Taxed on Salaries: Alabama Moves to Voluntary Deductions
The Alabama senate rules committee heard action on a resolution inviting the state to accept voluntary deductions and supported a proposed occupational tax on salaries and wages for county and city officials. Teasley directed drafting and noted sentiment favors a temporary relief plan for teachers, including a $5,000 special indebtedness certificate and a loan-backed emergency relief corporation.
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Ntgomery
Aln
Ifae Senate
Benatorey
Alabama
Teasley
Inter
Teach
Yes
Dille House
Speaker Tall
City Clerk Certifies NYC Vacancy In Mayor Race
New York City board of elections unanimously certified the city vacancy for mayor and moved to prepare for an election on November 8 to fill the post. Mayor McKee, facing a short political window, trimmed his own salary by 15,000 annually and capped other offices at 712,000 yearly as the salary batters and related reforms take effect.
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York
Board of Elections
City Cruise
Joseph ‘McKee
Contre
Connecticut Republicans Renominate Hiram Bingham Nominate Trumbull
In New Haven on September 7 Republicans at their state convention renominated Senator Hiram Bingham and summoned former Governor Trumbull from retirement to run on the ticket. Bingham urged reform of the Volstead Act and opposed the amendment as Trumbull returned to politics after years in retirement. Trumbull had governed Connecticut from 1924 to 1930.
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EW Haven
Conn
Republicana
Hiram Bingham
Trump
Immett
City plans $10 000 loan from banks
The council sanctioned a loan of 10000 to cover a tax payment and interest at 1 percent due October 25 and November 25. The funds will be pledged as security with councilman Miles Miller and John P Batts supporting the resolution. Slayers Confess in Ohio case. The article closes with a confession in a murder case from 30 months prior.
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Miles Miller
John P Batts
Council to grant city council control over employment terms
Dothan city leaders voted Tuesday night to amend an ordinance regulating salaries and tenures for police chiefs, police and fire personnel, water and street department heads, and other staff. The measure ties appointments to council committees and sets fixed four year terms for city clerk, treasurer, and by attorney. The amendment takes immediate effect after suspension of the rules.
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Dothan
John P Botta
T. U McEntyre
Mr Black
Mike Miller
McEntyre
J. T Newton
Officers Named for City General Election September 19
City council approved the chosen officers for the September 19 city general election. Ward one inspectors Ben Harper L E Kingery John B Lee clerks LT Ferrell and CC Temples returning officer Joe Burdeshaw. Ward two inspectors CC Green John C Knight J W Gilbert clerks NT McKinnon JD Sanders returning officer J R Hussey. Ward three inspectors JH Ennis Jim Pate JA Boone clerks Arthur Gwaltney Lamar Jones returning officer JW Burkett. Ward four inspectors TH Jones JN Donaldson WJ Renfroe clerks LA Joiner NTatum returning officer WB Collins.
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Tanta‘mount
Ben Harper
L. E. Kingery
John B. Lee
L T. Ferrell
C. C. Temples
Joe Burdeshaw
C. C. Green
John C. Knight
J. W. Gilbert
N. T. McKinnon
J. D. Sanders
J R Hussey
JH. Ennis
Jim Pate
J. A. Boone
Arthur Gwaltney
Lamar Jones
J W. Burkett
T H Jones
J N Donaldson
W. J. Renfroe
L. A. Joiner
N. Tatum
WB. Collins
Water and Light Bills Charged to Armory in City Move
City officials order water and electricity charges to the Armory of the National Guard. The Armory has received free utilities for years, but new meters will bill the National Guard next month. Bills may be paid from a federal grant.
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National Guard
Ammo
Dothan National Guardsmen
County Schools to Open Sept 20 in Houston County
Houston County schools will begin on September 20 following a teachers Institute set for September 19 at Dothan High School. County Superintendent W Johnson announced an expected attendance around 7000 students, with last year’s average at 83 percent and projected to improve. The system operates 32 schools for Negro students and separate facilities for white children.
