23 Feb 1937
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1937
Page
1
The text discusses transport policy and public safety in Georgia. It highlights a push for a state licensing system and a non political highway patrol to enforce traffic laws. It mentions speed zones and the need for uniform enforcement to improve road safety.
The Rivers seek tax exemption for owner occupied homes as the legislature weighs raising ten million in new taxes and restoring ad valorem rates to five mills. The governor proposes a 2500 home exemption, aiming to relieve burdens while noting tenant properties would be taxed more, potentially raising rents and spurring ownership. The move reflects party planks tied to broader fiscal aims.
The piece calls Atlanta the dirtiest town south of Pittsburgh citing a statistic of 152 pounds of soot per square mile per month. It notes air pollution is the chief issue in soot zones but says scientific methods are easing the problem and that residents and workers remain despite the soot.
Plan to avoid reducing the ad valorem tax on real property faces intense resistance as supporters warn of a fierce public confrontation. Community leaders and residents pledge to challenge the proposal with organized demonstrations and strong advocacy.
A deranged mind poisons dogs and steals flowers from cemetery plots, a repeated act sparking fear in Thomanville. The piece notes the impact on families and reflects on crime, politics, and society amid evolving moral concerns.
George Tucker describes the Madison Square Garden paddock where fans wager on hockey outcomes and personal performances. The league withholds referees identities to prevent insider influence while a colorful crowd gathers for every National League game.
Boisterous talk and cheers roll through Garden ice as flamboyantly dressed players surge onto the rink. The scene promises excitement and a chance to place bets, with fans chasing wins and losses amid glittering lights and eager eyes.
Alfred Landon headed east with a stinging critique of Roosevelt's court plan. Kansas Republicans urged nonpartisanship, then Landon agreed to edit out court references for a Lincoln's Birthday talk in New York, leaving a 500 word remnant.
The talk centered on national issues too large for partisanship. The speaker asserted strong convictions about the country’s future but avoided discussing them in detail. The Kansas delegation returned to Washington feeling relieved.
The undulant fever disease caused by Brucella micrococcus is linked to milk from diseased goats and affects goats cattle and pigs. In Iowa farm residents especially men are affected while city residents include merchants packers housewives and children. Prevention rests on dairy control with vaccines and immune sera under study.
Reports indicate contact with animals suspected to be infected raises public health concerns. Officials warn handlers to take precautions and monitor animals for signs of illness while continuing investigations.
Lou Ambers the lightweight champion easily defeats Al Roth in a ten round non title bout at St. Nicholas Palace. Ambers dominates from start to finish earning a unanimous decision from the referee and two judges as he tunes up for his April 2 title clash with Tony Canzone.
Puzzle style fill in words with mixed clues spanning across and down. Reads like a newspaper quick crossword with themes on rooms writing and chemistry terms. Answers include common fund before all others writers of music and various nautical and natural terms.
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