Inheritance Tax Amendment Drives Alabama Voter Debate
Tex bill sponsor urges voters to approve of Amendment A asking to nullify Article XX1 Section 219 and let the Legislature impose inheritance and estate taxes. The measure, supported by Jefferson County Representative W Cooper Green, argues the state should claim credits from Federal taxes and would not raise new state tax burden.
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Houston County
Birmingham ‘Real Estate Board
Floure and Senate
Alabama
United States
United
W Cooper Green
Jefferson County
Nat
Green
Woman 18 Injured in Courthouse Fall
Mrs A B Radney of Webb suffered a fractured arm and multiple bruises after an 18 year old woman fell about three feet on steps inside the courthouse. The accident occurred while descending from the second floor into the corridor today.
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A.B Radney
Webb
Radney
Today’s Cotton Market Report By Palmer and Co
Market page notes erratic cotton futures with May July and December figures fluctuating. Prices shown for May July and other contracts, alongside scattered numeric data and index codes reflecting trading activity.
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T. W. Palmer & CO
X.Y
Preparations Under Way for Legion Show at East Main
The Pitcher Jot on East Main Street is being shaped for the American Legion celebration starting Monday. Electric lighting and midway attractions by Coe Brothers Shows, employing over 200 people, will accompany the event with daily features. The Coe Brothers arrive Sunday from Eufaula and tour to Panama City and Marianna after Dothean. The 12 riding devices and 32 shows promise varied entertainment, with opening night featuring Dothan’s guests. School children will gain free admission next Saturday.
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East Main Street
Offeisis
Coe Brothers
Cop Brothers Company
Eufaula
Keck Coe Brothers
Do[tesa
Panama City
Fla
Marianna
Souh
Anniston
Rotary Official to Visit Wiregrass Section
Enterprise report details John C. Henly Jr of Birmingham, governor of the twenty sixth International Rotary district, visiting the Enterprise Rotary Club on November 12 to review the year’s Rotary work and outline future activities. He is also scheduled to visit Dothan on Tuesday and Enfanats noon November 12 before heading to Enterprise that evening.
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Enterprise
John C. Henly, Jr
Birmingham
International Rotary
Enterprise Rotary Club
Henly
Rotary
Henry
Dothan
Alabama Labor and Materials Used In Washington Bridge
Alabama labor and materials helped form standards for the George Washington Bridge across the Hudson, the world’s longest single span. The standards numbered 129, with 8 percent manufactured in an Anniston plant, and a contract for 1300 posts and 740 for a Panama Canal project in the 64 Zone.
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Anniston
Alabama
George Washngton
Hudson T
Panama Canal
Cloudbursts Do Not Burst Clouds Say Weather Experts
Montgomery November 7 AP United States Weather Bureau experts say clouds do not burst. Upward currents lift rain drops from beneath, allowing larger amounts to accumulate before finally yielding a deluge. The idea of bursting clouds is inaccurate. heavy rain results from conditions that trap more water in the air before release.
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Montgomery
United States
Weater Bureau
Florida Auto Tags To Be Put On Sale First of December
Florida sets 1932 automobile license plates to go on sale December 1 with bright orange figures on black. Motorists will pay about 24 percent more in license fees, but no personal property tax on autos before obtaining the tag. Revenue goes to public schools, and Acting Commissioner Walter McLin urges early purchases to speed funds to schools and ease finances. He plans to meet with county school boards and PTA groups to boost the drive.
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Tallahassee
Florda
Icense
Feoa
Walter 3. McLin
Mellin
Florida
Banquet Honors Houston County Medical Group Attendees
About thirty people attended the banquet in Dothan honoring the Houston County Medical Society. The chief speaker was Douglas GF Cannon, assistant of the state health department. County health officer Br F G Granger and Dr H Green spoke, with Mary Moon, county nurse, and Mira Nelle Chyde Whitfield, director of the state branch laboratory, also sharing remarks.
