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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1932
Page
6
Jone Ham AP notes vacant lots across the city are being turned into vegetable plots by gardeners and novices. The Red Cross backs a nine district push to plant engines in gardens, aiming to feed the hungry as weather promises bumper crops and canned foods are prepared for future needs.
From Montgomery June 15 AP report the Supreme Court held that payment is not complete until a bank cashes the check. It found that C D Wadsworth Autauga county tax director owed the state 1582.30 in tax receipts despite a check being accepted by the state treasurer. The court declared the debt remained against the tax collector.
Ohio figure James J. Garfield son of former president James A. Garfield will chair the resolutions committee directing platform drafting at the GOFP convention. Mrs. Bob Love and children visited her parents Mr and Mrs J K Moore on Sunday.
Samuel Seabury stepped from chief counsel duties in New York’s corruption probe to receive an honorary Doctor of Laws from Washington and Jefferson College in Washington, PA. He previously served as justice in the New York Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, and since 1832 led the Hofstadter investigation culminating in questioning Mayor James Walker.
Pennsylvania leads the 1932 highway spending forecast with the largest total among states, as federal aid totals rise and state programs plan extensive road and bridge construction. The overview cites 36 000 miles of roads to be built by state departments and lists projected expenditures by state and local programs, including major totals for New York California Ohio and others.
A fragmentary notice lists 000 for city street maintenance under state supervision and a 4,056,402 figure for county bond reimbursements. Mentions Dr. Harry Woodburn Chase and county expenditures, with references to state highway work and annual commencements.
Twelve cases are docketed for hearings this month by the Alabama Public Service Commission. Proceedings involve freight rates, sale of telephone properties, and operation of bus lines. Cases open Thursday with Birmingham Gas Company to show cause regarding dividends. Birmingham Electric company seeks temporary service approval. Additional hearings set for June 16 and 17 on freight rates, telephone property purchases, and other transportation matters.
Alabama selects Allan Berk Solomon of Birmingham as the sole candidate to deliver the annual commencement address. Solomon emerges as the lone nominee amid a quiet electoral cycle and local university plans.
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