Dothan Council OKs Ice Plant Price Searches and Loan
The Dothan Alabama city council voted eight to one to authorize the auditor to obtain prices on equipment for an ice manufacturing plant and to apply for a loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Councilman Bates opposed, prompting a quip from Councilman Botts about cheap ice.
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Dothan
C. Bates
J. P. Botts
Bates
Botts
Breaz
Alabama
Sudmit
Reconstruction Fluance Corporation
Washington, D.C
U S Steps Into Railroad Wage Controversies
Washington moves to bridge the wage dispute as Acting Transportation Coordinator Eastman plans unofficial talks with Railway Labor Executives Association leaders and railroad executives. Railroads threaten a 12 1/2 percent additional cut after November 1, while unions oppose further reductions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Joseph B. Eastman
Railway Labor Executive Association
Eastman
Waslington
Additon
Shother
Cleveland
A. F. Whit‘My
Railway Laor Executives Association
President of Cincinnati Railway Board Dies at 88
Cincinnati June 30 Wash Maton T Porter president of the Board of Trustees of the Cincinnati Lantern Railway part of the Southern Railway System died late last night at the age of 88.
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Cincinnati
Wash‘Maton T. Porter
Cincinnati Lathern Railway
Southern Railway System
Plan to destroy 10 million acres of cotton
Secretary Wallace unveils a sweeping plan to plow up 10 million acres of cotton nationwide to curb surplus. The program offers rental payments and options on government owned cotton with a six cent per pound strike price for options and up to 2.4 million base in output. The campaign targets 2 million bales minimum, with about 54 million dollars in rentals to farmers and a total program cost depending on farmer participation.
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Roy F. Hendrickson
Associated Press
Washington
Wallace
South
Bates
Farm Board
New Farm Credit Administration
Dry weather cuts Alabama corn crop up to a quarter
Dry weather and hard ground across 27 counties reduce Alabama corn by three to 25 percent. Cotton acreage drops but with better stands. boll weevil presence light. Madison county reports a cool spell with no damage. Farmers press plowing as early rains expected to finish crops.
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Auburn
Ala
Alabama
Dallas County
Madison County
Two-Cent Stamps Effective July 1
Postmaster General Farley signed an order restoring the local two cent rate on first class postage starting July 1. The move lowers the existing three cent local rate under a new law, aiming to boost mail volumes and avoid furloughs for postal workers. Local letters will cost two cents per ounce or fraction, while mail to other cities or villages stays at three cents and cards remain one cent.
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Washington
Farley
Clites
Death of Woman in Alabama Under Unknown Causes
In Gadsden Alabama coroner Jewel Archer ruled the death of 27 year old Ide Eichelberger of Boaz as caused by unknown causes after an inquest into her reported drowning in Coosa River. An autopsy found no lung injuries but noted bruises on her head.
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Gadsden
Als
Jewel Archer
Ide Eichelberger
Boaz
Coo
Archer
Basin Residents First For Valley Development Jobs
The Tennessee Valley Authority announced that first consideration for employment in the Tennessee River basin will go to basin residents. Headquarters will be in the project region. Dr. Floyd Reeves is named director of personnel and Earle Draper will oversee planning and housing.
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BASIN
First Valley
Washington
Tennessee Valley Authority
Tennessee River
Floyd Reeves
Midwest
Earle Draper
Charlotte
Three States Vote on Repeal in 1932 Ballot
The Associated Press reports that Connecticut rejected repeal and New Hampshire and Iowa moved toward a divided stance on repealing the Prohibition amendment. At stake were the 18th Amendment's fate with Iowa projections cited by local leaders and across states including Michigan Wisconsin Rhode Island Wyoming New Jersey New York Delaware Nevada and Massachusetts mentioned as already voting on repeal or continuation.
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Hampshire
Connecticut
Dothan grocers to close weekly on Wednesdays
Dothan stores plan a half holiday every Wednesday, closing before 1 pm. The agreement, effective last Wednesday, runs through July 26, affecting chains and independent markets alike including Smith Grocery, A&P Tea, Dixie Chain, Jitney Jungle, Central Market, Red & Blue, Thompson Grocery and others.
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Dothan
Smith Grocery
Cauley Market
Suwanee Store
Dixie Chain Store
Blrdcey
Robinson Grocery Co
Singletary & Whiddon
Jim Loftin
Hayes Groery Co
W. B. Adams
A&p Tea Company
Jitney Jungles
Central Market
Ballevs Grocery
Marlint
Morgan Fruit & Seed
City Grocery Co
Dixie Grocery Co
Sc. R. Pone
Green Grocery Co
J. P. Stembridge
Red & Blue
Thompson Grocery
Wnight Grocery Co
Fullers
Moelar Descends, Stocks Go Upward
The markets rose as dollar depreciation and ongoing business and industrial gains drove trading higher. Stocks gained one to two points in many days, with intermittent profit taking not reversing the overall rise. wheat and corn advanced fractions and cotton climbed 8 to 19 points in early trading. bonds joined yesterday’s gains.
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New York
Missouri Legislature to Act on Beer Legislation in July
Jackson Missouri June 20 AP Gov Sennett Conner plans to submit beer legislation and repeal actions during a coming extraordinary session in July. Senator W F P Roberts, chairman of the joint legislative reorganization committee, said the governor disclosed the plan after an executive session in the governor's conference room.
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Jackson
Mlas
Roberta
Roosevelt weather swells for party voyage to Provincetown
The AP reports favorable conditions for President Roosevelt as an easterly breeze pushes his schooner toward Provincetown. Skipper Roosevelt beams as sails fill and sun warms the sea, with plans to reach Provincetown and anchor for the night.
