15 Aug 1930
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1930
Page
1
A column of editorial quips and observations from local writers on topics including politics, transportation, aviation, Prohibition, and social manners. Notable mentions include Wayne Weeks and a satirical jab at Jamaica ginger, with reflections on Georgia politics and public life.
Chairman Barnett of the state highway commission outlines a five year program to pave Georgia’s road system. He proposes two cheaper road types for secondary routes, avoiding sand clay and over use of costly materials, to complete paving while controlling maintenance costs. The piece also notes shifting wet dry politics in the upcoming elections and tax exemptions affecting urban and industrial sites.
The article discusses a proposed five year tax exemption for industries in Lowndes County this month. It notes county adoption elsewhere to remain competitive in attracting new industries, while Thomasville has not yet adopted the measure and stresses the strict city county separation impacting tax values and site selection.
Clifford M Story and Joseph C Monier of R H Hooper and Company were reinstated as members of the New York Cotton Exchange after suspension since June 18. The move followed their ability to satisfy creditors after a Havre France office clerk defalcated 300000 dollars. Carnegie Institute funds further Nevada cave exploration.
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