17 Dec 1936
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1936
Page
1
A fragmented column of opinions and observations covers politics and elections, local pledges, public works plans, social issues, and economic notes. It mentions mayoral-elect Powell, overpass questions, tax and relief topics, Christmas fund needs, and local business and industrial ambitions.
The Time-Enterprise urges unity for Thomasville's future as it weighs form changes for municipal government. It invites public consideration of a city manager system, calls for nonpartisan forward movement, and seeks volunteers to build civic spirit and leadership for a productive year.
Mrs Ellen D Hopkins of New York City and mother of Miriam Hopkins visited Bainbridge and Atlanta as speculation grows on Miriam playing Scarlett O Hara in Margaret Mitchells Gone With the Wind. She has been interviewed by southern officials and press with Miriam remaining noncommittal while preparing for future film work.
The former general who called WPA funds stage money argues war needs practical gear over fine uniforms. He cites supply lines, adaptable dress, and the need to mobilize domestic production without strict regulations. Critics fear loosened standards while defense boards seek swift, efficient readiness.
George Tucker surveys New York social life and showbiz as celebrities collect odd hobbies and move between Broadway and Harlem. He notes Martin Stern as a frog legs press agent, 1965 population forecasts, restaurateur wit, and profiles Gloria Swanson Florence Eldridge Fredric March and the Cotton Club’s Broadway relocation.
Carson paper staff correspondent covers Cora Fy the heavyweights event at Davis with Fitz in training camp. The scene centers on prizefighter Davis who complains of loss of appetite before a brisk workout as he prepares for the championship.
Rural supervisor George D. Brown arranged a free town visit for 22 Glassy Mountain pupils who had never seen a barbershop movie or radio. The event includes haircuts a turkey dinner and a movie radio party in Greenville.
A police car rushed to the location where a pile of clothes lay on the curb. The fragment hints at a possible incident but provides no further details on people, actions, or outcomes.
In California and Connecticut brothers Ernest O. Lawrence and John H. Lawrence report neutron irradiation showing four times the effectiveness of X rays against sarcoma 180 in mice. They caution results are not yet broadly therapeutic but cite encouragement for further study.
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