School Board Election Challenge Seeks Ouster of Trustees
Houston County Board of Education and Superintendent Solomon Baxter face a Chancery Court injunction as trustees seek to bar district elections set for March 28. Plaintiffs contend they are lawful trustees and argue the 1931 act is unconstitutional forcing elections under 1927 statute. The case names Baxter and six election officials and requests a final injunction delaying trustees’ election until May 1936.
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Houston County Board of Education
Solomon Baxter
W. L. Lee
Alex D. Wood
John C. Alford
Columbia Consolidated School District
Chancery Court
Board of Education
Baxter
Barter
D. M. Hicks
L. J. Thomas
J. T. Bracewell
J. M. Meadows
G. C. Jackson
John W. Rish
Lee
T. E. Buntin
Rish
County Boards of Education
Bish
Jackson FERA Clients Receive Monthly Relief Distributions
In Marianna Florida on March 14 the Jackson county relief program reported February distributions totaling 7 535 cans of beer 2 2778 pounds of cheese 8 120 pounds of rice 10 042 cans of evaporated milk 139 pounds of butter 35 mattresses and 226 comforters were allocated to relief clients according to FERA.
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Jackson Fera
Marianna
Fla
Jackson County
FERA
Treasury Calls First Liberties In For Payment
The Treasury called for payment on June 15 of the entire outstanding first Liberty loan bonds totaling about 1.933 billion dollars. The issue matures 1932 47 and includes three series with 3 1/2 percent, converted 4 percent, and converted 4 1/4 percent bonds. The move aims to reduce gold clause securities and cut interest costs, aided by a prior successful exchange of Fourth Liberty bonds.
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Washington
Treasury
Supreme Court
Morgenthau
Edmon A Pearce Dies of Stroke in Headland
Edmon Anderson Pearce 71 died at 8 this morning at the home of cousin John Harper Oates in Headland after a stroke. He retired from the Dothan bus iness five years ago and was active in business for over 30 years. Funeral 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Oates home with Rev. W. E. Middlebrooks officiating. Burial in Abbeville cemetery. Dowling-Griffin Inc. in charge.
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Headland
Edmon Anderson Pearce
H. A. Pearce
John Harper Oates
Dothan
Pearce
Foster Street Methodist
Jim, McKnight
Fernie Harrison
FE. H. Wood
Herbert Roney
W. C. Batchelor
George Batchelor
A. B. Blount
Arthur Papas
Charlie Newton
M. Mullins
Joe Rollins
Keener Baxley
J. B. Saxon
Joe Driver
F. B. Culver
T. Hall
Ray O. Hill
F. O. Jones
Floyd McCarty
Louis Meyrovitz
SA. Stapleton
S. B. Woden
Abbeville Cemetery
Dowling-Griffin, Inc
Sedition Act Killed By Arkansas Senate
Arkansas Senate votes 20 to nix the Gooch sedition bill. The measure would have imposed up to 20 years in prison for sedition after fast House passage as an emergency act. Senator J L Shaver urged reconsideration, but the motion was defeated 20 to 9.
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Arkansas
Senate
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas Senate
Gooch
J. L. Shaver
Commonwealth Labor College
Larh A. Gooch
House
Civic Clubs To Map Program For Revived Commerce Chamber
The Public Affairs Committee of the Dothan Kiwanis Club was designated by President J. Theodore Jackson to meet with a similar committee of the Dothan Rotary Club and draft plans for reorganizing a Chamber of Commerce. Prior talks on the proposal were made by Dr. A. J. Keyton, Myer Blumberg, and John W. Rish. Dr. J. A. Keller, state superintendent of education, will speak at next week's meeting.
