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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1934
Page
2
The report notes action under the act setting Houston quota for standard bales at roughly 10 450 000. It also lists county quotas for tax-exempt cotton, showing the distribution across regions and relevant authorities overseeing the allocations.
Washington dispatch details how House Military committee scrutiny of Major General Foulois is tied to political needs for re election. Commentary notes internal army battles with McArthur and Dern, questions over contracts and honesty, and the impact on air corps defense plans. Public rate and publicity bills are also touched.
Boston papers report Agnes Turverson, missing New York lawyer, may have been alive in Boston as late as June. Ruth Halli of Melrose identified a photo of Turverson as a customer who visited her employer twice in May and early June, leaving a dress to be cleaned. Poderjay still detained in Vienna on murder and bigamy suspicions.
Sam Perry of Birmingham who held the Dixie crown in 1927 and 1932 advanced to the Southern Amateur semi finals with a 7 and 6 victory over Ben Weddington Jr. of Meridian. Perry led four up at the turn, won the 10th and 11th to go six up with seven to play, closing out on the 12th. Nelson Whitney, 52, New Orleans veteran and five-time champion, beat Crawford Fain 7 and 6 after racing to a five up edge early and maintaining the lead through nine holes.
In Baton Rouge Huey P Long the Kingfish asserts influence over the legislature as it passes a biennial appropriations bill totaling 111 million 562 thousand 503 41 including a 15 million 750 thousand relief fund tied to tax reform proposals from the Louisiana Tax Reform Commission and Governor Allen’s administration. The body planned a weekend recess while taxes were under consideration.
U S Dept of Agriculture notes 16 000 hogs active and steady with weights above 220 pounds at 5 15 top for early trade 180 to 210 pounds quoted 4 75 to 5 05 with most lights around 4 50 light hogs and pigs 3 00 to 3 75 medium weights 200 to 250 pounds 4 90 to 5 18 heavy weights 250 to 350 pounds 5 00 to 5 15
Turpentine firm values up at 45 1 4 with sales 210 receipts 417 shipments 322 and stock 7 762. Rosin firm shows sales 722 receipts 1 541 no shipments stock 98 356. Bond quotes include B 4 15 D 4 20 E 4 25 F G 427 1 2 A 440 J 445 K 4 50 M 455 N 460 WG 4 70 WW X 4 80.
Chicago dairy prices show butter steady at 16.174 with unsettled trading and butter prices unchanged at 24 1/4 on 1 car stands. Eggs listed at 12.718, steady with no significant sales reported.
The American Railway Association reports revenue freight loadings at 167,649 cars for the week ended June 16, up 2,984 from the prior week. The figure is 24,890 higher than the same week in 1933 and 939,251 above 1932.
New York June 22 Cotton sold higher on cables with no rain in Texas and talk of government purchases but eased later on scattered selling and lack of support. Much activity shifted from July as weather was largely dry. Weather showed little rain in the belt, favorable in the east, unfavorable in the west. Texas and Oklahoma reported 190 degrees maximum. The market fluctuated on stock weakness but rallied at close on trade buying orders. Expectations point to firmer action after July liquidation clears on Tuesday first notice day.
Dothan Lodge No. 466 A F and A M elected officers for the ensuing year. H R Grubb is Worshipful Master Cc E Blakey Senior Warden C C McEachern Junior Warden T W Dawsay Treasurer T M Holland Secretary W M Summerford S D Mark Merritt J D B M Price 8 5 3 James L Byers J S G W Blakey Marshal John A Deal Tyler B F Harper J M Blankenship E W Smith auditing committee members.
A government official unhappy with Roosevelt trip coverage seeks correction in afternoon editions after dictating a call to a world-wide news agency. Classified ads reflect the real estate notices and items of the day.
R. C. Exum and Mary Paulk of Dothan obtained a marriage license yesterday, the couple awaiting formal ceremony and record filing in local court.
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