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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1932
Page
4
Augusta Maine Oct 6 AP Possibility of a recount of all votes in the September election grew when Surleigh Martin defeated GOP candidate by a narrow margin and announced a ballot inspection. Martin reported 11860 official votes to Brann 120000, saying he may seek a recount if the inquiry warrants it.
Tallahassee October 6 AP apparent low bidders for two Florida road projects funded by federal unemployment program were named by the state road department. Hardaway Construction Co of Columbus Ga bid 447167.84 to build a 1224 foot St Lucie river bridge on Road 4 in Martin County. Contracts to be awarded later. Local labor rates set 20 cents hourly for unskilled and 30 cents for skilled workers.
Sam Kennedy, 14, son of Mrs. W. B. Kennedy of 200% Headland Avenue, is recovering from a broken arm suffered in a fall from an automobile. Kennedy said the car stopped when he lost his hold and fell to the ground.
Maryland congressman J Charles Linthicum died at Maryland General Hospital after surgery for a neck carbuncle. A long time diabetes patient and 65, he served in the House since 1911 and chaired foreign affairs. He was a leading anti prohibition figure and co author of last session’s repeal bill.
Freddie Lee Wright in county jail on assault and battery charge after an incident late Wednesday. James Flukas at home nursing a bruised head, not seriously injured. County officers made the arrest.
Sir Malcolm Campbell, holder of the land speed record, becomes honorary chief inspector of Reigate’s special constabulary flying squad, formed to tackle motor bandits. Bob Zuppke enters his 20th season coaching the Tiins with confidence in a motivated 1932 squad noted for its lean, battle-ready look.
The Associated Press reports Dnieprostroy, the world’s largest hydroelectric plant, stands 140 feet high and dams 170000 square miles. Russian and American engineers collaborated, with Russian labor and materials and American methods. The project aims to boost industrialization and power output, while a Volgastroy dam is planned to triple capacity and irrigate 10000000 acres.
Hollywood veteran George Walsh seeks film work after a decade of highs and a dramatic Ben Hur setback. Once idolized by young fans for action comedies, he lost a prime role when Goldwyn dissolved into MGM. Now he returns amid a shifting studio landscape and uncertain prospects.
The listing highlights Sky Devils starring William Boyd Spencer Tracy and Ann Dvorak at Fox News this Friday. Added attractions include The Hat Check Girl with Sally Eilers next Sunday and This Sporting Age featuring Evalyn Knapp Hardie Albright and Walter Byron on Thursday. Also shown are Hell Fire Austin and Airmail Mystery Chapter eleven with Ken Maynard, plus Forgotten Commandments and Heritage of the Desert with Randolph Scott and Sally Blane.
Actress Seriously Tit a job open to him. He failed to secure directing work and turned to vaudeville. Now he reappears on screen in Pier 13 with Joan Bennett. Raoul Walsh, older brother, urged him to Hollywood after college. George remains in athletic shape and aims to direct again.
Bainbridge set to host Valdosta Wildcats Friday in a Southwest Georgia high school football showdown. Coach Harry Shealey’s Bainbridge Bearcats seek improvement after a season-opening loss to Leon High. Valdosta arrives undefeated in two games, with captain James Nisbet leading the Bearcats and Stuart McKenzie as alternate.
Governor Carlton honored an extradition warrant for Walton Johnson to be returned from Orlando to Baxley Georgia on a larceny charge. The papers allege Johnson shot a Georgia officer while fleeing the state.
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