Prohibition Referendum and Sales Tax Move in State House
The House debated a repeal referendum for the prohibition date set for April 14 and a two percent general sales tax. Key votes showed divisions among Boswell Geneva Calhoun Parish Braswell and Reynolds. Administration leaders sought a quick package handling with later conference to finalize tax and repeal measures.
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Geneva
Uhoun
Houston
Glover
Benry
Parish
Henry
Reynolds
Dale
Agulist
Braswell
Coffee
Boewell
Calhoun
Brasswall
Bibb Graven
B. Hamner
Dallas
Rep. Waldrep
Franklin
Long
Perry
Clint Harrison
Moor Isider
Welils House
Senate
Harry Walker
House
Harrison de Wei
Walé
Billy
Benet Hauer
Ralee Revenue
Identical Bids On Federal Contracts Rapped By Ickes
Washington dispatch reports Ickes condemning identical bids on federal orders as inflating costs. Roosevelt shifts focus to relief efforts while debates over tax and bid reform sweep Congress. Wheeler bill advances to end basing point pricing amid proposals for a 21 2 percent levy on corporate net income.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Ickey
Senate
Steel
Howard C. Hopson
Associated Gun and Electric Company
Treasury
James M. Beck
Solicitor General
New Deal
House
Fate of Scouts Rest on Parley to Raise Money
Scout executive Roscoe E Stevens returns to Dothan for Southeast Alabama council officers meeting to air financial plight and pledge collection methods. The council relies on pledges from towns after two weeks of executives’ conference at French Lick Indiana. Dr J A Keyton says funds cover through March with Dothan providing about 1000 of 1500 plus 1697 budget share. others have fallen short. A systematic collection plan is expected from the conference.
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Roscoe E. Stevens
Dothan
Southeast
Alabama
Arta Council
Scout Execu-Ives
French Lick
Ind
J. A Keyton
Nly
Keyton
Judge Hall Witnesses First Execution in 25 Years
Montgomery March 20 The Montg omery Advertiser editorial writer Judge Grover C Hall began his career 25 years ago and had never witnessed an execution until early today. He attended as guest of his son Grover Jr 71 a cub reporter. Two executions had occurred at the state prison since his career began. Young Grover was new to covering extreme penal ty and had only two months on the job when he was assigned this story.
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Inviot Cub Bon
Montgomery
Grover C. Hall
Montgomery Advertiser
Negraer
Grover
Shart
Bee
Birmingham man sues city over dead youth case
The Weldon estate filed a $100,000 damage suit against Birmingham claiming the street condition caused the death of George T. Weldon, killed when a jar from a drain at a street intersection toppled him from a truck. Four killed in Delhi, India, in a collision with a railway engine at a grade crossing west of Delhi station.
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George T. Weldon
Weldon Eatate
Dan
Delhi
Cat
Senate tie vote kills committee accounting bill
The Alabama Senate rejected a bill by 218 to 15 after an earlier 23 to 4 approval. It would have forced political party executives to file public audits of contributions and expenditures within 60 days after elections, tying scrutiny to the secretary of State. A two thirds vote was required due to the special session rules.
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Alabama
Senate
Lieut-Gay
James A. Simpson
Jefferson
Pit Tyson Manor
Bibb Graven
Benetor Simpson
House
Grady Cook
Cleburne
Cook
Pitt Manor
Simpson
Pit Tyson Maner
State Democratic Committee
Manner Tel
Manér
Bandit Killed and Cashier Shot in Bloomingdale Bank Holdup
In Bloomingdale Indiana on March 20 AP reports Wood Carter assistant cashier and an unidentified bandit were killed in a gun battle during a bank holdup. Carter arrived at the bank to find the attackers had gained entrance during the night and ambushed him. Bodies were found by cashier Leonides J. Brown. no witnesses were known.
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Bloomingdale
Ind
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Banke of
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Court Adjourns Final Day Without Trial In Houston Jury Division
A four day Houston civil jury division term ended Thursday with no cases going to trial. Judge D. Halstead, who presided, announced several unsettled cases would be tried Friday without juries.
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Beiead Court
D. ©. Halstead
Virtual Super League plan aims for May European peace conference
French headquarters disclosed a proposed international conference to address postwar European issues. The agenda includes strengthening the League Covenant, arms limits, economic coordination, and a Franco German border security plan. Britain may send observers as a Locarno style framework is discussed for a five‑power settlement in Rhineland.
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London
League of Nations
Germany
Francs
League of Nationa
Europe
U.K
Council of the League
Juhe Jeague
Nid Btater
Japan
Brazil
Locarno
Rhineland
Imeagurea
Great Britain
France
Brusecia
Geerneva
Flooded Northeast in Crisis as Deaths Top 136
Floods ravage six states from Pennsylvania to Maine in a wave of destruction. National Guard units guard towns and stricken communities as emergency funds near 400 million dollars. Death toll climbs with hundreds missing and mass damage to homes and businesses across New England and the Mid Atlantic.
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Fred Vanderschmudt
Astocia
New England
Ghia Valley
Alhora Werd
Crawford Genius of Steel Dies After Long Illness
George Faron Crawford, longtime steel executive and former president of Juan A. Laughtin Stop Corporation, died in a hospital after a long illness. A former president of Tennison Cent, he led a major firm employing hundreds of thousands in the region. He resigned to head Jeunes Laughtin, remaining until retirement in 3826, with hobby noted at $300. Continued on Page Six.
