27 Dec 1938
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1938
Page
1
A sprawling column blends Christmas anecdotes with political critique touching taxes in Georgia and labor debates. It discusses a California tech firm, a theft case in Los Angeles, alien workers, and imagined wartime aircraft plans alongside urban politics and Ickes potential Chicago mayoral bid.
The piece argues Christmas gift exchanges often fail to satisfy both givers and receivers. It notes many swap or discard items, harming feelings and wages, and calls for coordinated economic action rather than isolated fixes. It warns against forcing donors to fund purchases through a broader economic shift.
Washington report outlines Harold Ickes as Roosevelt ally and potential 1940 challenger. It examines whether Ickes will run for Chicago mayor, which could position him among top U S executive roles if elected, affecting his cabinet prospects and national plans.
George Tucker notes from Chicago via Rental radio expert Charles Butterfield. Anecdotes range from Olan Soule asking for ski pants to a Will O Geer taxi tale. Douglas Leigh’s Broadway sign show expands by 1 000 bulbs. Lucille Manners laughs at English lit talk. Al Wood’s mini sets include a gallows. Predric March and his wife become New York residents with Tahiti and Bermuda views.
In Butler Georgia on December 27 1930 voters will elect J T Cochran a farmer and cotton warehouseman to the state senate from the twenty third district to succeed the late Senator elect Dudley Taunton who was killed at a fishing camp. The district includes Taylor Houston Crawford and Peach counties and under rotation Taylor was to nominate.
Boas, Ala. Dec. 27. UPI Plans for prowing tobacco in this section as no money crop will be considered here Wednesday night by a group of home consumption growers. Tobacco has been produced on a small scale for private use but effort made to produce marketable amounts. Chief discussions will concern types of tobacco best suited for this soil and climate.
Radio Today schedules vary by time zone with programs on the WEC WEAF RED network East and WJZ blue network. Entries include Emerald Orchestra and varied acts, news periods, serials, and dance music across morning to late night blocks.
An American journalist in frail health spends a summer at a Southern France resort where most guests are English. A refined English woman mocks him, while the landlady confirms she asked not to admit Americans marking a note of social tension.
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