27 Dec 1933
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1933
Page
1
Illinois ends its state tax on property after 115 years, replacing it in 1934 with a two percent retail sales tax. Governor Horner and state officials announced the measure at the annual board meeting, noting about $35,000,000 in relief for taxpayers.
Philadelphia December 27 Many kinds of bacteria manufacture carotene the yellow pigment that becomes vitamin A a protector against disease Dr M A Ingraham and C A Baumann of the University of Wisconsin report to the Society of American Bacteriologists The pigment is the same as in carrots and is produced by synthesis Some bacteria make nearly twice as much carotene as carrots relative to their size
The court ruling upholds the sales tax law's constitutionality. Board members said without the decision the 1934 tax would have risen by about 70 cents due to lower valuations.
Havana December 27 President Ramon Grau San Martin said Cuba will not pay Chase National Bank certificates on a $20,000,000 public works bond due Monday. He called the debts illegitimate as Chase dealt with Machado without Cuban consent and vowed payment only if legitimacy is established. American firms faced a boycott appeal in Havana as handbills urged a pledge to avoid American goods, sponsors undisclosed.
Washington December 27 The treasury position for December 22 shows receipts 8 563 193 60 expenditures 70 245 183 14 and balance 1 140 869 572 12 Customs receipts for the month 20 205 986 46 receipts for the fiscal year since July 1 1 440 193 463 88 Expenditures 2 464 315 131 01 including 1 038 890 288 29 of emergency expenditures excess of expenditures 1 024 121 667 13
Representatives of forty Georgia cities buying power from Georgia Power accepted tentatively a 12 percent rate reduction. The decision was provisional as many delegates lacked full authorization and must resubmit to their city councils. Georgia Power vice president Charles A. Collier estimated annual revenue loss at about $78,373.
Up to December 23, 2,758 state non member banks had applied to the RFC to buy their preferred stock or capital notes. RFC purchases for these applications totaled 171,797,000 across 2,515 institutions, reinforcing bank capital bases as the program proceeds.
A scatter of lines notes visitors including Mr A F Megahee and Mr T H Ball on business, Mr Johnny Atlanta owner of auto number calling at Brown Jug for barbecued meals and cold drinks, Rev Joseph S Cook spending holidays in Macon, Mrs T S Toole returning home after Christmas visit, and E Q Stacey. A curbside drive near West Jackson highlights drug concerns near MASH DR.
Mrs. J. L. Brooks and Catherine Brooks of Christmas visit the city as Mr. and Mrs. EB Q. Stacey host relatives. Mr. and Mrs. W. Chattanooga and families spend the holidays with local kin. Pensacola and Miami guests join Pensacola and Jacksonville visitors. Dr. Rudolph Bell heads to New York for post graduate work at Cornell after Christmas with family.
Miami Florida bright sunshine aids director Pavy as Emmzy fliers Richey and Frances near a 8 hour 6 minute air record. They aim to stay aloft longer than one hour beyond the current mark of eight days and six minutes to set a new flight duration record.
Tokyo Asahi and Osaki mofai announce a concluded arrangement for exchange of collected reports. The two leading Osaka news agencies, Rengo and Associated, will cooperate to publish morning and evening editions using combined facilities and large circulations.
Bangkok reports the king and queen of Siat to return to unity. guests of Pres. Roosevelt in Washington as King Prajadhipok and her majesty plan to sail aboard a liner bound for America. Mrs Thomas Hitchcock Hurt in Fall in Aiken South Carolina. Hitchcock, a noted sportswoman, suffered shock from a horse incident. doctors assess injuries.
Legal notice that an election will fill the unexpired term of Norton, deceased, to be held by freeholders and qualified voters. Ballot details require filing by noon on the day following publication. Clerk to notify and oversee the election process for the county commission and revenue office.
From Washington and Millen to Adel, Georgia residents urge continued Civil Works Administration aid. Letters urge saving jobs, note rural support for CWA, and criticize curtailment plans affecting farmers and unemployed workers.
Dr. T. F. Davenport and Mr. W. W. Culpepper of Atlanta are spending several days here on a hunting trip. While here they are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. L. McCann.
The article outlines estimated counts of disorders and the cost of sterilizing 400 000 people in Nazi law reform debates. It cites 4 000 000 marks for men and 10 000 000 marks for women, with expected two year completion and claimed long term savings.
Governor Talmadge faced protests over proposed CWA withdrawal while Georgia leaders urged continuation beyond February 1 or May 15. Citizens from Adel Oglethorpe Cuthbert and Atlanta pressed for extended work amid unemployment, farmers’ needs, and rural equity. Separately cold snap hits the South with records in Tennessee Arkansas Mississippi and Georgia.
In New York City heavy snow slowed traffic as a mysterious airplane believed to have been overhead yesterday remains missing. The Pacific Northwest flood risk lessened as cold weather halted the water's spread and major rivers were reported falling.
A fragmented list frames a riddle like puzzle headings across themes of learning faith and nature. It threads words from Asiatic native to corded fabric and Arabian seaport while mixing clues on growth flight and seasons into a single enigmatic page.
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