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Perrom
Houston
County Medical Society
Dothan Hotel
Pe Douglas GF Cannon
Atate Health Department
Br F G Granger
H Green
Mary Moon
Mira Nelle Chyde Whitfield
State Branch
Chipley Murder Hearing Opens Over Deadly Fallout
Testimony on a fatal shooting in Chipley centers on an argument over devotion to Burke’s wife. Mrs Thames said Burke warned Lewis away, shots were heard, and Lewis died after Burke allegedly carried him inside. Doctors testified about wounds as jurors debated capital punishment. Burke was recently indicted by the Washington County grand jury.
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Chipley
William Burke
Vernon
Lew
Caryvills
Lewis
Burke
Thames
Burke Wos
Washington County
Altercation at downtown bank ends in blows
Dr A. Frasier, a prominent Dothan physician, quarrels with Beasley, an employee at the closed Houston National Bank, near a downtown bank. Frasier says Beasley insulted him and reached for a knife. Frasier struck first as he feared another knife attack. Beasley claims a prior knife incident six years ago and alleges abusive remarks.
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Dothan
End
Beasley
Houston National Bank
Frasier
Beastey
Frazier
Frienon
Revival planned as Bob Jones urges faith and unity
Dr. Bob Jones, president of Bob Jones College in Florida, urged a crowded city auditorium to unite for a revival to counter global distress. He warned that true hope lies in Jesus Christ and called for talents to be turned to God's work, announcing a 1 day revival starting January 2 with countywide services and a network of 28 workers.
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Bob Jones
Bob Jones College
Florida
Jesus Christ
Dr Jones
Jones
Norrow
Houston County
Dr Asner
God
Servicon
Nathan
Alabama Clubwomen Answer Leader Appeal In Novel Crisis
Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs members respond to Mia L T Quinn Montgomery president appeal to sustain personnel and wages. Reported thoughts show price pressures, farm economy ties, and limited advertising from merchants as households adjust amid layoffs and heating costs.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Mia
Quinn Montgomery
Alabama Federation of Women's Clube
Mra
Prirchware
Vas Carters
Mary
Petr
Meintiin
Victory Over Lanier Eleven Snatched From Dothan High
Dothan High suffered its first defeat in years as Lanier edged ahead late in a rugged game. Joe Riley starred for Dothan with a standout performance, but Lanier's Wilgrow and Kilgrow led a resilient attack. The Tigers battled to the end, yet the final push fell short and Lanier secured a hard fought win.
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Dothan High
Zojin Hudd
Pinnes
Stiny Lanier
Trantgomery
Tigers
Ted
Tigern
Detroter
Joe Riley
Obs Af
Hin Caresray
Tger
Jon Hilgrow
Lanier
Roomer
Gutiders
Salmont
Roth Olevene
Holt
Otter
Farina
Muffers
Pathan
Qeonter
Strugel
Leshan
Hacky Werk
Robert McCarte
Jon Eiley
Tate
Ieee
Kane
Sean Deen
Perth
Thun
Tor Lawler
Raton
Srott
Kilgrow
Wren Outetandinss
Tira Tauind
Joe Tiley
Pam Beowahe
Varda
Welcome Sign Opens Kiwanis in Dothan Convention
Dothan Kiwanis delegates prepare for the Alabama Kiwanis convention opening Monday expecting about 200 members from across the state and beyond. The program includes religious services, a gavel ceremony by Leroy Mott, decoration plans, and a full schedule at the Houston Hotel with registration beginning Monday morning.
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Dothan Winantans
Elvic Cit
Houston
Ape Dial
HV. Carson
Trinity Presbyterian Church of Montgomery
Pant Kiwanis Club
Presbyterian
Dinga
Buntinga
Victor Tid Om
Hauaey
H VY Carson
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Montgomery
Presbyterian Church
Onten
Troyatreeta
Ronvention Viritora
Firemen Respond To Alarm Three Times Tonight
Disjointed notes describe three fire crew runs after alarms, with scattered references to a fire call and various misread words. No clear location, agency, or outcome is established in the readable text.
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