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CMY
Tresa Vaurmingham
Martetr
George Faron Crawford
Steel
Tennison Cent
And
Tall Road Co
Wheal Principad
Bouthern
Burin
Hte
Jungr' Elbert Hunty
Occep
Juan A. Laughtin Stop Corporation
Ditaburgh
Girly
Jeunes @Laughtin
Judge backs whipping tale stirs debate in Kentucky
Mayfield observers report County Judge W. Salite supports whipping as a deterrent for liquor addicts harming families. Tudor Bullivan urges a jail sentence with meals and conveniences to reform. The idea provokes strong reaction amid rural tensions over law and order. Notable death: Byron Hreckenridgy Harnid, 40, longtime farmer judge and bank president, dies after illness.
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W. TE Salite van
Graver County
Tudor Bullivan
TAW
Enmtaw
Byron Hreckenridgy Harnid
Green County
Joden
First National Bank
Tureriooey
Safety Admonition Aims to Keep Public Mind Fresh
Dothan Safety Council publicizes ongoing traffic safety efforts led by J. M Hughes and state safety director Lawrence B. Tipton. A three day series of speeches at civic clubs, radio briefings, and coordinated public notices are designed to reduce fatalities in Houston County. The campaign, approved by city commissioners and the Chamber of Commerce, expands traffic safety measures including Red Cross first aid stations and extended outreach to drivers.
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Houston
J. M Hughes
Lawrence B. Tipton
J. L. Vaughn
Safety Council
Hughes
Srdtas
Ulerd
Kieh
Soueber
Commaree
Floods At A Glance In Nine States and D.C.
A chaotic flood report covers extensive damage across Maine Connecticut Pennsylvania Ohio and Washington. It notes casualties city evacuations and national guard deployments with fears of disease and water shortages while assessing financial losses near 225 million to 400 million dollars and widespread property harm from the Merrimack to Potomac basins.
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Moe Wichunelte
Elie
National Guard
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Maine
Connecticut
Merrimick Rivera Threaton
Hartford
Ohio
Mincha
Wheeling Valley
Homer
Steel City
Johnstown
Susquehanon
Williamaport
Pennsylvania
New Pond
Athenaip
Potomac
Wrahington
President warns farmers against increasing crops
President Roosevelt urged farmers to curb production of cash crops as he unveiled a new farm program and subsidies under the AAA reform plan. He warned that a sharp rise in acreage could wreck market prices and threaten farmer livelihoods. Private reports indicate significant increases in spring wheat and other crops.
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Roosevelt
AAA
Pew
Canherope
Oricey
Moi Nepioting
Rome
Flood plan moves to curb monstrous flood damage
Washington dispatch reports the U S government debating a total near 4400 million dollars to aid flood victims and curb future inundation. A Senate committee drafted a bill authorizing 200 million for nationwide flood control. The Works Progress Administration had allotted 18 million for relief, with 5 to 10 million more planned for Pennsylvania. President Roosevelt planned to review instant reports before deciding on a Florida trip. He postponed departure to address the crisis.
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Lmonard
Shubert
Washington
Nufferera
Renate
Workn Progeosa
Penneyly Anda
Roosevelt
Wren
Savants Rally Brings Atahsina Siimtina Into Camctave At Auburn
Auburn March 20 CAP The men who direct scientific research in Alabama gathered for the TH annual meeting of the Alabama Academy of Science. The conference focused on the water resources and latent discoveries in medicine chemistry physics geology anthropology engineering economics and industry with Overton of Alabama Bty-Products Corp Tarrant as principal speaker at banquet and Auburn University president Duncan to welcome attendees.
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Agborn Auburn
Alabama
Alabama Academy of Science
Roza Chemical Laboratory
Overton
Alabama Bty-Products Corp
Tarrant
Duncan
Auburn
Tolnettent
Alabama Academy of Relence
Belence Bembied Hare
Loe High School
City Audit Done Matching Shortest Tim s Myer Com paned By Examiners
An audit of the city books for the period Oct 1, 1934, to Sept 20, 1935, was completed Friday. Four auditors from Arthur F. Morton Co. of Augusta, Ga., have returned to their home office to compile data for presentation to the city commission. The audit was completed in the shortest time of any previous examination, usually conducted by one or two auditors.
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Tims Myer
Arthur F. Morton Co
Augata
City Commission
Judge Lectures as Civil Docket Delayed by Unready Lawyers
Judge D C Helateud lectured Malory lawyers on continuance of civil docket after a one day session of civil nonjury court. He warned against court costs from readiness delays as many cases were postponed due to attorneys not prepared for trial. Separately, AP reports Tokyo war office released 1320 enlisted men involved in the February 26 rebellion after questioning.
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Thuredey
Trist
Haletoad
Snwyera
Court Waheld
Tokyo
War Office
Weather Summary for Alabama and North Florida
Alabama and North Florida forecast fair with a colder spell. Frost is possible Friday night, then sunshine returns Saturday with gradually rising temperatures.
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N.W
Florida
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