Democratic Convention Opens Amid Vehement Debate Over Prohibition
At Chicago June 27 1930 the Democratic national convention began amid outward harmony and banners from many candidates while key figures like Alben Barkley urged a platform calling for submission of the Eighteenth Amendment to state conventions with a repeal option. Roosevelt supporters debated two thirds vs simple majority rules, signaling a tight fight that could reshape the party in the weeks ahead.
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Chicago
Mit
Orward Harmony
Roosevelt Board of Steatesy
Moosevelt
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Kimuel
Willabie
Barkley
Republicas
Hoover
Republic
Berkley
United States
Congress of
Avery
Man and Son Hurt in Automobile Crash Near Here
W. E. Barber aged 35 and his four year old son Ferland were injured when a car in their party overturned at Garretts Crossroads Sunday morning. Barber suffered a dislocated left arm a broken nose facial lacerations and bruises. Ferland Barber sustained a fractured skull and bruises. The child was pinned under the car for several minutes. Several other family members were injured but later left the hospital after first aid. A second machine darting onto the highway from the roadside is blamed for the crash.
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W. E. Barber
Ferland
Dotharr
Barber
Garrett's Crossroads
Barker
Lang
Car Mishap Injures Two Dothan Residents Near Brundidge
Two Dothan residents were injured in a late Saturday collision near Brundidge when their automobile hit two other cars. Miss Lillian Lurie, Eagle circulation manager, and Robert Earl Kinser suffered facial bruises and lacerations. Marian Lurie Otis and Donald Tollerson were not hurt. The car first struck a car ahead, then veered across the highway and hit a third vehicle. a nearby buggy was not struck.
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Dothan
Brundidge
Lil- Yan Lurie
the Eagle
Robert Earl] Kinasul
Marian Lurie
Otis
Donald Tollerson
Noted Army Chaplain of World War Dead
The Rev. Francis F. Duffy famed chaplain of the Fighting Sixty-Ninth died in New York of an intestinal ailment linked to World War hardships. Described by Cardinal Hayes as the ideal army chaplain, he earned U S and French decorations for devotion under fire. He was cited for heroism when his unit, later Rainbow Division, fought fiercely from July 23 to May 31.
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New York
Francis F. Duffy
Cardinal Hayes
Father Duffy
United States
France
Heroam
One Hundred and Sixty Fifth Infantry
Thirty-Second
Rainbow
Sixty-Ninth
New York National Guard
Precedent Shattered as Garner Directs Negotiations on Bill
Washington June 37 AP Speaker Garner shattered a precedent by taking personal charge of negotiations between the House and Senate over a 2.3 billion unemployment relief measure. He joined conferees in aiming to bridge differences between the House passed bill and Senate Democratic program. Garner spoke focused remarks on emergency relief funds and boosting the Reconstruction Finance Corp borrowing power for construction and loans.
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Washington
Garner
House
Senate
Reconstruction Finance Corporaion
Houston County Board of Review Adjourns Session
The Houston County Board of Review, after more than three weeks of deliberation on tax reduction notices, adjourned Saturday until July 6 to complete consideration of the remaining notices. Over 30 notices regarding taxes were still pending. All complaints have been heard and actions scheduled for Saturday.
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Houston
Meeting on Ozark school future faces crowd in court house
In Ozark Alabama on June 27 a large crowd gathered at the courthouse to hear Dr. E. M. Shackelford of Troy and J. A. Kellar of Covington County discuss school terms and funding. They urged preserving length of terms and criticized politicizing education while warning of collapse if inaction continued.
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Ozark
Ala
Court House
E. M. Shackelford
State Teachers’ College
Troy
J. A. Kellar
Covington County
Alabama Educational Enseciation
Publc
Shackelford
Miler
Automobile rolls over child in yard injuring shoulder
Walter Dean Stadford, four year old son of Mr and Mrs David Bradford of 200 S Oates Street, was injured when a parked car rolled backward over his shoulder in the family yard. The boy, playing in the car, tried to stop it, releasing the brakes, and was dragged under before bystanders stopped the vehicle. He was taken to Dothan hospital with a broken femur and other injuries, then returned home after treatment.
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Walter Dean Stadford
David B Bradford
Oates Street
Beg Wenn
Circle Convention Tuesday Postponed
Postponement of a Circle convention announced for Tuesday due to unspecified issues. Text references wartime context and local store and meeting adjustments, with uncertain details about time and location.
Eight Drownings Over Heat Wave Weekend Ages and Places
Atlanta dispatch reports eight drownings during a heat wave as thousands flocked to beaches and pools. Fatalities include George Marshall of Marion washed over a Cahaba River dam near Birmingham and seven year old son of Noah Freeman killed by a car near Fort Payne. other deaths spread across Alabama and neighboring states.
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Atlanta
South
Imbahapr
Alabama
Minslanijinb
Acceldents
Georgia
South Carolina
Tennesare
Louisiana
Kentucky
Virginia
George Marshall
Marion
Cahaba River
Birmingham
Noah Freeman
Fort Payne
Clavia McDaniel
Opelika
Marahay
New Merkle
T He River
Marshall
Lealle Lee
Marshall Wn
University of Alabama
Chi Phi
207 Attend Bible School At Ozark
Ozark Ala June 27 The daily vacation Bible school run by the Ozark Baptist church closed with a commencement exercise. During its two week session 207 pupils enrolled under Rev Q W Milford principal and Mrs C W Milford superintendent.
