15 Feb 1933
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1933
Page
1
Atlanta lawmakers clash over proposed auto tag reform with a $3 base rate sought by the House and a half-rate Senate plan. Governors and officials note urgency as the chamber weighs amendments and schedules a possible joint conference to resolve differences.
Idaho Senator Borah remains active after Congress adjourned, holding daily press conferences and drawing top line coverage in Washington. Reporters describe Borah as a magnet for news, with his comments shaping national debate while others depart for quieter politics.
Atlanta reports the senate tabled 83 to 14 the new house auto tag bill, delaying action amid clashes with the house and governor. Debate centered on a $3 tag rate and road funding, with Gov. Talmadge and supporters urging action while the senate warned of insufficient revenue and frayed tempers.
Mr E S Prickard of Valdosta and Mr R B Teal of Bainbridge were among yesterday's business visitors. Alma and family arrivals join local residents as Butler Brothers hires and a long history of transport battles outline town life. Gas thefts raise concerns after Judge Luke reports a car gas robbery.
James Grant testified with Clark as Mitchell and Zarlengo offered alibis for Boettcher’s kidnapping from his driveway. Clark noted suspects talked with eastern gangsters recently in the city. Officials say outside gangsters, hired by local hoodlums, likely carried out the crime as investigators pursue other missing men and unknowns.
The Senate voted 58 to 23 to take up the Blaine resolution to repeal the 18th amendment, signaling renewed push for repeal amid a filibuster risk. House panels advanced relief and loan bills while Interior’s $43.75 million appropriation moved to Hoover for signature. Insull case hearings continued in the Senate banking probe.
Myron Taylor chair of United States Steel told the senate finance committee that the budget must balance and currency not be tampered with. Banking leader Jackson Reynolds urged limiting federal costs to revenues to aid recovery. Daniel Willard of the B and O Railroad backed canceling war debts and a balanced budget. Rene Leon cautioned England uses its exchange fund to push debt revision.
Representatives from 25 Georgia Kiwanis clubs met in Macon on February 15 to hear inspirational talks and set objectives for the next year led by Kiwanis official Dave Parker. Speakers included Father A Bollinger and Victor Haygood with 70 delegates from multiple cities.
Detroit banks faced limited withdrawals as a bank holiday stretched eight days. Governor Comstock urged voluntary action and banks planned cash pay options while Ford and Couzens figure in the struggle over the Union Guardian Trust Company's rescue and R F C loan ties.
Japan ceased negotiations with the League of Nations on Manchuria and expected withdrawal from the League in about a month. Tokyo stock prices fell sharply amid anti Japanese sentiment at Geneva. Elder council and imperial leaders will be summoned for consultation. Yosuke Matsuoka seeks permission to leave Geneva and return via the United States.
Washington February 15 Paul Betor federal farm loan commissioner told Senator George and Russell of Georgia that federal and joint stock land banks in Georgia have agreed to extend every possible consideration to borrowers in meeting their obligations.
Atlanta Ga Feb 15 A move to table the new auto tag bill passed by the house yesterday was reported under way among senate opponents. One senator said 27 senators met in caucus last night and decided to table the bill when it comes up for action in the senate.
The senate faced a vote on whether to take up prohibition repeal and risk a filibuster as lawmakers weighed procedural steps today. The move signals potential action on repealing national alcohol restrictions and could shape early postwar policy.
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