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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1933
Page
2
Washington whispers grow into a national megaphone as Republicans plan a January push to reorganize leadership. Officials debate decapitation of a chairman, staff expands, and money-raising efforts intensify while market turmoil from Treasury leadership shifts undercuts confidence amid suspicions of sabotage.
New York handwriting expert John V. Haring testified that entries of Negroes on the Jackson county jury roll were written over red lines marking the end of the 1931 roll. He noted marks on names like Mark Taylor and Cam Rudders, with portions written after the red line, supporting fraud claims in the defense motion to quash indictments.
Ruby Bates, principal in the Scottsboro case, had a major operation in a New York hospital yesterday. An International Labor Defense spokesman, Louis Coleman, said she is resting easily today and did not disclose the illness or hospital name. He noted she had been ill for some time and went in Thursday night on a physician’s advice, adding she is not entirely out of danger.
In Decatur Alabama on November 25 the Scottsboro defense filed a new fraud-injury ground alleging improper jury roll preparation from which the Jackson county grand jury drew seven Negro defendants. Samuel Liebowitz, chief counsel for the defendants, said the motion seeks to quash indictments on grounds of systematic racial exclusion from juries. The seven Negroes face new trials for alleged magi attacks on Victoria Price and Ruby Bates aboard a Southern Railway freight train in March 1931, with the case moved to Decatur after a venue change.
The Rev W R Bickerstaff preaches his final sermon at Foster Street Methodist Church before transferring by the Methodist conference to Enterprise. He moves soon and Rev W E Middlebrooks of Marianna will succeed him and arrive early next week to set up residence in the parsonage.
Paris November 25 Camille Chautemps agreed to attempt forming a new French cabinet to succeed Albert Sarraut’s government overthrown two days earlier. Lebrun invited him after consultations with political leaders and Herriot declined. Chautemps would be the fourth premier this year as prior cabinets fell over budget imbalances and gold outflow.
In Los Angeles AP reports Johnny Mack Brown the film star and former Alabama football player has added his 11 year old brother David to the household after the departure of their parents. David joins Brown’s other children and will attend school while director Frank Borzage expresses interest in using him in a future project.
Falling sparks today set fire to the roof of Roosevelt Austin, a Negro, on Lena Street. Damage was estimated at 75 cents. Yesterday afternoon a grass fire burned a signboard on Headland Avenue, according to firemen reports.
Jay Mann was held on a $39 bond after county officers arrested him on a charge of unlawfully presenting firearms. He allegedly drew a gun on Abron Myrick.
Washington reports federal efforts to fight joblessness this winter move ahead with reorganized NRA enforcement and grants from the Civil Works and Public Works Administration. Plans aim to employ 500000 on federal projects, including 10000 000 allotted by CWA for 2000 landing fields. Hopkins says six agencies will add about 60500 workers bringing total to 188097, while CWA targets at least 550000 unemployed on federal jobs. NRA merges Blue Eagle with compliance division and William H. Davis becomes national compliance director.
Tallahassee November 25 AP One fourth of the freshmen at Florida State College for Women smoke and 54 percent do with parental approval the College Flambeau reported 127 freshmen listed as smokers while 359 do not smoke The paper noted possible errors due to students reluctance to admit smoking but majority showed no hesitation in reporting
In warm Springs Georgia President Roosevelt signals no change to his gold program during a quiet press session at the Little White House. John Reskob, Smith campaigner from 1928, visited socially as Johnson defends monetary policy and Ford contract questions arise with the Department of Justice.
Four checks totaling 792 dollars were distributed today to Houston County farmers for plowed under cotton. Recipients include Jesse M. Cooper Walter J. Smith Mrs Henry Davis and Edward F Jones. Only 24 farmers in the county remain unpaid for destroying their cotton crop.
Thanksgiving falls on Thursday next week. The Dothan curb market will be open Wednesday instead of that day and will also be open on Tuesday, announced today by marketmaster Mrs. W Pruett.
Mrs W M Hardwick underwent an appendicitis operation at a local hospital yesterday. Attendants said today she was resting comfortably.
Chicago November reports Dr. Alice Wynekoop, refreshed after sleep in her cell, insists she will not repudiate the confession she signed admitting shooting her daughter-in-law. Her son Earle counters, calling it a pack of lies to save her, insisting Rheta’s death was from chloroform.
Nashville baseball club will train in Dothan for the spring, with a squad of 25 to 39 men arriving around March 1. They will play practice games, including a March 25 and April 1 double with Minneapolis and a March 30 game against the New York Yankees, drawing large crowds for northern-club matchups.
The City of Dothan faces a dispute over a $225,000 Public Works Administration loan to modernize the light and water plant. Officials differ on whether a formal loan application was made, following a Montgomery conference. some say data papers count as an application, others object. PWA officials have not confirmed an official application.
Roy Hill clerk of the circuit court was elected chairman of the board of stewards of the Foster Street Methodist Church for a one year term. A T Marchman, former chairman, was elected vice chairman. T R Mills was chosen chairman of the finance committee and Mrs J Anthony was elected secretary and treasurer.
President Roosevelt urged belief in restoring cripples to usefulness through modern medical and educational care. He praised Georgia Warm Springs Foundation and its work, noting over 200000 crippled children and similar adults could be counseled to return to citizenship with proper treatment. He spoke at a banquet in Georgia, acknowledging locals and supporters.
Central East Gulf States weekly weather notes read mostly fair skies with occasional shower periods. Temperatures are near or above normal and frequently fluctuate throughout the period.
Civil Works Administration of Alabama announced two highway projects in Houston County will employ 200 men at 9 to 12 dollars weekly, through February 15. One project funds four miles of Cottonwood road, the other five and three quarter miles of Hartford Newton highway. Wages: 30 cents unskilled, 40 cents skilled per hour with weekly pay. County adds funds for materials and supervision.
Five former Cuban army officers were killed on a highway near Maranzas when gunmen stopped their convoy and shot them in a field. The attack involved unidentified assailants armed with machine guns, who removed the officers from guards carrying them from Maranzas to Santa Clara.
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