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Dothan Kiwanis Club
J. Theodore Jackson
Dothan Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis
A. J. Keyton
Myer Blumberg
John W. Rish
J. A. Keller
Senate Upsets Long On Work and Relief Bill
The Senate rejected Senator Long's amendment to the 4.88 billion work and relief bill by a 58 to 2 vote offering up to 100 million for youth education. Long sought paired votes for two absent senators amid filibuster tactics while administration forces argued funds already exist. The debate highlighted cross-party splits and tactics over security wages and potential cloture.
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Washington
Senate Today
Senator Long
Louisiana
Emergency Relief Administration
la Follette
Wisconsin
Norris
Nebraska
Long
Hattie Caraway
Arkansas
John Hi. Overton
McCarran
Roosevelt
Aintil
Glass CD
Virginia
Robinson
MacCarran
Nevada
Bus Overturns After Collision Injuring 27 Children
A school bus carrying about 40 passengers overturned nine miles south of Jackson Tennessee after a livestock truck crashed into its rear. Twenty seven children were injured, some seriously, and were taken to area hospitals in five ambulances. The driver, C M Case, said he stopped to pick up more children near Penson school when the crash occurred at 8 30 a m.
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Jackson
Tenn
Social Security Sacrificed to Perkins Interference Clash
Washington march 14—dispute between Secretary Perkins and the House Ways and Means Committee over social security machinery remains unsettled. Miss Perkins wants the social insurance board under labor, while the committee demands independence. Key point: unemployment tax threshold would rise from four to ten workers.
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Clarence M. Wright
Washington
Perkins
House
Ways and Means
Miss Perkins
Roosevelt
Social Insurance Board
Department of Labor
Jury Secrecy and Court Power Urged by Judge Bricken
Justice Charles R Bricken Sr urged stricter jury secrecy and broader court power in severance decisions before the recess judicial reforms committee The judge cited the Scottsboro case as a cautionary example and questioned why juror names are public before deliberations while jurors are summoned weeks in advance The remarks reflect push for changes to protect juror anonymity and streamline trials in certain counties.
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Montgomery
Charles R. Bricken
Court. of Appeals
Recess
Judicial Reforms Committee
Bankicupt
Juriot
Federal Attacks Blamed For Loss Of Power
Wallace insists factories swell cheaper product as the political struggle over public utilities and proposed reforms stirs debate. Wendell Willkie testifies before the interstate commerce committee blaming government pressure for asset declines and warns of punishment for critics while Congress weighs utility regulation.
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Wallace
Vandals Damage Auto Over Cotton Reduction Contracts
Objectsing to the cotton acreage reduction program, vandals broke into the car of C M Ling Houston county farm agent on North Oates street and scattered contracts signed by Beat Seven farmers in the street. Most contracts were lost and must be re signed.
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C. M. Ling
Houston County
Peat Seven
Beat Seven
North Oates Street
Veterans Target Grace Over Bonus Debate Sparks Senate Testimony
World War veterans leaders attack Eugene G. Grace chairman of Bethlehem Steel for supporting soldiers' bonus opposition. James G. Van Zandt and James A. Crain urge continued drive to tax war profits and fund benefits, citing Grace's $3 million WWI bonuses and high salary.
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Washington
Eugene G. Grace
Hethlehem Steel Corporation
James G. van Zandt
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Senate
Grace
James A. Crain
American Legion
van Vandt
Drain
Legion
Cinema Actor Uses Real Life Jewel Theft Drama
New York March 14 CAP George WK Arthur motion picture actor played the principal role in a real life drama about an international jewel theft. Federal agents arrested him as he stepped from the Columbia ship at Nassau and released him on 2500 bail after he pleaded not guilty to embezzling a 1650 bracelet in Cannes from Stephen Raphael a London banker.
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New York
George WK. Arthur
Vnan
New Columbia
Nassau
Cannes
France
Stephen Raphael
London
Federal
Mary Jopling
Morgan W. Jopling
New York Rubber Company
Miss Joplin
Arthur
United States
Raphael
Judge Warns Counsel To Produce Accused In Manslaughter Case
In circuit court Judge TD Halstead warns Eph Newberry counsel to produce his client this afternoon or bond may be forfeited. Newberry did not appear yesterday and sent a physician certificate. Other cases listed include Lewil Johnson accused in the ambush slaying of Joe Henderson and W A Bateman accused in the killing of Johnny Figarra.
