Europe Race to Build Parity in Air Power Amid Hitler Challenge
London reports Germany can produce 100 fighter planes monthly as replacements and may expand to 200 monthly. Britain weighs increasing RAF by 200 aircraft to keep parity with the Reich. France plans aid to Soviet Russia to rebuild western railways and strategic roads, with French materials and engineers to follow, at an estimated cost of 3.5 billion francs.
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Roosevelt and the United States Chamber of Commerce
A May 3 Beverly Hills dispatch quotes a letter from Will Rogers criticizing the Roosevelts and describing a strained relationship with the U. S. Chamber of Commerce. Rogers calls the alliance unhappy and hints at major political and economic tensions of the era.
Roosevelt forces try House strategy to extend NRA
Roosevelt supporters rely on the House to salvage NRA extension plans as Senate limits it to a short renewal. They aim to sway House passage of a two year extension and broader commerce rules, arguing it would settle the issue in an off year. Senate debate draws protests from industry and labor leaders amid White House pressure.
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Shrine ceremony marks opening day in Dothan baseball
Dothan prepares for Dixie Amateur league opening May 22 with a Shrine ceremony parade and Shrine band from Alcazar temple Montgomery. Band concert at Winegrass stadium, Shrine parade, dance and picture show planned. Local Shriners report decisive progress toward Montgomery dance admission.
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Refutation of Story Jassie Contradicted Himself
Dr. Samuel J. Foley of the Bronx said he will seek in the supreme court to publish portions of grand jury testimony to rebut a former juror’s claim that Dr. John F. Condon failed to identify the man who took the Lindbergh ransom. Foley aims to reveal minutes from the 1932 and 1934 grand juries that indicted the ransom receivers.
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Treasury Position Report May 1 Receipts Expenditures Balance
Treasury data shows May 1 receipts of 133,374.90 and customs receipts of 15,059.09 for the month. Expenditures totaled 177,415,494.14, leaving a balance of 1,890,576,358.21.
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Storm Lashed South Counts Nine Dead In Fury Of Gale
A violent gale sweeping the southern states left nine dead and widespread damage. The storm disrupted travel, downed trees and power lines, and forced emergency responses along with flood and property loss reports from multiple communities.
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Rail freight loadings dip while Derby entries near cap
AP dispatches report mixed domestic and international notes. Railroads show 558,886 revenue freight cars for the week ending April 27, down from the prior week and last year but up from 1933. Kentucky Derby entries total 22 from late registrants as 61st running nears.
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Mobile tot dies from black widow bite in Alabama
A one year old boy Dossie Farr Rosson died in a Mobile hospital after convulsions from a suspected black widow spider bite suffered on the ankle last Wednesday. Local spiders are common but this death is the first traced to them in the area.
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Bank robbery at City National Bank Fort Smith Arkansas
Three masked bandits robbed the City National Bank in Fort Smith Arkansas of 22127.37 and fled in a small sedan after overpowering staff and opening a bank safe at 830 AM. The car was found abandoned shortly after and officers pursued the trio. The bank president announced the loss.
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Rivalry Boosts Harrison Bonus Scheme Prospects
Washington May 3 AP Rivalry between Patman and Vinson camps boosts Harrison bonus plan as senate showdown nears. Harrison seeks a night vote to substitute Vinson for his proposal. Long urges support for Patman to block the Vinson bill and force a test of the compromise. President Roosevelt is urged to sign Patman, with veto unlikely.
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Andalusian Elected President of State Federation of Clubs
Mrs. George W. Adams of Andalusia heads the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs for a two year term after yesterday’s final sessions. New officers include Mrs. S. B. McCartney Anniston first vice president, Mrs. Rogers Ross Selma second vice president, Mrs. C. P. Underwood Birmingham recording secretary, and Mrs. J. W Reaves Mobile treasurer. Retiring president Mrs. W. A. Gresham Russellville named general Federation director. Prizes went to the fourth district Selma and a loving cup to the fifth district Montgomery.
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Adjourning U D C Protest History Textbook As Unfair
Alabama Daughters of the Confederacy held a two day convention in Dothan ending with a protest against Muzzey's United States history used by state high schools. The event in Foster Street Methodist church installed new officers and awarded district prizes. Mrs Gustave Mertins led the effort to oppose the textbook, described as unfair to Alabama. Awards included the Idyl King Sorby trophy for Alabama Day observance, shared by Jefferson Guards district Forney District and District six.
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Local option whisky caucus eyed by Alabama lawmakers
Sen Isham Dorsey said local optionists will hold a closed caucus Tuesday at a downtown hotel to discuss a whisky bill. He noted Mobile Montgomery and Jefferson counties likely attend as they voted wet in the Feb 26 referendum. Senator J M Miller Bonner pledged to oppose any whisky bill.
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Hope for swift auto peace pact gains pace
Detroit May 3 reports mediators and both sides in the General Motors strike near a settlement affecting 26 000 workers. Secretary of Labor Perkins in Washington called the situation optimistic while Edward BeGrady attempted to harmonize wage disputes as talks continued.
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Lad's eerie tale sparks nationwide manhunt
Tennessee on May 3 reports an 11 year old boy named Aaran King recounting a terrifying assault. He described two tall slim men in a white shirt and marked handkerchief and a white shirt with blue pants as his alleged attackers. The boy said he was grabbed near home taken to a loft and bound with his socks before being threatened with death. Police searched the area for the suspects as neighbors expressed concern and confusion over the alleged incident.
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Injunction Refusal Clears Steel Merger Path
Federal Judge Fred M. Raymond refused to issue an injunction sought by the Justice Department to block the Republic Steel and Corwan-McKinney Steel merger. The ruling allows Republic to complete what would be the steel industry’s largest transaction in years, with Republic valued at about $271 million and Corwan-McKinney at roughly $65,000.
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Philippine uprising sparks clashes across three provinces
Rebels seize towns in Bulacan and Laguna provinces proclaim independence and hoist emblem while government forces, aided by Insular Constabulary, battle Sakdalists. Casualties mount with at least 47 dead in Cabuyno and ongoing fighting feared as authorities tighten guards near Calambra.
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Voters Wait as Ezell Petition Move Seems Stalled
Dothan voters linger Friday awaiting a decision on a Ezell petition urging a ballot on adopting a commission form of government. About 530 qualified voters signed petitions seeking the issue.
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Alabama lawmakers flood session with tax and beer bills
The Alabama House opened with more than 75 bills, proposing new taxes on retail sales natural gas soft drinks and theater tickets and measures to legalize beer in Jefferson Mobile and Montgomery counties. Other actions set a 3200 percent car tax scale and a $2 daily pay raise for legislators with continued debate on a Scottsboro case funding bill and local option for whisky and beer.
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Spitz Dog Escapes Catchers Then Returns Home
In Cleveland on May 3, the Spitz dog named Snuffy leaped 75 feet into Lake Erie to elude dog catchers. After over 300 onlookers and a kennel stay, Arthur Thompson arrived with the dog and Snuffy went home with him, much to the warden’s relief.
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Weather synopsis for Alabama and Northwest Florida
The forecast calls for cloudy conditions with thundershowers in the south and east portions of Alabama Saturday. Cooler tonight and in the interior Saturday. Northwest Florida expected partly cloudy with local thundershowers tonight or Saturday.
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