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Newspaper
The Sunday Times
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1933
Page
1
A sharp Mobile protest denounces Senator Craft over local economy measures. Citizens call money a tool, not a source of power, and urge start over to avoid idolizing wealth. The piece questions Craft's stance and warns his obstruction limits legislative discretion in the House.
The senator’s proposal to abolish the juvenile court and detention homes is seen as lacking a genuine program and faces strong local opposition. Observers urge evaluating house bills on their merits and warn against politically motivated reforms amid a period of fiscal strain in the city.
A division among Mobile's house delegation stalls the county government economy bills especially those cutting salaries for judges. Senator Craft pushes abolition of juvenile courts and detention homes, backed by Sossaman, while Taylor and Granade oppose it, creating uncertainty over the local program.
Luther W. Binns former switchman at the state docks terminal railroad faces a second trial on a January 1931 killing of Berry Brewer yardmaster. The first trial ended in a mistrial after three days in November. Judge Ben D. Turner will defend Binns with County Solicitor Bart B. Chamberlain for the state. Brewer was shot near the railroad yards as he returned to his automobile for dinner.
The Comic Cowboys Mardi Gras society schedules its annual benefit ball for the night of February 23 at the Battle House auditorium. Ike Felis, boss cowboy, announced the event with continuous dancing set from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Pap provides the music.
Liberal leaders in Washington hope to submit prohibition repeal to state legislatures before March 4 as Congress nears adjournment. The Blaine repeal proposal stalls in the Senate behind appropriations but may be taken up next week with House action possible if Senate approves.
A new Arctic cold wave moved through the south and nation with a 26 degree minimum forecast. Forecasters warned of sub zero winds and record cold after a severe snowstorm crippled rail and harbor traffic. Major southern cities reported temperatures from 28 to 74 degrees in different locales.
Mrs Grace Williamson Willett 46 wife of Howard L Willett sues Mrs Mary Cave Hall 41 for 1 million dollars claiming Hall wooed her husband since March 1 1931. Hall widow of Addressograph founder David Hall, Willetts married 1909 separated last month per court filing by Bennison F Bartel.
President elect Roosevelt reported daily activity aboard Vincent Astor's yacht along with Dr. Leslie Heiter of Mo for a sea encounter described as a terrific battle with a whale. The report to International News Service from Miami notes Roosevelt's hands on role in capturing the event as a big fish story.
President-elect Roosevelt may seek broad authority to cut government costs after advisers indicated a shift from a financial dictatorship plan to a compromise. Speaker Garner said Roosevelt should bear the burden of reducing expenses even if Congress resists. He implied Roosevelt will push for top constitutional powers to trim payrolls if the lame duck session balks.
Feb 11 excitement ran high through this mountain town when reports spread that North Carolina authorities planned an immediate surprise move to take Colonel Luke Lea and his son Luke Lea Jr to their state to serve prison sentences on banking law violations.
Representative George A. Sossaman of Mobile, visiting for the weekend, says he expects to push several economy bills in the lower house this week affecting Mobile county. He notes two license bills: one would set a uniform $10 car license and another would charge small cars as low as $3.
The First District American Legion conference at the Battle House opened with strong opposition to the National Economy league plan to cut $4.5 million from 1933 veterans’ allowances. Speakers including J. Monroe Holley and James E. Duggan attacked the measure as harmful to veterans. A second session is set for Sunday with talks by Colonel Dallas B. Smith Pete B. Jarman and Edward L. Murray.
Hosea T. Lewis, 31, sentenced to four years for forgery and auto theft in Tuscaloosa Alabama, shocks court by confessing to the unsolved murder of night watchman J. T. Jenkins. He says I killed old man Jenkins, a fatal slaying during a robbery attempt last summer.
T F Barber, walking on Lawrence Street between Government and Church, was stopped by two men who asked for a match then demanded his money. He surrendered $1.50 after one robber produced a pistol and the other a knife.
Atlanta public hearing on a bill to legalize Sunday amusements will be held Monday with strong opposition expected from organizations forming the Atlanta Christian Council.
John B. Chapman of Deer Park urges Mobile Times toll removal for the Mobile bay bridge. He endorses The Times plan as more practical than John Cochranes, suggesting extending the 1931 gasoline tax on a fifty fifty split to fund bridge tolls and reduce public debt.
J B Converse former Mobile county engineer argues for using the R F C loan to pave Moffat road. He says bonds already approved could be pledged as security, be marketed when allowed, and repaid from the loan. The estimate promises job creation and long term savings for Mobile County merchants.
A Bastrop postmaster was charged with embezzling 7800 dollars from city funds. The case involves a missing man identified as SC Pife reported in Louisiana on February 11.
Mobile prepares for the 102nd Mardi Gras with a two day carnival on February 27 and 28. King Felix arrives by royal yacht and leads parades and events including the Infant Mystics parade and Knights of Revelry.
Nebraska farmers plan a protest parade to the state capitol on Thursday. The action, organized by a farmers group, aims to draw attention to agricultural policy concerns and rural economic issues in Lincoln.
A partial OCR snippet shows a courtroom scene with a judge or officer warning a participant named Long after a delay in seating. The fragment lacks clear names, dates, and outcomes but suggests a formal interjection to restore order.
The Voters' Protective Association cited other cities experiences with scrip to show merit in applying the plan locally. The statement suggested the program could be used in several Alabama towns and various cities nationwide.
Reverend Billy Sunday evangelist is reported by International News Service to be in a serious condition in Des Moines Iowa after heart trouble diagnosed by physicians.
A report from International News Service confirms a fund conversion plan discussed in Washington on February 1, highlighting financial adjustments and anticipated economic impact.
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