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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1935
Page
3
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Washington May 20 1935 AP The House Democratic steering committee urged Roosevelt to discuss the bonus issue amid signals of a possible rider on other measures to fund a paid bonus. A plan would let the president choose among three funding methods including currency borrowing or drawing from public works funds.
MOOTT Mississippi May 20 AP pat Johnston treasury official says there is strong demand for nearly all cotton. Government pool shipped 200000 bales abroad to seven European buyers and Japan. May 15 sales totaled 301463 to 64 American merchants with 200000 bales for immediate overseas sale.
Messages from many lands pour in as Col. Thomas E. Lawrence known as Lawrence of Arabia dies from a cycling accident. His funeral at Moreton church will be simple per his wish with few attendees and no decorations, burial beside his servant Pat Knowles’s parents, and possible absence of military honors.
A Sunday night fire destroyed the J. J. Daring Grain and Elevator Co. facility at 428 Railroad Ave. with an estimated loss near 25000, about half covered by insurance. The warehouse and office survived. The firm, opened in 1920, is Southeast Alabama’s main corn market and plans to rebuild within 60 days.
Paris reports Deputy Henri Chatenet declares a flood of German propaganda films aimed at France after tense relations with Hitler. He urges interior ministry censorship noting reels show war horrors to undermine French morale, citing a World War II style submarine attack film as proof of the menace.
Donald R. Richberg warned the Ways and Means Committee that extending the NRA for ten months would disintegrate the industrial recovery program. He urged a two year extension to maintain personnel, enforce codes, and prevent evasion and undermining of fair competition. He labeled the senate plan as demoralizing and unworkable.
Pope Pius XI urged England to return to the Roman Catholic Church during a sermon to about 50 000 at Saint Peter’s Cathedral. He canonized Sir Thomas More and Bishop John Fisher, executed four centuries ago for opposing Henry VIII’s marriage to Anne Boleyn, and prayed England would rejoin Rome.
Charles Bubber Cooper a University of Alabama student was hit on University Avenue several weeks ago and remained in serious condition Monday after a blood transfusion Saturday. The report notes his injury occurred in an automobile strike and his status worsened following the transfusion.
AP dispatches report a general strike plea is being pushed in both east and west coast shipyards in sympathy with New York Shipbuilding workers entering a second week of walkouts. Other items note amateur golf, a Supreme Court adjournment, a fatal shooting in Rochester, and Mrs Vidal traveling to Reno amid divorce rumors.
Monroe county authorities questioned a lunch room operator M Dp Ramsey of Monroeville in the May 8 death of Lois Hardy 16. Rudolph Saren 18 was arrested a week after the death and will be arraigned before Judge M M Fountain in Monroeville. The hearing was postponed at the solicitor's request to review new evidence. The girl left home with Ramsey and his wife on May 9 and was later reported dead after an alleged ride in Saren's car.
Funeral services were set for 2 30 p m Monday at the Gordon route one home for the infant son of Mr and Mrs C W Etheridge who died Sunday after a weeklong illness of colitis He is survived by his parents a sister Mary Lou and a brother Joe all of Gordon route 1 Burial will be in Pleasant Hill church cemetery with Rev A H Godfrey officiating Fellowa and Forrester in charge
George C. Wade 53 is charged with the murder of his wife Nancy White Wade 45 and adopted daughter Anne Pillow Wade 6 in Birmingham. A neighbor found the victims at the Wade home after a fire was put out, with coroner saying both were choked and a blood-stained grate was the weapon.
SELMA May 20 AP three white men and four Negroes were in serious condition in hospitals here from injuries in a truck accident 16 miles northwest of Selma yesterday. A white man and two Negroes were killed: Jack Creek 40, Jesse Melton and Jap Childerez.
Flood and tornado fatalities climb to 16 as bodies are found near Altus Oklahoma and in Texas. Rescue teams search for missing while 300 families flee a potential 16 foot Canadian River surge near Oklahoma City. Damages exceed 2 million with multiple rivers running high.
Paris reports France is reinforcing sea frontiers and land outposts by shifting naval strength to the North Sea from the Mediterranean. The second squadron more than doubles in six months with plans to augment after early June maneuvers off Morocco.
A cyclone struck a mile east of Midland City on Monday noon killing Mr. and Mrs. Hewey Conrey and injuring their three year old son Hewey Jr. The storm leveled the Conrey home and three barns, carried the family 150 yards, and damaged nearby farms. The child was hospitalized in serious condition. Telephones and lines were down, hindering rescue efforts.
In New York on May 20 AP reports about 200 rugged bull frogs returning to Louisiana swamps or frying pans. Abbie Villaret won with a 3 feet 6 inch leap in a Mark Twain centennial event, while many frogs lounged on logs or hopped poorly, amid spectators including horse racing authority officials and eminent scientists.
Federal investigators and New York police launched a broad drive against racketeers using tax laws and public enemy tactics. A new anti racketeering directory lists leaders and underlings in poultry, produce, prostitution, laundry, and gambling. The effort to prove conspiracies could lead to six months in prison or two years probation.
On May 29 in Huntsville a motorcycle rider known as thrill driver was seriously injured when he crashed through a flaming board wall in an exhibition at the fair grounds. He was hospitalized with possible concussion and leg injuries.
Thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight. Tuesday partly cloudy to unsettled, slightly cooler in the west portion tonight.
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