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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1933
Page
3
The article surveys how Roosevelt era policies influence re election chances and wartime veterans issues. It discusses economic plans, currency devaluation talk, and looming monetary policy decisions as Congress weighs budget and debt concerns.
Charles A. McKeand presents a plan for a city owned gas plant funded by a federal grant. Construction would cost 250 000 to 300 000 dollars with no tax increase and would create about 300 local jobs. The city would lease the plant for 20 years and possibly buy it for one dollar afterward.
Chicago October 4 AP Legionnaires were urged by national commander Louis A Johnson to shape a veterans relief policy that weighs taxpayers and disabled soldiers. He cited the National Economy Act which cut 300 million dollars in veterans benefits and said the Legion should back the government in its economic recovery effort until victory.
Grim searchers recovered 36 charred bodies in Griffith Park after a brush fire trapped 20 to 25 more relief workers. About 100 victims were hospitalized with many seriously injured as flames raced through Mineral Wells Canyon. Firefighters battled searing heat and smoke in the Santa Monica mountains where identification remains unlikely.
Burglars blew open the Bay Line Railway depot safe in Cottondale Florida last night and escaped with between 10 and 15 dollars in cash and two typewriters. The blast damaged the safe door and box. method unknown. The theft was discovered by agent G. E. Bagley at opening. Houston and Jackson counties alerted to suspects.
Houston County taxpayers show more ready cash as auto tag sales rise to 155 by Tuesday night, over three times the 50 sold in the same period in 1932. Tax assessor E G Collins notes a similar jump in property tax collections.
Theo DeWitt of Cleveland today assumes control of the Fleetwood hotel in Miami Beach. The hotel was previously run by a bond-holders’ group that held control of the property.
The Havana weather bureau warned two powerful storms could center over Cuba and unleash a hurricane. Warnings spread through the Florida Keys as tropical storms headed toward Cuba and possibly Florida, with reports of 60 mile per hour winds near Havana and alerts from Key West to Titusville.
The Southern Baptist Convention’s 100 000 Club drive to enlist members closes Sunday October 1. Dr Frank Tripp of St Joseph MO leads a campaign rated stronger in leadership but unlikely to meet the goal by then. An additional sixty days in spring 1934 is planned to complete the effort with an Every Member Canvass across 24 000 churches.
No. 32 Virginia ratifies repeal becoming second state to oppose Prohibition. About three fourths of precincts reported a margin near two to one in favor of repeal with strong support from urban centers. Bishop James Cannon Jr did not vote in Blackstone.
Clarence Dillon told the Senate investigating committee that greater publicity on bank and corporate operations would protect investors. He said more business statistics would help investors judge true security values and curb market volatility from manipulative speculation.
Eight national and international unions urged the American Federation of Labor to appeal to President Roosevelt for speedier spread of the public works program or removal of officials in charge. They argued laxity has caused industrial workers to suffer and want. The resolution, like others, was sent to a committee with no clear outcome, though sponsors claimed a viable bloc of votes in the convention.
Eagle reporters surveyed Dothan residents on beer with a cross section of opinions. Citizens from workers to politicians weighed in on availability, legality and enforcement as the state debates beer. Many favored legal beer while others urged stricter or universal enforcement.
The Houston County Singing Convention will be held at Rehobeth Church seven miles south of DOTAN on October 7. The general public is invited to attend.
Dewey Fowler of Geneva was shot by Headland police who fired when he allegedly failed to stop for officers. The bullet entered his back and traced to his neck and tongue. 18 gallons of liquor and broken bottles were found near the car. Fowler and his brother Benant were fleeing toward Newville road. Fowler was hospitalized and stated he would see his lawyer.
In Ambridge Pennsylvania on October 4 three workers were beaten and a picket wounded by gunfire as about 400 pickets tried to block access to the Spang-Chalant Sealers Tube Co plant. Ab Curry of Heaven Penn was badly clubbed and hospitalized. Luke Startenke of McKees Hacks was shot in the side as deputies fired.
Principal officers of all Masonic bodies will meet at the Masonic Temple at 8 p m Thursday. Between 25 and 30 officers are expected to attend the session. Refreshments will be served.
New York Giants overcome a 1 0 deficit by scoring six times in the sixth inning to beat the Washington Senators 6 to 1 at Polo Grounds. Goslin homered for Washington in the third, but Crowder was knocked out in the sixth as Giants relief McColl swept to victory before about 50 000 fans.
A 14 year old boy Horace Music, son of Jack Music, was badly injured when his right arm became entangled in a grist mill belt near Blakely, Early County, Georgia. He was rushed by ambulance from Columbia to a hospital in Dothan and later to his home area, with doctors saying amputation was unlikely unless complications arose. Bones were broken above the elbow in two places and at the wrist.
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