Tax assertion challenged over Alabama income tax and school funding
Gadsden reports Major Harwell G. Davis contesting Governor Miller’s claim that keeping schools open hinges on the proposed unlimited income tax. He argues the tax would not cover debt service on a $20 million pond bond, pledging receipts to interest and principal rather than school salaries, with projected tax receipts and timing casting doubt on the plan.
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Gadsden
Montgomery
Miller
Harwell G. Davis
B. M. Miller
Capitol
Alabama
One of Two Charges Dismissed Against Marathon Promoter
A. J. marathon dance promoter faced two charges with one dismissed in common pleas court by Judge Bax. The remaining charge concerns fraudulently obtaining meals for 17 dancers from a Hatfield restaurant. judge had not yet announced a decision on that case.
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A. J. Marathon
Common Pleas
Keener Bax
H. B. Hatfield
Bax
W. F. Sea
Mrs. Tatum Regains Consciousness After Fall
Mrs. M. Tatum, injured in a Monday night fall from a train, regained consciousness this morning after two days of unconsciousness. Doctors reported improvement and cautious optimism about her condition.
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M. Tatum
Masonic Conference Opens at Dothan Temple Attended by 100
About 100 masons gathered as the twenty eighth district conference for Houston and Henry counties opened at the Dothan temple. G W Blakey was chosen worshipful master. Notable attendees from Alabama towns and nearby states joined the opening sessions with planned degree work tonight.
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Dothan Temple
Houston
Henry County
Masonic Temple
G. W. Blakey
D. C. Carmichael
Alabama
Seasion
Pythagoras Lodge No. 659
Dothan
B. F., Harper
Charley Riley
Enterprise
W. A. Arnold
Clio
Grand Lodge of Alabama
Mercury Tumbles to 40s in South
The thermometer fell to the low 40s across the South signaling the approach of winter with chilly weather, winds, and rain from Dixie to Mexico. In Mexico City a cold snap dropped temps to 36 on the plateau as severe weather lashed the republic causing deaths and widespread damage from lightning floods and hail.
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Atlanta
Mercury
Dixie
Mexico City
Republic
Guadalajara
San Geronono
Tampico
Chihuahua
Villamatamoros
Friends urge Hoover to campaign nationwide after trip
President Hoover returned to the White House from a three day farm belt tour. Friends urged him to undertake an extended cross country campaign for reelection but he remained silent on the proposal while saying he was heartened by Midwest receptions.
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Washington
Hoover
White House
Farm Belt
Midwest
The Beantown Choir at Headland Avenue Church
The Beantown Choir, a 12 character comedy, will be presented Friday night at 7 20 at Headland Avenue Baptist Church. The play benefits the church.
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Beantown
Headland Avenue Baptist Church
Negro appeals vagrancy conviction in common pleas court
Abe Reese was fined one dollar plus costs after a vagrancy conviction in common pleas court Wednesday before Judge Keener Bazxiey. He filed notice of appeal to a higher court and was released on a ten dollar appeal bond.
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Abe Reese
Common Pleas
Keener Bazxiey
Touch of Winter in Dothan Today
Coal and wood dealers in Dothan report brisk demand as the Wiregrass region endures its first cold spell. After two days of rain total near three inches, the sky cleared and temperatures dropped to the fifties with frost in the north. Today sweaters and coats are common while football fans hope for fair weather for Dothan High versus Tallahassee High tomorrow.
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Dothan
Alabama
Dothan High
Tallahassee
Fla
Grand Jury to Lift Evidence In Fatal Shooting
Augusta Williams waived first degree manslaughter in a preliminary trial, claiming the fatal shooting of his brother was accidental as the victim stepped into the gun range during a separate incident. Albert Grubb was convicted of assault with a weapon and fined $25. Wallace McRae jailed six months for violating prohibition. Bell Walker received three months for petty larceny.
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Augusta Williams
H.K. Martin
Williams
Albert Grubb
Wallace McRae
Bell Walker
Heads of Families Supper at First Presbyterian Church
A supper for heads of families of the congregation was held last night at the First Presbyterian church. A large number attended, but attendance was reduced due to the cool weather.
