30 Apr 1929
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1929
Page
1
A string of quirky opinions and quotes appears in the Thomasville Times Enterprise, with local wit and musings on progress, politics, sports, taxes, and daily life. The jumble mentions Mediterranean fruit flies, pocket billiards, Bishop Cannon, Tammany, Irish potatoes, and income tax humor, reflecting late era editorial whimsy.
A discussion on establishing an airport for Thomasville emphasizes a land purchase or lease plan, fueling facilities and housing for planes, and city involvement to ensure returns. The piece argues air traffic shows airport necessity beyond a simple landing field and urges local action and consideration of public use.
The piece argues that publishers must balance government demands and public interest, noting that voluntary suppression harms truth and public trust. It highlights cases like bank failures, accidents, and local crimes where anonymity or caution can protect innocent parties while avoiding unwarranted editorializing.
The article argues radio can aid learning within U S educational structures but stresses direct supervision remains essential. It notes college students may choose their study level and that lack of engagement leads to failure.
forecasts show showers and thunderstorms tonight and Wednesday for Muomasville area. An atmospheric disturbance near St Paul drives unsettled weather across the Plains and Mississippi Valley with rain in the Cotton Belt from Texas to South Georgia. High pressure brings fair conditions along the Atlantic and West regions.
Eastern standard time listings show WEAF WJZ and other stations with programs ranging from Rudy Vallee and sports talk to orchestras, talks, and children's stories. Local schedules for WPG Atlantic City WBAL Baltimore KDKA Pittsburgh WGY Schenectady WLW Cincinnati and more outline hours of music, news, and features through late evening.
Tom O'Neill was appointed to succeed B. H. Seely as assistant state entomologist and arrived in Atlanta to work under state entomologist Manning Yeomans. He previously served at the Texas Department of Entomology and will focus on sweet potatoes.
A list of broadcast times and station identifiers outlines daily programs including bands ensembles dance reviews and hotel orchestras across stations WEAF WSB WHAS WJZ WRVA and more with hours ranging from early morning to late evening and multiple city listings.
Alabama joined Georgia in an active campaign against shipments from Mediterranean fruit fly infested Florida counties. A 30 man National Guard patrol was deployed by Governor Bibb Graves to block shipments entering Alabama, allowing only fruits with official Florida agricultural bureau or federal government approval.
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