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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1933
Page
3
Discussion in Washington centers on whether the Mellon banks will permit government induced control through preferred stock or broader deposit guarantees. Jesse Jones moves to expand RFC influence while banks seek a quieter route, raising questions about actual control versus influence in national banking.
A southbound passenger plane crashed into wooded hills two miles northwest of Portland in heavy fog, killing four people and seriously injuring five. Stewardess Libby Wurgaft and co pilot H B Woodworth rescued others, with Woodworth braving flames and underbrush to summon help.
The 1929 Cottonwood bank robbery case ends in court as a damage suit by H Grady Pennington against the bank and officials settles. Pennington claimed unlawful arrest and imprisonment from August 4 to 14, while others were convicted or cleared. Hood, who faced similar charges, also received a judgment.
Weldon Bullock a 17 year old Duke freshman, weighed 200 pounds, lifted 308 12 pounds at Chicago's Century of Progress to claim the world's championship among 17 year old lifters. He has earned four medals and a watch since his first public lift eight months ago and aims to play varsity football and pursue wrestling to stay in trim.
Alfred Rosenberg, Hitler's foreign affairs expert, spoke at the opening of the German Art Palace in Munich stating that the Nazi regime has abolished fate. He asserted that free will now predominates and that race, economy, and national socialism lend strength to their heroic conception of life.
Hollywood marked Marie Dressler’s 62nd birthday with the largest party to date. A 500 pound eight foot cake was the centerpiece as 700 guests gathered on MGM stages. Gov James Rolph Jr Lionel Barrymore and May Robson spoke as telegrams poured in from across the U S and Canada.
The first smallpox case in two years prompted a vaccination push. The patient on North College Street is quarantined as neighbors receive vaccines. Health Officer Dr. F G Granger urged vaccination and said spread is unlikely but the department remains ready to vaccinate upon request.
In Sydney Australia Readymade bird nests were installed on cross poles to house magpies away from wires. The artificial nesting quarters stopped line faults on an experimental stretch for a year and prompted the postmaster general to extend the scheme.
Prince Carl, 22, nephew of King Gustav, was fined and ordered to pay about 1354 dollars after a collision with two motorcyclists last April. Court reps said he was blinded by lights as he drove on a world tour.
In one week the left ankle bone broke for three players at USC. Freshman Bob Sanders, varsity Francis McGinley, and reserve Pinky MacMoore suffered the same injury in the line positions, highlighting a dangerous stretch for Southern California football.
Burglars entered the Jitney-Jungle on West Main through a second story window after crossing several rooftops. They escaped with about $60 worth of cigarettes, with no other merchandise missing. Police traced roof tracks at the scene and investigated the break in.
Tip Howell, 50, a Headland cotton buyer, was in serious condition at a Dothan hospital after his car crashed into a bridge railing last night about a mile from Headland. He suffered four broken ribs a collapsed lung four broken legs and multiple bruises and lacerations. Passersby rushed him to the hospital as the vehicle was virtually demolished.
Bronken Hart 22 the son of wealth San Jose merchant Alexander Hart vanished after leaving his father's department store to fetch his car. An anonymous caller demanded $40000 for his safe return, spurring a joint federal state and local manhunt. The car was found 19 miles north of the city as officers and store employees aided the search.
Probate Judge H K Martin and state tax officials report Houston county tag sales rose sharply with at least 70 percent more licenses sold than the previous year. The Montgomery county records show 240 tags remaining, while the Sidney Martin office notes five more sales than last year. The rise is linked to better money orientation and overall improved business conditions.
Australia report notes NSW to raise minimum marriage age to sixteen for girls and boys. Minister of justice proposes change after data show 1,976 girls and 43 boys wed before fourteen and 15,000 marriages previously recorded under existing age rules.
The condition of Buddy Prock, a youth injured in a football game, was described as slightly worse on Tuesday and then as showing some improvement yesterday. Hospital attendants reported paralysis and unclear recovery prospects earlier, but signs of progress emerged despite the uncertain outlook.
Bertha Alabama man 62 dies at home after long illness. Funeral planned Saturday at two in Fertha cemetery. Holman Funeral home in charge of arrangements.
Montgomery Alabama November 10 AP nationwide report by the Home Mortgage Loan Corporation shows Alabama ranking low in home loan approvals with 1 003 percent of the national average while neighboring states report higher figures Florida leads the South with 9454 percent and other states follow.
Trial of multi motor planes for fast night freight service of the German railways was successful and orders were placed for regular flights on the Berlin Koenigsberg route.
The Holy Synod banned church members from Freemasonry. Priests who join must denounce it or be unfrocked. The ruling targets Masonry within the Greek Orthodox community in Athens.
Berlin November 10. Chancellor Hitler addressed labor in a nationwide speech. He defied foreign nations, warning Germany would not join diplomacy unless treated as an equal, while reaffirming a desire for peace and neutrality.
The Chester R. Vickery Post No. 12 American Legion asks all Dothan residents to pause at 11 a m for one minute of silence to honor World War dead. Sunrise services, an air show, and a Legion clubhouse dance are planned, with banks and post office observing regular hours.
Some 350 ministers and lay members of the Alabama Conference Methodist Episcopal South will meet in Dothan next Wednesday for the second time in the city’s history. The gathering will assign pastorates for the next four years and elect nine clerical and lay delegates to the May General Conference. Bishop W Ainesworth will preside.
Governor Albert C Ritchie, Maryland leader for 14 years and former presidential hopeful, is at the center of a statewide dispute. Critics push for impeachment and petitions against a fifth term, while supporters defend him citing reforms and wartime service. Dr Charles W Contey is the sole announced Democratic candidate.
Tammany’s John F. Curry accused Postmaster General Farley of disrupting the Democratic machine as fusionists plan to solidify control of city government. LaGuardia, recovering from campaigns, vows reforms while warning the party to unite or risk losses in state and national elections.
Havana reports about 150 dead and 800 wounded as government forces bombarded the Azares fortress. Rebels led by Juan Blas Hernandez surrendered after hours of shelling, with casualty totals rising and a state of war cited to control the city.
Henry PueVi, chief executive of Manchu kuo, has installed an American movie projector in his palace and often buys a movie camera. He enjoys watching himself on screen while playing tennis, receiving visitors, or taking part in state ceremonies.
In Zagreb banks accept wheat as payment toward farm loans after cash collection failed. Banks opened storage warehouses to store the grain while crews shape deals, with peasants using bushels to settle debts. The move reflects acute cash shortages and reliance on agricultural produce for debt settlement.
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