24 Feb 1939
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1939
Page
1
A local column from the Thomasville Times enterprises page surveys public mood with quips on weather dry and wet elections and social norms. It mixes humor and commentary referencing Georgia politics, libel law, and public figures in a parade of brief takes.
The county voted by a two to one margin to maintain the present dry status under state law. The Thomasville district showed a closer result, with readers noting that many who voted dry aimed to control enforcement under the current system. The piece discusses political expectations, potential tax shifts, and the likelihood of continued legal enforcement against bootlegging and juke joints, while noting federal aid and highway plans tied to the program.
Reports from Madrid describe steady bombardment with trenches 16 feet apart and underground digs reaching 200 feet. Loyalist and Insurgent factions mingle in the city as street life continues in cafes and cinemas under blackout and collectivist administration.
A fragment from a legislative discussion notes that many experienced in legislative history think the Riv- issue will be a focus, but no definite action or decision has been announced yet. The text emphasizes uncertainty about forthcoming measures and committee considerations.
Seabiscuit will skip the $100,000 Santa Anita handicap on March 4 after an ankle injury. C S Howard announced the horse will rest and train for July’s $50,000 Gold Cup at Hollywood Park. Entries to the $10,000 San Antonio handicap at Santa Anita were to be named today.
AP notes a chaotic scene in Asheville North Carolina as two black women accused of illegal whiskey possession raise six children including three infants in arms. The judge sent them home amid a noisy courtroom din.
A mixed list of clues covering definitions from fleece parts to coats on seeds to leather making and more. Includes terms for actions, games, speech, systems, dogs and coins with several longer phrases and abbreviations.
The list presents crossword style clues and their numbers covering many word lengths and categories including nouns verbs adjectives and names. Across the set several entries imply common puzzle answers such as mountain obstacle natural stream mirror equal and various others pointing to a broad vocabulary theme.
Fred Perry at the national indoor championships says the Davis Cup will move to Australia with Budge and Riggs as U S contenders. He notes Bromwich’s backhand strength and predicts Riggs cannot beat him, while Vines and Budge remain the focus of the Madison Square Garden clash.
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