Senate Committee Approves Abridged Neutrality Bill
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved unanimously an abridged neutrality bill extending current arms embargoes to May 1, 1937 while exempting American republics from application when attacked by non‑American nations. The measure omits provisions for wartime quotas and shipper risk, but authorizes expanded credits to belligerents.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Community service central aim stated by Legion official
Jefferson Georgia February 12 D Weaver Bridges Athens state chairman of the Legion community service program told a Jefferson Legion post meeting that community service is the principal objective of the American Legion. He stressed the group’s focus on helping communities and democracy through Americanism with speakers including Stanley Jones Macon state adjutant and Dr M F Matthews Winder district commander.
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Jefferson
American Legion
D. Weaver Bridges
Athens
Legion
Jefferson Legion Post
Georgia
Bridgen
Stanley Jones
Macon
M. F. Matthews
Winder
Cash Hammond
Gainesville
O. E. Robinson
Four Army Airmen Escape Death as Plane Cashes
Parachutists leaped from the burning aircraft as wreckage fell to the ground. A Fort McPherson detachment sent an ambulance to the scene after the crash.
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ARMY
Fort McPherson
Swift pursuit planes head to Panama Canal Zone in mass flight
A 24 aircraft unit including 13 pursuit ships and 11 bombers left Randolph Field Texas for the Panama Canal Zone in the army’s longest mass flight to date. Major Frank O L Hunter of Savannah piloted one plane. The formation, attached to France and Albrook Fields, traveled from Langley Field after bad weather delayed earlier legs.
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Atlanta
Panama Canal Zone
Continental
United States
Randolph Field
San Antonio
Tex
Charles T. Phillips
Albrook Field
Canal Zone
Langley Field
Greer
S. C
Seneca
Frank O. L. Hunter
Savannah
Army
Mexco
France
Albrook Fields
New York
National Defense Week Plans by ROA Officer
ROA President urges nationwide defense focus from February 12 Lincoln birthday to February 22 Washington birthday. He warns of pacifist propaganda, cites 1920 act gaps, calls for 50,000 annual cadet camps, ROTC units, and increased regular army and National Guard to deter war and defend U.S. interests.
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ROA
National Defense
Robert R. Hurst
Piney Woods
Reserve Officers Association
Abraham Lincoln
Union of States
George Washington
Reserve Officers Association of the
United States
Army of
Association
Congress
National Guard
Regular Army
National Guards
Reserve Officers’ Association
Americas
Washington
Lincoln
National Defense Week
Disabled Schooner Anna R Heidritter Towed to Jacksonville for Repair
The 185 foot schooner Anna R Heidritter, en route from New York to Charleston with a cargo of seal, lost sails and rigging in a January 18 storm off Cape Hatteras and drifted for three weeks. A passing steamer sighted signals, coast guard alerted, Cutter Yamacraw reached the vessel, and a tug towed her into Jacksonville for repairs. Captain Bernard Coleman and crew awaited rescue as supplies dwindled.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Cape Hatteras
Anna R. Heidritter
Bernard Coleman
Elgpnt
Raleigh Warner
Coast Guard
Yamacraw
New York
Charleston
Lincoln memorial day sparks Georgia and national debate
Ickes and Governor Talmadge used Lincoln’s memory to press today’s issues. Ickes warned of dictatorial tendencies and constitutional clashes, while Talmadge urged emulation of Lincoln and rejection of boondoggling. Both leaders visited Oak Ridge cemetery to lay wreaths on Lincoln’s tomb. The observance coincided with Georgia’s state anniversary events and regional programs highlighting the Emancipation era.
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Interior
Harold L. Ickes
Mugene Talmadge
Georgia
Ickes
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Supreme Court
Potomac River
Congress
Gov. Talmadge
Oak Ridge
Liberty League
George B. McClellan
George
Talmadge
James Edward Oglethorpe
Valdosta
Kinrkland Sutlive
Blackshear
Georgia Press Association
Ichief
Waycross
Chamber of Commerce
Jack Williams
Chamber
Charles Herty
Savannah
H. T. McIntosh
Albany
National Planning Board
S. V. Sanford
University System of Georgia
Paul Chapman
State College of Agriculture
The
Georgia Historical Society
Ebenezer
Georgia Salzburger Society
What Would Lincoln Do If He Were President Now
State and national leaders offered varied opinions on how Abraham Lincoln might handle modern issues. Reactions ranged from humanitarian goals to calls for economic liberty, with some saying Lincoln would confront today’s legal and military challenges decisively.
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Lincoln
Frank I. Weller
Associated Press
Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Capitol Hill
Burns
D. Tenn
Barbour
Wagner
Vandenberg
R. Mich
Snell
R. N
Marcantonio
Supreme Court
Army
Navy
Couzens
Johnson
R. Calif
Pope
R. Ida
Visitors and residents noted in Thomasville society column
Mr J W Kelsey of Daytona Beach and Mr O E Maple of Macon were business visitors. T C Beverly of Ochlocknee and Miss Annie Taylor of Fort Valley also visited. D A Finlayson from Monticello and C Henderson of Macon transacted business. H Clyde McDonald of Jacksonville visited. Barbara Davis, six, recovered after an appendectomy. Lester Cone of Boston, ill in West Palm Beach, is remembered by locals.
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Annie Taylor
Fort Valley
Americus
Barbara Davis
J. B Davis
Lester Cone
J. J. Cone
Boston
West Palm Beach
Fla
Thomasville
Ill mother in law aids in Columbia hospital care
Mrs Nola Quinn traveled to Columbia South Carolina today to stay by the bed of her daughter in law Mrs John Quinn who remains ill at Columbia Hospital. Friends of Roy Adams of Boston note he has recovered enough from a lengthy illness at John D Archbold Memorial Hospital to go home this week.
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Nola Quinn
Columbia
S. C
John Quinn
Columbia Hospital
Roy Adams
Boston
John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital
Japanese and Manchoukuan Forces Claim Victory Over Mongolians
Tokyo reports a Japanese and Manchoukuan detachment defeated about 100 Mongolians after a battle spanning several hours near Olahudka southwest of Laks Ror. The Mongolians evacuated Tlahudka but casualty details are not given. Olahudka lies in disputed territory.
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Tokyo
Olahudka
Laks Ror
Hsinking
Domei
Tlahudka
Paroled San Quentin Convicts Held in Counterfeiting Probe
Three paroled San Quentin inmates were detained in San Francisco as federal agents and prison officials probe a counterfeit operation inside the prison. Secret Service Captain Thomas B. Foster said charges would be filed against the trio on suspicion of complicity.
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San Francisco
San Quentin
Secret Service
Thomas B. Foster
New York Bill Bans Cocktail Marriages
Assemblyman Jane H. Todd introduced a bill in Albany prohibiting marriages within 72 hours of license issuance. The measure would take effect immediately if approved and allow exceptions only by court order in emergencies.
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New York
Albuny
N. Y
Jane H. Todd
Westchester
Farm for sale near Monticello Road in Brewton area
A 100 acre farm is offered for sale located three miles on Monticello Road. Brewton Tittle Realty Company handles the listing.
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Monticello Road
Brewton-Tittle Realty Company
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D. A. Finlayson
Monticello
H. Clyde McDonald
McDavid’s
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Kirschbaum
Hicks Clothing Co
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