Davis Leads Alabama Opposition to Miller Tax Amendment
Major Harwell Davis, former attorney general, announces campaign chairmanship against the Miller Income Tax Amendment. He argues the measure grants unlimited tax power, delaying economic recovery, increasing costs, and harming labor and business. Davis cites citizen letters urging defeat and urges voter turnout to halt the proposal. A statewide campaign kickoff follows, with plans for opposition activities and speeches in Gadsden and across the state.
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Alt
Miler
Abana
Harwell Davis
Miller
Biasoravis
Davis
Ala_hema
Min
Davia
Mejor Davis
Alm Yams
Tex Amend
Alabama
Tex
Alabema
Mount Xtead
al ‘Dew
Wer
Sints
Roosevelt Takes Northwest Campaign Train Tour
Governor Franklin D Roosevelt moves along the railroad route toward Butte Montana on an 8,000 mile speaking tour. He halts in Idaho cities including Pocatello Ogden and Junction while drawing thousands to his appearances and reasserting lines from his Salt Lake City speech.
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Butte
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Cap
Idaho
Franklin D.roosevelt
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Ogden
Ingham Cache
Junction
Tah
Pecateto
Mabe Falls
New York
Pocatello
Salt ‘Hake City
U S Court Opens in Dothan October 17
Officials announce U S civil court will open in Dothan on October 17 with many war risk cases on the docket. No fine has been set for the session's end, dependent on time to clear the docket. The criminal term likely starts late November with numerous indictments to be tried. Judge Channing B Kennamer had aimed to clear seed cases but more indictments have emerged. Also reported are guilty pleas by Laat Temple ex-plant employee for arson and Henry Battles for liquor law violations, both to Kilby prison.
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U. S
Dothan
Fudge Chatiea B. Kennamer
Christae
Accidents Claim 19 Lives In the South Over Weekend
AP reports 19 deaths in the South from weekend accidents. Alabama saw five fatalities including Boyd Gorton of Ft McClelland and a truck overturn crush. A train crash in Chatchee, Alabama killed four, and a foul ball injury in New Hope Mississippi proved fatal. Two drownings occurred on the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee, with other auto crashes accounting for most deaths.
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Atlanta
South
Ala Idame
Chatchee
Alm
James Ray
Dadi
Ray
Perry Nance
James Morrow
Alabama
Boyd Gorton
Ft McClelland
Ewer Ashcraft
New Hope
Miss
Minaissippi River
Memphis
Tenn
City Election Yields Sub-100 Vote Totals in Alabama Nomination
In a tight city race this afternoon fewer than 100 votes were cast as Democrats named their nominees. Ezel won as mayor, W. F. Martin became city president, and several ward councilmen were elected along with Democratic executive committeemen from each ward.
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Alabama
Ezel
W. F. Martin
Torp.l
Arthur Joe Grant
T. H. McEntyre
1. C. Bates
Doster
Ward
A. Cox
First Circuit Court Case Dismissed for Lack of Evidence
The first circuit court case was called this morning and dismissed before the jury due to insufficient evidence that Gaston Kirk land violated the prohibition law. Jem Howell’s charge of selling mortgaged property will be heard tomorrow after Howell suffered an illness at the courthouse and was taken home.
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Cheury
H. A. Pearce
Gaston Kirkland
Jem Howell
Howell
Eldney Colls
DeMolays To Meet At 7:30 P M Today In New Temple
DeMolay officials announce a 7 30 p m meeting tonight in the main auditorium of the new temple. Masons are invited to attend the session and participate in the regular business.
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Dothan
Somebt
New Cossante Temple
Masona Arn
DeMolay
Woolley Sees Strong Demand for Disarmament at Regional Conference
President Mary E. Woolley of Mount Holyoke College, a U.S. delegate to the Geneva disarmament conference, told the first regional meeting of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom that world public opinion backs disarmament more than ever. This was her first public appearance since returning from Geneva.
