20 Dec 1938
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1938
Page
1
Local note: editorials urge charity for the poor this Christmas and critique tax and New Deal policies. Items reference Hopkins cabinet chatter, rising car costs, and a warm pledge of Christmas boxes for needy families in Thomasville.
The article urges support to save Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia, highlighting Methodist efforts across Thomasville and the state. It notes fundraising needs, pledges by Kiwanis and Mrs Palmer, and the aim to raise money for debt relief and Christmas gifts for needy families and Vasani School.
George Tucker offers a whimsical forecast for 1939 noting fewer doctor novels, Sonja Henie as the prettiest, a prize play titled The White Steed, 135 Broadway openings with many dismal, 63, predictions of sports, music, and fashion trends, and political tensions. He cites changes in tourism, technology, and entertainment while promising the crystal ball’s guidance remains playful.
The piece surveys historic prompts for a third term including Cleveland Roosevelt and Coolidge with FDR. It notes congressional moves to urge a resolution and a constitutional amendment to ban a third term, citing Jefferson who preferred one term yet faced calls for vindication.
Washington reports a Senate tax committee shifts from punishing business to encouraging growth through incentive taxation. Alfred P. Sloan Jr of General Motors urges blanket tax cuts to spur new plant equipment and efficiency. Proposals include pension fund credits and rewards for capital investment, amid concerns over revenue and fair competition.
Durham reports Duke's Blue Devils packing for a four day journey. They will depart at 4 P M for Pasadena where they meet Southern California Trojans in the Rose Bowl. Iron Dukes stop at Pine Bluff Ark and Lubbock Tex for brief practices and plan a Grand Canyon tour before arriving in Pasadena.
Santa robed figure joins family scene as Mr and Mrs Hand, after 24 years of marriage and a recent divorce, are remarried by Judge M A Musmanno to spend Christmas with their six children.
Miami reports orange bowl fever as Tennessee and Oklahoma teams focus on workouts ahead of the January 2 game. About 2,000 seats remain. capacity will be expanded by temporary stands for a 23,000 base. R. H. Gore named host representative for Tennessee and Oklahoma governors. Gov. Cone ill and cannot attend.
Vanderbilt’s 1938 39 basketball outlook centers on a stronger sophomore group led by Pinky Pebeerie and Lippscomb. Coach Buford hopes the freshmen wave and returning veterans can lift a struggling program after a poor previous year. The Pirates’ rivals and schedule details follow, with key players cited and early trials noted.
Southern California coach Howard Jones announces practice in muddy conditions as Duke prepares for the Rose Bowl. A source claims two pairs of panties were mailed to Duke, but Jones dismisses the incident as cheap taunting and says it will only fuel the Trojans' drive in the anticipated even matchup.
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