22 Feb 1935
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1935
Page
1
Local column notes include Chamber of Commerce progress and finances, comments on touring tourists, a Hauptmann stay of execution concern, byrd lecture plans, gold standard talk, and prohibition debates among Georgia voters regarding licensing and enforcement.
Former President Herbert Hoover breaks silence on national questions by urging a return to the gold standard in a cautious manner. The remark stirs questions about his 1936 ambitions and currencies, while political pressure swirls around his potential GOP nomination prospects.
Mr S L Heald in The Times Enterprise highlights Thomas county reducing floating debt from 164000 on Sept 1 1933 to 65000 by Jan 1 this year a drop of nearly 100000. He praises county economy and tax millage being lowered while not raising taxes.
A 1935 outlook argues Roosevelt will be the Democratic nominee in 1936 and possibly serve six years, barring changed conditions before the November election and June party nominations. It notes uncertainties about other candidates and warns Hoover would be ineffectual if run.
A Georgia political debate on liquor laws contrasts dry and wet factions. Legislators consider a bill to let voters decide, with moonshiners wary of change and favoring strong state control. The piece urges a measurable bill for statewide control and public decision.
A collage of Hollywood names and Broadway figures hints at social circles and film habits. Mentions include Ermie Stern Ferdie Mion and Broadwayites like Walter Teagle Irvin Cobb Henry Ives Cobb and Roscoe Peacock, with anecdotes on movie viewing, wit, and memorabilia from mid 1930s New York entertainment life.
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