Americus mayor appoints new committees and officers
The Mayors and Aldermen of Americus held a full meeting naming Nathan Murray and J W Hightower to key aldermanic committees. New salaries and department heads were approved, with Hightower and Murray joining multiple panels including water, streets, police, and cemeteries. Commissioner G C Loving to succeed Nathan Murray on the police commission.
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Americus
Nathan Murray
J. W. Hightower
Poole
Alderman Murray
Alderman Hightower
A R. E. Allieson
J. W. Haris
Nation Oe
J. W. Hightow
Allison
W. E. Mitchell
Petehasing L. Carswell
R. E. Allison
L. Carswell
J. W. Harris, Jr
Chinyman
R. E F. Allison
J. W. Harris
A. D. Gatewood
Charles H. Wheatley
W. C. Jeter
Ernest Pantone
W. P
Oak Grove
Keper
R. E K. Allison
J. E. Poole
J. W. Chambliss
Loving Oil Company
Murray
Ma Ba
Just Past Her Milestone Seeks to End Two Husbands At Once
Omaha readers see a sensational divorce bid by Marie Hillier 21 who seeks separation from her fourth husband Ross Miller while her fifth spouse Paul Bersgers sues for divorce. Judge Day voices call for a numerical limit on repeated court actions. Hillier remains wed to both men as the case highlights unsettled Nebraska marriage law.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Marie Hillier
Alpha Kappa Kappa Convention Planned in Atlanta
The annual Alpha Kappa Kappa convention will be held in Atlanta for the first time, secretary Houser of the Atlanta Convention Bureau says. About 500 prominent businessmen and many members of the fraternity are expected to attend, with several notable speakers and distinguished guests anticipated.
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ANTA
At- Kappa Kappa
Atlanta
Houser
At- Convention Bureau
Sterling selling in new heavy exchange market drop
New York January 2 The unsettled political outlook in England pushed sterling down in early market trading. Sterling was quoted at 4.29 1/4 dollars, down about 2 8 cents from Monday’s close, while French francs fell to 4.99 1/2 dollars amid weaker continental exchange demand.
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New York
England
Revenue Field Agents Named for Georgia Counties
Atlanta January 2 Commissioner Vandiver announced five field agents for revenue work. W T Little of Milledgeville R N Holt of Lawrence par te Guest of Tifton John H Jones of SenoiaeG Springfield Paul D Lickhued of Springfield H Rockmore of Jeffersonville named to posts in various counties.
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Atlanta
Commissioner of Revenue
Vandiver Today
W. T. Little
Milledgeville
R. N. Holt
Lawren¢ Parte
John H. Jones
Senoiaeg, Guest
Tifton
Paul D. Lickhued
Springfield
H. @. Rockmore
Jeffersonville
Infatuated Chauffeur Motive in Denver Shooting
Infatuation of a chauffeur for his film actress employer and jealousy of a Denver acquaintance prompted Joe Kelly alias H A Grest to shoot Courtland S Dines of Denver last night in the presence of moving picture stars Mabel Normand and Edna Purviance. Dines will recover, physicians stated today.
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Los Angeles
Denver
Joe Kelly
H. A. Grest
Courtland S. Dines
Mabel Normand
Edna Purviance
Dines
Pival Claimants for New Jersey Bench in Court dispute
Two town recorders in Kearney New Jersey clashed over who could preside at police court as court opened. A police lieutenant separated them and several prisoners watched. Anthony J. Casalé, appointed yesterday by town council, and George C. Winne, the original recorder, leveled counter charges against each other.
Secretary Wallace cites 12 percent crop rise since 1822
Washington reports Agriculture Secretary Wallace said crops are worth 12 percent more than in 1822 reflecting three postwar years of effort. He noted 1933 crops were generally good despite droughts and pests with overall production near the five-year average and stronger money value across many crops.
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Wallace
Washington
Klux Klan Leaders Meet to Plan Disbandment
Atlanta January 2 E Y Clarke imperial officer issued a call for the national Klan congress to convene February 26 in Atlanta to prayerfully consider methods to eliminate evils or follow the founder and disband the organization immediately with courage and manhood.
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Atlanta
E. Y. Clarke
Greece's revolutionary government hands power to new assembly
In Athens on January 2, Colonel Plastiras transferred control of Greece's revolutionary government to the newly elected national assembly amid shouting deputies and galleries cheering Long Live the Republic and Down With the King.
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Aphens
Greece
National Assembly
Plastiras
Revolutionary
Teachers Invite County to Hear Dr Barker Lecture
Invitations mailed by Rev. Luther Harrell of the Americus Rotary invite high school teachers and pupils across the county to hear Dr Charles Barker speak Tuesday January 5 at Americus High School auditorium at 11 am. The county school board has approved student transport by trucks if needed and additional seating will be arranged. Women’s organizations are invited to attend the Tuesday afternoon address at First Church at 3 30.
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Luther Harrell
Americus Rotary Club
Chas. Barker
Americus
Barker
Americus High School
Rotary Club
Dr. Barker
Court Order Won't Stop Tax Collection
Atlanta January 2 The Georgia tobacco sales tax collection will not be halted by a temporary injunction granted by Superior Court Judge Bell. The restraining order targets Fulton County Tax Collector Richardson and State Revenue Commissioner Vandiver, delaying taxes on tobacco cigars and cigarettes from the recent General Assembly session. The move, tied to the tobacco trust suit by Atlanta dealers, may affect state wide collections despite the injunction currently limited to Fulton County.
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Superior Court
Bell
Revenue
Vandiver
Atlanta
Fulton Superior Court
Richardson
Multon County
General Assembly of Georgia
Fulton County
Tobacco Trust
Dorsey, Srewster, Howell & Hyman
Albert Howell
Lions Hear Dr Barker Lecture at Americus Lions Club
Three new members were welcomed at the Americus Lions luncheon in the Windsor. Guests included H. H. Armistead, A. Ames, A. R. Royal, Dr. J. W. Payne and Lovelace Eve. Lions pledged to attend the Dr Barker lectures and promote them. Dr. J. T. Stokes urged adding a half hour daily physical exercise in the high school.
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Americus Lions Clubs
Windsor
J. W. Chambliss
T. L. Martin
Gust Anderson
H. H. Armistead
A. Ames
Southern Printers
A. R. Royal
Americus
Lions Club
J. W. Payne
Sumter County
Lovelace Eve
Hall
J. T. Stokes
Americas
Stokes
Lions
Kiwanis
Rotary Clubs
Governor Smith urges modification of Volstead Act
Governor Al Smith urged the New York Legislature to seek federal changes to the Volstead Act. He recommended petitioning Congress to modify the law and sought abolition of state regulation of liquor. The address emphasized altering prohibition policies and adjusting enforcement approaches.
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New York
Congress
al Smith
Are York Assembly
Engress
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Jbacco
Mrs. M. Arie Hillier
Alpha Kappa Kappa
Sterling
Republic
Little
Holt
Jones
Guest
Searhovee
Rockmore
New Department
New Jersey
Clapk
Mee Lin
Ku Klux
Boly
Col. Plastiras
Harrell
Civic Club
Rotary
Cubs
Gov. Smith
Nation
Albany, N.Y
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