03 Apr 1940
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1940
Page
1
A collected column critiques federal unemployment payments to retirees who relocate to Florida or other warm states. It notes political add-ons aimed at garnering minority votes, cites Vermont, California, and southern states, and questions the bill’s practical impact on race issues and welfare.
Thomasville extends a warm and cordial greeting to delegates attending the Diocese of Georgia Episcopal convention. Local officials and church members welcome participants and emphasize community hospitality during the gathering.
Secretary Morgenthau’s remark on a fifty billion debt is treated as fact by the article. The piece notes large attendance at a regional convention in Thomasville praising spring beauty, while discussing national debt trends from twenty to fifty billion and potential future levels. It highlights church influence, the Episcopal tradition, and leadership under Rev. Shirley.
The piece compares the 1940 campaign to 1916, noting neutrality aims, party clashes, and foreign policy fears. It recalls Sumner Welles and Col. House tours, submarine warfare tensions, and Roosevelt versus Wilson contrasts, plus early vote signals and the Hughes nomination dynamics.
Dawson Ga April 3 The Dawson Community Club will hold its annual spring one day golf tournament on Thursday April 11 at the nine hole grass greens course beside the community clubhouse. Dr J C Tidmore golf committee member says three prizes will be awarded per flight. He notes this may be the first meet in the area this year with details to be announced in days.
In Paso Texas Dizzy Dean is slated for the season's first test next Monday at Kurt Stith Arkansas as Gabby Hartnett of the Cubs signs Claude Passeau to back Bill Dietrich. Cubs and White Sox meet before their Chicago pre season series.
Detroit Tigers break camp and head to Gadsden to play the Brooklyn Dodgers. Manager says the club may be noisier this season with Birdie Tebbetts catching daily and Dick Barteil at shortstop, a rowdy crew the American League will notice.
St. Louis Browns first baseman George McQuinn shows his old form after a week out with a case of neuralgia. He is slated for action as the Browns open their series with the Chicago Cubs later this week in San Antonio.
Crossword style list with many clues and partial letters to solve. Puzzle features across and down hints covering verbs nouns adjectives and geographic terms. Some entries appear garbled. solution aims to fill standard crossword answers.
The U S Forest Service distributed 3 082 111 trees for planting stock in Ohio during 1939, reflecting extensive reforestation efforts and government support for afforestation programs across the state.
In New York City’s Chinatown during its heyday three white habitués drew reporters, writers, and visitors alike. Blinky Britt, Honest John Clary, and Dingo Katz were among the era’s most popular locals for color and character.
A jumble of rail timetable fragments lists departures and arrivals between Atlanta Tifton Bainbridge Dothan Monticello Tallahassee and Tallahassee with various times including morning and afternoon slots. The legible entries indicate connections and arrival windows though several lines are garbled.
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