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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1934
Page
1
Washington reports warn that three new indictments may be announced soon, involving two well known financiers and a prominent Republican tied to bank troubles. The Justice Department’s squad is quietly preparing charges, with political and financial implications for the Mellon Lamont Walker Sidle tax group.
Partly cloudy conditions expected in Alabama with rain and snow in the north this afternoon and tonight. Temperatures range from 26 to 34 degrees with colder interior readings and coastal lows near freezing. Tuesday looks mostly fair with rising temperatures.
Former Governor Bibb Graves spoke to a packed Wiregrass audience defending his administration, claiming roads, seven-month school terms, and no new taxes if reelected. He highlighted past road spending, tax changes, and a key aim to keep rural schools open while criticizing opponents on state finances and reforms.
John Roosevelt youngest son of the President and Mrs Roosevelt had a successful appendicitis operation today at the naval hospital. Captain Ralph Mootham chief surgeon performed the procedure.
A burglar entered five homes in Dothan on a stormy night, taking about 42 dollars from the Coe and Cannon pursuing money, 18 from Paul Tubb, 36 from Liz Morgan, nearly 20 plus a watch from Mrs Pilcher, and scaring Louis Joiner who fired a warning shot. Investigations continue with no clear lead as officers report lack of local patrol protection.
Representative Carmichael from Alabama announced after talks with Public Works officials that Sheffield and Tuscumbia likely will receive PWA funds to build municipal electric distribution systems. Florence may be excluded from a loan contract, while a link between Florence and Muscle Shoals power could be formed by TVA official David Lilienthal.
Snow and freezing temps sweep Alabama with Mobile seeing snowfall that melted on contact. Forecasters warn of a cold snap lingering north while a warming trend nears by Friday.
Major Frank M. Dian candidate for Governor arrived in India and left for Malvern Slocorb Hartford Geneva and Sarason. He conferred with campaign manager Judge O fie hie peney and planned visits to Wiregrass communities. A large crowd greeted him at Slocarsts school auditorium despite rain. Tomorrow he heads to Headland Abbeville and other Henry and Bour bour counties.
The readable text shows a violent scene where a person tripped and fell onto a broken front gate, cutting their throat and bleeding to death. Names, places, or dates are unclear in the damaged OCR.
Ten persons were injured two seriously when a Colum bus operated by Alaga Coach Line and another auto collided head on on Seale road south of Phoenix City Alabama. The bus veered into a ditch with no overturn. Driver H C Tyner suffered facial injuries while several passengers including Mrs Steamley Miss Colling and Mrs Bunting sustained cuts burns and fractures.
Washington March 19 AP The Bankhead Compulsory Cotton Control bill passed the House 251 to 114 and moves to the Senate The measure would cap cotton production at ten million bales for the coming year and levy a 50 percent tax on excess production It is an emergency two year plan with possible extension to a third and requires growers’ approval for further years The administration argues it will stabilize prices while opponents condemn the compulsory approach The Philippine Independence bill also passed the House and heads to the Senate for action
Court weighs reducing to 18900 to cover obligations due April 1. Details show debt figures, potential adjustments and the court’s consideration of interest and remaining balances.
Report from Amry Wapd Co shows net profit of 220 from Flint and Gat revenues. The article notes a fiscal year ending January 31, 2004 and references store operations, profits, and a health update for Charles B. Coughlin after an indigestion attack.
Mussolini told 5,000 Fascists at Rome that Italy’s 60 year plan will bring world primacy in the 21st century. He framed expansion as natural collaboration with Africa and the Near East, insisted it was not territorial conquest, warned rivals not to block Italian expansion, and outlined rural housing, swamp reclamation, roads, and municipal reforms as part of the program.
Alexander Alekhine, the world chess champion, was prevented from marrying for the fourth time in France on March 19 after a Heenke clerk refused proof of his Amsterdam divorce from his third wife. The clerk ruled he was ineligible due to insufficient notice.
AP brief notes President Roosevelt asks for figures on the increases voted for veterans allowances and government salaries. The Dies Silver bill faces a final House vote before adjournment. A bank robbery in Grand Prairie Texas ends with three suspects fleeing toward air field and north. Railway managers press for a 15 percent wage reduction for employees starting immediately.
Circuit Judge H A Pearce refused a temporary injunction to restrain the city council and the Hoffman Construction Engineering Co from executing a contract for three stokers at the Night and Water Plant. He ruled the proceeding premature after hearing testimony on the 16th. The bill charged illegality and questioned the company's qualification to do business in Alabama. Attorneys for plaintiffs indicated no statement on appeals.
Indictments against James Cannon and aide Mise were renewed in a federal case accusing conspiracy to violate corrupt practices acts. The Supreme Court had earlier thrown out eight of ten counts but upheld two. Justice Yereca Gordon heard the motion and will rule before setting a trial date.
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