowds.

North Arlington N. J. Jone Passaic River

Ship Arizon Rings Port as Hold Fire Smolders Near Boston

The American steamer Arizoa of Mobile with fire smoldering in No 4 hold nears Boston under escort by Coast Guard destroyer Wainwright and cutter Mojave. The cargo of cotton lumber and resin will be met by fireboats as the crew fights to smother the blaze. Built in 1920 for the U S Shipping Board, the 7000 ton ship is owned by Waterman Line of Mobile.

Boston Arizoa Mobile Ala Coast Guard Wainwright Mojave Arizon U. S. Shipping Board Waterman Line of

Forestry Interest Triggers Pine Growth in West Tallapoosa

In Alexander City on June 10 AP reports a surge in forestry interest has led to rapid growth of longleaf pine aged one to five years across the red hills of west Tallapoosa County. County Agent S M Day and Auburn extension forester Lyle Brown led an educational program on young timber care and fire control with demonstrations on large tracts. N Stark manages 20 acres applying selective removal and fire prevention to protect timber aged one to 22 years.

Alexander City Ala Red West Tallapoosa County S. M. Day Lyle Brown Auburn Extension Forester N. Stark

Former resident's body to arrive early Sunday

The body of Mrs. J. R. Keyton a Dothan resident who died at her Miami home yesterday will arrive at 3 25 a m tomorrow and be taken to the Hoyes Funeral Co then to First Baptist church Me In for viewing from 1 to 4 p m Funeral will be at 4 o clock and burial will be in the city cemetery

J. R. Keyton Dothan Miami Hoys Feneral Co First Baptist Church

Prominent Mississippi Medical Man Dies in Vicksburg

Ewing F. Howard, member of the Mississippi Medical Association, died at his home in Vicksburg after a long illness. He was 59 years old. Howard was a respected physician in the state and contributed to regional medical work. His death leaves a notable gap in Mississippi's medical community.

Vicksburg Miss Ewing F. Howard Miesies

Heat Wave Slows as Thunder Showers Break Record Toll

The East hopes for relief as thundershowers roll in after a deadly heat wave. More than 125 deaths are blamed on the scorching weather across the Midwest and East, with scores collapsing and temperatures reaching the mid nineties to over one hundred. Alabama finds relief as storms move in.

Associated Press Middle West Atlantic Seaboard Illinois New York Philadelphia Arkansas Kansas Washington Alabama

Mattern Flies On In Try To Better Globe Hop Record

Moscow June 10 AP Jim My Mattern pressing on in his round the world flight passed over Rukhlova in Eastern Siberia at 12 15 this morning Alabama time and is believed to have already landed at Khabarovsk from where he plans to hop across the Pacific and head for New York Delays have put the daring flyer far behind the record.

Moscow Jimmy Mattern Rukhlova Siberia Alabama Khabarovsk Pacific New York

6000 Days of Work Given by Relief Bureau

The Dothan employment bureau, operating five months, reports 6000 days of work for unemployed men. Projects include cutting wood, planting trees along highways, cemetery cleanups, supplying wood to the Salvation Army and Child Welfare, and raising sidewalks. Revenue from wood sales funds the bureau, but funds have been exhausted and only about two dozen men remain employed.

Dothan Employment Bureau John H. Bell Salvation Army and Child Welfare Department Central Hellet Committee Bell

Heiress Barbara Hutton to keep fortune after marriage

Paris report says Barbara Hutton heiress to Woolworth millions will retain full control of her property after marrying Prince Alexis Mdivani on June 20. International lawyer William S. Pauling Emrich advised on the marriage contract noting the arrangement preserves her disposition rights and excludes Georgian noblemen's inheritance in case of her death.

Paris Barbara Hutton F. W. Woolworth Prince Alexis Mdivani William.s. Pauling-Emrich New York M. Pauling-Emrich

Highway Work Fatality Report Hurts Worker

Emanuel Hunter, a Negro laborer, was injured a week ago while working on the paved Dothan and Ashford highway and was admitted to a Do than hospital last night. He was to undergo an operation today.

