Beer and Wines Bill Clears House In 3.2 Prohibition Move
The House passed the beer and wines bill with a final vote as Senate adjourned preventing immediate White House action. The measure heads to President Roosevelt for signature, potentially allowing 3.2 beer sales April 5 where state or local law permits. Senate support followed tense debate and a narrow margin.
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Washington
House
Senate
White House
Roosevelt
Cullen
New York
Borrah
Idaho
Sheppard
Tex
Borah
Walsh
D. Mass
Move toward 4 percent beer opens nationwide
A large portion of Americans will be eligible for 4 percent beer under new law, though 32 percent by weight governs legal limits. States move quickly to regulate sale while Webb Kenyon Act and Volstead provisions remain in force for violations. Federal agents may raid brewers avoiding the $5 per barrel tax and enforce permit rules.
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Prohibition Bureau
Walsh
House
Black
Ala
Norris R. Neb
Fletcher
Fla
Bankhead
Rodney Dutcher
NEA
Washington
Congress
New York
Pennsylvania
Dainois
Ohio
Indiana
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Missouri
California
Maryland
Wisconsin
Michigan
Montana
Nevada
Arizona
Colorado
North Dakota
Oregon
Wyoming
West Virginia
Department of Justice
Voters Expected in 35th Senatorial District Race
In Houston and Henry counties a light vote was cast for the 35th district election. Dothan anticipated about 200 ballots today. No independent candidates opposed Julian Hall, the Democratic nominee.
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Houston
Henry
Dothan
Julian Hall
Rominee
Red Cross to take over Farm Board wheat and cotton relief
Washington March 21 AP Henry Morgenthau farm board chairman announced the Red Cross will assume the balance of stabilization relief wheat held by the board on August 1 and stabilization cotton on October 31. The board holds about 500000 bales of cotton and 15000000 bushels of wheat from relief programs. The 35000000 bushels of farm board wheat futures disposed March 6 will be handled to avoid market disruption.
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Henry Morgentheau
Farm Board
The
Red Cross
Congress
Morgentheau
Masons District Meet In Cottonwood Tonight
Masons of Houston and Henry counties attend the district conference in Cottonwood tonight at 7 o'clock. District lecturer Ben Harper will headline with Dr. G W Blakey presiding. The series moves among two counties with last month’s session at Headland.
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Masons
Cottonwood
Houston
Henry Counties
Ben Harper
G. W. Blakey
Headland
Restless public seeks change says Alderman Bates
Councilman I C Bates told a mass meeting that times push people to demand new changes though they may not evaluate necessity. He cited city debt trends from 1918 through 1933 showing a long period of growth followed by a debt reduction during the Depression, arguing previous administrations benefited from citizen demands.
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Lt. C. Bates
Bates
Cowdery Farmer Named Solicitor For This County
Circuit Solicitor J. Hubert Farmer announces Cowdery Farmer of Dothan as Houston County solicitor effective April 1. He succeeds Perry Calhoun who served for three years under J Norton Mullins. Calhoun had succeeded the late Ernest Hill and acted during Hill’s illness. Farmer previously appointed F W Fish as county solicitor of Henry County. Bond and payroll figures cited reflect local fiscal policy and refunding bond plans to mature bonds.
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J. Hubert Farmer
Cowdery Farmer
Dothan
Houston County
Perry Calhoun
J. Norton Mullins
Calhoun
Ernest Hill
Hill
Farmer Head
F. W. Fish
Henry County
20Th Judicial Circuit
Bicyclist Spans 34 Miles in One Afternoon
Jamey Clo, aged 38, has ridden bikes for 66 years and often cycles 17 miles to Kent and back in a single afternoon. He averages 10 miles per hour over long rides.
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Hudson
Jamey Clo
Kent
Prohibition Era Beer Rules Under 1913-1919 Laws
The 1913 act barred shipping intoxicants into noncompliant states but the 1917 bone dry push narrowed ads and orders for liquor. Volstead applies to nonsealed beer, while 4 percent beer becomes legal. Penalties max six months and $1000 fine for permit violations with strict tax oversight. Federal inspectors monitor breweries and barrel taxes, with meters on beer piped to bottling.
Commission Form Government Advocated By Merrill
Allen K. Merrill advocates the commission form of government for city operations, likening it to an efficient mid sized business. He explains that authority is narrowed to a few officials with department heads reporting to commissioners, reducing political influence and improving personnel selection.
