Alabama Public Service Commission weighs South ern Bell rate overhaul
The Alabama PSC announced an investigation into Southern Bell rates with a public hearing set for April 16 in Montgomery after a circuit court voided a 300000 state wide reduction. Attorney General Carmichael pledged a tougher cut two to three times larger and said he will file petitions with intervenors from Birmingham and other entities.
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Pre- Mata United Front
Gold Mine Owner Stanley Siscoe Found Frozen
Montreal March 26 AP reports Stanley E. Siscoe a wealthy mining executive was found frozen two miles from Lake Matchimanuol Quebec. He had been missing a week and was last known with his pilot Captain Thomas Wrathall after their flight was forced down by a storm.
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Stanley E. Siscoe
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Siscoe
Thomas Wrathall
Sen- Bierre
Ger Coughlin
Thees
Five Die as Plane Crashes Near Vera Cruz
Five airliner passengers were killed when the plane crashed and burned near Jal $8, Vera Cruz. Officials identified the victims and sought details on the aircraft, its destination and takeoff point. The crash occurred late last night and investigators continued efforts to ascertain the flight path and origin.
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Mexico
Vera Cruz
Fragmented OCR reflects old wartime telegram culture
The passage recalls a nostalgic view of past communication methods versus modern technology. It mentions telegrams signaling bad news, fear of death in Korea, and reflections on civilization, work, and early telephone and dial telephony. The text is incoherent but preserves named places and era mood.
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Werly Hills
Calif
Mar
Korea
Kiwanis District Chief to Visit Dothan and Abbeville
Kiwanis leader Sam Clabaugh of Birmingham travels to Dothan for a brief rest before Abbeville installation ceremonies attended by Kiwanians from Troy Eufaula Dothan and Ozark. He will preside at a Houston hotel joint meeting with Rotary at 12 15 p m tomorrow.
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Birmingham
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Dothan
Abbeville
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Ozark
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Houston Hotel
J. Theodore Jackson
Clabaugh
Myer Blumberg
Blumberg
Jackson
City to recruit more electric customers in Dothan
In a special session the Dothan city council tasked B C Word with 15 days monthly of outreach to win new electric customers and explain the recent rate reductions. The move follows a survey showing hundreds may resume using power after personal explanations. several dozen new customers have already been added.
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Light and Water Department
Dothan
Ward
A. R. Gissendanner
Cuncilman
J. J. Newton
Young
State Patrol Deploys for Safer Driving Campaign
Plain clothing officers from State Road Patrol arrived in the city today after a weekend of automobile accidents that left one dead and five injured. Several arrests were reported last night as the force plans to complete the county patrol within a day or two led by Chief W. J. BieCler Inn. The drive aims to promote safer driving statewide.
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W. J. BieCler
Deaths Mount as Storm God Loo ses Wrath
Tornadoes struck North Carolina Illinois and Kentucky while gales hit Idaho Washington and Oregon. Dust storms plowed across plains as mountains faced heavy snow. At least two deaths were reported in North Carolina, and injuries rose in three states amid a broad storm system.
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Oklahoma
Giant Pan American clipper delays to adjust propeller
The 19 ton flying boat on the Miami to San Diego route was forced to return to base for propeller adjustment after a short hop over the Keys. Captain Edwin Musick reported dissatisfaction with one propeller’s adjustment and the 3000 mile commercial service was postponed for the day due to time needed for repairs.
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Here
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California
Orient
Florida Keys
Edwin Musick
Everglades
Hitler Presses Disarmament Limits in Talks With Britain
Berlin reports say Adolf Hitler told Sir John Simon that Germany’s rearmament is an accomplished fact and that other nations must decide what they will do toward disarmament. The talks at the chancellery and British embassy were serious and fatigue showed on the leaders and aides. A joint communique seemed unlikely and no definitive agreement was anticipated. Continued on Page Five.
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Konstantin von Neurath
Propaganda Ministry
London
League of Nations
Popeye Life Facts Debunked As Rumors Spread
A satirical piece mocks claims about Popeye joining The Eagles, aging, and birth details. It describes Popeye as an infant sailor figure with fictitious traits, noting the piece is humorous and not factual about his life or origins.
President Roosevelts Florida voyage centers on seven point program
President Roosevelt speeds toward Florida for vacation and a senior seven point legislative program outlines priority acts. The plan includes NRA extension social security unemployment insurance utility holding company reform Home Owners Loan regulation banking act and tighter food and drug laws. Hopkins accompanies the president as Howe recovers in the White House.
