Minnesota Governor Threatens Martial Law Over Relief Demands
St Paul April 13 Gov Olson warned he might invoke martial law and seize wealth to fund relief for unemployed and tax burdened residents if the legislature fails to provide adequate aid. Senators Orr and Hausler offered cautious and mixed reactions while marchers urged unemployment insurance, foreclosures moratoriums, tax exemptions, and an income tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
F. B. Olson
Labor Party
Senate
Olson
Minnesota Bonus Expeditionary Force
State Committee of Action
Flight of Macon Postponed Pending Weather and Test Runs
Weather and field conditions delay the Macon airship launch as crews plan six ground and flight tests totaling about 84 hours to assess power speed and endurance. The destruction of the Akron and the death of Rear Admiral Moffett are noted near the start of the report.
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Macon
Diesel
Akron
F. G. McCord
William A. Moffett
Dismissal Granted to 2500 State University Employees
Atlanta on April 13 press dispatch reports the state university system issued notices of dismissal to about 2500 staff. Some will be rehired under reorganization plans. term ends July 1. Board of Regents meets to decide on further action and discuss merging activities. Three cities seek approval to present bill for West Georgia Teachers College.
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Atlanta
State University
Hugh Spalding
State Board of Regents
Spalding
Board of Regents
Bowden
Carrollton
Powder Springs
West Georgia Teachers College
Congress Geis Message From The President Continues
President Roosevelt urged Congress to aid mortgage distressed small homeowners and sent a refinancing plan to Capitol Hill. The House debated the farm mortgage refinancing included in the farm bill. Senate and banking committees examined bonds for Wagner relief and a currency inflation inquiry was proposed by Senator Bankhead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House Military Committee
E. A. Yates
Commonwealth and Southern Corporation
Tennessee Valley
Muscle Shoals
House Banking Committee
Costigan
D. Colo
Treasury
Bankhead
D. Ala
City Council Minutes Show Budget and Staffing Actions
City council met April 10 1933 with Mayor Beverly presiding and aldermen present. Reports covered water light plant superintendent salary 4200 per year and Pringle nominated for the post with unanimous vote. Marshal and Sexton reports summarize January February March with tax collections funeral counts and overflow issues referred to committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council Council
Beverly
Powell
Inman
Dixon
Chastain
Smith
Watt
Neel
W. B. Cochran
Health Committee
R. EK. Rhoden
Police Committee
Wm. Miller
Gordon Ave
Loomis St
American LaFrance Fire Engine Co
Alderman Watt
D R. Pringle
D. R. Pringle
MOORE
D A R Chapter Holds April Meeting With Nominations
The Thomasville Chapter D A R met Wednesday afternoon April 12 at Mrs. Theo Titus home with Regent Mrs. Walter Hargrave presiding. Officers for 1933 were unanimously elected and an exhibit at the Rose Show planned. A program on the six wars featured songs and poems, plus Miss Hopkins discussed Georgia public domains with land grants illustrated by copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Theo Titus
Walter Hargrave
Titus
Bessie Hopkins
John Parker
America
Evelyn Cockrell
Red Cross
United States
L. H. Jerger
Jim Mitchell
Bessie Hopking
J. A Horn
John Turner
Frank Speight
F. C. Jones
P. S. Dixon
Margaret
Frances
Mary
Bill
Gen
Henry Jackson
Miss Hopkins
Mrs. Dixon
Dolly Gray
Mary Frances Hubert
W. H. Titus
Anna Smith
Ed Titus
Louise Hopkins
Eleanor Hopkins
Roosevelt Plan for Refinancing Debt Details
The plan proposes creditor credits for refinanced mortgages amortized over 15 years at 5 percent interest. Extensions possible, with cash advances for taxes, maintenance, or repairs up to 80 percent loan value. New federal home loan associations would form under board rules, with government capital up to 100000 and future retirements from receipts after five years.
