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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1934
Page
2
Washington dispatch notes rumors that conservative justices plan retirement to block FDR appointments. It cites McReynolds and colleagues as aging, with debates over dairy and mortgage cases shaping the court's liberal–conservative split. Strikes and relief programs enter broader wartime economic tensions.
Cloudy conditions with thunderstorms and colder air moving into North and West Central Alabama. Extreme northern areas may see freezing tonight with snow in the far north. Tornado risk not indicated. Tennessee sees a mix of snow, rain, and sleet by afternoon and tonight, with colder conditions in the east.
Washington March 23 AP The Stock Exchange control bill drew strong support from the Federal Reserve Board declaring it workable and right in principle. Senate hearings on tariff and labor disputes continued as Roosevelts anti strike plans faced cautious reception from auto manufacturers and unions. Eastman proposed wage settlement ideas to railroads while other lawmakers urged study of unemployment insurance and world court participation. The president signed a measure removing U S citizens suspected of crime from countries under extraterritorial jurisdiction aimed at Samuel Insull.
Ozark March 23 Special M B Newton aged 43 died last night at his Route six home after a short illness from pneumonia. He formerly ran a store at Echo and was well known in Dale County. Surviving are his widow and two sons M B Jr and George. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow by Rev Mr Picket followed by burial in Mt Carmel church cemetery with Holman Funeral Co in charge of arrangements.
Dr. E R Marahburn, health officer for Jackson to Escambia counties, is critically ill at his Marianna home after weeks of confinement. His illness stems from a chronic ailment and is not previously considered serious until the latest attack.
Nashville AP dispatch reports former Insurance Commissioner J. L. Reece convicted of grand larceny for stealing 100000 in bonds from the state insurance department. Jury verdict after 26 minutes, judge Gilbert sets maximum penalty of 10 years. Defense to seek new trial within 30 days. Reece remains free on bond pending action.
The Associated Press reports a renewed cold wave across the Northern and Eastern United States. Temperatures dipped to six degrees in Boston, 12 in New York, 18 in Pittsburgh, with Washington seeing 22 degrees and Buffalo eight. Snow storms persisted in several major cities, and highs were not expected to rise for a day or two.
Special from Marianna, Feb 23. The fate of J Webb Laramore, former Jackson County deputy sheriff, convicted of the slayings of Leslie Harrell and Alex Porter, rests with Florida’s Pardon Board for a second time in a year. Laramore seeks clemency after appeals to state and federal courts, claiming Porter and Harrell killed themselves in a pistol duel following long feud.
After hours of deliberation the jury in the murder trial of Alex Carroll, a Negro, for the slaying of Albert Gates near Pansey last year, reported to Circuit Judge H A Pearce that it could not agree. Judge Pearce declared a mistrial and court resumed this morning with a statutory case trial.
The Weather Bureau released a storm advisory for nine a.m. covering Sandy Hook to Cape Hatteras. A disturbance over the Southern Appalachians combined with high pressure to the northeast will bring increasing northeast winds along the coast, potentially reaching gale force offshore.
Romanian police announced a plot to kill Premier George Tatarescu and other officials. Professor Gomoju, a renowned surgeon and member of Kultur Pix-Patria, was arrested for sending threatening letters to government members and influential figures. The case connects to the senational investigations surrounding the late Premier Jon Duca’s murder and involves notes on Gomoju’s ties to Macedonian circles.
Chairman Vinson schedules Monday hearing on a bill to authorize 5.995 million dollars for Pensacola Naval Air School construction and improvements. The measure, introduced by Senator Trammell from Florida, passed the Senate and covers hangars, barracks, mess halls, officers quarters, shops, roads and general equipment.
Washington March 23 AP Representative De Priest Chicago Negro today obtained 145 signatures to force House consideration of his recitation to investigate the ban on Negroes eating in the House restaurant. Warren NC chairman of accounts committee controlling the restaurant said he would have despised himself if he had avoided responsibility. Warren allegedly ordered the restaurant manager not to serve Negroes unless with De Priest. De Priest's resolution calls for investigating the authority behind the order.
Montgomery March 28 AP the names of 10 House candidates and four state Democratic Executive Committee candidates were dropped from the official ballot for failing to qualify by March 1. The list announced by Secretary of State office chief clerk Cant. John Schneider notes two groups facing disqualification while most major offices faced no removals.
Charlie N. Hunt filling station proprietor was confined to his home at 108% Herring Street with injuries suffered last night during a coon hunt near Dothan. He and fellow hunters felled a tree to flush a coon and were reportedly crushed as the tree fell. Extent of injuries not learned.
In Hernando Mississippi the widow of Sheriff W M Birmingham appears to have lost her bid to succeed him by about 40 votes. Unofficial results from De Rota County show Sid Campbell, a former sheriff, elected to serve the remaining two years of the term with 665 votes to 585 for Mrs Alice Farmingham. Sheriff Birmingham died February 14 after national guardsmen guarded three suspects to be hanged.
Andre Malraux and pilot Corrignon Molinier reported discovering a ruined desert metropolis near the Ruba El Khall desert they identify as Naith, queen Sheba's ancient capital. They say Arab guards block access until regional pacification allows exploration and precise location mapping from a starting point near Djibouti.
H G Dowling of Tuscaloosa was chosen president-elect of the Alabama Education Association for the coming year as the sole nominee. M C Sandhin of Rogersville was unopposed for vice president with J Roy Grant of Elmore County schools as second vice president. Balloting continued for other officers with results due the next day.
In Brockton a bandit car forced an interbank delivery truck to the curb. Masked robbers armed with pistols a shotgun and a machine gun forced two bank employees to hand over a payroll of 26 thousand dollars. No injuries reported.
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