Dothan Water Rates Seen Safe Despite Pressures
The Eagle reports City of Dothan finances show no room to cut water charges. Mayor Gett and R J Goodwin back current rates as 1933 to 1936 revenue from about 2,000 customers supports the level. Councilman Botts seeks a 25 percent rate cut, risking a $7,000 yearly revenue loss.
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Faulk i
Eagle
Dothan Fe
Alabama
Dothan
E¢ett
R. J. Goodwin
Ight and Water Plant
J. P. Botts
J. L. Vaughn
Bock Fage
Comptroller orders NRA groups to quit, amid chaos warnings
Washington AP report says Comptroller General McCacall directs the dissolution of about 180 workers from three NRA groups by midnight Sunday, rejecting Secretary Tekes' plea to extend until June 30 due to expired recovery act funds. Plans reportedly explore separate legislation to continue the organizations.
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NRA
Washington
Tekes
J. R. McCacl
Act — Petroleum Adviary Board
Petroleum Favor Policy Board
Ofl Enforcement
Division of Investigation
Comproller
Certificates Left From 1934 Ginning Exchangeable
County Agent CM Iaing notes exchangeable ginning certificates from 1934 remain. Permits unused will be added to 1885 allotment. farmers who met last year's quota may add the temper to this year. Applications must be in the name of the original certificate holder or as recorded by an official.
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Houston Farmere
Eatien
County Agrnt
Iaing
Doomed Greek Atrens Offered Unclear Ethiopian Mission
A fragment notes Calon Sakirtats freed for a new post not returning to Greece. He faces acceptance issues as the role does not require returning home. The Belgian mission invites him to aid Abyssinia’s army alongside Ethiopian general alalt. He is in Bulgaria and will not travel to Addis Ababa soon.
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Atrens
APS
Calon Sakirtats
Tle
Greece
Enione
Abyssinia
Alalt
Bulgaria
Addis Ababa
Orily
Will Rogers on Politics and Ridicule in Beverly Hills
In Beverly Hills, Will Rogers quips about unemployed older men calling themselves the grass Soot boys. He recalls past jibes at Mr Hoover and notes political name-calling as a gentlemanly, fighting game. He sides with the idea that the best man wins in politics.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Jane B—Weil
Hoover
Rentlemanly
Ren
Will Rogers
Potentate Leonard Steuart and Shrine elect officers in Washington
The Nobles of the Mystic Shrine paraded and held officer elections here. Leonard P. Steuart of Washington is slated to succeed Dana Williams as imperial potentate with Hugh Caldwell expected to head next year’s convention. Other candidates listed include A. G. Arvolt James N. Galbraith Jr. William H. Woodfield George H. Rowe and Fred F. Whitcomb. Vice President Garner reviewed the march and the group discussed the hospitals aiding crippled children.
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Leonard P. Steuart
Washington
Mystic Shrine
Pennsylvanis Avenue
West Point
Garner
Imperial Outer Guard
A. G. Arvolt
Fargo
N. D
James N. Galbraith, Jr
Mexico City
William H. Woodfield
San Francisco
George H. Rowe
Buffalo
Fred F. Whitcomb
Omahs
Dana S. Williams
Lewiston
Imperial
Hugh Mr. Caldwell
Steuart
Imperial Chiel Rabban
Florida to cut nonresident fishing license fee
Governor Dave Shaltz signed a measure to lower the nonresident fishing license from 10.00 to 5.50, but the new rate awaits the state’s game and waterfowl commission setup. Confusion persists as officials say county judges and residents were unaware of the change while Washington County’s special nonresident license still totals 25.50.
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Florida
Dave Shaltz
Commission of Game
J. George W. Davis
Eagle
Vita
Dothan
Prext Bureau
Tallehassee
Rotary
Davis
King George Resting Amid Bronchial Catarrh Blues
King George the Sixth, age 79, is reported by physicians to suffer bronchial catarrh requiring a two week rest at Sandringham. Queen Mary plans to keep opera engagements and royal duties, delaying trips to London, Eton, Windsor, and Ascot activities as the king's condition is not considered serious.
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Sandringham
King George Wan
George
Queen Mary
London
Covent Garden
Grace Moore
Court Hall
Buckingham Palace
Eton
Windsor
Ascot
Mary
Poultry Car Loading By Houston County Farmers
A poultry car will be loaded by Houston county farmers Thursday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Farmers' Exchange in front of the fire department on North B. Andrews Street.