Emanuel Hunter Dothan and Ashford Dothan

Mill executive dead in office shooting

R. P. Shepard, president of the Spalding Knitting Mills, was found Friday shot through the head in his office. He formerly lived in Shelbyville, Tennessee. The report comes from Griffin, Georgia, dated June 10.

Griffin R. P. Shepard Spalding Knitting Mills Friday Shelpyville Tenn

Congress to probe FRC over chain network favoritism

Washington June 10 The AP reports a congressional inquiry into the Federal Radio Commission was proposed by Representative Elley D to determine the extent that the two large chain networks have been favored by the agency. The move aims to uncover bias and ensure fair regulation of the radio industry.

Washington Federal Radio Commission Elley D

House Appropriations Rush Public Works Bill for TVA

The appropriation committee moved a nearly 3.5 billion dollar bill to fund public works and the Muncie Shoals Tennessee Valley projects. The measure aims to begin recovery projects signed by the president, with a cap of 50 million dollars for Tennessee Valley development.

Washington Muncle Shoals-Tennesee Valley House Appropriations Committee Senate Tennessee Valley Development

Further Gains in Trade Reported Across Nation

New York June 10 AP reports Dun and Bradstreet Review indicates continued gains in most regions with a widespread expansion in production and distribution. The agency notes activity remains persistent despite a slowdown in fundamental strength as markets await forthcoming economic decisions for a broader recovery.

New York Dun and Bradstreet

Coop Sale of Eggs and Poultry Nets $2,000 for Farmers

Evergreen Alabama June 10 AP During the last month Conecuh county farmers gained over $2,000 from cooperative sales of eggs and poultry through the farm bureau exchange. Markets received 10,000 dozen eggs and 11,000 pounds of poultry. County Agent P R Pettis reports an additional $150 from cr eam sales.

Evergreen Ale Conecuh County Farm Bureau Exchange P. R. Pettis Craem

Egg prices low spurring Shelby County poultry expansion

In Columbiana Alabama on June 10 eggs remain cheap yet the local poultry industry has expanded to meaningful levels. Poultrymen rely on chicken sales for cash income and are growing their own feed to cut costs, boosting operations this year.

Columbiana Ala Shelby County

Negro Wins Freedom for Slaying Fleeing Convict

In Jackson Mississippi on June 10 AP reports John Hare a Lauderdale County Black man received a suspended sentence after loyalty aided by a trust. Hare shot and killed James Puckett who fled during a prison escape attempt at Parchman. Gov Conner granted the suspension on good behavior and prison official recommendation.

Jackson Miss John Hare Lauderdale County Parchman Hare James Puckett Billy May Conner

Road to state border project proceeds amid fund cuts

R F C labor on the Gordon to Floridaine road will be halted due to funding curtailment, but completion is expected. Grading and opening of rights of way are largely done, with highway crews ready to finish the remaining nine miles in Houston County. The Florida road meeting the new highway at the state line nears completion.

Gordon Floridaine Malone Fla R. F.C C. C. McEachin McEachin Houston County Florida State Line

Elmore's Case Docketed For Monday Session

Retrial of J F Elmore former Houston county teacher charged with assault to murder in a knife attack on L Smith Deal Dothan editor during 1931 is set to begin the first day of a circuit court week. Elmore won a new trial from the state supreme court over evidence from a Wiregrass Journal article. He was convicted in January 1932 and sentenced to six to eight years.

L. Smith Deal Dothan Elmore Supreme Court Wiregrass Journal Deal

Voters Warned Of High Tax Program In Alabama

Nineteen legislators signed a public warning to Alabama voters that approving the governor's income tax amendment on July 18 would back a broader tax push, including a sales tax, and trigger another special session. They urged unity against increased taxation and stressed economy in government, noting past joint opposition to tax plans.

