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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1935
Page
1
Utah Democrat Senator King criticized what he called unnecessary federal expenditures and schemes for socialization of industry. He abandoned usual support for the administration to link greater spending to undue expansion of the federal bureaucracy, urging economy in government.
A senator on the senate finance committee warned in a Washington Evening Star radio forum that some in public life and colleges seek to push the republic toward socialism or totalitarian rule, despising state sovereignty and favoring federal bureau control. King criticized growing federal expenditures as entrenching federal agencies’ reach. The report continues on page 1. Worcester mass jury convicts Newell P Sherman of white murder in an electric chair ruling. The victim, Esther Magu, was drowned from a canal on Lake Singletary. The verdict prompted jurors to applaud. further details on page ten.
Addis Ababa dispatch reports Italian minister orders evacuation of five consulates amid escalating Italy Ethiopia conflict. Over 20 consular agents move toward Addis Ababa Sudan or Eritrea while floods and roads hamper travel. Ethiopian women pledge full support for war mobilization as Empress Haile Selassie likely to call arms. Continued on Page 11.
About 590 new cotton farmers who signed adreage reduction contracts with the government will share a total of 10 000 in rental payments distributed Tuesday in the county. The checks will be handed out in 14 beats on Wednesday and Thursday, with unclaimed funds kept at County Agent C M Ling's office. A second payment for new farmers is due in November, while old signers have already received their first 1935 rental payments and parity payments are expected in mid fall.
Washington AP report notes Russia’s purchases from the United States fell to 104 to 826,167 dollars in August from 590,878 in July. July’s spike was mainly cotton buys. late August diplomatic exchanges limited trade. Exports to Europe, North America, and Africa rose overall versus August last year, while China’s imports plunged from 6,030,742 to 1,749,051.
Marion Arkansas residents voted yesterday to prohibit liquor sales, approving a 2106 to 0 abstention? result. Mayor Nesly described the dry movement as led by those seeking prohibition, with little trouble reported as the town approves the liquor ban after years of abstention.
Carl K. Garrett, 21, son of a local business chief, was held for questioning in the death of Margaret Wims 21 at Colorado College. Officials say the body found in Cheyenne Creek shows fractured shell not drowning, with accidental death considered most logical. Investigators note Garrett had dined nearby Sunday and his fraternity ring was found near the body, while a formal inquest is planned Thursday.
The storm warning was dropped as the hurricane passed 100 miles northeast of Bermuda. It moved at 6 mph with gusts to 78 mph, but Bermuda reported no damage. The Caribbean toll rose to 56 in Jamaica, 4 in Cuba, and 14 in minor Bahama Islands as the system moved toward the North Atlantic. Public utilities and shipping steadied as stores closed and boats sought shelter.
AP reports a severe storm in the Black Sea and northern Anatolia drowns more than 40 people including 5 women and 3 children. Fifteen boats wrecked and four villages suffer heavy damage amid the gale on October J.
Across the South and Midwest, notices report Mrs W E Massey forwarding a $49000 check to the Robert E Lee Foundation for Stratford Hall restoration. Gov Bub Graves says Edward F McGrady heads to Gulfport to seek settlement in the International Longshoremen's strike with actions in Mobile Pensacola New Orleans and Gulfport. Germany plans to stay in the League of Nations until Oct 21 and then resign. Nellman of Milwaukee Journal dies at 77. Baltimore quarry explosion kills three and injures several. A wheelbarrow ride from Hastings to St Paul is staged after a betting dispute on a boxing match in a 20 mile race.
The Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of the Tennessee Valley Authority act after Alabama Power Company stockholders challenge the federal government’s sale of TVA generated electricity. The case centers on transmission lines and distribution systems interchange with TVA and whether such federal activity can compete with private and public utilities.
President Roosevelt speaks at the Los Angeles Coliseum reflecting on the liberal spirit of California and mourning Wall Rogers. He urges faith, patience, and collective effort as signs of improvement, praising efforts to protect families, aid the unemployed and aged, and noting Rogers as a kindly presence. The trip includes a rail journey across the Mojave and a Mt Charleston setback en route to Las Vegas.
Hardy and Deputy Sheriff Ivy Forrester vanish on a night patrol along a narrow subparway. After hours wandering, they meet a Negro man with a lantern who asks where the road leads. The exchange ends with uncertainty as they push on into darkness.
A frightened horse bolted on the N Near Here highway one mile north of town, trampling seven riders in a wagon. Six received injuries, one severely to be treated in Dothan. The horse and driver were distressed, with a baby and several others hurt lightly.
The administration accelerates a push to place 3.5 million men on work relief by November 1. Only 931,703 employed by Sept 14. Dole program abandoned in six states while October funds allocated to others. Officials face a heavy task to mobilize workers and absorb the burden.
Bright outlook for Houston county schools as Solomon Baxter announces approval of a $236,000 PWA grant for construction and repair of county buildings. Construction may start within 49 days, with work expected to begin before Christmas and buildings ready next fall. Overcrowding ends as new schools and added classrooms rise across the county.
A disturbed Plainfield neighborhood gathers around the Crempa home where Sophie Crempa 41 lay unburied, as relatives and neighbors press for immediate release of John Crempa Jr and John Crempa Sr held in hospital. Officials defer action as calls for protest grow.
Taxpayers and property owners packed city and county offices Tuesday seeking motor vehicle and privilege tax receipts. Officials reported record demand for licenses, with drivers racing to meet Nov 1 deadlines as state and county fees converge.
A troubled report outlines Rehobeth’s push for electric power near realization, noting historic roots from wilderness action ten years ago. It details county and regional actions, funding strains, and interconnection plans amid rising costs and labor tensions.
District attorney William E Darks urged the court to investigate the death of a girl and the conduct of coroner's jurors. The judge scheduled an inquiry and named officials to examine possible contact with jurors and other irregularities surrounding the death verdict.
The forecast calls for fair weather Tuesday night with slightly cooler air in the northern portion on Wednesday. Northwest winds are expected. Tuesday night into Wednesday outlook suggests cooler conditions across regions.
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