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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1932
Page
1
The Mes-Enterprise notes mixed letter opinions ranging from constructive to harsh while urging thoughtful discussion. It discusses Hoover’s political strength, the 1916 Wilson race comparison, and caution against recrimination as the Shanghai issue and Miss Elizabeth Britton’s presence in Shanghai draw local attention.
The article discusses economic fears and public confidence in Thomasville, warns against hoarding, urges consulting trusted experts, and notes political tensions within the Republican party over Hoover’s renomination. It highlights Secretary Stimson and Hugh Wilson as key figures in Geneva disarmament efforts and Geneva conference prospects.
A quick round of distinct clippings: white ants destroy a schol diploma in Huntington. In San Jose a car plunge leaves R A Saxton badly hurt but alive from a 200 foot canyon. Washington notes Americans smoked 11345 million cigarettes in 1931, down 6.2 billion from prior year. Plainfield reports George Galane shot in an overcoat pocket during a holdup.
The world disarmament conference opens in February with 64 nations seeking ways to cut military spending and avert a repetition of 1914's disasters. The United States bears about 17 percent of armament costs though it holds one third of world income, while Europe accounts for 66 percent. German rearmament demands threaten progress as France and others push for reductions.
A late summer surge of flies at Killara golf links in Sydney forces golfers and other outdoor participants to spray themselves with fly killer. An extra caddie trailed players from hole to hole, continually spraying, leaving portions of the fairways carpeted with dead flies.
The Dutch Lawn Tennis Association lists 1932 rankings with H. Timmer as top man and J. Van der Heide second. Women’s leader is Miss M Rollin Couerque, with Miss E Belzer second and Mrs M Cross-Canters third. Dutch champions are Miss Belzer and Van der Heide, both noted to be in India during the national championships.
Forty professionals tee off in the Miami Biltmore open golf tournament in Miami March 18 to 20 with $10,000 total prizes. The winner takes $2,500, runner up $1,200, third $1,000, and 37 other prizes range from $750 to $25.
Barber Johnny and Bob Hall plan a six week vacation before training for track. Barber is I. C. 4-A broad jump champion and Hall is I. C. 4-A and N C A A weight champion. Baker is noted for field events.
An attendee named N Damon in San Francisco was fired upon as he traveled between Oakland and the city. A bullet struck his coat but did not penetrate, leaving him unharmed. The incident halted travel concerns after the shot was expelled by the assailant.
In Savannah Georgia Wilson Jenkins reported four men robbed his home near midnight taking 21000 in cash ten diamond rings and a 2000 diamond brooch after striking him with a pistol and binding three others. The burglars escaped with the valuables.
Paul Bestor, commissioner of the Federal Farm Board, was named an ex officio member of the Reconstruction Finance Corpora tion, a $2,000,000 aid program.
A man reports three bandits struck him with pistol butts and bound him with adhesive paper along with Mrs. H. L. Thompson and a Black woman. He freed himself, alerted police who broadcast a call to nearby towns to watch for the robbers.
Havana officials announce a seven day a week racing program at Oriental Park. Previously ponies rested Mondays except on holidays, signaling a return to a continuous race schedule.
The Grand Prix at Phoenix Park in Belfast has been canceled this year due to non support last year causing a large deficit, according to a Royal Irish Automobile Club member.
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