08 Jan 1933
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Newspaper
The Sunday Times
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1933
Page
1
The piece quotes Mrs. T. Hartwell urging statewide action to cut textbook prices in Alabama and reduce unnecessary education costs. It criticizes the school board for pay uncertainty and calls for public disclosure. It also notes a Times discussion on removing Cochrane bridge tolls and reflects on philanthropic bequests from Dr. Gerard.
The piece attacks the revised merchant license schedule in Mobile as unfair revenue. It questions sheriff remarks on potential closures and highlights alleged illegal registrations and fraudulent electoral acts. It warns about county warrants trafficking and a bridge bill shifting upkeep costs to the county, urging scrutiny of public finance.
The committee will meet Monday at 9 am in the board room to study the bridge tolls. New members announced include J Leslie Green Robert Gordon W Holcombe John Cochrane Mark Lyons Edmund Doody and Leslie Richard. The group aims to analyze the bridge issue and pursue prospective plans, cooperating with other groups and agencies.
Officials plan to spend 25 000 monthly on road maintenance once Reconstruction Finance Corporation funds arrive. Pat Byrne of the Community Chest told gathered unemployed at 109 St Emanuel that they will be hired when money is received, with 50 000 relief for January and February routed first to Birmingham then Montgomery. James E. Shelton will retrieve the check from Governor Miller in Montgomery.
Men and women of the initial gifts division, the shock troops of the Community Chest, prepare for a Monday drive against want and disease. A victory breakfast at 9 a.m. sets final commands for teams to sweep designated sectors. The general drive runs January 15 through the week with a budgeted quota of 13731285.
Japanese and Chinese commanders in the Shan haikwan area reportedly agreed to an immediate cessation of hostilities and to negotiate a peaceful settlement. The move followed representations from Peiping’s British legation and warnings to protect British interests in the contested zones.
Casual notes indicate the port authority or related chamber group in mid January examined revised plans to identify a suitable permanent area for offices. Delegates from Washington and New Orleans discussed undoing changes and ensuring facility readiness.
Three potential new income sources loom for Mobile city finances. Mayor Hartwell, Commissioner Bates, and former Commissioner Schwarz stand as the main figures, with an estimated total of about $6,000, roughly $2,000 each. The case hinges on census data used to justify salary increases.
A sneak thief stole a pair of shoes and keys from an automobile owned by Barton Greer of Greer's Stores. The car was parked near the company main offices and store on Commerce Street early Saturday night when robbed.
A Mobile call urges sharing over generic charity as a duty for all residents. It argues many in need are as worthy as givers, victims of systemic misadjustments, and stresses a communal approach to aid.
Cal Coolidge is laid to rest in his native Vermont with snow kissed peaks watching over Plymouth. The pall of rain clears as mourners gather at the Coolidge cemetery for a solemn homecoming described by a correspondent.
Governor reports receipts exceeded expenditures as operating costs fell over 40 percent and the sales tax supplied about a quarter of state revenue. The tax reduced the property levy by 20 percent and supported balance without harming assessments, gaining popularity despite initial opposition.
Suits for 16000 damages filed in circuit court yesterday against the Whitman Sisters company a theatrical troupe that played at the Pike theatre. Arthur Phillips 16 son of plaintiff injured January 2 at Washington avenue and St Michael street while on a Whitman sisters bus struck from behind by another auto.
County finances appear sound after the county commissioners paid all outstanding bills in the past week per a report from Ray Minette of the county seat. The update notes timely payments across the se county, reflecting solid fiscal management.
A youthful pastor Rev Albert J Renee offers a prayer as Cal Getting Coolidge lies in state. The service reflects national grief and gratitude for his life and dedication to public duties and the Commonwealth. The note indicates continuation on Page 2 Column 6.
Northampton Mass Jan 1 speculation swirled over Calvin Coolidge possible will. Ralph W Hemenway, former law partner, says he never heard of a will being drawn. Surviving kin include widow, son John, Miss Sarah Pollard VT an aunt nearly 100, and Hiram Moor uncle in his 80s a rice planter of Welsh La.
President elect Roosevelt and Secretary of State Stimson will meet in New York next week to discuss two major issues. The first is Europe’s debt crisis with France and its satellites seeking relief after default. The second concerns Asia trade and Western civilization, with Roosevelt seeking a full record of Hoover Laval talks in Paris and any implied commitments.
Mobilian Leslie W. Sweetser of 310 Washington Avenue received notice from Washington that he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds suffered June 18, 1918. He served as corporal of Company A, 167th Division, in the World War.
Lawmakers and anti saloon league spokesmen debated the 3 2 beer bill before the senate judiciary committee arguing constitutional grounds and possible injunctions to close breweries if beer is legalized. Representative Beck defended the measure while Dunford warned enforcement battles would follow.
Governor Kenner, identified as a negro, was injured when struck by an auto driven by Ed Saunders of 04 Elmira street. The incident occurred as Kenner pushed a hand cart at Conception and Canal streets. Saunders was docketed at police headquarters on reckless driving charges.
The Montgomery board of education will meet with teachers to discuss renewals as the state faces about 300000 in rears for educational funds due in Mobile County.
The document enumerates officers and committee members including Montgomery J Smee zelicker Barton as officers and physical committee members Joe Baker Dr H Walker Cecil FP Bates N D Cunningham Chas Bedi hauer. Finance Committee members include Lioyd rick F E Haas L B Carroll D Bellingrath E R Renchier. Religious and Social tea lists Rev Warner Du Bose Ww A Wood J Peit ae C C Sanders Douglas Harris.
O M Phelps president of the chamber of commerce will present briefs to the board of engineers for rivers and harbors in Washington. He will urge chamber of commerce support. Congressman John McDuffie arranged the hearing. Phelps left Saturday for Washington. H E Parker of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Steel Company will propose moving bouys and tugs from Mobile River to their plant on the creek. Tennessee company runs a major industry on the creek.
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