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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1934
Page
1
A 1934 Washington roundup outlines political maneuvering around the New Deal, NRA friction, and silver policy. It notes attacks aimed at Roosevelt, internal administration debates, and public sentiment shaping the reform agenda.
Readings show Alabama and the Northwest forecast to be mostly fair tonight with periods of cloudiness. Temperatures remain mild with a low around the mid 50s and light winds from the west.
Unofficial results from 27 of 34 Houston County boxes show votes for Probate Judge Speight Poyner leading, Sheriff Robins ahead, Tax Collector Saxon Gwaltney top, and State candidates Graves Knight Walton Farmer etc. Seven boxes not yet reported expected tomorrow. canvass will yield official totals. Absentee box counting error caused continued counting today.
Washington reports highlight a proposed employment program and a stance against liquor tax cuts. Roosevelt eyes home building and remodeling aid while Treasury outlays top 5.8 billion this year. bi metal standards linger. Senators discuss tariff, silver, and bankruptcy matters as Pettengill urges quick Stock Market Bill passage.
Tucson May 2 The $15 000 ransom to free six year old June Robles awaits the kidnapers. No public sign they or their representatives have come forward since the Robles family withdrew official negotiation. The family endures hours of agonized waiting as the Transom money sits at the grandfather's home in $5 $10 and $20 bills.
The Associated Press reports mining resumes in Southern Tennessee and Alabama after a week of negotiations. William Turnblazer, head of District 19 UMWA, orders 1,660 miners back to work as Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Co. signs an agreement affecting 3,600 idle workers. Recovery order adjustments led to reopening.
Acting on President John D. Martin of the Southern Association guidance the Little Rock Travelers filed suit in chancery court to halt unauthorized tree top broadcasts of home games at Travelers field.
Paris police clashed with Communists in a tough Paris quarter during May Day unrest. Four officers were wounded before police, led by prefect Roger Langeron, stormed the fortified apartment building and drove the rioters to jail after a four hour siege.
The House heard mixed Democratic and Republican opinions on Dr. William A. Wirt's charges that "brain trusters" sought to topple the social order. The majority found no basis for his assertions, while Republicans said the probe was incomplete. No action by the House is required.
A series of clashes during the Democratic primary in Houston County left two youths hospitalized in serious condition after an attack at Cameron schoolhouse. Aaron Cameron 22 and his brother Auburn were injured. Millard Smith was arrested on assault with intent to murder. Principal EK Cox of Cottonwood school was stabbed in an unrelated incident, as Olive and Bedsole faced detentions amid widespread election disturbances across the county.
At Tucker Farm in Arkansas a Western Arkansas bank robber and killer known as Harback was shot and killed by a guard during a break for freedom. He had attacked a guard with a garden hoe while cutting weeds and was among multiple convicts killed during recent escape attempts. Harback was serving a life term for murdering Dolph Guthrie after the Paris bank robbery last year. His brother Eugene and Johnny Wilson also hold long sentences for the same crime.
Heavy balloting and strong rivalry marked county races in four counties adjoining Houston. Incomplete tabulations show early results and how they voted in nearby Wiregrass counties.
A historical record lists vote counts for numerous local offices including Probate Judge, Circuit Clerk, Superintendent of Education, Tax Collector, Sheriff, Circuit Judge, Circuit Solicitor, State Senator, and Representative. Names such as Birch, Dowling, Blount, and Mizelle appear among the tallies with figures ranging from the 30s to over 1,700.
Probate winners include Junge and Frank O Deese with high totals, Sheriff contenders Helms and Gamble also top contenders. Tax Collector race shows W J O Gunter leading over Marshall and others. State Senator Parrish leads Dowling. Representative results show Reynolds and Johnson among top vote getters with several others close behind.
Probate Judge Darnley and Circuit candidates compete with several races showing incumbents unopposed. Tax Collector A. J. Morrow and Tax Assessor W. H. Edmonds run without opposition. Representative W. C. Braswell faces Harry Adams and Yarborough. Circuit candidates include B Clark and John W. Brock. Senator A. C. Ellard noted.
Henry County results show multiple candidates with percentages and tallies across offices. Judge Robert Owen leads with 36 percent, O E Tompleins 36, Robert Espy 23, J J Dett 68, tax collector Ro S Melendon 25, Curtis McClenny 141, senator Walden 537, Griffin 494, Kelly 131, representative Lester Glover 929, Ben Davis 77, tax assessor FT Hodgen 1007, B E Kelly 504.
Treasury spent 5.82 billion during ten months of the fiscal year, about half the full-year estimate. Deficit totaled 3.30 billion, well below Roosevelt’s June projection. Public debt stood at 26.12 billion in April. emergency outlays and relief programs dominated spending, with receipts at 2.49 billion.
Alabama voters produced upsets in the Democratic primary with J Thomas Heflin defeated and Bibb Graves and Frank Dixon heading to a runoff for governor. In the Sixth and Eighth districts Carmichael and J Jefferson were favored to return to Congress, and public service commission races pointed to a June 12 runoff between Frank Morgan and Harry Hartwell.
Washington May 2 Pantminister General James A Farley sold a sheet of the new Mother's Day stamps at the Washington city port office with Mary Hower present. The stamps go on sale nationwide tomorrow. Nearly 500000 acres will be distributed to 19180 families following agrarian decrees signed by President Rodriguez in Mexico City.
In Valdese North Carolina a local horse shoer and smith is Mrs. Adolphus Leger a mother of seven who has practiced smithing for 25 years defying typical gender roles in the village.
A letter notes Russia allegedly owes 700 million with a possible 200 million repayment and mocks Communists as potentially the only trustworthy. It adds the Philippines face a today’s vote on freedom, remarking that a visiting commission altered their view.
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