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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1934
Page
1
Grahame waits in Myberg's ebony offices as a tense mood grows. Voices from an adjoining room hint at a jungle themed film project while a shadowed palm wall yields a foreboding silhouette. He exits, sensing a hidden presence and wary of what lies beyond the glassed wall.
Georgetown South Carolina January reports indicate Mrs Van Wyck Ferris of Wilmington Delaware was found on North Island after swimming in Winyah Bay. She said she swam too far, clung to a buoy, then reached the island and slept on the beach until rescue. Fear remained she may have drowned as searchers widened.
Washington reports the Agriculture Department moved to answer senate inquiries about processing taxes and hog price drops. Officials say November processing taxes totaled 90.74 million dollars, with 44.70 million more paid out than collected. December receipts expected to balance this. Hog prices fell mainly due to normal seasonal decline, with December about 1.17 dollars lower than October, while farmers held back hogs hoping for better winter prices.
Lafayette Alabama January reports former Senator J Thomas Heflin formally declares his candidacy for Congress from Alabama fifth district after filing his qualification papers Heflin previously faced Democratic campaign bar in 1930 over opposition to Alfred E Smith and was defeated as an independent by John H Bankhead
Early risers in Austrian cities saw placards announcing ruthless action against Nazi terrorism and propaganda. Officials warned terrorists of severe penalties as 140 bombings were reported nationwide last week, with censorship previously concealing the figure.
The dollar showed weakness across major centers as activity remained subdued. In London the dollar fell to 5 09 1 2 per pound, in New York sterling slipped to 5 08 5 8 per pound, Paris saw the franc rise to 6 14 cents, and the French unit quoted at 6 10 1 4 cents in New York. The franc equivalent stood around 64.23 percent of parity with domestic gold at 34.06 dollars per ounce, implying a theoretical value near 60.68 percent of parity.
The executive order continues a 15 percent reduction in pay for federal employees for another six months. The measure extends the wage belt as the government seeks to reduce costs and balance budgets.
Augusta Georgia January 9 Thomas J Hamilton editor of the Augusta Chronicle will receive the Chevaliers cross of the order of Polonia Restituta from the Polish government for efforts in fostering friendly relations between Poland and the United States The ceremony takes place January 12 in Augusta with Joseph Moscicki presenting the award and Judge William H Barrett presiding at a dinner afterwards
New York reports wholesale prices for popular cigarette brands increased to 6.10 a thousand, up 60 cents, due to NRA code costs and processing taxes. Dealers expect retail prices to rise. R J Reynolds and American Tobacco Co also lifted their top wholesale quotes to 6.10.
Discussion on a waterway pact continues as Democrats face stalled progress in the rules committee. The party seeks change, with several petitions pending to advance non-administration bills, including a 56-signature demand for immediate cash payment of the bonus.
Bank of Meigs reports assets totaling 199 446 36 with loans 694 513 81 and time certificates 935 369 23. Liabilities show capital 75 000 06 surplus 15 000 and deposits 67 736 65. Officials certify accuracy of the condition as of December 30 1933 with notary and directors attesting.
Washington reports that Representative Warren plans to introduce a bill to classify peanuts as a basic commodity under the Agricultural Adjustment Act. A prior House vote passed an amendment by one vote but failed in the Senate. adding peanuts would let the Farm Administration levy a processing tax to fund acreage reductions. President Roosevelt, buoyed by House Democrats, prepares messages to Congress on the St. Lawrence Waterways Pact and a federal guarantee for $2 billion in farm credit bonds, with pledges of strong support from the Democratic steering committee.
Representative Patman accused income tax secrecy of shielding fraud as the Ways and Means Committee revisited a $270 million tax bill. He cited Mitchell Wiggin and Morgan and warned the secret system costs billions, urging public disclosure to reveal evaded taxes and accelerate losses’ discovery.
Macon visitors include Mr T S Tharpe Jr Albany makes business trips Mr W E Purdy Valdosta and Mr C W Mizell Columbus among names listed Also Mr A L McCally Fredericksburg Va visits Archbold Hospital announces birth of baby boy to Mr and Mrs Robert C Taylor Claire Flowers Warnedee A W Moller condition worsens at home Suffering heart ailment in Washington street residence.
Mayor LaGuardia plans to travel to Albany to discuss with Governor Lehman the controversy over his request for dictatorial powers to handle New York City's financial crisis. The talks aim to resolve the dispute and enable swift action to stabilize finances.
Washington reports Lewis Douglas, head of the budget, announced he will remain in office despite rumors of a clash with President Roosevelt over budget policy. He said he would stay as long as he can render service after the White House trimmed his emergency spending powers and required weekly reports.
Curtis Lewis son of Mr and Mrs D O Lewis departs for Augusta to join the A P Tea Co after years in the grocery business. His move is regarded as a promising professional step with the large firm.
The report notes he might depart government. Douglas had backed a balanced budget and, in a Boston speech weeks earlier, opposed certain outlays he called extraordinary expenditures.
Public notice explains FDA guidance requiring any cereal labeled Bran to state its exact contents to prevent consumer confusion. It cites Kellogg's All-Bran as a clear example and cautions that while bran aids bowel regularity it is not a universal cure.
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