07 Aug 1930
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1930
Page
1
A collage of humorous observations and brief notes from the Thomasville Times-Enterprise. Items touch on politics, golf, prohibition, highways, weather, local figures, and everyday life with a regional editorial voice.
A weekly meeting of local men examined Georgia s tax system noting real estate bears the load while intangibles escape. They supported an income tax with apportionment to ease the burden and fund government, arguing the current ad valorem and flat millage methods are unjust.
John Holder emerges as a leading governor candidate with Rivers Carswell and Russell in a runoff split. Sam Tate faults timing of highway spending but notes Holder aided many counties. Rivers strengthens in the north and central regions, while Russell shows some momentum though Perry lags.
A York Pennsylvania case presents a twelve year old girl who is married with a child and must attend school until sixteen under state law. The dilemma questions how to apply education requirements without harming the child and her husband. The article suggests the girl should stay in school if it serves the child's interests and future.
The Savannah News commends Louis S. Moore of Thomas County for the office of Secretary of State. It praises his fitness, integrity, and plans for civil service reforms, noting he is a Georgia first with broad state ties and a strong legal and public service background.
A commentary discusses Japan's view of kissing as a crime while contrasting Western affection norms. It notes thieves borrow two dollars but could steal five, and suggests Sunday golfers may play on the Sabbath if their language stays moderate.
John M. Slaton assails Senator William J. Harris for flip flopping on foreign policy and the world court while Harris campaigns in Heard County and Slaton speaks in Dawsonville. Slaton argues Harris recants on prohibition and may reverse on the league of nations and world court.
The weather forecast for Thomasville and vicinity calls for partly cloudy conditions tonight and Friday. Observations note a small 0.46 inch precipitation in the last 24 hours, 0.36.65 inches total since January, with temperatures high in the east and cooler in the Rockies and Pacific states. No major changes expected for Friday.
Dublin Georgia reports Sam Rozier a black driver of an automobile that struck a mule drawn carriage killing M M Morrison last Sunday faced a life term on the chain gang. He was sentenced yesterday in superior court after pleading guilty to a murder indictment returned by the grand jury Tuesday.
Key West Fla Aug 7 Monroe County grants George J Rosenthal Miami attorney a franchise to build toll bridges between Noname Key and lower Matecumbe Key as part of completing the overseas highway between Miami and Key West.
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