Mass Knife Killings Shock Susanville California
Three women and two men are murdered in Susanville by a knife wielder. Victims include Joe Sazio his wife and daughter Maria and Lena Amistan and Sazio's son John. First victim cluster at home then the attacker struck nearby. Suspect Peter Dalosi, 45, is jailed as police seek motive.
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Susanville
Calif
Joe Sazio
Maria
Lena Amistan
Sazio
John
James Leavitt
Peter Dalosi
Leavitt
Amistani
Mass Grievous Flood Toll Shocks Central America
AP dispatch reports 2000 dead near San Salvador after hurricane and floods with landslides and lava flows. Rescue work continues as government measures cap food costs, restore power and water, and bury victims. Separate note: Ocotepeque Honduras reports 400 drowned in a flood, town wiped out near Metapán.
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San Salvador
el Salvador
Pan-American Airways Wireless
Salvadorean Air Corps
L. C. Calloway
Pan-American
Lempa
la Libertad
la Union
The
Republic
Boston
Mass
Octoepesue
Honduras
United Fruit Company
Guatemala
Ocotepeque
Métapans
Salvador
Lampa River
Pacific
Kiwanians Speed for Annual Kiwanis Meet
Kiwanis from Alabama led by Governor John J. Sparkm an arrive in Toronto for the 18th Kiwanis International convention. Lieutenant Governors study unemployment aid child welfare and civic betterment. Joshua Johns Kiwanis International president urges service as wealth's true measure. Tonight 1,860 Kiwanis clubs in the U S and Canada meet to express gratitude for past-year accomplishments.
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Toronto
Ont
Alabama
John J. Sparkman
Huntsville
Kiwanis International
Joshua, J. Johns
Appleton
Wisconsin
United Sates
Canada
City Sells Gas From City Tank In Kingston
Kingston city starts selling gasoline from two city pumps at four and a half cents per gallon, after last week’s 25 cent price. Mayor J L Fritts says the move, approved to lease a central pump, aims to curb losses as motorists flock to other stations.
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Kingston
Tenn
Solthell
J. L. Fritts
Weather summary for Alabawa region forecast
Partly cloudy conditions with local showers in the north portion. Tuesday brings possible partly cloudy skies with thunder showers in the northwest area. Cloudy conditions with showers and thunder possible in the west and east portions on Tuesday.
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Alabawa
Ana
Ares
Psennesser
Storm tears through Fayetteville causing widespread damage
A wind and rain storm battered Fayetteville on June 11, destroying ten houses and uprooting trees. Most damage occurred near the fairgrounds district, as 2.21 inches of rain fell in under 30 minutes, flooding streams and disrupting traffic. No injuries were reported.
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Arkansas
Fayetteville
Ark
Fairgrounds
Violent strike turmoil grips Alabama iron district
In Birmingham on June 11 AP reports a fatal beating of Green Patton a black Republic Steel employee and serious injuries to another black worker from dynamite explosions amid labor unrest. The strike by 8000 iron miners seeks wage and seven hour day gains. Attacks occurred as dynamite and gunfire plagued sleeping quarters while National Guardsmen were deployed.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Green Patton
Thomas
Republic Steel Corporation
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Co
Patton
International Union of Mine, Smelter and Mill Workers
Republic Steel Corporation Toine
Raimond
Muscoda
Frank Hardy
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
D. G. Burns
City of Dothan Payroll Warrants Called for Final Redemption
City of Dothan payroll warrants totaling 4800 dollars issued on six dates in April were called in for final redemption today. Warrants were issued April 6 18 15 20 27 30. Interest stopped today.
John W. Rish Analyzes Graves Platform in Alabama
Legislator John W. Rish presents contrasting views on Governor Graves re election and Major Dixon for governor. He cites debt figures from 1931 to 1933, noting a rise in total bonded indebtedness from 33.857 million to 83.634 million, and attributes most floating debt to Graves.
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John W. Rish
Legislator
Alabama
Graves
Major Dixon
Brandon
Eagle to Broadcast Voting Returns Tuesday Night
The Eagle will release election returns for the second primary gubernatorial race and county offices Tuesday night starting at 6 30 o clock. Returns from other counties will come via Associated Press private wire and be broadcast from the Eagle upstairs. Houston County results will follow once received from the Sheriff's office.
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The
Eagle
Houston
Associated Press
Houston County
Sheriff's Office
Stores Refuse to Close Half a Day
A movement to close all Dothan stores one afternoon each week in summer was dropped after merchants could not agree on which afternoon or hours. Claude T. Cotton, attorney, said petitions were presented to local businesses. Several firms refused to close while others objected to the proposed hours. For years the custom has been to close one afternoon weekly.
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Dothan
Claude T. Cotton
Hershey Cuba man undergoes major operation
Robert Murray of Hershey Cuba and brother of J. B. Murray Sr of this city had a major operation at a local hospital Saturday. Murray works with the U S customs station at Hershey.
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Robert Murray
Hershey
Cuba
J. B. Murray
Murray
U. S. Customs
Mobile Man Believed Drowned Found Alive By Plane
George Cochrane a 27-year-old Princeton graduate reported drowned when his dory overturned off Pelican Island was found alive on the south end of Dauphin Island by a Pensacola seaplane. Thompson a 32-year-old Gulf Mobile and Northern Railroad secretary remained missing as the search continued. Hunter the yacht owner and companions had been aboard off Pelican Island when the accident occurred and Cochrane was vacationing here before returning to New York.