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Northampton
Mast
Mary E.woolley
Mount Holyoke
Cssege
United States
Wooley
Triangle Death Case Twists Involving Dubois Couple
Police investigated the Triangle death case where two principals, Mrs Dubois and her husband, were linked to a disappearance. Mrs Dubois was found buried beneath a basement at the summer cottage five hours after the husband killed himself. Hair from the victim was recovered from water and matched to Grace Atwood, reported as a frequent associate of Dan Bols, a wealthy manufacturer's daughter.
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Raith DuBoie
Charles
Mathechristis
Fnally
Dubois
Grace Atwood
Dan Bols
Striking Farmers Block Roads Over Price Increases
Worthington Minnesota farmers confront roadblocks to stop movement of perishables as 400 farmers clash with law enforcement. Sheriff and deputy rescue a sheep bed and aid Calvin in reaching market while farm product prices rise. In Washington wholesale prices show farm products leading gains with barley corn rye wheat calves poultry eggs and cotton up.
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Minn
Lowa
Sioux City
Minnesota
Branciaking
Wentworth
Aherif
Jdror
Calvin
Washington
1. C
Parei
Labor Department
Lee
Mrs Shirley Dies At Abbeville At 46
Mrs Evvile Shirley, 46, died at her father C T Hutto’s Abbeville home Sunday after a long illness. Funeral was set for 3 p.m. at Abbeville Baptist Church with Rev R C Edge. burial in Abbeville cemetery. She is survived by her father, a son Owen Shirley of Houston, a daughter Mrs Woodrow Grilie of Abbeville, and a sister Mrs J B Boltand of Birmingham.
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C. T. Hutto
Abbeville
Abbeville Baptist Church
R. C. Edge
Dwltog and Rhodes
Owen Shirley
Houston
Texas
Woodrow Grilie
J. B Boltand
Birmingham
Fire destroys house on McClintock Farm near Headland
Sparks from a chimney set fire to the J. Db. McGinnock farm residence two miles northwest of Seteadland around 11 a.m. Saturday. Half the household contents were saved before the flames grew too intense. The house, valued at 1900 dollars, was insured for 500. A tenant farmer—known as J H W. McClintock—operated the farm.
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J. Db
McGinntock Farm
Seteadland
Dothan
Bulding
Fred Op Tre
Olf
Teachers Attend Dothan Institute In Alabama
Nearly twenty Hayton county teachers attended the Dothan Institute held at Dothan High School to prep for the fall term. The program opened in the morning and concluded early afternoon with teachers receiving certificates from the state department of education. Notable participants included Wilder as chairman of the county board, C L Crilline superintendent, and F A Granger among others.
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Hourtum County
Dothar High School
Bam
We Laguages
Etate Department of
Education
Omer Mnevkera
Jonneon Wilder
Heyaton County
Me. C. L Cniline
Chill Welfare
Por F
Granger
Barn Fire Destroys Hay and Tools Near Dothan
A fire 12 miles south of Dothan destroyed a barn hay and tools belonging to Mrs Stevia Mith Hear Meritt. Firefighters fought the blaze as structures and fanning equipment burned. Losses were estimated around 32 percent, with some contents recovered.
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Gore
Dothan
Interanety
Taree Injured as Train Car Hit at Gordon
Three people injured in a grade crossing crash between an ACL through freight and an automobile at Gordon. Mrs John T Brown 79 hospitalized with skull fracture, hip and leg injuries. granddaughter Mary Allen 14 serious. Sam Hall Jr 16 with minor injuries. Vehicle carried about 20 feet. train eastbound stopped after impact. Gordon residents among the injured. officials report varying outcomes and conditions.
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John T. Brown
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Mary Allen
Sam Hall, Jr
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Bull Youth Com
Guy Brown
John Brown
Young
Dothan
Gordon Persons
Hall
Geneva High Football Schedule Set for Opening Here
Geneva High in Geneva Alabama released its campaign schedule with dates against Dothan DeFuntek Enterprise Fiorala Ozark Andalusia Opr Hartford and an open date November 11. Coach Hudson expects a productive year with Yost contributing 22 of the team’s touchdowns.
