Storms brew over this week in Alabama legislature
Montgomery September 2 AP Warnings of controversial measures threaten to spark a stormy week as the Alabama Legislature nears the end of its session with 14 days remaining. Bills on occupational licenses taxes and income tax reform loom, with the governor set to sign the budget control bill and a near beer repeal bill awaiting final action.
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Woman Suffers Stroke While Kneeling at Church Altar
Lime Grubb, 55, a Negro woman, suffered a stroke of apoplexy during an early Sunday prayer at the First Baptist church. She was carried to her home after the incident and died yesterday afternoon without regaining consciousness.
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Maing
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Two Men Die From Fumigation In Ship Hold
In New Orleans on September 26 two sailors died from fumigation fumes in the hold of the freighter West Nevis. Five others, including a customs inspector and two firemen, were overcome while attempting rescues but were revived after removal from the hold. Authorities say the gas released during port fumigation caused the fatalities.
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Salvation Army clothing drive nets $25 cash and 400 garments
The Dothan Salvation Army drive led by Mrs. J W Johnson reports 400 garments valued at $200 and $35 worth of canned goods plus cash totaling $25 since last Monday. Captain Tidman asks residents to donate clothing, food or money and notes two mattresses are badly needed for a family facing disease control rules.
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Norris to wage Roosevelt tour across the nation
Washington dispatch reports Senator Norris of Nebraska plans a coast to coast speaking tour starting October 15 to boost Franklin Roosevelt’s candidacy. The National Progressive Rescue League says it backs Norris to support progressive principles. John Garner expects Alfred Smith to back the Democratic ticket, but Smith has given only one public statement since losing the nomination.
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Completes Sentence Faces Similar Prohibition Charge
Less than a day after finishing a Kilby sentence for violation of the prohibition law WI McCray was back in the county jail. If officers have sufficient evidence he will be sent to Kilby again. The Negro had been released from the penitentiary Saturday morning and reached Dothan that afternoon. County officers reported arrests of about two more individuals on minor prohibition and drunkenness charges.
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Negro Arson Charge Faced Over Pearce Farm Fire
Ed Campbell, a Negro, was charged with second degree arson in the burning of the Oscar L. Pearce residence on the Montgomery highway said to have occurred weeks ago. Investigating officers said Campbell had been hired a week prior to the fire to pick cotton on the Pearce farm and disappeared after the blaze but was later found. He was sleeping at a shack on the run during the time of his stay, and a guard was placed at the burned residence for several days after the incident.
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Flyers at Hongkong Shanghat Brevity of Harbor Action
AP report from Hongkong Shanghath notes a repeated flyer sortie by a U.S. force with Captain Wolfgang von Gronaz and three companies on a work mission near Shanghat yesterday afternoon.
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Gandhi ends fast as mixed reports on Indian reform loom
In Poona and Cherbourg reports detail Gandhi ending a six day fast and calling for nourishment after British approval of most concessions to Indian untouchables. The clashing accounts reference unrest and political maneuvers around electoral constituencies and the government’s promised reforms.
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India
Mahatma Fiandi
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Garden Club Plans Flower Show at Tuesday Meeting
Garden Club members will plan a Lower Show to be held in Dothan next month at a Tuesday morning meeting at 9 20 oclock on the playground west of The Eagle building. If weather fails, the meeting moves to the city auditorium. All members are urged to attend. a definite date for the show will be designated at the season.
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Henry County Four To Be On Program At W O W Meeting
Henry County Four, a men's quartet, will perform as a feature at the Woodmen of the World Dothan camp No 131 meeting. Holland, clerk, announced the program includes a large class introduction and refreshments.
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Hettant
Young Man Enlists in U S Navy at Hampton Roads
An 18 year old, William Allen Dean of Hampton Roads, enlisted at the U S Navy training school in Dothan Wy Edger Brown recruiting officer. A fire alarm was sparked when a radio transformer malfunction caused a defect. The article describes the recruiting events and subsequent delays as Dean entered service.
