04 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1939
Page
1
A miscellany of brief jokes and civic rants from the Thomasville paper includes quips about rising tobacco prices, Madison street duct work, the World’s Fair ticket prices, political corruption in Louisiana, road construction costs, presidential pay, and social observations on beauty, stamps, crime, and photography, all to entertain readers.
The note cites Dr. W R B Cochran of Atlanta as considering a position or action in the city. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
The piece discusses the race for commissioner pet agriculture in the 1940s in Georgia with hints about candidates such as Columbus Roberts and Dr Cochran. It argues for strengthening farm relations, rural urban cooperation, and the role of state parks, urging strict controls on liquor at parks to maintain wholesome public spaces.
A Supreme Court official in a Canadian province urges ending the grand jury system. The article notes little discussion but ongoing debate in legal circles and media. It argues indictments would be needed for felony trials without grand juries and cites concerns over innocent people being drawn into prosecutions.
New York embraces the season's first watermelons and strawberries as crowds gather curbside. A salesman notes prices while locals tease a cashier about seasonal fruit. A public event at the Waldorf during Anthony Eden's visit prompts photographers and Scotland Yard security to intervene when a would be cameraman is stopped.
A dated timetable dated June 1 1939 shows bus routes from Atlanta to various towns including Dothan Tifton Bainbridge Waycross Valdosta and Monticello. It notes departure and arrival times with lines for several connections and a Savannah schedule section detailing Thomn ville Savannah service mornings and afternoons.
A fragmented list outlines Friday August 4 radio programs across networks with various times and show titles. It notes news segments, sports, concerts, talk shows, and music blocks with many program names and host mentions.
A sponsored column from patriotic citizens of Thomasville and Thoma County rails against federal taxation and deficit spending. It defends states' rights and warns of bureaucratic growth and national bankruptcy. It appeals to women owning wealth and life insurance, urging readers to consider the articles to follow.
Gus W. Dyer argues that constitutional failure stems from moral delinquency of leaders rather than policy flaws. He warns that power concentrated in a few threatens liberty, and that the oath to support the Constitution is the safeguard. packing courts or altering taxation to favor wealth would violate this oath.
The notice invites interested persons to send communications to the office to support the publication, noting the papers carry daily articles and the invitation applies to all readers.
Derbyshire County Cricket Club adds H Pope to its roster after Arthur Mitchell breaks a finger. Brothers Alfred and George Pope are established players, both contributing to the squad.
Clyde L. Brodie files for divorce after claiming his wife ordered him from their home twice on their wedding day. He also asserts he is entitled to alimony in an unspecified amount.
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