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First Presbyterian Church
Health office to close Saturday afternoons in winter
The health office will close each Saturday afternoon during winter. An employee announced the office, which has been open on Saturday afternoons during summer, will close at 12 A.M. each Saturday.
Plans completed for Farmers Day event in Porter Fairyland
The Dothan Kiwanis Club finalized plans for Farmers Day at Porter Fairyland on October 19. The annual event at the Houston hotel gathering will feature prominent speakers and entertainment. Kiwanian A J Grant was ill and his welcome program was postponed. McNair of Tallahassee attended as a guest while Harvey McBryde returned from a three month leave with special songs.
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Porter
Fairyland
Civic Club
Houston Hotel
Dothan Kiwanis Club
A. J. Keyton
A. J. Grant
McNair
Tallahassee
Fla
Harvey McBryde
Bay County Land Bought for Farm Colony
Bay County in Panama City Florida reports Louis C. Cole of Glenview Illinois purchased a large tract north of the city to establish a farm colony. The Bay Head Inn will serve as headquarters with many colonists already arriving and more to come. Cole previously operated a similar project in Glenview Illinois for 30 years.
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Panama City
Fla
Bay County
Here
Louis C. Cole
Glenview
Chamber of Commerce
Bay Head Inn
Cole
Glenview, Ill
Robbery Victim Recovered Partial Cash After Highway Hold-Up
Bud Overby a Gainesville cigar salesman told officers he was robbed of about 500 dollars by two masked men on a highway 14 miles east of Tallahassee. The thieves forced him to stop, took the money, then returned six dollars and left the car keys on a bridge.
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Tallahassee
Fia
Bud Overby
Gainesville
Here
Overby
Audit Work on City Books Is Underway
An audit of the city's books for the fiscal year ending Oct. 3 has started under F H Perry. Officials expect completion in about three weeks. Perry was hired by the council at a cost of at least 20 dollars and will provide the city with extracts.
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F.H. Perry
Perry
House Overrides Governor Veto On Beer Measure
In Montgomery on October 6 the Alabama House voted 64 to 30 to override Governor Miller's veto of the Edgar near-beer bill. The measure, sent to the Senate, would limit prohibition enforcement, according to the governor's message read on the floor.
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Montgomery
B. M. Miller
Edgar
House
Senate
Alabama
Miller
Penny Club attracts volunteers for child welfare drive
Do than Penny club enrollment rises with no active canvass as officials of the Child Welfare committee report many join at the office of Mrs. C. L. Collins. Members pledge a penny or more daily for underprivileged children in Houston county and can use penny cans placed citywide. Officials invite affiliations via listed welfare committee members including Mrs. W. T. Street and Mrs. Leon Casey.
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Dothan Penny Club
C. L. Collins
Houston County
Childern
W. T. Street
Leon Casey
I. C. Bates
A. M. Grubb
Grady Pelham
G. ¥. Malone
J. J. Speight
Beaty Whiddon
Myer Blumberg
B. P. Poyner
J. C. Wadlington
J. J. Flowers
J.J. Solomon
Pompano elects mayor in decisive race
Pompano Florida voters chose T. Sol Beville as mayor for a one year term, defeating W. H. Shuford 242 to 104 in the election.
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Pompano
Pompano, Fla
T. Sol Beville
W. H. Shuford
Burglars Remove Safe From Office to Obtain Money
Burglars entered two buildings in the city’s northeast last night or early today, stealing money pistols and a safe. The Sinclair Refining Co. office on Range street was burglarized and $35 in small change taken from its safe. a safe at the J. M. Dozier store also looted, with a dollar in pennies and two pistols reported missing. Authorities, including city police and county sheriffs, sought the culprits, noting the refinery safe was found damaged with lock and handle removed.
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Joe Rolling
Sinclair Refining Co
Range Street
Oil Company
Rollins
J. M. Dozier
Range and
Burdeshaw Streets
Dozier
Dollar Day Here Attracts Buyers In Dothan
A chilly day drew many out-of-town shoppers to Dothan for Dollar Day bargains. Overcast skies and muddy roads reduced crowds from yesterday’s sale, but merchants kept the special offers open to continue the event today despite the weather.
