30 Aug 1930
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1930
Page
1
The column mixes town notes and political commentary with remarks on campaigns, court actions, and social topics. It mentions figures like Byrnes and Holder, references school openings, bond issues, and road needs in Georgia, plus small items about Lindbergh and Aimee.
A debate over a five million debt and financing plans highlights clashes between candidates and lawmakers. Veto power, budget year limits, and the role of highway funds are discussed as the only feasible path to balance revenue and debt. Some favor bonds to cover deficits, others urge careful annual budgeting without sacrificing essential services.
The piece alleges a web of corruption involving editor suspects in the Florida State News, Capone's associates, Governor Carlton, and dog track payoffs in Miami. It warns Capone looms as a dangerous political force amid a diseased state scene.
A state bulletin warns drought reduces Georgia corn yield by 23.5 percent and hay by 28.2 percent from 1929. It urges farmers to harvest early, protect corn from weevils, bale hay properly, and store surplus for profit as midwest shortages could push prices higher.
The Pelham Journal editorial urges extreme caution near grade crossings and notes highway and railroad efforts to reduce danger. It also comments on local sports rivalry between Bainbridge and Thomasville, praising good spirit and predicting a decisive game outcome, then lightly critiques Prohibition as endurance rhetoric.
The writer argues obsolete year marks hinder safe travel and urges prominent markings for all crossings. A double track warning is essential to prevent drivers from entering before oncoming trains. Move obstructing sidings and implement better pre crossing alerts to reduce fatalities.
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