11 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1937
Page
1
In a direct speech Alf M Landon outlines his stance on the 1940 race saying he will not seek the presidency while urging Republicans to find a fresh leader. The remarks frame a shift toward new material and energy for the party amid ongoing campaign talk.
The Rotary Club prizes for Christmas lighting drew mixed views as supporters urged renewed efforts this year while critics blamed past politics and Eisenhower era tone. Leaders urged more community effort with lights and trees to boost holiday spirit despite claims prizes were ineffective.
A retrospective on colorful idioms from over a century. It notes hot as blue nutes buckram phrases born among old folks and African Americans, mentions tight as Dick's hatband and go the whole hog or none, and traces how slang evolves with skeedaddle and hey toots among later eras.
A federal judge in Pennsylvania rules on the flag salute amid changing times and beliefs. The decision, reflecting the era’s shift, centers on religious expression and patriotic practice affecting national destiny.
An editorial weighs tax relief and budget balancing, arguing against compulsory flag salutes and favoring voluntary devotion. It critiques tax methods, cites Alabama and Georgia budgeting, and warns against coercive displays while stressing local fiscal prudence and conservative spending.
John Laing of London, a leading construction firm head, visited Washington and compared British and American labor practices. He cited Britain’s shift to steadier yearly work over pure hourly pay, reducing house costs and boosting output, suggesting American builders work far fewer weeks per year and incur higher housing costs. He noted neither offering specific American labor remedies nor outlining detailed views to his American audience.
The passage discusses proposals for hourly pay in return for yearly work promises and the idea of partial wage cuts to ease a business recession. It notes uncertainty about the link between pay guarantees and current economic hardship, and suggests John L. Lewis might disagree.
An actor touring in Virginia reflects on travels through Boston Chicago Minneapolis San Francisco Des Moines and Columbus. He praises inland art appreciation, recalls vivid city scenes, and notes how Americans overlook their own country. He keeps a travel-dense dressing room stuffed with maps and photos.
Detailed Saturday and Sunday radio listings from NBC Red Blue and Blue networks. Includes times for NBC Symphony concerts, orchestras such as Benny Goodman and Guy Lombardo, drama and public affairs programs, and weekend church and Bible programs.
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