06 Feb 1936
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1936
Page
1
The page presents a mix of local notes and political commentary from Thomasville with a column of quotations and wry observations. It references the Bees of Boston, the upcoming golf ticket, tax concerns, and campaign chatter alongside light political humor and editorial musings.
The piece condemns rising tax loads and inefficiency across national and local governments, arguing overhead drains profits and hampers expansion. It discusses Borah versus Landon in the Republican nominating fight, debt increases, and the need to lower burdens on all taxpayers while preserving essential services. The article also covers the Davos assassination of Wilhelm Gustloff, Nazi-Jewish tensions, and the broader risk of anti semitic violence shaping international relations.
Senator Borah states he will actively seek the Republican nomination in Ohio and consider other states to challenge old-line leaders. He argues for Lib eral voters to influence the party, while the conservative element remains dominant. His candidacy could trigger clashes between progressive and conservative factions and reshuffle state strategies.
Presidents of Southern Conference colleges meet in Richmond to discuss the Graham plan aimed at reducing athletic emphasis. They expect at least six of ten votes in favor at a general conference, with possible reconsideration or modification of strict proposals on athletic subsidies and faculty supervision.
New Orleans report notes Ted Cox, ex Tu lane coach, named head at Oklahoma A and M College. Captain Lawrence Biff Jones left LSU to coach at the University of Oklahoma with assistant Robert Doc Erskine moving from Loyola University of New Orleans. Cox appointment was announced by OU athletic council, succeeding Albert Exendine.
Charleston itinerant Schirmer travels through South Carolina with 13 carrier pigeons, attaching order slips to birds’ legs to beat telegraph speed and secure larger, quicker pork and rice orders. In Fayetteville, a divorce ruling faces appeal. Norwich reports a basement fire. Kingstree recounts a bank examiner’s car hit by a train followed by a sprained ankle. Missoula witnesses a theater escape triggered by matches in a hip pocket.
Postal receipts totaling 631,576 dollars in 1935 established an all time Greensboro North Carolina record. Bowman Van Thiel commented the process was easy during the row through each.
A mixed word puzzle list with across and down clues covering a wide range of definitions. Includes references to Greek portico, Welsh terms, various professions, animals, and abstract concepts, suggesting a traditional newspaper crossword page.
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