22 Mar 1930
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1930
Page
1
An 18 year old girl pilot seeks a commercial license after setting three air records. She aims to join the ranks of licensed pilots, pursuing opportunities in aviation at a young age despite industry hurdles.
Weather bureau tower issued small craft warnings for high north to northeast winds during today. Protective action advised for coastal and offshore vessels and mariners to monitor updates.
The New York stock market opened with irregular price moves as bull pools pursued some specialties while bearish traders attacked others. J. C. Case rose two points while Sears Roebuck and Du Pont gained about a point. A safety razor block of 5,000 shares traded at 65 off 1 3/8, a new 1930 low. U S Steel opened a 6,000 share block at 190 5 8, off 1 8.
New York March 22. Cotton futures opened steady with March 15.66 May 15.85 July 15.85 October 15.66 December 15.87 January 15.90. New contracts listed October 15.47 December 15.58 January 15.63.
The article highlights a rising demand for aggressive, confident salesmen who rarely accept no. It urges readers with drive to pursue opportunities at Columns for a new connection and career advancement.
Seventy five delegates from the Mississippi convention of garden clubs will travel to Mobile to tour the Azalea Trail. A New Orleans party led by William H. Douglas and a Bogalusa group from the Inglewood Literary Society also plan weekend visits, with a Woman's Club tea and escorted trail tour arranged.
The Mobile Automobile Club annual meeting at the Battle House urged linking Mobile with Montgomery and north Alabama. Speaker Matt Mahomer said Mobile is isolated from other regions due to missing through routes, costing tourist traffic. Joe Baker was re elected president. officers and directors were named.
Austin Chambers a University of Alabama student who fell from a Battle House window during Mardi Gras and lay unconscious for days is rapidly improving in City Hospital. His physician says he is almost out of danger with a concussion and injuries to the body including a torn tendon in the left forearm. The youth recalls nothing of the fall from a seventh floor window to a third floor sub roof on March 3 and hails from South Wester, Connecticut.
Sinnett will answer about 30 reader questions daily for subscribers. Readers are invited to mail coupons from Page 3 to Sinnett in care of The News Item to obtain responses and guidance on various topics.
Washington March 22 A meeting of the Republican national committee executive committee will discuss Chairman Claudius Huston's use of Tennessee River Improvement Association funds in stock market dealings. Rumors grow over his future as the Senate lobby committee probes his actions while names like Watson Moses and Walter Newton are floated as possible successors.
In heavy swells the Bremen's sister ship Europa completed a full day at sea of 703 miles at noon ship time, averaging 28.15 knots. This beat Bremen's maiden voyage by 16 miles, on a longer Cherbourg to Ambrose Channel route into New York harbor.
A traffic collision on a city street near Dauphin involved a bending car and a car in front. The impact shattered the windshield and caused facial wounds to a child who was taken to a nearby physician for surgical care.
In Fairfield Texas two arrests followed a reported bid to burn Miss Wilma Jones alive in a hotel room. Mrs. Sarah Dodd and her son Tom of Buffalo allegedly participated in related forgery and blackmail schemes tied to Miss Jones. G B Moore faced assault with intent to murder charges, later deemed dead, with bond set on an arson charge.
Capone, reputed Chicago gang leader, returns to his desk in Chicago after a Philadelphia prison release. He plans a trip to his Miami home and resumes business interests, appearing unshaken by police. Report indicates his first sighting since his release last Monday, with details continued on Page 3.
Washington March 22 The Hawley Smoot tariff bill faces its final Senate vote after seven months of debate. Only a few amendments and closing speeches remain as leaders hope for passage and sending the measure to conference.
Shreveport, La. murder charges prepared against Roy Lawrence Delatte 22 for the death of his bride shortly after their wedding. Chief J. Allen and Coroner Willis P. Butler concluded Delatte did shoot his wife in a bridal room late Thursday night.
NEW CASTLE Pa March 22 Irene Schroeder will confess to participating in a holdup and robbery in Moundsville West Virginia. An innocent man serves a 10 year sentence at the state penitentiary based on the case. The confession is reported by International News Service.
Peterman, once a prominent figure in Louisiana, died in Baton Rouge after months of illness. funeral arrangements were not disclosed.
L B Murphy 53 a Kentucky house member died today in Georgetown after illness. Murphy was a farmer and road contractor active in the 1980 sessions and had left his seat earlier that day.
C L Strange a native of Mobile county filed intention papers with a judge of probate seeking revenue and road commissioner from the First district. The notice indicates aims in local civil service.
Edward J. Doheny was acquitted today on charges of bribing a former cabinet officer. Detectives were alerted to a burglary attempt on Warren Street. the home was found open with no items missing and investigators found weak burglary evidence.
Readable fragments indicate tonight and Sunday morning frost in parts of Alabama and Mississippi with partly cloudy to generally fair conditions. Colder by Saturday night with clear skies and a warmer trend in northern portions.
Today on WODX from The Register and News-Hem studio the air features Sunshine Hour at noon, Variety Hour, A Save It Book for People, Baby Hour, Dinner Music, and a host of music programs. Notable listings include The Master Goodall program and Talent showcases through the evening.
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