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Houston County
Teachers Institute
W. Johnson
Dothan Highchool
Johnson Aldant
Post Office Here Keeps Old Rating Despite Decline Fear
Dothen's first class post office nearly slipped to second class as receipts held steady or rose slightly after the three cent stamp rollout. Postmaster Sanford Dawsey said the current trend prevented reclassification, noting no backslide in 1981 compared with the year before.
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Dothen
Sanford Dawsey
Postimaster
Dawsey
Chattanooga Fans Crush Atlanta Nine In Slugfest 9 to 1
Chattanooga Lookouts overwhelmed the cellar-bound Atlanta Crackers 9 to 1 as Travis McColl fueled the attack with three singles and a triple. McColl and Bolton, Hearn, Mase and Eizemann backed by a hefty lead, while Chattanooga raised its league average to .653 and moved six games ahead of Memphis.
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Atlanta
Lookouts
Chattanooga
Memphis
Travis
McColl
Denekers
RUE Chattanooga
Tech
Bolton
Hearn
Mase
Eizemann
Schooner Doomed Off Coos Bay In Dense Fog
The 996 ton wooden steam schooner For Eragt struck submerged rocks at the Coos Bay south jetty in heavy fog and high seas. Coast guards towed two lifeboats with two passengers and the crew of seven to the Cove Bay, as efforts to free the ship proved futile.
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Coos Bay
Nia
Coary
Coast
Five Shipless Sailors Die from Poison Drink in Tin Hills
Five members of a shipless colony in Tin Hills died after drinking a cheap poisonous liquor called smoke. Three were hospitalized and a dozen others needed medical care as police seek the man who sold the toxic wood alcohol at 50 cents a gallon two days earlier.
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Tin Hills
Mrs Vallee Announces Return to Rudy Amid Happiness
In Reno, Mrs Vallee declares there will be no divorce from singer Rudy Waller. She says she loves her husband and will join him in Santo Montes and then New York, detailing plans to leave at noon.
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Mrs. Vallee
Rudy
Reno
Rudy Wallers
Mee Valler
Wiwaya
Santo Montes
New York
Legion Meeting Thursday Night At The Togion Whibhouse
The American Team hosts a supper and entertainment night on Thursday at the Togion whibhouse along Out street extension starting at 494 t wolock. A speaker is planned by the entertainment committee. A pledge to honor veterans and recall World War activities will be part of the program.
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Aden
Carload of Steam Coal To Be Bought For Power Plant
City to buy a carload of steam coal for emergency use at the municipal power plant. Superintendent Goriven reports only hours of coal on hand. City council authorizes shipment from Birmingham at $29.50 per ton freight included, with instruction to Vaughn to seek a lower price if possible.
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Brof Goriven
City Water and
Birmingham
Adior JT
Vaughn
Ferguson Leads Sterling In Tight Senate Race
In a Texas Sept 7 report, Ferguson holds a slim lead over Sterling by about 3.870 votes in the femerpaite nom nation race. The outcome hinges on late returns as candidates vie for party support and expected SET vote totals. A separate note mentions a dollar bid by Gov Roosevelt’s contributors to a Democratic creation seeking to raise funds. Robert H Gore of Fort Lauderdale announced the auction.
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Yam
Fesmisen
Sinv
Tums Lore Vetiinrre
Hyde Park Noy
Rovevel
America
Robert H Gore
Fort Lauderdale
F'nd
Three in Swimming Swept Away by Tide
A maritime incident leaves three swimmers missing as breaking waves sweep them from a shore area. Rescue teams search the coast while authorities investigate the cause of the incident.
Dothan Firemen Install Wall Map for Quick Fire Calls
Dothan firemen placed a wall map at the department to help locate fires faster. The up to date map shows shortest routes to scenes, aiding rapid response in emergencies. This marks a return to map use since the station remodel.
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Dothan
Therr
Ely
Lothan
Plans for curbs along new roads considered in city
City officials discussed extending curbs and putters along 1600 feet of the Dothan Ringe highway and 1400 feet of the Dothan Abbeville highway as part of planned improvements. Estimated cost about 5200 dollars, funded via Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan at three and a half percent, due in 10 years. Council referred to street and finance committee amid limited opposition.
