06 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1939
Page
1
A Thomasville Times Enterprise page features local commentary on politics and social topics. It notes ongoing debates about state and national affairs, highway safety, and international tensions while reflecting the era’s attitudes toward leaders and public issues.
Thomasville weighs routing traffic on main or secondary streets as local merchants push for growth while the Times Enterprise urges practical congestion solutions. The piece notes Miami’s diversification and a coming federal housing proposal that could aid rural tenants, with a December 16 briefing by Mr. Straus and state officials.
Atlanta prepares for the premiere of Gone With The Wind on December fifteenth with Civil War era festivities. The event aims to attract national and international attention as locals dress in period garb and big social celebrations unfold around the screening.
Editorials from Georgia papers applaud the Thomasville Times-Enterprise on its Golden Jubilee edition marking fifty years since 1889. The 88 page, 344 photo edition celebrates city growth, local media history, and the paper's role, with comments from Macon Telegraph Cordele Dispatch and others.
Americus Times-Recorder notes fifty years of faithful and efficient service to its community. Mentions pending highway legislation and a Department to enable defined, independent operation, with actions left to future legislative steps.
Washington observers weigh a proposed European Federation based on economic ties over politics. Critics fear quarrels among Europeans persist and warn the plan is heavily pushed by England. Chamberlain hints at a Europe built on trade to raise living standards and reduce aggression.
The excerpt surveys repeated European attempts to forge unity or strong national identities. It traces Holy Roman Empire, Louis XIV, the French Revolution, Napoleon, the Congress of Vienna, the Holy Alliance, and later efforts like the League of Nations, noting each aimed at different forms of political order and stability through eras of upheaval.
The election of Al Smith Jr to the New York City Council marks a sentimental turn as the son of the celebrated Old Warrior follows in his father’s public service. Supporters note his clean record and potential for a significant career, while observers reflect on the political era surrounding the ascent.
Walter O Keefe once roomed with Knute Rockne at Notre Dame and later drifted into radio. Rockne visits Barney Gallant's Stork Club and meets Heywood Broun when Broun is introduced. Rockne praises Broun’s column, though Broun’s writing had paused after the World folded.
Horace Whitman Roewer, 19, petitioned Middlesex probate court to change his first name from Horace to Edward. The Cambridge resident captained 1999 Lawrence Academy football team in Groton and starred as a pitcher and hockey player, saying Horace is embarrassing in athletics.
North Fulton High of Atlanta gained the North Georgia Interscholastic Conference title after an undefeated season. The young grid program rose to prominence and was named champion at the league meeting, with Canton High and West Fulton High joining the conference alongside Spalding High of Griffin.
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