28 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1937
Page
1
A long column argues for budget balance and reduced government spending. It notes unemployment rising by millions, calls for direct relief and public works to replace wasteful programs, and urges policy shifts to reestablish stable recovery and business confidence. The piece critiques current spending and taxes while urging decisive fiscal restraint.
The United States formally accepted Japan's apology for the Panay and Standard Oil boat sinking on the Yangtze. Japan agreed to damages, punishing officers, and protecting American interests, closing the dispute with cautious optimism.
An editorial reflection from Bethlehem on Christmas contrasts the season of peace with ongoing conflict in the region. It notes British mandate troops clashing with Arabian tribesmen, the persistence of bloodshed, and the gap between Christian ideals and harsh realities. The piece calls for faith in peace despite turmoil and comments on societal hardships and media critique.
Two Vermont prospectors became marooned in a snowstorm in Alaska. They were trapped in a cabin severely lacking staple groceries as freezing weather continued.
An Arctic duo, once stranded for six months, reunites after trapping near the Yukon River. They recount foraging, canned quails left by a former occupant, and a prized sheepskin coat repurposed as whale leather, reflecting a harsh winter and survival ordeals.
Washington dispatch details Secretary Hull informing the President and Admiral Leahy after the Panay was sunk near Yangtze. Hull orders Tokyo envoy to press Japan for full information and protest, while White House and Navy coordinate swift actions and apologies expected from Japan.
A New York column describing an average day in the city as the writer notes the people he talks to and sees, with a nod to newspaper checks and social sights. A scene begins with 3 in front of Lindy’s with Nat Dorfmann and a greeting to Mr.
In Sydney on December 28 Don Budge, praising not being a machine, offered to face Jack Crawford to settle a fall in an exhibition tennis match against von Cramm. The report also sketches a crowded scene with actors and sports figures at the theater lobby and nearby streets.
California issues apology to White City tennis fans after loudspeakers caused offense during Budge’s remarks on making amends. Announcement notes tomorrow’s exhibition match featuring Cuc prior to the Australian Open buildup.
A Chicago report notes James A. Barton, tied to a WPA job dispute, sought verification after a death rumor. Police discuss a Polish speaking beagle and Reich the officer questioning locals about a possibleRichard identity. Medical oddities recount Bernice Gurevitz swallowing a six inch spoon and surviving. Polar bears are noted as strong swimmers.
Partial timetable lines show intercity and local routes between Savannah and nearby towns. Times listed include arrivals and departures from Atlanta Dothan Waycross Tallahassee Monticello and Thomaston with multiple connections and a Union Bus Depot contact.
A garbled OCR style text presents a scattered puzzle with clues across and down. Entries include references to numbers colors mollusk and a pearl of mixed topics. no coherent narrative or identifiable event is clear.
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