16 Dec 1936
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1936
Page
1
A jumble of local notes reflects Thomasville merchants stocking up for Christmas and shoppers seeking town ties. Editorial quips touch on politics, county road crew aims, and readers urged to vote, while residents debate bonds, taxes, and retail trends as the season opens.
The piece argues against endorsing notes as risky for friends and lenders, noting banks often refuse loans while suggesting secured agreements can substitute. It critiques overreaching endorsements and reflects on social obligations, then shifts to a political note urging reduced taxes on motor vehicles and gasoline as federal retrenchment and tax relief.
The narrative discusses federal and state tax duplication on motor vehicles and gasoline. It cites possible steps to eliminate overlap by letting federal car taxes lapse and shifting focus to reciprocal state taxation. It lists varied levies across states and localities and notes rising driver related taxes.
John Barbirolli, 37, leads the Glasgow based orchestra the Scottish and is praised for his work with the New York Philharmonic Symphony. He conducts Don Quixote and receives warm messages from Glasgow. LaGuardia introduces him to a prize fight and he is greeted by whistled symphonic themes.
Preston Grover reports Washington bankers expect minimal market disruption from a planned billion dollar rise in reserve requirements. Reserves are widely held, limiting impact as the Fed tightens to curb rapid market gains. The piece also notes Congress discussions on housing and tail end senators with payroll figures for senators and clerks.
Hollywood notes Ralph Rainger, famed songwriter of Love in Bloom, is taking music composition lessons under Arnold Schoenberg after chief Boris Morris orders a study program. The move comes as Rainger faces potential contract renewal and a shift from writing tunes to serious composition.
Secretary Wallace proposed reforms to curb tenancy growth and absentee ownership. He cited farm tenancy figures, warned of social consequences, and urged new ownership checks. Wallace urged social responsibility as a condition of land ownership and discussed preventing land speculation and value swings.
In Dayton Mrs. Harry Duncan reported hiccups cured after a photographer’s flash bulb discharged near her husband. In Kansas City William Callaway, 59, a Prairie Township constable-elect, says he does not want the job due to the bond and nightly duties, having been elected by write-in.
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