Vaers Alabama Sesson

Last Minute Laws Before U S Solons

Congress raced to finish key measures as President Roosevelt and Democratic leaders forged a final compromise on veterans compensation. Clarke amendment removed bonds from income tax and conferees on the Glass-Steagall bill sought accord while the House tackled a 3.5 billion deficiency appropriation bill before adjournment.

Washington Congress Roosevelt Glass-Steagall Bank House

Senate Banking Committee Considers Probing Private Banks

The Senate banking committee deferred summer action on the private banking probe and turned the matter to a subcommittee. Chairman Fletcher said a Wednesday meeting with counsel Ferdinand Pecora would review the situation and set timing to open inquiry into Kuhn Loeb & Co. The Morgan Bank inquiry was closed for now.

Washington Senate Banking Committee Fletcher Fredinand Pecora Kuhn, Loeb & Co Morgan Bank

Death of New Orleans doctor during rapid response

Dr George King Pratt Jr a renowned New Orleans general practitioner died of a heart attack while rushing to a patient. He suffered the attack en route to Amite Springs, diverted to a gas station to arrange hospital contact, directed his own treatment, and praised a nurse who gave a hypodermic. He was brother to A Miles Pratt New Orleans commissioner of finance.

New Orleans George King Pratt, Jr Amite Springs A. Miles Pratt

Gulf Coast Academy Makes Honor List of 1933

Gulfport Mississippi June 10 the Gulf Coast Military Academy has made the honor list of the United States War department for 1933. Maj gen McKinley in Washington informed that Capt B M McFayden heads the academy and it was selected as honorary military school for 1933. Secretary of War Dern sent his congratulations.

Gulfport Miss Gulf Coast Military Academy United States War Department McKinley Washington B. M. McFayden Dern

Hay Bale Windfall in Blythe Alarmed Farmer

Blythe California June 16 AP farmer Win White fears a newly baled hay bale contains stolen money. While supervising alfalfa cutting, his wallet disappeared. He suspects a bale may hold about 40 dollars in cash and ponders whether to open bales or report the find.

Blythe Calif

McGuffey Readers Try Comeback in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City June 19 The McGuffey Readers once popular 35 years ago are seeking a comeback in Oklahoma A complete series of the readers is among nearly 2000 books submitted for adoption to the Oklahoma Textbook commission

Oklahoma City

Week's Weather Forecast for Gulf States

Central to east Gulf states forecast partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers midweek. Temperatures stay seasonal or slightly above as the week progresses with warmer periods.

Central East Gulf States

Hallucination Of Juror Ends Murder Trial

A mistrial was declared in the murder case of Charlie Brown after juror Frank Maxwell became violently distressed in court. Doctors say he had poor health and the four day trial strain likely triggered a severe persecution and disembowelment hallucination as he believed himself the slain Jesse B. Grimes and feared the defendant's gaze. The incident halted deliberations and led to a court ordered halt with Maxwell briefly calmed then collapsing again before verdict.

Bartow Charlie Brown Frank Maxwell Grimes J. C. Rogers Thas

Tallapoosa County Drive For Longer Staple Effective

In West Tallapoosa county the day of short staple cotton has ended due to agricultural leaders bankers and cotton mill owners. In 1928 nine carloads of D P L 4 8 cotton seed were introduced and saved to plant widely. Farmers now gain steady cream income as a cream truck line expanded from Alexander City to Wadley with ten farmers to 172 sending cream to market.

Alexander City Ala West Tallapooea County Alexander Cty Wadley

Farley and Castle to receive honorary degrees at South

BEWANEE Tenn June 10 AP Postmaster General James A Farley and William R Castle Jr former secretary of state will be awarded the honorary doctor of civil laws at the university of the south annual commencement next Tuesday The board cites Farleys vision of industry obligations and contributions to progressive political administration and Castles work for international peace good will and disarmament during three administrations

Bewanee Tenn James A. Farley William R. Castle, Jr University of the South Farley Castle

Man and mule killed by lightning near Florence

Florence Alabama June 10 AP Dufford Heupel 17 and a mule he was plowing were killed when struck by lightning at Mt Zion near here Friday

Florence Ala Dufford Heupel Mt. Zion Here

Mrs Mary Bullington Reported Improving After Surgery

Mrs Mary Bullington of Hartford underwent an appendicitis operation in a local hospital last night. Her condition today is reported improved.

