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Newspaper
The Sunday Times
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1933
Page
1
A city editorial urges railroads to expand passenger service with lower fares and shopping excursions to boost traffic and merchant gains. It argues higher volume can offset small per passenger losses and suggests gradual testing, while noting available competitive stores in Mobile and inviting railway action with caution.
The piece argues county warrants and scrip cost workers less value than cash, showing scrip at three cents per dollar with a 1.05 redemption mechanism through stamped notes. It notes receipts cover printing and handling costs and suggests groups could adopt scrip despite broader community hesitation.
A fragment notes President Roosevelt's appeal as audiences favor brief speaking over long orations, remarking that people dislike hearing leaders talk at length. The line suggests a public preference for succinct communication from statesmen across history.
Readers seek context on a possible balm referenced as balm of Gilead or similar remedy noted on page 2 column 5. The fragment provides no concrete details, dates, or names, leaving the precise identity and origin unclear.
Administration spokesmen predicted final enactment of a beer and wine bill legalizing 3.05 or 3.2 percent by Tuesday night, with enactment by April 5. Dr. Clarence True Wilson announced an injunction to test the measure in federal court, arguing legalized beer is intoxicating liquor banned by the eighteenth amendment. The House and Senate, in recess, moved to conference to resolve differences over alcohol content and sales to minors, with House favoring 3.2 and Senate backing 3.05 plus bans on minors.
An administration statement to Europe will urge preserving the disarmament conference. The appeal, likely issued by the State Department, stresses maintaining the spirit of peace at the present time.
Heavy rains swollen the Ohio River surge into Cincinnati, with officials predicting flood stage at 52 feet by tomorrow afternoon as tributaries feed the rising main channel. Locals brace for rising waters and precautionary closures.
An elderly Black woman paid 194.40 on a 5 loan over five years while loan companies demanded furniture seizure. An official from Mobile civic circles warned legal action and letters to the lenders, as the case heads to Montgomery legislators.
Mobile Mayor Hartwell commends The Times for fearless and constructive coverage. He notes fair criticism on city issues including street paving and city debt while urging the public to consider the paper's role as a force for good amid widespread default on city bonds and levy payments.
Washington March 18 The decision to prosecute over revelations on New York banking practices before the senate banking and currency committee will be made by Attorney General Cummins within a few days.
A new U S Radio Station near Mobile will aid air travel safety by coordinating antennae and towers on government land at a major airways junction. J L Bennett of Jackson Mississippi directs the project with E K Shim of Jacksonville Florida joining later. Bennett serves as operator in charge with one assistant and three junior operators assigned to Mobile by the commerce department.
Mobile legislators predicted the Robinson bill legalizing 3.2 percent beer will not pass the special session. They cited the need for a two thirds majority and said prospects are slim, as Representative Granade opposes passage now awaiting the repeal convention outcome.
Florida Sheriff C B Pearson and three deputies halted in Mobile on a trip toward New Orleans to pursue suspects in the murder of two Sarasota sisters, Lacy Bell Dyer 30 and Bertie Lee Clement 23. Police seek two men and a woman, one described as an alleged ex Tennessee convict, in the case.
The women's central committee, formed to handle public emergency issues, will meet Monday at 2 30 PM in City Hall. Mrs Harry T Hartwell, chair, issued the call and urged presidents of women's groups and clubs to attend.
Alabama lawmakers move to authorize cities and counties to join in building a public owned power transmission network to Muscle Shoals. Two rival bill groups, led by Representatives Sossaman and Carmichael with Senator Walker, push local elections and borrowing provisions to fund lines and purchase power from the shoals plant. Senate and House set public owned distribution bills as special orders for Tuesday amid federal Muscle Shoals activity.
A small cyclone near Opelika Alabama injures five residents and damages more than twenty frame houses on the outskirts in a negro residential district. The storm's core hit briefly and moved through nearby forests before dissipating.
The United States Marine Hospital will admit only present cases until new rules are issued by the Veterans Administration. Dr. W. S. Bean, chief surgeon, received instructions on Saturday confirming the temporary policy.
Edward Cochrane a 60 year old Mobile native was found unconscious at 6214 St Michael Street by Officer Whastletine yesterday morning and died while en route to the infirmary. He had been ill for some time.
In Rome on March 18, Mussolini and MacDonald agreed on four power control of Europe by Great Britain Italy France and Germany. The leaders spoke at Palazzo Venezia and emphasized peace through cooperation of the main powers.
The state banking moratorium was extended indefinitely for about 20 Alabama banks not yet cleared to reopen by Superintendent H. H. Montgomery. He said pending Congress legislation linking state banks to the federal reserve system would aid the state banking system overall.
Dr G O Segrist was elected to the Mobile County Board of Health by the Mobile County Medical Society at the Cawthon Saturday night succeeding the late Dr John O Bush. Dr J Mac Bell presided as Medical Society president. A committee reported on government practice of hospitalizing patients for non service connected disability. The meeting was well attended with discussions on public health and medical profession concerns.
Democratic leaders in the house push for passage of the farm relief bill next week as opposition rumors from the senate loom. An Ohio senator describes a simplified plan funded by a tax on products, illustrating with wheat as an example.
An Italian girl sent President Roosevelt five dollars and a gold chain to support currency stability and a speedy recovery of a sick world. She asked the gift be uncredited, wishing the Treasury to receive it, and signed only as ITALO-AMERICAN.
Incomplete dispatch notes many young members arriving with ideas and formulas, seeking time to study and craft legislative changes. The report suggests urgency for thoughtful consideration amid rapid turnover.
Douglas Fairbanks Jr. states he will not seek a divorce from Joan Crawford and aims to win back his wife. Dietz filed alienation of affections against him, but Fairbanks expresses intent to pursue reconciliation with Crawford.
Hattie Gould of 803 St Emanuel Street was slightly hurt last night when struck by a car on Kentucky Street. Police said the mishap was unavoidable and the driver was not charged.
An aftershock rattled the Long Beach region as a new quake was reported by international observers. Seismologists warned of aftershocks and urged residents to stay outdoors and away from damaged structures.
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