Alabama House Tangles Over Liquor Act Repeal Debate
Alabama House members in a final session stage clash over the liquor repeal referendum. Debates centered on beverage commission salaries and store limitations, with amendments cutting pay from 98000 to 33800 and proposals on felony status for violations and store quotas facing fierce opposition. The package envisions retail whiskey sales by the club system with county option, and a statewide referen dum is expected after later votes.
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Traffic victim Howard Bowden struck by truck in Dothan
Howard Bowden Jr a ten year old boy was hit by a truck at the Powell and St Andrews streets corner Tuesday afternoon. He was treated at a local hospital for a head injury and returned home later that day before suffering additional complications requiring several days of confinement. Fort Lana a bakery employee was the driver involved in the incident.
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Grand jury probes after body found in Houston county
A Houston county grand jury opened a new investigation on Wednesday with plans to adjourn by midweek. The body was found after a prior low key inquiry, intensifying the legal process as prosecutors pursue new evidence and testimony.
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Tipton to Start Dothan Campaign Against Hazards
Lawrence B Tipton state Public safety director arrives in Dothan to promote safety awareness after 15 Houston county deaths last year. He will speak at the senior high school and junior high, address civic groups, inspect safety devices, and arrange in-store safety displays as part of a nationwide Roosevelt endorsed program culminating in an accident prevention contest.
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Alabama
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Wiregrass seeks funds to meet teacher payrolls
State education funds totaling 571436 to distressed public schools are released by the comptroller. About 45000 will aid teacher payrolls in Wiregrass counties with at least one county planning an 18000 payday Saturday and others awaiting funds. The move targets payroll coverage though some counties may see limited impact if the money is not new.
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Gag on Treasury Data in Roosevelt Tax Plan Debate
Washington March 11 a House Ways and Means subcommittee imposed a gag on disclosure of treasury data used to craft President Roosevelt s 792000000 tax program. The panel weighed higher rates in upper brackets and whether to exempt banks insurers and similar bodies from the proposed corporate levy while aiming to preserve 820000000 in revenue.
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King Edward Hints Possible Marriage In State Message
King Edward the seventh bachelor king, aged 41, may marry, a royal message to the House of Commons says. Chancellor Neville Chamberlain read the message noting provisions should be made for the queen and royal family if marriage occurs. Labor MP James Thorne pressed for assurance of a marriage, but no firm answer was given. The report continues in the next installment.
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Hotané of Commons
Features Tell All About Your Girl's Make Up
Ruth Cowan notes shoe designer Andre Forugle of Paris links temperament to feet and walking style. He cites traits tied to envy, nerves, timidity, and poise, and recalls crafting footwear for notable figures including the Empress of Japan, Queen Victoria, and Marlene Dietrich.
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Mareton Davies
Senate group OKs lower state tax brackets
The Alabama Senate finance and taxation panel approved Dorsey's bill to cut tax brackets and raise exemptions, with a plan to shift to a three member sub committee for study. The measure would tax income at 1.5 percent up to 1000, then 3 percent, 4.5 percent, and 5 percent for higher levels, while exemptions for married and single earners shrink. A sub committee was formed to draft an enabling act and alternate schedules.
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Arming Pacific Italy Britain discuss Pacific fortifications
London reports a possible exchange of views between Britain and the United States on Pacific fortifications before the U S naval delegation returns home. The Washington treaty of 1932 set a status quo that expires January 21, and both nations reportedly seek full information on each other’s intentions to counter any sudden Japanese moves after the treaty ends.
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Roosevelt and Knox win New Hampshire primary
Nearly complete vote tabulations show Roosevelt and Knox won clear victories in the New Hampshire presidential primary. Roosevelt leads among delegates to the national convention with eight votes from eight delegates at large and district delegates. Knox is positioned to gain a strong showing, while other names appear among the top vote totals in both parties.
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Roosevelt
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George H. Mogey
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Nashua
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House of Representatives
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Berlin
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Samuel T Ladd
Portamouth
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Derry
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Monoa
Huntley N Spaulding
Charlen W. Tobey
Building Strike Spread Pressed
New York March 11 AP report: leaders of the striking workers denounce a peace overture by Realty interests as absurd and rank Areachery. Jared J Ranbrick, head of the Ruling Service Employe Union, calls for intensified walkouts citywide and rejects a Merritt recommendation that replacement workers be retained. He urges immediate arbitration under the mayor’s agreement and Curtin award, framing the issue as a binding dispute with realty interests.
