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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1932
Page
4
A broad stock market uptick lifts cotton and staple shares to new year highs with United States Steel and American Telephone among leaders. Railroads gain while earnings and profits spark optimism for Alabama farmers as cotton futures rise and crop prospects brighten.
Rep Tom Arrington of Montgomery has served four decades in the Alabama House and boasts a remarkable record of never introducing a bill. He recalls a political exchange where a voter asked what he would do if reelected and he replied he would simply vote against what others introduce. He is described as softspoken and cautious, often sitting on the safety valve and voting with conviction.
Greenville officials invite a New York publisher and health expert to study a mineral clay deposit two miles from town as a potential health resort. Backed by the state Agriculture Department the Alabama Industrial Board and Alabama Power, the plan cites medical science support for the clay as therapy and envisions a nearby hospital with baths to attract visitors.
Foyett Halford, a year old boy preacher, will conduct services at Pilgrims Rest church near Wicksburg a week from tonight. Halford lives in the Wicksburg community and was ordained as a Missionary Baptist minister this year. Officials of the church extended the invitation to hear the young preacher.
The Cochran bridge at Mobile is shut to traffic after Wednesday's tropical storm damaged the causeway to the long span. Engineers deem it unsafe and repairs will keep it closed. no reopening date given. A prominent Alabama family member, Edward Tutweller, was found dead in Montgomery with a gunshot wound and a nearby pistol. A permit to erect a dwelling on Alice Street was issued to Earl Mourning. Nelson Chambers will build for grading. Winter degumes will boost crop production and reduce costs next year.
Mexico City Sept 3 AP President Ortiz Rubio submitted his resignation to Congress ending a turbulent three week phase of uncertainty. The cabinet also stepped aside to grant Congress and the incoming president a free hand. General Juan Rios announced the move and said the document would be presented to Congress. Abelardo Rodriguez was named as a leading successor candidate.
Detroit September 3. First honors in the Harmeworth trophy race go to America as Kaye Don in the Miata Eng TY leads for three laps but Gar Wood in Miss America Rating finishes strong under rough conditions. Wood averages just over 73 mph on the five mile course. Don finishes more than a mile ahead but his boat is found to contain a great amount of water after the race.
Thomas Faulkner, 65, died at his residence early Friday morning of a sudden heart attack. He was born in London, England, and had resided in the United States for several years. Survived by his widow. Funeral was held at 10 a.m. today at the residence, with burial in the city cemetery. Local weather notes predict showers early week with general rains midweek, then fair conditions and seasonal temperatures.
In Anniston on September 3 AP reports bankers and local business leaders join with farmers to boost prosperity by planting winter legumes to improve soil. Led by Sam A Doughty county agent, the initiative includes the Anniston Rotary Club chamber of commerce Anniston Star and local banks. The drive begins with 699 pounds of hairy vetch and Avattian pea seed to enrich crops, aiming to reduce dependence on costly commercial fertilizer by supplying nitrogen humus and soil nutrients.
A coordinated drive by Alabama merchants aims to defeat the proposed sales tax bills. The Alabama Independent Merchants Association urged 15 000 members to train committees and travel to Montgomery for Wednesday hearings. Local mass meetings in Selma and Montgomery pledged opposition, with similar actions in Mobile, Dothan, Greenville, and North Alabama counties.
William Hix 71 died at his home near Madrid Friday at 4 pm. He is survived by one son Wesley Hix of Madrid route two, two daughters Mrs Gay of Cheeterfield Co, Mrs Ola Svaly of Madrid, and Mrs Srelia Delburn of Hardstown. The funeral will be held at the Cotton swarm church with Mr Dan...
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Three desperadoes roamed the Braggs mountains near Muskogee Oklahoma, opening fire on motorists during a holdup series. Mrs Susie Sharp 48 of Braggs was killed and her daughter Pear Anderson 26 seriously wounded, a small boy was shot in the leg. They also robbed H J McQuowan and fled. Owes Sharp driver of the car said the attackers fired before and after the vehicle reached them.
Grand jury in Houston County returns a manslaughter indictment against Aubrey Cochran case tied to a June 2 shooting at Ingram's home. Cochran, 16, was wounded and died the next morning. the defendant faces potential trial at spring term, with no immediate trial set for manslaughter.
Examination proves the bog was not rabid. The report notes no signs of rabies or related illness after review. Details emphasize health status and lack of disease indicators in the subject.
Montgomery Chief of Police announced the fourth gang member sought in the Hill Grocery robbery and Fountain J Fletcher murder case is Durran Runsell 35. Dothan officers have pursued Runsell since Tuesday with ties to Clark Lamar John Preston and the Preston brothers. Preliminary hearings for Otis Goocher and Hiram Newton were scheduled for today.
Columbia High School begins a hard schedule with a Sept 23 opener against Cuthbert Georgia, a return game to follow. Other opponents include Ashford Slocomb Blakely and possibly Midland City, as many candidates report to Coach MoV White for workouts.
Seventy one indictments were returned by the U S grand jury in Montgomery as it convened yesterday with plans to reconvene Tuesday. It was believed loan fraud charges in Dale Henry Geneve and Coffee counties were included in the indictments. Federal charges also were scheduled for consideration by the grand jury.
Two Black individuals are charged with shoplifting after stealing a pair of shoes valued at 185 dollars from a Bri ental de WELoden store this morning. Alfred Prange is mentioned in connection with the incident as authorities pursue further details.
Two couples obtained marriage licenses at the Probate Judge's office Friday. Chesey Ro Rentroe of Detan and Louise Clastot of Web Huber, Kernsth Glocer and Gere Ales Let of Weekstee were listed among those receiving licenses.
Two former bank workers at the closed First National Bank of Elba were arrested on charges tied to misapplication of funds totaling about 36 000 each. Johnson and Kingsley waived grand jury action. bonds set at 5 000 and pending. Warrant details allege Johnson diverted funds to the Elba Agricultural Credit Corp and Kingsley forged a 110 check and credited 6 079 to a guardian's account. Authorities describe multiple similar misapplications and note bank officials were implicated.
Major Jamea Doolittle piloted a monoplane to a 309 miles per hour speed over the local course, shattering the 269 mph mark. The flight will be sent to the Washington Bureau of Standards for calibration before Federation Aeronautique Internationale approval to become official.
From Washington DC Sept 2 AP reports a clerk reinstatement amid court notes. Mentions Portmaster Gergen Prows and Prophett Hope as figures in a disputed postal dismissal. County court plans shift with August announcements. September court in doubt. New pupils face certificate checks before entry. details imply a local school system update.
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