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Savings and Loan Associations
Home Loan Bank Board
United States
Federal Home Loan Bank
Treasury
Home Loan Bank
Federal Home Loan Banks
Kiwanis Luncheon Time Change and City Notices
Kiwanis Club schedules Friday luncheon for 1:00 PM at the American Legion Home replacing Rosemary Inn. City notices include Wesco Company proceedings, treasurer and marshal bonds, back taxes on A. M. Watson estate, and a $58 refund on Thomasville Sales Co. license. Stadium committee recommends a 10 percent gate charge with council approval. Mayor W. Beverly presiding. Clerk C. C. Pittman attesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Kiwanis Club
American Legion
Rosemary Inn
H. L. Theatre
Sect
Wesco Company
Treay Rer
A. M.watson
Thomasville Sales Co
Beverly
C. C. Pittman
Local Visitors and Easter Guests Reported in City
A stream of business visitors from Macon Savannah Americus Valdosta and Atlanta filled local hotels yesterday. Easter breaks see students from Florida State College for Women in Tallahassee and relatives visiting from Columbus and St. Petersburg. Also noted is Thomasville Nurseries landscape artist Thomas E Hallam recovering at Lake City VA Hospital and nearing home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Lester
Miss Henry
Eleanor Scott
The
Florida State College For Women
Mary Brandon
Florida State College For Women At
Tallahassee
Mrs
Edgar Brandon
Dorothy Edwards
J. M. Edwards
Thomas E. Hallam
United States Veterans Hospital
Lake City
Fla
Bargan Electric Co Repairs Fans and More
The ad urges cleaning repairs and oiling of electric fans by Bargan Electric Co with contact Robt Spiers manager at phone 1094-3. A Thomasville school holiday note says the Haster holidays begin tomorrow and end Tuesday with students free Sunday and Monday, used for short trips by teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bargan Electric CO
Spiers
Mgr
Thomasville
Garden Club Meeting Scheduled For Friday Afternoon
The April Garden Club gathering will convene Friday at four in the Study Classroom. Reports from the State Convention in Columbus will be presented and Rose Show plans discussed. All members and interested guests are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Columbus
Destructive Rain Damages Ochlocknee Crops and Damages Mill Pond
Heavy rainfall in Ochlocknee Georgia caused extensive crop damage with newly planted fields washed out and terraces unable to hold floodwaters. The Bullock mill pond dam broke, disrupting mill operations. roads and bridges suffered, while truck and vegetable crops show reduced acreage but progress toward market with beans due by early May and melons and cantaloupes slightly delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ochlochnee
Ochlocknee
Man Injured As Bridge Timber Falls Near Town
McKinley Smith suffered a leg fracture above the knee while handling a bridge timber on the Coast Line right of way about three miles from town. The timber fell, injuring him. he was taken to the hospital and the bone set. Doctors report the injury not dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley Smith
Bethlehem Commandery Elects Officers for Annual Meeting
The Bethlehem Commandery holds its annual election of officers tomorrow night at 8 oclock. All Sir Knights are urged to attend, even if they cannot join other meetings. W. S. Brown, Commander. Joseph Jerger, Recorder.
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Bethlehem Commandery
W. S. Brown
Joseph Jerger
Beerover Louisiana Legislature Moves on 3.2 Draft Laws
The article reports momentum for 3.2 beer legislation across states. Florida's governor supports bills while Kentucky already allows 3.2 beer. Mississippi remains dry with no session next year. Alabama cannot pass separately but a rider may be attached to near beer tax bills. Georgia governors seeks a special session if lawmakers favor beer bills.
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Florida
Kentucky
Mississippi
Alabama
Senate
Georgia
Good Friday Services at Episcopal Church With Rev Armond Eyler
Good Friday services will be held at the Episcopal Church from 12 00 to 3 00. The service will be conducted by Rev Armond Tise Eyler of Valdosta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Armond Tise Eyler
Valdosta
Rotary Welcomes Two New Members At Luncheon
The Rotary Club admitted W. W. Alexander lawyer and Joe Edwards launderman as new members during today’s luncheon. President Mel Goodwin and the program committee presented Osgood F. Cook who spoke on Rotary service, ideals, and practical community impact. A district convention attendance plan was set with Frank Harris and Walley Hawthorn assigned.
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Rotary Club
W. W. Alexander
Joe Edwards
Mel Goodwin
Frank Hudson
Osgood F. Cook
Cook
Rotary
Frank Harris
Walley Hawthorn
Columbus
Owen Perry
Atlanta
Dob McClenny
Mel Goodwit
W. R. McGrew
Jack Turner
Jim Evans
Rehearsals Begin for Vashti Play in Meigs Georgia
Meigs Georgia April 13 rehearsals started for the Biblical drama Vashti by Ethel Prather Martin. Sponsored by the Baptist Young Peoples Union with Myla Lee Miller Louise Ferguson Grace Brightwell Leila Heisler Marnie Atchley J H Purvis George Howell Floyd Layton Clarence Johnson Clarence Miller in cast under Rev J Gorham Garrison.
