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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1932
Page
7
Chicago reports Hoover secured renomination on the first ballot amid a colorful display and a strong party rally. Curtis was renominated as VP after convention backed Hoover for a new term. Delegates debated the wet and dry planks and the party's stance on Prohibition during the platform friction.
Mrs J B Frazier of Birmingham concedes the race for national Democratic committeewoman to Mrs A Malone of Dothan. Malone thanks supporters and cites appreciation for Southeast Alabama and Houston County voters. Latest tallies show Malone 67312 to Frazier 53975 with county results from Covington Coffee Henry Dale Houston Gevena noted.
In the Third Congressional district contest Brunson leads Boswell by about 800 votes with incomplete returns. Dale and Coffee counties show Brunson ahead, while Geneva and Houston counties swing toward Boswell. Ge neva county shows Boswell leading in most boxes, with Houston tallying 153 to 817 for Brunson in other reports.
The piece argues prohibition is nonpartisan and urges preserving progress while opposing evils. It notes support and opposition across parties, stressing officials should follow conscience over party loyalty and avoid backing only retention or repeal. The nation faces pressing problems beyond Prohibition.
Fayette county farmers about 400 strong now run their operations on a cash basis selling milk cream butter poultry and eggs. County Agent J C Ford reports the move is growing as more farmers adopt the plan citing diversified cash income and manure and legume use to stabilize farming profits.
Lonnie Campbell, Negro, arrested on first degree arson charges in connection with a fire at the AL. A. Wilson home near Griamore's mill, north of the city. Campbell posted a $500 bond on Wednesday and was released from the county jail. The house burned about three months ago.
J. F. Peach, nightwatchman at Careyville Florida, wounded while attempting to stop three alleged robbers, rests in Dothan hospital. Peach, shot in the kidney and back, was taken there a day ago and is reported resting well.
Houaton county today obtained a permit to install a new 12,000 gallon gasoline storage tank. The project will cost about 390 dollars and the county purchased the tank on Wednesday. It is due to arrive in Dothan next week and will be installed immediately.
In Lausanne delegates from 14 nations opened a reparations and war debts conference. Prime Minister Ramsey MacDonald said Europe cannot act alone and must have U.S. help to craft policies to encourage trade and economic recovery. He warned the ongoing crisis is a world catastrophe and chaired the talks.
The county Democratic executive committee scheduled an official canvass of the returns this afternoon after the second primary. About 2,100 votes were cast, roughly one third of the county’s usual turnout. Reports were incomplete from several boxes including Cowarts, Bentley, Ashford, and Cowarts and Fentley, with only the senator and delegate races partially reported.
Unemployed Dothan residents chop wood again as aid agencies discuss supplying vegetables to the needy. Surplus garden produce will be shared with child welfare and military agencies to ease winter hardship. A state official explained garden work proceeds as season days lengthen. Also, former Gov Alfred E Smith confirms engagement of his son Walter to Miss Florence Watron, a stenographer, in New York.
In Montgomery on June 16 AP reports H J Ryan of Nashville Tennessee seeks the presidency but must align with a party to appear on Alabama ballots. Attorney General Thomas Knight explains that a presidential candidate needs a party or organization with electors under Section 36 of the Constitution. the president is chosen by electors, not direct popular vote.
J H Spivey aged 88 or 89 died at his Headland home after a bout with erysipelas. Born in Americus, Ga, he lived in Headland and Abbeville County area most of his life and operated a mercantile business in Alabama. He leaves daughters and a son with a local burial planned.
The Senate finance committee voted 14 to 2 against the 32.4 billion cash bonus bill. Early reports say the measure will be reported to the full Senate, with leaders signaling an effort to secure a vote soon. Chairman Smoot noted the panel’s action would prompt a formal report shortly, likely today or tomorrow.
Opelika attorney John K. Watking, governor of the Alabama Kiwanis district, announced at the weekly Diwan Kiwanian meeting at Heaton hotel that the principal speaker was chosen. The event highlighted Kiwanis leadership and upcoming district activities with local club members in attendance.
Gaston Means ex Justice Department agent received ten years for larceny of $100000 paid by Mrs Evelyn Walsh McLean to ransom the Lindbergh baby and five more years for larceny of $4000. Judge Proctor lamented the moral failure while Means grinned. An appeal was noted and he was sent to the District of Columbia jail awaiting ball. The story ties to past scandals in the Lindbergh case and Means’ prior crimes.
Otis Richards of Girard faced a contempt charge in the U S seed loan conspiracy trial in Montgomery. The action against Richards was dismissed after a hearing before Judge Charles B Kennamer. A related contempt charge against juror Will Jackson was postponed a week to allow DA Arthur B Chilton Unne to prepare a brief replying to defense motions.
Approximately 44 pounds of meat were stolen from a smokehouse owned by Morgan Dykes on Cottonweth road. The incident occurred Wednesday night when two pieces were left at the entrance and the smokehouse was entered by twisting a lock and chain.
A man injured in a Tuesday car accident near Dothan is reported improving. William Flowers of Cedartown, Ga, was among those involved, with hospital staff noting progress as of today.
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