One Term for President Gains Favor in Congress
Washington, Dec. 20. A movement toward limiting the presidency to one six year term with no re-election has gained momentum in the 68th Congress. A Times-Recorder NEA poll shows 115 in favor, 68 against, 23 undecided. Senator Harris plans to reintroduce the measure, arguing it would remove politics from campaigning and protect the president’s health.
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Washington
NEA Service
United States
Harding
Times- Recorder
NEA
Congress
Times-Recorder
Warren Harding
William J. Harris
Senate Judiciary Committee
Harris
An Exhilarating Effect of Herbine on the Home Shelf
A bottle of Herbine on the shelf acts like a doctor in the house providing instant relief for digestion and irregular bowels. One or two doses start things moving and restore buoyant spirits, with price 60c and sales by Carswell Drug Co and Americus Drug Co.
Debated term lengths for U.S. presidents in 1923 poll
A NEA Service poll quotes lawmakers on presidential tenure. Senators Caraway Walsh Fordney Cole McSwain Thomas voice yes or no on a single four to six to eight year term, while 79 of 115 voters favor six years and 46 back four to eight year options.
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Victor L. Berger
Wis
David L. Walsh
Mass
Joseph W. Fordney
Mich
R. Clint Cole
John J. McSwain
S. C
Elmer Thomas
Okla
NEA Service
John Powell Elected Worshipful Master
Swainsboro Mason ic Lodge No 244 elects John R Powell OP We Met W Rountite W Guy Alford J W Grayson Powell S D W W Flanders J D Felix C Williams S S C Murphey Willis J S R A Flanders treasurer M H Blount secretary John A Bell Tyler J M Snellzgrove chaplain for the ensuing year at the regular meeting in Swainsboro on December 20.
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Swainsboro
Smith Made Head of Auto Motor Club
In Columbus on December 20 at the Ralston hotel H C Smith was elected president of the Chattahoochee Valley Motor Club. A new board of directors was chosen and then elected officers for 1924. The Fort Benning representatives will be chosen after a conference with General Wells.
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Columbus
Ralston Hotel
H. C. Smith
Chattahooche Valley
Joe R. Walters
E. J. Davis
Maurice Loirdans
Deronda Levy
Walter Richards
J. E. Minter
Fort Benning
General Wells
Record low point off Andes reaches ten thousand feet
The text notes that the lowest point for thousands of miles off the Andes rises to 10000 feet above sea level, indicating a high elevation feature in that distant marine corridor.
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Andes
Sea
No Arrests Made in Simons Slaying
Jefferson reports no arrest in the deaths of Mrs. Maggie Simmons and her daughter. Sheriff Collier pursued clues linking a man with the victims, who were lured from Jefferson to Athens, then to a burning farm shack. Tracks were erased by rain and no footprints found at the scene.
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Jefferson
Colier
Maggie Simmons
Collier
Athens
Ben Collier
Burglars Begin Christmas Activities in Six Burglaries
Atlanta police report six North Side homes burglarized in one night as holiday loot nets furs jewelry and valuables. No arrests have been reported and clues are scarce.
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Atlanta
North Side
Masquerading Banned in Jance of 1535
A historical note explains that masquerading was forbidden in Jance in 1535 due to widespread abuses. The record highlights the royal stance against deception and identifies the period’s social enforcement, implying officials sought to curb fraud and counterfeit appearances.
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Jance
Play ing Double at the Opera House Friday
Western drama starring Dick Hatton features an ingeniously devised story by J Stewart Woodhouse with a clever twist. The film lacks lavish sets yet offers steady thrills and a refreshing hour of entertainment through Hatton’s daring Westerner.
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Dick Hatton
Opera House
Mr. Hatton
J. Stewart Woodhouse
Larry Semon and the Acquittal at Rylander
A mystery stage feature at Rylander Theater, titled The Acquittal, unfolds a gripping courtroom drama. The play centers on a sequence of suspect shifts as characters face mounting questions of guilt, delivering a sensational, puzzling plot through its engaging episodes.
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Larry Semon
Rylander
Riece
Rylander Theater
Nationwide ROTC Officers Group Formed in Georgia
In Gainesville a branch of the Air Officers Association of the U S Army was organized for the Ninth district with Major Fonville McWhorter as president of the state reserve officers. Officers elected include Major O R Horton as president Lieutenant Haywood Pearce Jr as vice president Captain W A Cunningham as secretary and Lieutenant E S Kimbrough Jr as treasurer.
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Atlanta
Air Officers Association
U. S. Army
Gainesville
Riverside Academy
Robert Peach
Pat M. Stevens
Regular Army
Fonville McWhorter
Haywood Pearce, Jr
W. A. Cunningham
E. 8. Kimbrough, Jr
Duluth Woman Mayor Loses In Second Race
Duluth, Dec. 20. H. B. Herron elected mayor, defeating incumbent Mrs. Alice Strickland, who received 15 votes. Strickland had been publicized last year as Georgia’s first woman mayor. Councill members elected: Mack Pittard, Grady Wright, Scott Brown, Dassie Phillips, Floyd Brannon. AOS Only a few more shopping months before June apples.
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Duluth
H. B. Herron
Alice Strickland
Timber Share Highlight Douglas Fir Dominance
A significant portion of the United States merchantable timber is Douglas fir, accounting for nearly a quarter of the total. This species stands out for its volume and influence in national forestry.
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United States
All Star Cast Stars in Dramatic Climax Screen Duel
An astounding climax unfolds as the solution clears in one dramatic moment starring Norman Kerry Claire Windsor Barbara Bedford and Richard Travers. On the same program Larry Seman presents his two reel comedy Lightning Love a riot of fun.
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Norman Kerry
Claire Windsor
Barbara Bedford
Richard Travers
Larry Seman
Healthmobile of State to Tour Eleventh District
The Healthmobile of the state board of health led by Dr. Alice Moses and two nurses will tour the eleventh district from January to May to aid mothers and children. Miss Anne L. Gallagher, a state supervisory nurse, arranged the schedule in this county. The unit will arrive in Quitman January 14 and stay a week as local clubs plan arrangements.
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Quitman
State Board of Health
Alice Moses
Anne L. Gallagher
Woman's Civic Club
Teacher association in county centers to cooperate
A local teacher association across county centers is expected to cooperate. A leader who can cut taxes and pay a bonus is described as potential famous as Babe Ruth, signaling high stakes for local education politics.
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Babe Ruth
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Monty
C. J. Clark
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Freeman’s Bicycle Shop
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Lee Street
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Agg EN Tigin Ida
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W. J
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P. O
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Americus Jewelry Company
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