18 Dec 1936
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1936
Page
1
The text states that The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to re publish all AP credited dispatches and local news in this paper along with reserved rights to special dispatches. The notice confirms rights ownership and reproduction restrictions for the publication.
A mosaic of dated observations touches on politics, technology, and society. References include Thomasville’s growth, urban electrification, Georgia politics, English coronation trends, bridge games, and national advertising, with casual remarks on figures like Edward and Archbishop Canter bury.
A local call for volunteers to join a cooperative effort in Thomasville yields one eager individual who prefers no publicity. He pledges to work and endure setbacks, with others urged to coordinate interests and push for opportunities, moving forward to unite efforts and move stone walls in a temperate, intelligent approach.
The Georgia Power Company announces anticipated reductions in electric rates for about 100000 of its 140000 domestic consumers. Rural extension projects advance, improving access to affordable power for farm homes and nearby towns, while noting engineering and right of way challenges in building new lines.
The Duke of Windsor reacts peevishly to Archbishop of Canterbury criticism. He has not replied formally as Parliament and broadcasting stations examine the clash over church authority and public sentiment. The episode tests how religious concepts influence public life.
Edward travels in Austria and awaits quiet moments to respond. He may refrain from commenting on the criticism leveled by his friends, choosing to let the matter pass.
Washington observers note varied responses to President Roosevelt in South America and Buenos Aires. Italian ambassador Fuic Suvich replies to the speech citing fascism, while critics doubt the world court push will widen foreign entanglements.
Vera Baker, 9, of New York City has a painting titled yentus in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art. The record highlights a remarkable achievement for a child artist in a major museum.
Humorist Riley Wilson shares a Huntington meeting with a mountain visitor in a life saving station. The mountaineer fixates on a new electric fan while remarks reflect rustic wit and playful hospitality.
A New York vignette series profiles Irish figures including actress Erin O'Brien-Manore Judith Anderson as theater standout and reporter Mark Barron. It also sketches Sean O Case y Willard Keefe Liam O Flaherty and police detective Johnny Broderick through anecdotes and remarks on their careers and quirks.
Jacksonynlc Florida December 18 UP A fund of at least $200 000 to be used in a national advertising campaign is the aim of the American Turpentine Farmers Association Representatives here yesterday approved the plan and agreed that the fund be raised by a levy of 65 cents a cask of turpentine on producers and five cents a cask on factors Judge Harley Langdale of Valdosta president of the association said approximately 70 percent of the industry is now enrolled He said he expected to enlist a large portion of the remaining 30 percent by time a marketing agreement could be put into effect Some 300 members voted in favor of a voluntary federal marketing agreement to limit production A committee headed by Langdale will go to Washington to discuss the plan with Secretary of Agriculture Wallas who must approve the agreement The committee also will seek exemption of turpentine workers from the social security program
The men preferred death by their own action over facing the wrath of an Irishman, turning their guns on themselves in a stark and fatal decision.
Advertisement announces new Coleman Lines location in the 1980s style station across from the Rose Theatre with a phone contact 6k for information.
A collection of short items from various locations and readers notes. Santa Claus Indiana recounts a gift mishap involving Marcia Morris and her brother Bobby. Richmond Virginia reports a legislator discovering a coal vein and an apple tree in his yard. Hiram Ohio notes Hiram College football enduring its 15th straight loss amid coach renewal pressure.
A family reports their setter and other pets caused damage by moving to a neighbor, eating the cat, tearing a garage partition, and shredding Mrs. Jenkins' fur coat.
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