19 Dec 1938
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1938
Page
1
A garbled AP excerpt discusses copyright notices subscriptions and a mix of anecdotes. It mentions Santa Claus, Pine needles, Grand opera, and AP’s new Rockefeller Center building as light filler and observational blurbs.
The actor Clark Gable is reportedly headed for a divorce with little opposition from his social circle. Several of his female acquaintances appear not to object, at least not seriously, to the separation.
The piece critiques liquor licensing in Atlanta and national interest in Roosevelt and Hopkins. It flags potential shifts in state personnel, highway board tensions, and a charitable proposal on monthly welfare. It recalls Georgia banks’ cautious stability and references McKesson Robbins and a Ponzi connection in a vivid, satirical tone.
A child complains about too many filters and Santa Clauses. The first Santa promises a train that rung by electricity and the next offers a ghia if the child remains witty.
An editorial extols shopping and mailing early for Christmas, noting the post office runs smoothly with newspaper help. It urges local buyers to select and ship packages promptly, highlights plans for a new building under PWA guidelines, and expresses hope local Thomasville contractors secure the job with locally sourced materials.
The English statesman Anthony Eden toured the United States promoting democracy, stressing its fragility and the shared democratic bulwark of America and Britain. He warned against attacks on democracy and framed the tie between the two nations as crucial even amid France-Germany tensions and shifting global loyalties.
The Home Owners Loan Corporation reports 44 090 loans repaid totaling over 100 million dollars and 1 500 loans being retired monthly. Many homeowners can reclaim or retain homes through moderate repayment, with 100 000 borrowers still struggling. The program aids homeowners, compares with relief for farmers and the unemployed, and supports nationwide home ownership.
George Tucker notes New York’s two peak nights, New Years Eve and Army Notre Dame game, carry steep prices. Tickets run about 4.40 dollars, dinners rise to 3 4 dollars, and hotel rooms show 7 15 dollar ranges with heavy crowds. He warns about inflated restaurant checks and club scams while praising the general party mood and urging caution with waiters and managers.
Bids will be opened this week for a municipal office and auditorium building. A large number of contractors have shown interest with expectations of securing a good price for the project. The project cost is around $200,000 with expected inclusions.
Washington analysis suggests Eden’s U S trip may bolster his standing in Britain among reformists backing international cooperation. In his initial speech to the Manufacturers Association he denied linking the visit to public affairs, but diplomats doubt the claim. The event is viewed as strengthening Eden’s position against reliance on the United States amid debates on balancing European power.
Chamberlain recalled the country’s wary reaction to the league and the negative response to the President's quarantine speech, reflecting on past public sentiment and policy debates.
The article argues Eden favored building international ties through the League and U.S. understandings to guard Britain. It notes Chamberlain’s pacification approach drew rebuffs from Mussolini and Hitler, boosting Eden’s popularity and backing from Conservatives. It predicts a one man goodwill tour to rally support and bargaining power, while U.S. observers doubt a real cooperative structure with England can form.
The piece recounts veteran actor One Jom Lewis at a New York boxing event. He mocks a timid middleweight as he heckles from ringside, urging the fighter to ignore punishment while the crowd watches. American News Features, Inc.
The December 12 1938 Thomasville Board of Education adopted resolutions urging amendments to Georgia school laws to group districts by population and extend high school grades to twelve. The board also asks other districts to adopt similar measures and seeks Governor Rivers support. Revenue impact estimated at about 5041 yearly. Board approved various bills and adjourned after routine financial reports.
Fragmentary OCR describes cleanup of fifty thousand dollars from a location titled Ber Neath. A miner references a boulder nearly two feet of bed, with uncertain dialogue about events and timing.
John E. Carlson, head of the Tunnel Mining Company of Cantwell, notes that a large portion of the season’s final gold is connected to a remarkable boulder discovery in Alaska. The find signals potential treasure valued at around fifty thousand dollars.
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