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Associated Press
Florida
Roosevelt
Harry L. Hopkins
Robinson
NRA
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Federal Reserve Board
Houston county teachers head to Alabama education convention
Most Houston county and Dothan teachers will take a spring holiday this week as 74 teachers depart for Birmingham to attend the Alabama Education Association convention opening Wednesday night. The event is expected to draw about 7 000 attendees with speakers including Dr G Bramley Oxnam and Governor Graves.
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Birmingham
Alabaman Education Asesociation
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Dethan
G. Bramley Oxnan
Depain University
Ribb Graves
J. A. Kaller
Edwin Mims
Vanderbilt University
B. G. Davwling
Alabama Educcation Association
Retteation
Selemer
Ashford
Cat
Play Girl, 23, Boasts Wild Record Traced After Killing Lover
A 23 year old woman linked to a fatal stabbing in a waterfront club in New Orleans is reported to have a long criminal history. Authorities trace aliases and arrests from Detroit to Gainesville and Johnson County. The case centers on the killing of Jahe Pierce amid a drunken night at the club.
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Roosevelt to vacation aboard Nourmahal yacht in Florida
President Roosevelt plans a Florida trip to join Vincent Astor's yacht Nourmahal for a several day outing with old friends. He will ignore Congress in session while a naval craft relays urgent messages by wireless if needed.
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Roosevelt
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Yatch Nourmahal
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Washington
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Guards Put On Duty Over Dionne Quints Kidnap Plot
CALLANDER Ontario March 26 AP two men were posted at Dafoe hospital through the night as Ontario announced a police guard would protect the Dionne quintuplets. Officials refused to discuss the plot but reports said kidnappers planned to move the children to the United States. Attorney General Roebuck ordered two provincial police to the hospital at minister Crall's request.
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A.W. Roebuck
Attorney-Genery
Ontario
David A Crall
Hte Mjesty
Croll
Wagon Aids Crippled Girl to Regain Use of Legs
A welfare program provides a device to assist a disabled girl in relearning to walk. Officials reference funding and medical support, with local case notes about the girl’s recovery path and anticipated assistance from the welfare department.
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Injunction Halts County Board Election Action
A temporary writ restrains the Houston County Board of Education and Superintendent Solomon Baxter from distributing district election ballots to nominate trustees. The injunction, argued before Circuit Judge C. Halsted, stops the election set for the ensuing Saturday.
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Solomon Baxter
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C Halsted
Inet Saturdac
University Leaders Split Over Alabama Budget Needs
A Alabama state budget dispute emerges as University of Alabama and Alabama College face funding gaps. Senate Finance Committee member Shelly Bletcher and others press for an endowment boost while seeking restrictive appropriations. Auburn’s needs remain under study as lawmakers consider rebuilding funds.
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George Br. Menny
University of Alabama
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Kingtin
Shelly Bletcher
Madison
Alabamas
Tate
Hie Ale
House silver bloc presses to send relief bill to White House
Washington March 28 The House silver bloc of 42 strong determined to send the $4 880 000 000 public works relief bill to the White House without a Senate conference on administration opposed amendments. They plan to open the procedure to amendments and to press a substitute accepting Senate amendments if needed. The administration opposed the Thomas amendment and officials urged blocking further silver or monetary legislation this session. The House rules committee approved sending the bill to conference and barring Senate amendments now.
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Mississippi
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Oklahoma
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Texas
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Cuthbert Woman Dies Of Wreck Injuries
Mrs. Matilde B. Ford, 50, of Cuthbert Georgia, died at a Montgomery hospital from a fractured neck after a car crash on the Troy highway. Her husband W C Ford was slightly injured. Surviving are three sons and two daughters, with services to be held in Cuthbert.
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Cuthbert
Troy Highway
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G George P. Ford
New York
William C. Ford, Jr
Lakeland
Kia
J F. Ford
Jacksonville, Fla
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A. H. Pheipe
Chevalier Says He Dears Risk Sissy Roles
Chicago March 28 Ate ries Chevalier says he fears being typecast in sissy parts on screen. He plans to seek strong roles only when a moving picture producer offers “the kind of a part” he wants. He criticizes producers for wanting him to always laugh and play.
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Ateries Chevalier
Cannes
France
Weather Update for Alabama and Northwest Florida
Partly cloudy and warm in extreme Northwest Alabama tonight. Wednesday, cloudy with local thundershowers in the northern area. In extreme Northwest Florida, partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday.
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