02 Apr 1941
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1941
Page
1
Fragmented newspaper column from Thomasville Georgia discusses global war commentary and local politics. It mentions Japan Mussolini Hitler and Max Gardner plus references to American industry labor and public opinion. The piece blends humor with editorial observations on war news and public affairs.
The Georgia State Board of Health plans routine examinations for workers in service and food fields to detect venereal infections. The policy aims to protect the public by denying jobs to those who may spread disease, urging cities to adopt similar regulations despite initial hardship.
A mounting campaign in the country pushes to abolish poll taxes. Proponents argue the move increases voting access and reduces barriers, while opponents warn of potential revenue gaps and unintended consequences for public services.
The piece discusses voting rights and the Guffey Act, criticizing poll taxes and price fixing in coal. It cites Brookings Institution findings on limited gains, impacts on consumers, workers, and operators, and argues for voter education over blanket tax barriers.
The article discusses using bonds and indebtedness to fund projects that will build up the community. It explains public borrowing as a tool for financing school facilities roads and public services under municipal oversight and voter approval.
Dalton plans action to force railroads to provide adequate crossing protection after a deadly accident. Local officials say protection is badly needed and a remedy is pursued with Mayer White and others coordinating with state and Coast Line. Estimated cost to implement protection ranges around six to eight thousand dollars, modeled on Valdosta’s plan.
Washington lawmakers and critics clash over Leopold Stokowski proposed army band ideas. The plan envisions bands on horseback, tank formations, and battlefield radio piping, with concerns about practicality and safety voiced by Rep. George H. Joender and observers.
The University of Texas intramural athletic department celebrated its 25th anniversary with Berry Whitaker, who began in 1916, still serving as director.
George Tucker profiles Peter Freuchen a tall Icelandic explorer and author of Arctic Adventure Eskimo and Greenland who, limping from frostbite, drew stares as he left a Times Square restaurant. The piece notes New Yorkers rarely recognize celebrities on the street and recalls an incident near Macy’s after a Macy’s sighting.
The 2601st anniversary of the legendary founding of the Japanese Empire was observed during the second week in February.
Louisville readers giggled as four players Joe Teaton Neal Cline Herbie Koch and Bill Bryan paused a match to chase a free flying sparrow in an indoor court with one window ajar. They finally drove the bird out an open door as spectators laughed at the odd interruption.
In Joplin Missouri a motorist who crossed onto a city golf course green and plunged into a pond claimed he was lost and it was an accident. The judge fined him despite the defense.
District Judge J W Holdern driving from Coffeyville spots a man with a gasoline can. He notes it is foolish to run out of gas when a gauge helps. The encounter is recorded as a light local anecdote from Independence Kansas.
The world's first commercial telephone exchange opened in 1978 in New Haven Connecticut marking a historic milestone in telecommunications. Local officials and industry representatives celebrated the launch as a major advance for residents and businesses.
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