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Dothan - Abbeville
Cluby and
Galitra
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
aniLon Dals
J L Vaughn
Exell
Wao
Houston County
RFC Counciman
JG Bates
Dathan
Brett
Anit
Washington Street
Renlerts
Thoreurhtary
No Mainland Threat From Tropical Storm
Washington dispatch reports no indications the tropical storm centered off Daytona Beach will reach the mainland. Weather bureau and coastal interests continue monitoring, but forecasts keep the storm northeastward with no immediate land impact expected.
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Washington
Daytona
Porerroins
AMV
Badeen
Sabaveal
Mpantan Pere
Hinata
City council votes to raise pay to $10 per meeting
Dothan council approves boosting member pay from $5 to $10 per meeting, to take effect when finances allow, after months without remuneration. The measure was supported by Councilman John P. Batts and Councilman TH McIntyre amid finances of the city strained by depleted funds. Also reported, a federal indictment list includes 16 seed loan fraud suspects from south Alabama with bonds posted and others under investigation.
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Couniel
Urewbury
John P. Batts
McIntyre
Xtra Aegalona
Tittle
Camelimen
Times Art Better
Miles Miller
Wee
Biatenn Mort South Alabama Eitizens
U. S
Montgomery
Dale County
Grover Washington Hay
Dothan
J. L. Crawford
Dothen National Bank
W. BE. Jeffries
Houston County
Houston
Spurgeon
Jonen
J.B . Riley
Ozark
Bency T. Donneill
Marie Donnell
Calyitle Mercheot
Charles F Wilkutson
Headland
Arthur Seuies
Abbeville
Augustus
Tain Lee
South Altrams
T. Faulk
Samson
Clem Crauth
Lnteprior
Huney
Helms
Geneva County
Fara Agony
Willa M Ray
Colle County
Texas
Florida
Forces Mobilized Against Farmers in Siour City
In Blymouth County authorities deployed 20 deputies to stop a reported farmers holiday action. A convoy of 221 livestock trucks was diverted to the market after clashes began as several hundred farmers attacked a driver, four drivers injured.
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Siour City
Cat Shevity Dippey
Blymouth
Qutay
Mt James
Dothan Bowlers Rout Panama City In Gulf Coast Match
Dothan bowlers won another meet over Panama City by 29 points capturing three games. Standout performers included McKinnen and Green with notable point totals as the Dothan team extended their ten week winning streak against Floridian opponents.
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Panama City
Gulf Coast
Dothan
Penton
Sistersane Tatham
Lenn
Edney
Negro’s Dwelling Destroyed by Fire with Loss at 400
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the home of Jim McKintock a Negro at 108 Lake Street in the north part of the city last night. Firemen battled flames for hours. Neighbors reported the blaze broke out near the kitchen and the front room before spreading rapidly. Loss was estimated at four hundred dollars with no injuries reported.
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Oriain
Jim McKintock
Negro
Lake Steart
Rep
Pete Permost
BANE
Hare
Biennts
City Pays Census Bill After Reduction of £29
City officials approved a census payment after a cut of 29 pounds. The article notes a reduction in funding for school census enumeration, with figures showing a decrease from 2185 to 985. The fragmented text hints at local officials, voters, and a named Fralinwing or Fralin wing, but full details are unclear due to OCR issues.
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G. O. P. Summons
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Ity
Reana
Ohio
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Clifford
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Council
Black Exet
Quleport. Miss
the Batson
W. M. Vance
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Hatten Lumber Company
Lyman
Norman P. Hatten
Tolficia
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Hatter
Robert E. Coontz
Veterans of Foreign Ware
Sacramento
Alps
Jerane Iberschoff
Smith College
Cleveland
Miss Iberschoff
Europe
Herr Walther
Misa Therschoff
Switzerland
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Legion Meeting
Doyhan Organization
MA Ferguson
Sterling
Man Jaited
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Stark
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Tee Ieee
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