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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1935
Page
1
Washington report outlines faculty and policy maneuvers as a coal strike threat looms. President Roosevelt seeks congressional funding for permanent public works while plans for public housing and federal art projects face debate amid broader economic relief efforts. Numerous agencies and councils weigh investigations into education, youth welfare, and folklore programs as the government weighs how to salvage lasting public works.
Four men were wounded in a clash between pickets and employees at the Rome Stove and Bingo plant in Rome Georgia. One man in critical condition, another with a bullet wound to the head, two others not seriously hurt. Selman, plant general manager, said he did not witness the shooting but was told of the exchange. The plant reopened after a shutdown on August 20 caused by labor troubles in the area.
U S exports in August declined from July and from August last year, totaling 241 8 bales valued at 16 218 005. July shipments stood at 277 000 bales worth 18 438 000, and August shipments to Belgium France Italy Poland and Sweden were smaller to Germany Canada and Japan. The net gain is shipments to Italy from 22 990 dies and open jumped from 6.
The Salvation Army advisory board will meet Monday night at the Office of Chairman M. L. Ban-Man Jr. at the Home Guano Co. to discuss the annual campaign. Report on past year’s work will be presented and urged for review by board members.
New York AP report from Sept. indicates business, though slow after Labor Day, is regaining pace. Wholesale trade and consumer demand improve with Tatail trade strong, steel production at high capacity, and GM and Montgomery Ward posting robust August results. The stock market pauses after new highs, but bonds and crops show modest gains with improved demand for cotton.
Welfare director Mrs. C. L. Collins says the county welfare agency has no details on the new state legislation for participation in the Federal Social Security bill and penion plans. Many clients are applying for penions while Montgomery confirmation of her appointment is pending. The agency hopes to begin operations early next week and assist those dropped from relief rolls seeking W EA jobs.
At The Country Club in Cleveland on September 14 AP reports Lawson Little trailed after three holes but rallied to finish the morning 18 with Walter Emery in the American amateur golf crown match. Little overcame an early deficit to finish 72 to 38 for the day.
Deputy tax collector B I Ramsey tries to collect delinquent taxes while noting his term and duties. Farmers J C Herdy and John Conner came in to pay next year's taxes in advance and joked about paying debts. Ramsey recalls the unusual offer, while the delinquent count drops from 275 last year to about 150 this year.
Georgia Democrat Susie Moore elected as Georgia Democratic national committeewoman to replace resigning Edgar Alexander. Hitler warns Germany will not yield and seeks peace on its terms. In New York two men pistol into a former Follies dancer’s apartment, robbing jewelry valued at 5000 dollars. Atlanta social matron Laurie Avers Robert files for divorce from Chip Robert Jr in Reno. U S regrets a New York judge's insulting Nazi flag remark but says not official government stance.
Relief checks for 97 women formerly on the ARA payroll were to be distributed Saturday afternoon at the courthouse. G P Morrison, area works appraiser, announced. The women will begin garment making under WPA next week, with requisition sent to the local National Reemployment Service office for 57 workers. Twenty women disqualified for WPA work lacked occupational experience. These clients will be turned over to the new public welfare department. Morrison expects approval for other projects to employ the remainder. Of 117 on the rolls, 20 were ineligible and dropped from Saturday payroll. Women with claims may call at the office of Mrs. C. L. Collins at the courthouse Monday to be paid if not claimed Saturday afternoon.
Baton Rouge reports indicate a special session of Louisiana’s legislature is almost certain as Huey Long factions seek peace with Roosevelt and anti Long forces push for repeal of Long era election laws. Possible Mrs Long appointment to her late husband’s term discussed. tension remains between Long loyalists and opponents amid ongoing investigations and death in the state house.
The Alabama legislature wraps a costly 1835 session in Montgomery, ending after dawn adjournments. Key actions include blocking NRA related bills, approving hospital insurance, dog vaccination measures, and front and rear tag requirements for vehicles, with multiple bills killed or amended as lawmakers reconvene next January.
C. 2 McEachin, Houston count ty road supervisor who refused to be discharged by the Board of Revenue two weeks ago and kept on working, didn't get paid Saturday when the semi monthly payroll was distributed to employees of the road department. Probate Judge Saxon P. Poyner said the board fired him by a two to one vote. McEachin contended the board lacked authority to discharge him and said he would continue as supervisor.
Dothan seen as center of a network of paved roads with routes to be paved by end of 1956. Mulline of the state highway department reports progress on Webb-Columbia road base laid, paving to begin around December, with three miles paved weekly. Workers moved to Dothan-Geneva leg, first Mobile highway segment, five miles long, expected by January. Additional routes Enterpr ise and Cottonwood to be paved. Webb-Columbia road to get priority. Labor shortages noted, transfers from municipal airport to road projects.
Three prisoners escaped from a Houston jail on Thursday night and remained at large after a 24 hour manhunt led by deputies and helpers. Two conspirators, Frank Wilson and Dave Smith, were captured hours later, while others fled as investigators pursued who aided the escape and how the guards were deceived.
Free unbd eathing men were known to Berehens malted and bomber of orete were believed buried beneath the wreckage as a freight derailment trapped riders and bystanders. One injured man, Tate Higgs of Calhoun, was amputated on scene with pocket knives to free him. Firemen and physicians fought flames and debris as rescuers worked to reach victims in the mangled cars loaded with pulp wood.
An unknown fleet of up to dozens of ships, including the cruiser Refown Orion and the Achilles, is believed to be cruising in secrecy. Port entries and naval movements are shrouded as Admiralty holds information, with reports of lone carrier ships and fighters gathering near Alexandria and multiple Mediterranean hubs.
A reform act seeks to employ 30 000 U S seamen through a federal program. The act, debated in Congress, would place American sailors aboard ships under wartime or peacetime service. The plan aims to mobilize crews from about 2 000 ships affected, recalling 600 subsidized posts from the prior year.
A leased truck assigned to a Povhan Columbia road project caught fire on the Enterprise highway Thursday night. Driver Cecil Hubbard escaped injuries as the vehicle burned. the truck was state hired for a project but not owned by the state, rented from a private concern.
Rome reports Premier Mussolini steering the cabinet to reject any settlement for Italy's dispute with Ethiopia. The government warned it may respond to threats from any direction as it reinforces Libya and intensifies East Africa military preparations. Across the League of Nations, protests mounted against Italy's invasion, while discussions considered territorial adjustments involving British Somaliland and new access for Italian security.
Plant engineer dies from burns while four others remain unaccounted after a fierce explosion at the Knickerbocker Ice Company plant in Brooklyn. Johnson sustains third degree burns and is hospitalized. Morrison, 38, treated at the scene for facial injuries. Ammonia tanks could not be shut off as toxic fumes and smoke spread over the area.
Weather brief indicates fair conditions across Alabama northwest Florida for Saturday and Sunday. An outlook from Monday through the week predicts generally fair to partly unsettled periods with showers around midweek. Temperatures expected to rise with seasonal warmth across the East Gulf states.
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