Mary Bullington Hartford

Mrs. Krish in Hospital

Mrs John W Rish wife of Representative Rich of Houston County is in a Dothan hospital in fair condition today according to reports from the facility and local officials.

John W. Rish Representative Rich Houston County Dothan Hospital

Bees Attack Farmer's Horses in Indiana Incident

A swarm of honey bees attacked 19 year old Cecil Robbins near Ehel Indiana, killing one horse and injuring another. Robbins was found unconscious beside the dead animal.

Ehel Ind Cecil Robbins Robbins

Man Hurt In Auto Mishap Near Ozark Ariton

A Perry Florida man about 50 identified as J. C. Preacher was injured in an automobile crash between Ozark and Ariton Friday afternoon. He suffered a fractured skull multiple fractures and a broken right arm and leg and remains unconscious. Relatives in Perry were being sought as hospital officials sought word on his condition at a Dothan hospital.

Dothan Ozark Ariton J. C. Preacher Perry Fla Parry

Nine teams entered in Dothan Country club tourney

Nine teams have entered the Dothan Country Club's first open tennis tournament to begin on the club courts tomorrow. Drawings for the first matches will be held at 6 30 p m today. The Bird and Maddox pair from Abbeville open at 3 p m tomorrow against one of the late drawn teams, with several more entrants anticipated as the event runs for several weeks.

Dothan Country Club Harvard Bird J. D. Maddox Abbeville William Eapy Reynaldy May Tom Lane George Moore Marcellus Spann Henry Melton Randolph Lurie Lawrence Oakiey Albert West Royce Lewis Marion Ingram Hanshaw Raymond Spann W. B. Lee Bille Brown Archies D. Carmichael Bird

Youth Stricken While Funeral Arrangements Made for Father

J H Reddock Jr of Ashford suffered an acute appendicitis attack Friday afternoon at a Dothan funeral home where his father J H Reddock Sr was being laid to rest. The elder Reddock was found dead in a car on the Dothan Columbia highway two miles west of Columbia, believed dead since the previous night. Funeral for the elder Reddock will be held at Ashford Baptist Church at 9 p.m. tomorrow, Rev. Joe White officiating, burial at Ashford city cemetery.

Dothan J. H. Reddock, Jr Ashford Junior Reddock Dothan and Columbia Elder Reddock Ashford Baptist Church Joe White Ashford City Cemetery Fellows Forrester

Advanced ideas in education offered at Alabama summer school

University of Alabama hosts a lecture series by Dr. William John Cooper United States Commissioner of Education opening June 19 and running through June 23. Educational leaders from across the state are expected to attend and hear talks on a modern educational scheme retrenchment versus economy in expenditures relations of education to business and an education philosophy.

University Ala University of Alabama William John Cooper U. S. Commissioner of Education

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Valea Jersey Mississippi Mattern Relief Bureau Tennessee Valley Dun and Bradstreet Review John Steed Pansy Virginia Rogers Rogers State Supreme Court J. F. Elmore Miller J. Miller Bonner Camden J. G. Duncan Prattville Hugh F. McElderry Talladega John A. Lusk Gadsden G. C. Allen George A. Sossaman Leney Robinson Birmingham R. Clarence Williams Anniston John C. Morton Charles E. Brooks Fort Deposit W.C. Taylor Lee Callaway, Sr Snowdown Chauncey Sparks Eufaula L. A. Sanderson Montgomery Julian Hall J. Sanford Mullins J. T. McGraw, Sr Vincent James H. Bradford U.S. Solons Gulf Coast Academy M'Guffeys Tallapoosa County Jim Farley University OF South Krish Perry, Fla Ozark, Ariton Country Club
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