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Ala
Geneva High Nckoot Foot Pa
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Hudson
Mother of Speaker Garner Near Death
DETROM Texas Sept 18 AP Farah Jane Garner mother of the Democratic nominee is reported near death after a sudden illness. Garner rushed to his mother’s side as officials and attendants conveyed concern. The family requests privacy as Garner travels and awaits further updates on her condition.
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Texas
Farah Jane Garner
Democratic View Previentist
Wea Cotteally
Beilesad
Spraver Garner
Washington
Thaay
Garner
Hold Up of Store Charged as Gang Job
Houston county officers said the Lee Legann store robbery near Bay county on August 23 involved five armed youths, linked to a Florida Alabama cross state gang. John S. Gipson, arrested Saturday, faces highway robbery. Burl Clark’s confession names Gipson and John Preston as robbers. Cash, cigars and syringes were taken, two shotguns and two pistols recovered with a car used to haul loot.
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Lee Legann
Bay County
Alabama
Florida
John S. Gipson
Sherif O. E. Hobbs
Panama City
Gipson
Burl Clark
Dothan
Montgomery
Clark
Gipson Ox
John Preston
Mle Picton
Legann
Jlicera
Joe
Banlfay
Fis
Jeff
Lagenn
Slayings of Woman Trigger Six More Fatal Shootings
In Muskover Oklahoma a woman killed by highwaymen two weeks earlier spurs further gun battles as a posse closes in. Deputies Andrew McGinnis K Y Carlisle and Troy Love were killed or wounded while engaging the suspects in the Sharpe case. Deputy Sheriff Bud McClain and Hart Filppin later died of wounds. Several individuals remain detained in connection with Mrs Sharpe and the auto ambush.
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Muskover
Okla
Hilla
Oklahoma
Tonthy
Andrew McGinnia
Short
K. Y. Carlisle
Troy Love
Bugle Sharpe
Shori
Webster Racca Eng
Bud McClain
Ally
Dwelling Heavily Damaged by Fire at Morgan Street
Fire of undetermined origin damaged the P. Green residence at 200 Morgan Street at 1:33 a m Sunday. The fire started in a closet and spread to the front, which was quickly consumed before firefighters arrived. Occupants were away at the time. insurance on furniture was reported, with house coverage undetermined. Much damage came from water and a collapsing ceiling.
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Morgan Street
Bremen
Azemen
Geneva High School Class Elects Officers for 1983
Geneva Ala Sept 19 The 1983 senior class at Geneva High School held its first meeting Monday and elected officers: President Wimer Watson vice president Pat Brown secretary and treasurer Nell Gay senior reporter Rachael Mora. Graduates of 1972 who are freshmen this year include Mary Fleming Martha Dienvkes and Sarah Loving Lat i Montevallo Elsie Clements Slate Normal College Livingston and Leath Avelin Margaret Matthews and Loutee Ard Late Normsi Troy.
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Ala
Spe Jelal
Ges
Ineva High Schoul
Wimer Watson
Pat Brown
Nell Gay
Seme
Rachael Mora
Mary Fleming
Marthe Dienvkes
Sarah Loving Lati Montevallo
Elsie Clements
Slate Normal College
Livingston
Leath Avelin
Margaret Mattthews
Loutee
Msi
Troy
Toilsome budget balancing looms over Alabama session
Alabama lawmakers faced a heavy week as they prepare to balance the state budget and set up financing to retire the deficit. Key measures include a tax structure overhaul and a cap on appropriations, with rival plans to abolish the court of appeals and cut legislative salaries sparking intense debate and procedural moves.
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Aim
Alabama
Bradget
Tre Fletcher
Pasang
Liebelief
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Court of Appeal
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Limestone
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Hotles Judiciary Committee
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Massey Edgar
Washington
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Butler
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Eomer
Theuse
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