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Alrike
Jared J Ranbrick
Einployen Union
Walter Gordon Merritt
Realty Advisory Board
Weill
Paris Demands Positive Measures to Rectify Hitler Coup
Paris insists on concrete steps to rectify the Hitler coup and delay peace aid as France seeks to withdraw German troops from the Rhineland under Locarno. With Britain balancing power, Foreign Minister Flandin plans to London to align with other powers in defense of collective security and League of Nations.
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Repeal Campaign Chief Named and Plans Rally
Montgomery March 11 APIA report notes John Kehn Jr a Montgomery attorney was chosen as repeal campaign chief. The announcement followed a late-night meeting in Montgomery attended by Gov Rath Graven Ed Reid and several legislators. The event emphasized individual support from Kehn rather than state party endorsement. A separate call for a prohibition preservation rally in Birmingham March 16 was announced by Harry Denmar, inviting all interested in Alabama laws to attend at the Dexter Avenue Methodist Church near the State Crystal.
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Ed Reid
Alshama League of Municipatiien
Alex Stantley
Pike
Talalature
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Alghaia
Young Democrats
Burmingham
Harry Denmar
Nul
Tarrim
Alabama rural minister slain two men seized
In Turcaloosa, March 11, a 70 year old rural minister Rev John Pate was found murdered near his home after an overnight search. Detectives arrested two white men, Edgar Akelian, 38, and an unnamed accomplice, who confessed after long questioning to aiding in the robbery and burial of the minister’s body. The sheriff reported the slaying and an inquiry will be held. Meanwhile a separate AGC report from Newbury, S C notes two women tricked into a fake job offer.
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Tuxcalooga
Fenton Shambiin
Edgar Akeliam
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Hunday
Wasa Akelian
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Skelton
Tate
Diapaan
Myvor
Sherite
Shambiin Wald
Open House Signals Bay Line Return to Dothan
Open house planned at 127 N Kevter to mark Bay Line return to Dothan after years away. A Bay Line official said new offices in Dothan will be ready this weekend with modern furnishings and 220 workers to move in Saturday. inspection Sunday to showcase the rebuilt facility.
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Bay Slayer Admits One Murder Hints Two Others Victims
In Redwood City California Jerome von Braun Selz confesses to a murder tied to an earlier poker killing. Authorities say he hinted at two additional slayings including one in Nome and described disposing of bodies, with police scouring the bay area for a second victim. The suspect appeared jovial at times during questioning.
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Nome
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Death Toll Rises From Humble Oil Refinery Incident
In Blant CONPUR CHUSTI Texas five workers died at Humble Oil Company's refinery near Inginatde after an explosion and fire. The immediate cause appeared to be an electrical short and a ruptured 30,000 gallon tank. Several other workers were injured and hospitalized as investigators probe the blast details.
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Diversion plan aims to fund distressed schools in Alabama
Montgomery March 11 AP Gov Mark Govtsky of Escambia introduced a House bill to divert 1936 corporation franchise tax revenue to immediate public school funds. The plan would redirect over 1.7 million dollars payable April 1 to support a month term relief, with new bills proposing school parity by equalizing teacher retirement and state official benefits.
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Govtsky
Escambia
House of Representativen
Aublemn Corporation
Fenale
Robin Bwitt
Encambia
Alabama
Goolwby
Workman Hart Joins Merritt Crew After Head Injury
A Houston County railroad department worker fell from a truck while riding to a Merritt bridge crew site. Heed injury details show Joler Joiner transported to Deathap hospital by foreman. Other crew members were not hurt. Permit totals issued by the city include construction at 207 E North Street and a garage at 310 W Troy Street, plus a temporary building at 2023 Oates Street.
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Merritt Bridge
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Weather update for Alabama and Northwest Florida
Partly cloudy skies continue in Alabama with colder air tonight and Thursday. In the south portion especially, temperatures fall further. Northwest Florida shows similar pattern with partly cloudy conditions, cooler tonight and Thursday.
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