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Houston County
Farmers’ Exchange
Fire Department
N. B. Andrews Street
Chinese central council rejects Japanese demands in North China
Nanking reports says the Nationalist government executive council rejected Tokyo’s demands affecting North China. Premier Wang Cheng-Wei was en route to Chengtu to confer with Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek as tensions rise. Reports also claim separatist sentiment grows in the region and Japanese troops move toward Tientsin.
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Associated Press
North China
Central Political Council
Nanking
Peiping-Tiantsin
Wang Chen- Wei
Chengtu
Chang Kai Shek
Tokyo
Amn
Japan
Shanghai
Tientain
Copsright
Associated Presa
China
North
Ho Ying-Ching
Peiping
Trowns
Wang Cheng-Wei
Chenziy
Hsimo Chang Kai-Saek
Nori
Dag Corporation Stock In Finest Coin Recognized
Albany Ga June 12 Adrian's Fer has been incorporated. Peg is said to be the first Dag in the world to be incorporated. The charter was signed by Judge B C Gardner. The petition describes the object of incorporation as unselfish and for happiness of others. Capital stock described poetically as finer values beyond dollars and cents. Dog lovers read of Peg's capital stock with mixed emotions.
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Albany. Ga
Adrian's
Peg
Ber
B.C. Gardner
Dougherty
Jel Pee Grents
Wigelr
A. Davis
Maeter
Charter
Soviet scientists plan 29 mile rocket ascent
Moscow June 14 AP The official Soviet stratosphere committee sponsored design for a rocket capable of reaching 29 miles, higher than any man made instrument. A parachute would deploy to recover instruments for readings in the stratosphere as the 4 tonne rocket uses liquid fuel. Soviet scientists claim such rockets could enable interplanetary communication despite ridicule.
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Moscow
Designa
Ruarta
Exell Says Skid Not Botts in Downfall Fight
Councilman J P Botts allegedly attacked Mayor Exell during a Tuesday street fight in front of Newton Stable on North Bt Andrews. The mayor said Botts could not knock him down due to slick paving and his own failed slips as he defended himself with a hip throw amid examination of injuries. The Eagle reported attempts to reach Mayor Exell and Botts for direct accounts were unsuccessful.
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J. P. Botts
Exell
Newton Stable
Bt. Andrews Street
Botts
Dothan Majority Vote Law Considered by State Senate
In Montgomery Senator D A Walden introduced a bill to require municipal election candidates to win a majority in towns with 1,000 to 30,000 residents with a second faceoff if no majority is achieved. A companion bill was planned for the House by Rep. Ferry Calhoun as Dothan eyes a commission government.
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Dothan
Montgomery
D. A. Walden
Henry County
Alabama
Walden
Commission
Ameidermanic
Alabama Senate
House
Ferry Calhoun
Hounton
Dr Dockery Leads Pastor Discussion At Marion Conclave
At Marion on June 12 Dr Frank Powell of Louisville urged delegates at the 42nd annual Baptist Training Union conference to make the church a dominant force in modern life. He argued church members favor the abstract over the concrete and emphasized living by the word of God. Winnie Rickett and Mrs J O Williams spoke, with twelve study classes and a pastors conference held. Dr L W Dockery led the pastors discussion.
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Marion
Frank Dr. Powell
Louisville
Powel
Uies
Winnie Rickett
Baptist Training Union Secretory
North Carolina
J. O. Williams
Nashville
L. W. Dockery
Dothey
Lynchers Spare Negro Suspect In Attack
In Munfordville Kentucky a mob of about 30 men saved Raymond Curry a 10 year old Black boy from a planned lynching in a barn. They halted the hanging when authorities questioned the lack of positive identification from Mrs Jolly the victim’s mother-in-law. The boy remains jailed at Elizabethtown awaiting trial for an alleged attack on Mrs Eather Jolly. Town marshal Burt Hodges and Dr Maher Speevack intervened to forestall further violence.
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Munbordville
Lune
Raymond Curry
Elizabethtown
Mra
Eather Jolly
Burt Hodges
Maher Speevack
Munfordville
Henry Jolly
Filibuster Threat Varies NRA Battle and Rider Clash
Washington reports a Senate struggle over NRA legislation with a filibuster threat tied to a rider requiring Senate confirmation for all federal officials earning 4,000 a year or more. Senator Gore’s rider faces Democratic resistance while leaders seek to reconfirm votes as time runs short and the bill’s fate hinges on midnights Sunday.