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Ozark
Ala
Ozerk
Frigny
Q. W. Millford
C W. Milford
A. H Johnson
Valeria Pippin
Erin Reynolds
Milas Dorothy Price
Robble Hand
Misa Clyde Woodham
W. H. Hunt
P. V. Hameiik
Mira Terry Miac
Mitt Erances Carroll
Thelma Howell
Mildred Cassady
Billy Johnnie Mae ‘Weeks
Rudy Ste Waotham
Erin Howell
Carolyn Helms
Helen Carroll
H.W. Fiend
Planiat
Fors Thomas
Opp Youth Honors Man of Platoon
Charles Ho Whatley of Opp was selected as honor man of his platoon at the USawa training station at Harnjin Roads. He enlisted through the Pathan recalling station and was chosen for his cleanliness, neatness, habits, obedience, and promptness.
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Charles Ho Whatley
Opp
War Berm
Awa
Harnjin Roads
We Whatley
Pathan
W Whatley
Willeh
Whatley
Five Couples Get Marriage Licenses
Five couples received marriage licenses in a New Frases ceremony. The event lists participants including Jane Yee and Martha Tiashkine from New Frases, with details on pairings and dates.
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Dutine
Jane
Peter
Thea Vere
Dee Shes
Martha Tiashkine
Menem
Vast Band Concert Before 117th Goes to Camp Announced
The band concert before the 117th goes to summer camp for training lights up courthouse lawn tomorrow night at o o clock. Saxon Poyner, director, announces a program including Down South excerpt. Overture Panorape. Trombone Smear Sally. You Hear Me Call in Caroline. Medley Over There. Fox Trot Home. March Under the Double Eagle. I Ain’t Got Nobody. The Thunderer. Star Spangled Banner.
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Caroline
Mediey
Fox
March
Fluck
Thunderer
Prosecution Wins First Engagement at Curtis Hearing
In Flemington New Jersey on June 27 the prosecution won its first engagement in John Curtis cane hoax trial. Judge Adam Robbins denied a defense motion to remove attorney Harry Stout but Stout remained on the prosecution team. The defense objected to his prior knowledge of strategy during selection.
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Flemington
N. J
John Curtis
Lindbergh Cane
Adam Robbins
Harry Stout
Alatan
Stout
Robbins
Graceville Ships 70 Melon Cars to Northern Markets
Melons are being loaded today in Graceville with 70 carloads headed for northern markets. J. G. Moody of Leesburg and H. T. Helton of Leesburg oversee the cash-on-track sale in the Dothan district with farmers. First shipment moved from Madrid Friday. loading also at Amhfnrd Slocomb and Madrid. Prices peak before Independence Day. farmers urged to cover melons to guard against sun after showers. Moody notes a good melon crop this year.
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Dothan
Houston County
Bent 3
W.D. Malone
First National Bank
Red CropMevil
Malone
Nour
Fe, Brown, Co
Jos
John H.bell
Witl Child Welfare Department
Salvation Army
Atilt Bax
Taxi Ng
Tamis
Graceville
J. G. Moody
Leesburg
Fla
H. T. Helton
Leenburg
Mr. Moody
Madrid
Moody
Amhfnrd
Slocomb
Banking report says business conditions improving
New York June 27 AP summary of a Guaranty Trust Company study on business conditions notes an improving atmosphere but warns against overoptimism. It cites fluctuating markets and concerns about international balance of payments, with fears Congress may not enact new revenue measures.
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New York
Jung
Bogey Chaaing
Guaranty Tram Company
King Lee
Patiank
Jim Presala
Ala Democrats Plan Caucus On Old Rule
Chicago June 1 AP The Alabama delegation at the Democratic convention prepared to address the controversial two thirds rule at the caucus decided last night William Brandon of Tuscaloosa was elected chairman The meeting also elected Frank Brickin Luverne W C McBirningham Michael Solle Ozark T D Seimford Opeka Walter Brower Birmingham Jerome Fuller Centerville A W Pattus Selma to various posts including credentials and notification duties
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Chicago
Alabama
Wilhlat Brandon
Tuscalooss
A. H M. Carmichesi
Tuacumbia
Frank Brickin
Luverne
W. C. Mtc Birningham
Michael Solle
Ozark
T. D. Seimford
Opeka
Walter Brower
Birmingham
Jerome Fuller
Centerville
Chaiman
W. Pattus
Relma
Grass Dominates Fields in Areas of Big Rainfall
Auburn Alabama June 27 A agricultural map of Alabama depicts rainfall as a checkerboard with dense red squares and sparse green ones. Grass dominates cotton and corn in rainy areas while peanuts and soybeans appear less. Davis Auburns director of publicity reports corn looks more promising than cotton though July to September weather will affect harvest. Weevils are scattered north of Montgomery but many present in southern counties. Fruit crops peaches apple pecans show mixed prospects with garden canning rising.
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Auburn
Ale
Alabama
Montgomery
Upstate
P.o.davis
Davia
Tuly
Checkerboard
Barbour
Pickens
Clarke
Bullock
Dale
Conecuh
Wilcox
Monroe
Shelny
Elmore
Crenshaw
Covington
Choctaw
Sumter
Russell Hay
Wall of Mobile
Commerce Chamber to conduct referendum on legislation
June 27 AP report says the Chamber of Commerce of the United States will conduct a referendum through its membership to determine sentiment on legislation to strengthen the beating seat. The item reflects a civic effort by a national business group in response to proposed policy changes.
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Waslington
Chamber of Commerce
Ite
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Democratic
ICAGO
McArdle
Ois Republican Congress
Ani
E. Barber
Dothan Hospital
Bill
Board OF Review
Alben W. Barkley
Curtis
Shipper
William Brandon
GROUF
Michael Sollie
Sit
Us Commerce Chamber
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