18 Feb 1939
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1939
Page
1
In Thomasville columners urge a 40 hour week for the Georgia legislature seeking efficient hours and fair pay for service. They argue sessions exceed productive time and propose scheduling to avoid wasted days while still handling key bills.
A group of seven men faced a major question and, despite diverse ideas, one member proposed a constructive path. In a short time the issue was solved, demonstrating leadership instinct shaped by tact and productive action rather than publicity.
The final autographed baseball of the late Colonel Ruppert, signed by Babe Ruth and the 1940s Yankee stars, was sent to Dr. Roy JF Akagi and his 11 year old son in Darien Manchoukuo. The ball moved through Brooklyn and New York stadiums before reaching its destination. Dr Akagi is a railway executive and noted lecturer. his son is a Darien high school baseball star.
Although reports differ, latest official notices up to 1957 state Japan has not fortified the Javanese mandate islands despite pressures. U.S. State Department awaits Tokyo data while treaties continue, and Japan expands shipping and air routes to the islands with mixed native impact.
Official minutes from Thomasville Georgia show the February 14 1939 meeting with all members present. Addresses on appropriations include $200 for Ochlochnee canning plant and up to $400 for courthouse and jail costs. various property tax and road matters are discussed and referred to committees. The board adopts resolutions on court term changes and Home Owners Loan concerns, with adjournment by Chairman Beverly and Clerk Heald.
In Van Alstyne Texas J Mc Neathery a retired druggist says his only razor has lasted half a century. His wife offers a practical view noting the tool was not used for scraps but as a daily shaving implement, and remains his sole razor.
A dense clue list spans Across and Down entries from a word puzzle. It includes hints for phrases like Spend time in idleness and Singing voice, plus terms linked to Greek philosophy and misc. references such as the University of Maine seat, Italian fish sauce, and legal claims.
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