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Arcivet
Hampton Roads
U. S
Newaya Pelioman To Hospitatar Sam Anne Lothe
Partial readable lines describe a medical or court-like event involving Newaya Pelioman and Sam Anne Lothe. The fragment mentions an operation and expected bore atveres wack, suggesting a hospitalization or procedure with named individuals and a date or action forthcoming.
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Sam Anne Lothe
Siee the Phag
Peretyne Beara
Gasoline theft sparks warrant for local man
Dan J. McGilvray of Cottonwood allegedly swore loudly after discovering his car out of gasoline. Neighbors sought a warrant for his arrest, but Cottonwood officers found the car parked with the fuel stolen. McGilvray reportedly vented with strong language, leading to the legal action.
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McGilvray
Maclvray
Mip Pyong
McGulvray
Cooler Weather Reduces Deaths From Accidents
Atlanta reports cooler damp weather cut weekend accident fatalities across the south to 13. Two deaths occurred in Aldham and only four were traffic related. Among Alabama victims were Eliott K. Shannon of Birmingham killed by a live wire and Power Stewart a Gaston High School football player who died after a heart attack following a game.
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Birmingham
Power Stewart
Gaston
Georgia Farmers Barricade Roads in Milk Trouble
Atlanta, Sept 26. Farmers blocked highways to disrupt milk shipments during a Georgia strike aimed at higher prices. About 40 men barricaded roads threatening trucks and turning machines around, as the injunction by Federal Judge Denver was to curb violence. R B Whitlock, Pedigree dairy manager, reported from headquarters that the injunction restrains interference with milk deliveries.
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Third Train Auto Crash Victim Returns Home
Mary Alice Brown fourteen year old injury survivor in the Gordon train freight crash was brought to a hospital for treatment and today returned home with condition much improved Mrs John T Brown nineteen died in the accident and Sam Hall junior fourteen driver of the car also injured Hall returned to dadial today relatives in Dothestal
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Gordon
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Sam Hall
Young Hall
Adidal
Dothestal
Football team’s tense standings raise questions
A garbled report hints at a football team facing scrutiny over recent results and potential irregularities. Named individuals and exact dates are unreadable, but the item suggests a developing controversy affecting the team’s performance and standing.
Revival to be led by former Dothan pastor
The Rev. Hubert J. Haskew from Pensacola will conduct a revival at Lafayette Birrel Methodist Church in Dothan from October 9 through October 16. Pastor T. G. Jones announced the return of the former Lafayette Street Methodist pastor, who will address pastors and congregations citywide and aim to bring spiritual benefits to many.
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Hubert J. Haskew
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Pensacola, Fla
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Eleven couples issued marriage licenses in weekend
Houston county records show eleven couples obtained licenses over the weekend. Five licenses went to residents outside the county, including Headland, Dothan, and Cottonwood. couples listed span Araceville, Hartford, Birmingham, Fairview, and nearby areas with varied routes.
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Countie
Houston
Athol Farmer
Anna Arnold
Headland
Fletcher Sellers
Tallahassee
Clare Hart
Dothan
James Howard Rolen
Araceville
Bonnie Myrl Smith
James Marsh
Beatrice Burnett
Hartford
Thomas C. Garst
Fairview
Joule Stribting
Birmingham
Berry Granger
Dovie Cherry
Cottonwood
Quitman Stelekland
Jove Miller
Ating J, William
Mable Inez Runner
Hubert Oburn Kirklan
Kassie Dane
Dothan Rovic
Concert to Aid Church Benefit Returns Soon
A church benefit concert is announced to support church funds. The program features musicians and a guest performer, with proceeds to assist church activities. The event aims to engage community members in a shared cultural effort.
Mine warfare after strike claims two lives in Ohio clashes
Two miners died and several were wounded during a violent confrontation related to a strike at an Ohio mine. Clarmont Barfield, 18, and Boyd Vincent, 45, were killed amid heavy gunfire and clashes near mine hill operations. Carlo Tedrow surrendered claiming Vincent’s killing. police described a chaotic scene with barricades, clubbing, and gunfire. Suspicions and arrests followed as authorities investigated the shootings and unrest surrounding the Ohio Coal Company dispute.
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Ware
Bir Geld
Boyd Vincent
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