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Dothan
Building permit issued for room addition at Headland Ave
J B Taylor received a building permit from city hall to add a room to a dwelling at 404 Headland Avenue. The project will cost $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Taylor
City Hall
Headland Avenue
Automobile Safety Message From Maryland Official
Austin Bacgiman, Meteor Vehicle Commissioner of Maryland, warns drivers about intersection dangers and stopping distances. The misspelled report cites national stats on crashes and emphasizes keeping 105 feet of clear distance at 49 mph, urging careful driving to prevent auto collisions.
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Austin Bacgiman
Meteor Vehicle Commiuationer of
Maryland
Insull Refuses To Return Says State's Attorney
Insull indicted public utility magnate Marlin Insull refused to waive extradition and return to Chicago. John Hampton assistant state attorney of Cook County said he would apply for a provisional fugitive warrant for Insull's arrest in Barrie Ontario. Ingall traveled from Toronto and declined comment as Cook County officials arrived.
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Orillia
Ontario
Marlin Insull
Chicago
John Hampton
Cook County
Hampton
Barrie
Insull
Ingall
Toronto
South sets year record in number of contracts
In October 1932 the South awarded contracts totaling 47.5 million dollars and expects bids of 165.98 million more. September contracts reached a yearly high of 54.56 million, with nine months’ total surpassing 302 million. Highway work led with 18.7 million, funding aided by Reconstruction Finance Corp. programs and large bridges planned in Maryland, Virginia, and elsewhere.
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SOUTH
Baltimore
Ssue
Manufacturers Record Daily Constuction Bulletin
Bulletin
Tennessee
West Virginia
Kentucky
Mississippi
Louisiana
South Carolina
Texas
Tax Assessments In Houston Slow This Year
Ad valorem taxes and other assessments in Houston show slow progress. Only a few residents have listed property for assessment aside from the due date in October, according to Mr. Couina, the tax assessor.
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Houston
Ad Valorem
Coufrcate
B.ie Collins
Tax Assetiin
Tool
Couina
Northwest Florida Group Sets Oct 20 Meeting
Panama City October 6 AP The Northwest Florida association formed to promote interests of northwest Florida counties will hold its annual meeting October 20 Representatives from 15 counties in this section held membership.
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Panama City
Northwest Florida
Florida
Farmers Milk Plant Wrecked by Two Bombs
Five men invaded the Burlington Cooperative Mill milk receiving plant kidnapping the watchman John Elsenbart 55 and wrecking the building with two bombs. Elsenbart who was unhurt said he was released after a mile drive from the city and returned to find firemen seeking a body among the debris. The plant opened in September to supply milk to Chicago through a cooperative effort to cut out the middleman profits.
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Burlington
Wis
Burington Cooperative Mill Association
John Elsenbart
Elsenbart
Chicago
Pure Milk Association
20 to 100 Percent Appropriations Cuts Reported
Montgomery reports the joint appropriations committee tentatively set departmental cuts from 29 to 100 percent. Debts to Confederate veterans from the general fund are not paid. Education retains only a 2 million dollar fund plus a three mill tax, with total education revenue around 5.25 million versus 11 million before. Pensions would run on one mill from the old soldiers tax. The plan assumes over 6 million in revenue.
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Montgomery
Joint Appropriations Committee
Associated Press
General Fund
City Warrants Accepted At Bank In Dothan
City warrants maturing in 82 and 113 days will be accepted at Dothan Bank & Trust Co. The city plans to borrow 7300 from M. L. Hanahan to absorb maturing warrants December 20 and January 20, and to avoid discounts for employees. Warrants about 9000 dollars due in 82 and 113 days and total warrants of about 14000 dollars issued for back pay were announced by City Clerk J P Scarborough.
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Dothan Bank & Trust Co
J. P. Scarborough
Cit
Scarborough
M. L. Hanahan
Dothen
Bill to borrow for teachers pay ruled unconstitutional
The Supreme Court notified the Senate that the Tunstall bill to borrow $6,000 from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to pay school teachers is unconstitutional. The plan called for four installments of $1,250,000 each and advanced through the Senate after passage in the house, but was halted in committee.
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Montgomery
Tunstall
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Supreme Court
Senate
Herine
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