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Meigs
Ethel Prather Martin
Vashti
Baptist Young Peoples’ Union
Myla Lee Miller
Louise Ferguson
Grace Brightwell
Leila Heisler
Mamie Atchley
J. H. Purvis
Messrs
George Howell
Floyd Layton
Clarence Johnson
Clarence Miller
J. Gorham Garrison
Farm Mortgage Refinancing Is Passed
The senate neared a vote on the controversial production program as lawmakers discussed farm mortgage refinancing and its impact on production costs. Senators Tydings and McNary offered comments during the continuing debate on the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tydings
McNary
Senate
E B Thompson Dies Sudden at Miami Home
Thomasville citizens mourn the sudden death of E B Thompson at his son E B Thompson Jr's home in Miami Florida from a heart attack. Funeral arrangements place him in Laurel Hill cemetery beside his late wife with pallbearers named. Surviving are a daughter Rebecca and two sons E B Thompson Jr and Dr Howard Thompson.
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Thomasville
E. B. Thompson
E. B. Thompson, Jr
Miami
Fla
Mr. Thompson
Howard Thompson
East
Jefferson Street
T. F. Callaway
First Baptist Church
Laurel Hill Cemetery
W. R. McGrew
A. N. Tuck
C. J. Maddox
Harry
Gainesville
University of Georgia
Athens
Herring-Hall-Marvin Safe Company
Thomasvile
The
Baptist Church
Burials At Arlington For McCord And Moffett
Navy buries Commander Frank C. McCord with full honors at Arlington National Cemetery and follows with Admiral William A. Moffett funeral rites. Chevy Chase church service preceded McCord burial. aerial flower escort planned for Moffett. Navy officers and Swanson attend, while Trammell efforts for Akron inquiry are blocked by McNary.
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Washington
Navy
Frank C. McCord
Akron
Arlington Cemetery
William A. Moffett
Aeronautics
McCord
Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church
National Cemetery
W. J. Butler
B. H. Bieri
W. M. Quigley
Howard F. Kingman
J. W. McClaran
Jesse L. Kenworthy
Lakehurst
Moffett
William V. Pratt
Frank B. Upham
Emory 8
Land
Arthur B. Cook
Elwood A. Cobey
Navy Band
Secretary of the Navy
Claude Swanson
Senate
Trammell
Fla
Naval Committee
House
McNary of
Oreigon
Kruschen Salts Advert Contrasts Husband Weight Loss
A 1932 testimonial from Mrs. E. A. Ferris of Washington describes her husband losing 16 pounds in four weeks after taking Kruschen Salts. The ad touts weight loss and renewed vitality with a daily half teaspoon in hot water, promising money back if unsatisfied after the first jar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Ferris
Washington, D. C
Mash Drug Co
Simpson Norris plan faces clash over cost provision
The cost plan Wallace disapproves risks removal from Roosevelt price lifting and mortgage relief program. Senate Agriculture Committee wrote it in. Combined GOP and independent factions may keep it despite opposition from Democratic regulars and administration spokesmen. McNary says cost of production plan is no harder to administer than the admin’s domestic allotment and will go along with the committee.
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Wallace
Senate Agriculture’ Committee
McNary
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Minn
Manila
London
Stevsti
HANES
P. H. Hanes Knitting Company
Winston-Salem, N. C
Wonderwear
Congress Geis
J. M. Hancock
Sexton
Earlie Singletary
Roosevelt
W. E. Pendleton
J. E. McCluskey
Savannah
J. L. Walker
E. Clay
J. W. Hightower of
Americus
M. N. Belote, Jr
J. W. McWhorter
C. D. Thompson
J. F. Johnson
W. EE. Edwards
LaGrange, Ga
R. A. Jones of
Waycross
Daisy Neel
Beverly Neel
St. Petersburg
Columbus, Ga
Dana Blackmar, Jr
C. W. Mizelle
Louisiana
Son
M’cord and Moffett
Arlington National Cemetery
Australia
Tal J
Snae
Daniel Boone
Detroit
Little Thomasville, Gs
Shell
Thomas County
Chas. Thomson
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