14 Apr 1932
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1932
Page
1
The column blends editorials and light observations on politics economy travel and society. It notes budget concerns for advertisers mentions Morgantown style themes and remarks on Lindbergh case politics and regional pride highlighting a Thomasville girl win in Florida and the local paper’s stance on public matters.
The piece argues banks caused losses by pushing loans and urging post office savings investments. It urges government safeguards to prevent promiscuous loan calls and to maintain cash flow for debtors and businesses. It warns of closures and unemployment if credit tightens further.
In Georgia Business Review figures advertising falls forty percent, the steepest drop aside from contracts. Life insurance and electric energy rise, while overall morale and activity suffer across communities. Experts warn cutting ads harms long term business.
Chicago April 14 Cubs on trail for a slugging Reds outfielder. President William Veeck returned and said he conferred with Reds president Sidney Weil. Crabtree Douthit and others mentioned in the discussion.
Carter Glass of Virginia breaks two 30 year records with a fierce Senate speech and a sharp attack on Secretary Hyde of Agriculture over postwar foreign loan actions. He skewered Hyde with sarcasm, likening his head to a turnip, in a landmark outburst remembered by witnesses.
Berlin April 14 Adolf Hitler declared April 24 as retaliation day amid a government crackdown on Nazi storm troops. He denounced the dissolution decree as a last blow of despair and urged increased agitation during the Prussian diet elections. Police closed Nazi headquarters and arrested hundreds of members while confiscating uniforms and materials.
Lincoln Nebraska April 14 Democrats claim 1932 is a democratic year after a strong primary showing Roosevelt leads presidential preference with 85 414 votes from 1 893 of 2 049 precincts Garner 25 548 Murray 22 876 while the Republican race for governor remains close with Dwight Griswold holding the edge.
Albany Ga April 14 The state democratic executive committee will meet to fix rules for the September state primary and plan organization for congressional district committees under the redistricting bill. It will set places and dates for district meetings and decide closing time for entries and whether entries close in Savannah or Atlanta.
Herman and Roettger were discussed as potential targets. Manager Rogers Jornsby has his eyes on outfielder Crastree, with him possibly becoming the man for the role.
The Thomasville Georgia forecast for April 14 1932 notes unsettled weather with low pressure over New England Montana and New Mexico and high pressure over the Gulf region and Mississippi Valley. Light last 24 hour precipitation confined to eastern Lake region and Pacific coast. Frost in the Ohio Valley and snow in New York state.
Notice to creditors that William Newell Hamilton of Thomasville Georgia was adjudged bankrupt on April 12 1932. First meeting of creditors set for April 23 1932 at nine in the morning at the referee's office Valdosta Georgia. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct proper business.
In Savannah the Savannah Presbytery session elected the Rev. R. H. Orr of Vidalia as moderator succeeding the Rev. A. L. Patterson of Savannah. The Rev. A. L. Johnson of Blackshear was chosen recording secretary. In Valdosta a jail escapee, Will Davis, a one legged prisoner, and a companion were recaptured after using a wooden key and rope to flee Lowndes county jail. Alderman Haines will attend a Washington conference on restoring airline links among Savannah Augusta Atlanta and Charleston Augusta Atlanta.
Hollywood wax figures melt under heat as live actors replace them in a film scene. In St Pierre Miquelon a young chief justice argues lawyers should remain bachelors. In Honolulu the Fortescue lynching trial is linked to lower unemployment as jobless men stand in for hiring. In Kansas City Oswald Jacoby notes top players avoid arranging hands by suits to prevent signaling.
The University of Georgia polo team defeated Florida 9 to 6 in Athens. Prichard scored four goals for Georgia, while Florida’s Roback added three. Captain Jimmy McIntyre sat out with an injury. The teams meet again Friday afternoon. Sunny Jim Riley has applied for an umpire job in the Texas League.
Sealed proposals for asphalt and concrete street repairs in Thomasville Georgia are due by 12 noon April 23 1932 with bids opened April 25 1932. Work includes asphalt paving concrete base curb and gutter driveways sidewalks and related labor materials and equipment. Bids must be unit price per item with 5 percent certified check and 100 percent contract bond. Right to reject bids reserved.
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