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Eph Newberry
J. J. Wingate
TD. (. Halstead
Newberry
Lewil Johnson
Joe Henderson
Farmer Dothan
W. A. Bateman
Johnny Figarra
Administration Will Cling To Present Cotton Policies
Wallace announces no change to AAA cotton policy after White House conference. Officials affirm parity pricing and continued support as prices dip, with Senator Smith and Rep Jones backing current program. Attendees include C C Davie and Senators Smith and Bankhead.
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South
Wallaece
Wallace
C. Davie
AAA
Smith
South Carolina
Bankhead
Alaabama
Jones
Texas
Meridas
White Hower
Age Of Motors Stolen Horse Incident Surprises New York
New York police ignored a stolen horse and wagon last night leading to a patrolman being hospitalized while pursuing the runaway rig. A hit and run bicyclist struck a man near a streetcar. another rider was arrested after a 13 block chase. Thomas Young of Newark was injured when struck by the horse and wagon. owner David Rubenstein of Brooklyn refused to comment as cheese spillage occurred.
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New York
Aout
Thomas Young
Newark
N. J
Harry Jackson
Jacckson
Tpoeters
David Rubenstein
Brooklyn
Miller Eliminates Himself As Candidate For Congress
CAMDEN March 14 AP Former Governor Bo Miller, celebrating his 71st birthday, ruled out running for the vacant congressional seat after John McDuffie's resignation. He cited constitutional limits and favored resting the governorship, while noting a recent prohibition referendum and his return to legal practice after leaving office.
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Camdien
Bo M. Miller
John McDuffie
Mobile
Ruaninngs
Coeovernor Wadd
Senate
Harmonino
Campaten
Poavernour
Iaw
Dr A R Gissendanner resigns as inspector for federal tubercular program
Dr A R Gissendanner, county meat and milk inspector since February 7 1934, resigns to join a federal effort to eradicate tuberculosis. His predecessor Dr F B Whitfield already works in the program and is stationed in Macon County. No replacement plans announced by Dr F L Granger or the city council.
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Alr
Gissendanner
Giesendanner
Fo BR Whitfield
Tiekeges
Maconeshnty
F L. Granger
Bond Postings in Manslaughter Case After Auto Crash
Allie Harris posted a bond under $500 after being arrested on a warrant charging second degree manslaughter in the death of Mrs. Martha Adkins of Enterprise. The fatal crash occurred on the Dothan Enterprise highway when Harris’s car struck another vehicle, hurling Mrs. Adkins into a ditch. Attendant relatives include B. A. Adkins of Dothan. her husband remains bedridden from injuries.
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Allie Harris
Martha Adkins
Enterprise
Dothan Enterprise Highway
Harris
Expanded Courthouse Additions Planned by FERA
G P Morrison FERA director of Home ton county outlined plans to add a two story annex to the county courthouse. The structure will include a board of revenue meeting room probate office space for Judge Saxon Poyner and four rest rooms. The top floor will house the commissioners with access from the courtroom or Ling's office. It will serve as a jury room when court sits. FERA will fund labor and the county will supply materials.
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G. P. Morrison
FERA
Hometon County
Board of
Ravenue
Saxon Poyner
Ling
Roosevelt warns on holding companies in upfront talk
In Beverly Hills Roosevelt criticizes holding companies calling out public names. He says Huey Long Father Coughlan and Gen Hugo Johnson spar in jest but warns Roosevelt does not kid about the issue.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Mareh
Roosevelt
Huey Long
Father Coughlan
Gen
Hugo Johnson
Mr. Roosevelt
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