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Mobile
Ala
Coast Guard
George Cochrane
Princeton
Dauphin Island
John T. Cochrane
Alabama, Tennessee and Northern Railroad
Pensacola
Cochrane
Vernor L. Thompson
Gulf Mobile and Northern Railroad
le Gare
Thompson
Pelican Island
William M. Hunter
Dory
Hunter
Pelican Bay
New York
Alabama Gubernatorial Runoff Ends Voters Decide Tomorrow
Alabama faces a final decision tomorrow as voters go to the polls in the gubernatorial runoff between former Governor Bibb Graves and Major Frank Dixon. Campaigns featured broad statewide tours and emphasis on issues from child labor to state and county government and prohibition. Polls open early in rural areas with city stations to follow, and observers predict turnout similar to the first primary depending on weather conditions.
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T. M. Davenport
Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Bibb Graves
Frank Dixon
Dixon
Graves
Houston
Dothan
From Cougars to Braves Ingram to Join Boston Next Fall
Frank Ingram former Washington State star will join the Boston Braves in professional football next fall. Babe Hollingbery Cougar coach confirms the development.
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Cougars
Braves
Pullhan
Wash
Frank Ingram
Washington State
Boston Braves
Babe Hollingbery
Cougar
Red Cross Sends Joe Riley to Brevard Camp for Swimming Course
Dothan High standout Joe Riley, a top Alabama football prospect, will attend a ten day training course at the National Swimming Association camp in Brevard North Carolina, arranged by the Houston County Red Cross Bureau. Upon return he will teach swimming, diving and life saving at Porters Fairyland. A local representative of the national association is planned to visit Dothan for a two day session and E R Porter donors the pool space free of charge.
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Joe Riley
Dothan High
University of Alabama
National Swimming Association
Brevard
N. C
Houston County Red Cross Bureau
Albert Logue
Riley
Porter's
Fairyland
Logue
National Association
E. R. Porter
Two Men Injured In Auto Mishaps
Victims of automobile accidents A. P. Byrd 22 of Marianna Florida and G. L. Singletary 24 of Blakely were hospitalized. Byrd’s car overturned three times Saturday night causing a severe back injury and minor bruises. Singletary suffered a broken leg and numerous lacerations from an earlier Georgia accident. Neither injury is listed as serious.
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A. P. Byrd
Marianna
Fire destroys Headland avenue dwelling in suspected arson
A fire consumed a House on Headland Avenue owned by the estate of Mrs. Effie Williams and occupied by a family. Firemen called the blaze incendiary and plans for an inventory were delayed as none of the occupants were home. Furnishings were destroyed and the extent of damage was pending evaluation.
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Headland Avenue
Effie Williams
Scotland less Scottish says church committee
An Edinburgh report by a Church of Scotland committee concludes Scotland is becoming less Scottish in blood tradition and religious attachment. It cites concerns over growth of Roman Catholicism driven by Irish immigration, noting Catholics rose to two in every 15 residents in 1921 from one in 30 in 1821.
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Edinburgh
Scotland
Church of Scotland
Plane Buried Inside New York Mountain Crash Scene
New York state troopers head toward Livingston Manor after reports of a missing American Airlines plane en route Newark to Buffalo with seven aboard. A pilot sighted a burned wreck in a mountain area near Livingston Manor, with search efforts extending into Ulster County. The crew included pilot Clyde Holbrook and co pilot John Barron Jr, plus Miss Margaret Hueckeby and several Buffalo residents among the passengers.
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Air Ward
New York
Hine
Livingston Manor
Flallock
Ward
Newburgh
N. Y
Buffalo
Chicago
Newark
Clyde Holbrook
John Barron, Jr
Margaret, Hueckeby
Stewardéus
Harry H. Priesley
B. Baler
Colvin Avenue
W. A. Caan
Woodbridge Avene
H.C. Coppine
Middlesex Road
Catakill Mountain
New York State
DE Bruce
CAP Cc
de Bruce Club
Newark-Chicago
Mangatup Pond
Ulster County
Rpot
de Bruc Tx
Dixon Clubs Enroll 12,000 Young Men Statewide in Alabama
Birmingham June 11 Special The Dixon-for-Governor movement reports sixty nine Young Men's Dixon clubs with over 12,096 members operating in 47 Alabama counties. Albert Boutwell says the groups formed in seven weeks and grew rapidly, uniting in support of Major Dixon against old political rings. Dr J S Tucker chairs the Bible Club with 200 members. Bill Rainey leads Bullock County with 100 plus. Cherokee County claims 20. Calhoun County hosts the largest club with 400 under HWA Yong Sr.
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Birmingham
North Alabama
Albert Boutwell
Boutwell
Commonwealth
Dixon
Bible Club
J. S. Tucker
Jim Oakley
Cochairman
Bill Rainey
Bullock County Club
Cherokee County
Calhoun County
Hwa Yong, Sr
Report Girl Strangled Is Investigated In Houston County
Eunice Hughes, 20, held on a blanket charge as officers probe the death of his stepson Carolyn Cook, two years eight months, near Gordon. Officials note bruises on the neck and possible strangling, with postmortem urged but not confirmed. The case centers on whether the infant died of illness or foul play amid ongoing inquiries.
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Gordon
Houston
Carolyn Cook
Jay Hardy
F. G. Granger
Sreps
J. Hubert Farmer
Shin Hughes
Artaing
Inghes
A. Harlowe
James Grubb
Grubb
Hughes
Harlow
Will Rogers S5GYS on June steel strike stalemate
Hollywood June 11 no new progress in the steel strike as the Amalgamated Iron, Steel and Tin Workers union and the Steel Institute hold firm. Both sides defend member interests while seeking a fair decision from a neutral judge, with a humorous note about building with wood if needed.
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Hollywood
Cal
Amalgamated Iron, Steal, and Tin Workers
Tron and Steel Institute
Paris
Dillinger
Will
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N. J
U.(ap
American Airlines
N.Y
Dixon Clubs
Eunice Hughes
Near Gordon
Pwill Rogers
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