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Roosevelt
Fnally
Provincetown
Power utility offers better rates to city
City of Dothan considers new terms from Alabama Power Co as council debates a 30 day extension while the local plant is prepped to switch if no agreement is reached. Officials cite potential savings of about 5000 dollars annually and an investigation into rates at the Alabama Public Service Commission hearing in Montgomery notes utilities seeking fair returns.
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Dothan
Alabama Power Co
Lvst
Ut Lity
O. 8. Lewis
R. J. Goodwin
Montgomery
Public Service Commission Today
Alabama Power Company
Perry Turner
W. M. Stanley
Lamson to Face Trial in Death of Young Wife
David A. Lamson a Stanford University Press representative aged 22 must stand trial on murder charges in the death of his young wife Allene. He was bound over for trial in Millera by Justice of the Peace Grand. An information charging murder will be filed Friday in the superior court with trial likely in August.
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Lamson
San Jose
Calif
David A. Lamson
Stanforr University Press
Allene
Justice of the Peace Grand
Miller
Iiperior
Asst. Dist. Atty
A. P. Lindsay
Search for Mattern Delayed by Fog in Nome and Pribilofs
Weather conditions in Nome Alaska and the Aleutian Islands delayed an aerial search for Jimmy Mattern missing on a trans Pacific flight. Two Navy fliers stationed in the Pribilof Islands could not begin the search due to fog.
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Seattle
Weather Bureau
Nome
Alaska
Aleutian Islands
Navy
Pribilof Islands
Jimmy Mattern
Record Heat Bakes Alabama as Temperatures Hit Highs
Heat wave tightens grip across Alabama with many counties posting new records. South Birmingham rose to 101, Augusta 104, Montgomery 103, Selma 101, Atlanta 99, while crops wilt and heat related deaths climb as relief via cooling showers is forecast for Wednesday.
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Middle-West
South Birmingham
Atlanta
Augusta
Montgomery
Selma
Eagle Building
Electrical Storm Hits Ashford Area Burns Barn Down
A lightning storm near Ashford between 3 30 and 4 30 a m caused a barn near Achford to burn to the ground and damaged an electric meter at a dwelling occupied by Ed Pate. The storm lasted nearly an hour with strong winds. no injuries were reported.
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Ashford
Achford
Ed Pate
County teachers get checks today
Two hundred and twenty nine employees of the Houston county school system including teachers and bus drivers shared in a 16 000 payroll today. W Johnson superintendent of education announced. The payroll leaves the teachers due back pay for arty one month. Money to pay the salaries was obtained through a loan made by the county board of education. Taxes for this year were pledged for the loan. Salaries for the remaining month will be paid when past due taxes are paid Mr Johnson said.
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Houston County
W. Johnson
County Board of Education
Congressman Almon in Critical Condition
Edward F. B. Almon representative of the Eighth Alabama District suffered a severe heart attack and was listed in critical condition in Washington. Almon, from Tuscombia, has long fought for government operation of the Mobile Ship Shoals and has served in Congress since the 64th term.
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Washington
Edward FB. Almon
Alabama
Alman
Tuscumbia
Mo Aele Shoals
July 4 Deadline For Tax Payments Despite Penalty
Houston county taxpayers will receive tax notices by July 4 with a 75 cent extra cost if past due amounts are not paid. Tax collector 8S. A. Muling announced about 69 percent of 1922 taxes have been collected, leaving 49 percent unpaid and subject to notices.
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Houston County
A. Muling
Mulling
Pittman currency talk stirs world conference debate
Sen Pittman’s monetary proposal to rehabilitate silver draws strong support from American and British officials. Secretary Tull and Pittman say the plan has White House backing, while the U.S. Treasury states currency stabilization is not yet on the near-term horizon.
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London
Key Pittman
Iver
Tull
Pittman
United States
Alabama Optometric Association Discusses Convention Agenda
About 50 delegates attend the 20th annual Alabama Optometric Association convention in session for two days. Morning program includes invocations and addresses by city and state officials. Lectures are given by doctors Clason and Nicholson, with an afternoon Florida sight-seeing trip ending in a fish fry. Tomorrow plans include election of officers.
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The
Alabama Optometric Association
W. Hardwick Ruth
Montgomery
A. E. Shafer
Rothan
N. C. Frell
G. W. Blakey
Dothan
John H. Merrell
Birmingham
T. D. Hopkins
M. B. Clason
Columbus
H. R. Nicholson
Atlanta
Florida
Funeral for J. M. Blissett Planned at Webb Church
Funeral services for J. M. Blissett, father of Olin Blissett city’s assistant fire chief and father in law of J. Be. Craighan, will be held at Webb church at 4 p m tomorrow. Burial follows in the church cemetery with Dowling and Tthodes in charge.
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J. M. Blissett
Olin Blissett
J. BE. Craighan
Webb Church
Dowling
Tthodes
Dothan Boys,14, Pedal to Panama City in Nine Hours
Charles Rush Jr and Billy Cannady both 14 say they set a nine hour record cycling the 90 mile Dothan to Panama City route. They started at sunrise 4 a.m and finished shortly after 1 p.m. The trip aimed to let Billy visit his mother Mrs Bert Cannady and they plan a return trip later in the week by the same bicycle conveyance.
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Dothan Boys
Panama City
Charles Rush, Jr
Billy Cannady
Dothan
Billy
Bert Cannady
Florida City
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