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Commission
Fence Around Halemaumau Crater Noted at Hawaii Park
National Park Service plans a steel fence around the Halemaumau crater brink to protect visitors. Low rock walls will define the entry area separating spectators from the dangerous vent area at Kilauea volcano in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
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Hawaii National Park
National Park Service
Halemaumau
Kilauea
Seven Houston county schools adopt subscription tuition plan
Seven schools in Houston County switch to subscription and tuition after 62 closed for funds. High schools charge $2 per pupil monthly. elementary fees range 50 cents to $1 with Columbia lower grades at 25 cents. All schools levy $1 monthly bus fees.
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Houston County
C. W. John #5
Columbia
Cottonwood
Ashford
Kinsey
Mullins Bill Ready for Miller to Sign
Alabama moves toward repeal of national prohibition as Mullins convention bill, approved by the legislature, awaits governor Merrill's signature. Speaker Tunstall and Lt Governor Merrill support the measure to let Alabama express sentiment on repeal. Senator Walker postpones utility-bill agenda to the next legislative day.
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Montgomery
Merrill
Tunstall
Mullins
Alabama
Walker
Limestone
Muscle Shoals
Campbell Advocates Commission Form Over Aldermanic Rule
J D Campbell argues for a city manager style commission government in Dothan, criticizing aldermanic rule as unchanged and ineffective. He cites past industry losses, praises Buck Baker, and says three selected council members could better run city affairs with clearer accountability.
Saliba Sentenced for Arson Conviction
Mike T. Saliba safe proprietor was found guilty of attempted arson by a circuit court jury last week and sentenced to 1.5 to 2 years in the penitentiary. The sentence was suspended and Saliba placed on five years probation. Altman Department Store owner Jack Altman and J C Willig faced charges. Willig was acquitted after a 26 hour deliberation. Saliba still faces three more second degree arson charges and Altman faces two further indictments.
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Affternoon
H. A. Pearce
Saliba
Altman
Jack Altman
J. C. Willig
Salibsz
Wille
Pearce
Enare
Sallba
Altma
Whts
Father Beating Mother Ends With Fatal Shot
In Columbus on March 21 AP reports Dr A F Lambert a renowned football official and rules committee adviser was shot by his 17 year old son Samuel during a family quarrel. Lambert absolves his son of blame calling the shooting accidental while noting his wife said he choked her. Mrs Lambert says he had been drinking. Doctors describe the condition as extremely serious. Lambert serves as secretary treasurer of Columbus Serum Co and is an author on football rulings.
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Columbus
Ohio
A. F. Lambert
Advisory Council of the Nations
Samuel
Lambert
The
Columbus Serum Co
Georgia sets $3 car tags by executive order
Georgia’s 1933 vehicle tags go on sale at a flat $3 under an executive order by Governor Talmadge after the legislature failed to approve a $3 tag. The move, backed by the adjutant general and with National Guard backing, alters prior law and reduces the fee from higher values.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Talmadge
Marcuse P. McWhorter
State Highway Department
State Revenue Commission
Graller
McWhorter
Statgtician
Department of Agriculture
Agriculture
Lindley Camp
National Guard
Ohio River Flood Spreads Death Across Lowlands
Flood waters of the Ohio and its tributaries threaten wide areas with death and destruction. Severe cold eases rain, while river levels worry officials that the Mississippi could flood within ten days. Snow observed in Milwaukee and St Paul, ice blankets New York and Chicago.
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Ohio
Associated Press
Ohio River
Milwaukee
St. Paul
New York
Chicago
Tax Map of City to be Completed
Dethan's tax map work will be finished after city council hired W. D. Copeland for 75 dollars a month with a 15 month limit. The project follows a failed attempt by E. H. Stewart, city engineer, and city attorney O. S. Lewin said the cost would be repaid by taxes from previously untaxed properties.
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Dethan
W. D. Copeland
E. H. Stewart
O. 5
Lewin
Illness Fatal to Mother of Dothan Woman at Florala
Mrs. Mary McKnight aged 79 died at her daughter Mrs. C B Synco home in Florala after a long illness. She leaves two daughters Mrs Tom Gray of Lufaula and Mrs T J Synco of Dothan plus sons J H McKnight of Ariton and J H McKnight of Montgomery. Funeral was set for 3 p m at the Synco home in Florala with Dowling and Rhodes directing.
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Mary McKnight
T. J. Synco
Carl
Hubert Synco
Dothan
C. B. Synco
Florala
McKnight
Tom Gray
Lufaula
J.H. Mmcknight
Ariton
J. H. McKnight
Montgomery
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