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Washington
Senate
Nathan Robertson Washington
Roosevalt
Leng
Loulaiana
Chamber
Gors
Oklahoma
NRA
Long
Gore
Leviniana
Shatravan Harrison
Ipps
Finance Cominittan
Minster
Senate approves ban on absentee owned ginneries
In Montomiamy Dune CAPS tone, the Senate moves to bar absentee owned ginnery plants in cities and rural areas lacking full ownership. The measure targets contracts and price controls, arguing independents could be forced to sell to larger buyers. Farmers fear loss of markets and better prices, while proponents say the ban would curb monopolistic practices and ensure local control.
Expectancy in manhunt for Weyerhaeuser kidnapping suspect waning
Salt Lake City dispatch reports the mood of urgency over fugitive William Mahan, linked to the George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping, faded as officers kept a large presence in Butte and elsewhere. Federal agents and police chased tips from Chile to Montana without success, while Jere Murphy and his police team considered the suspect might have escaped the country.
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Weyerhaeuser
Tak
Associated Preas
Salt Lake City
Nemen
William Mahan
Grarge
Roosevelt Seeks Peace Assurance From Military Leaders
President Roosevelt visited West Point to urge assurance of permanent world peace before the U.S. Army staff and high command. He spoke at the cadet drill and reiterated aims amid mounting wartime tensions. The event underscored U.S. commitment to diplomatic security and maintaining stability through military strength.
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West Point
N.Y
APL
Roosevel
United States
Rounevelt
Vintile
Tageb
Marathon Dance Walkathons near Governor Montgomery
A sprawling report on marathon dances and walkathons connected to Alabama politics and a governor's race. It notes health regulation debates, campaign activity, and mentions lawmakers like Senator Tom Fearer amid amendment discussions and petition petitions at county offices.
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Montgomery
Qoretecenanen
Arid
Tom Fearer
Ruekt
Ren
Weaver
Pete Vinlan
Minh
Alnternis
Plane reports all well after eighth day in air
An ill formed report claims Ole Miss passengers and crew on a plane endured an extended period aloft. The unclear text mentions health checks and a sequence of events aboard the craft with references to individuals and locations, but the fragmented source lacks coherent details or names.
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Ole Miss
Last Minute Bulletins From Chicago and National Politics
A scrambled report from Chicago mentions alleged political influence, court rulings, and civic actions amid chaotic bulletins. It references Tony Matona, political committees, a central commission, and a general convention, with scattered notes on local and national events.
E. E. Forbes Company Likely Depository
A garbled report cites E. E. Forbes Company as a potential depository in a discussion of recent contracts. Names such as Worley Helener Montneside and Vibbe Graves appear in fragmented form amid notes on veterans, publishing items, and a mention of contracts for 299 newly adapted books.
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Motthomery Sune
Thorn Bret Jd
Eries
Cian
Vibbe Graves
Departin Y Ward
Hems Rennelly
House Tax and Cigar Fees Stir Alabama Legislature
The Alabama House voted 11 to 41 to deny an exemption for snuff from the renewal revenue bill and imposed a 19 percent tax on chewing tobacco. The chamber adopted amendments raising cigar taxes and striking relief for chewing tobaccos, while debate highlighted the burden on poorer residents versus manufacturers.
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Montgomery
Finnoco
Alabama
Kelly
Chay
Harrison
Walker
Connor
Jefferson
Clay
Conder
Anuil
Harriann
Marengo
Demird
House
Ethiopia protests incident blamed on Italians
Addis Ababa issued a strongly worded note today protesting an incident blamed on Italian forces at Tatot Katime frontier posts. Prime Minister Darouy charged Italian bands with aggression while denying Ethiopian casualties and confirming Ethiopian troops remained at their posts.
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Ethiopia
Addis Arawa
Matton
Aggina
Pareign
Darouy
Vinten Eminnary
N Rompladnl
Ann
Tatort Katime Frontier
Berguy
Malish
Tatach Kotama
Gilles
Fafari Ketame
Euiopia
Periente
Curry Word Suffering After Fatal Home Fight
Curry Word was stabbed while trying to intervene in a fight between his brother Paul Word and D. J. Arken. He was taken to a hospital Sunday, weakened steadily, and died or remained in critical condition as authorities hold Askew in county jail.
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Turing Hnultsecadan
Das
Perieonlea
Fle Broiter
Pail Word
D. J. Arken
Ve Curry
Jnli
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