17 Jan 1928
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1928
Page
1
A compact column lists varied items from national politics to local quirks. Mentions Mr. Coolidge, Al Smith, Bobby Jones, the Democratic primary, and public amusements, including a Jacksonville fishing pier and a cross word puzzle.
The article discusses names like Dehaney Jim Reed McAdoo and Senator Smith as potential presidential contenders and the two thirds rule. It notes the South could block Smith if the rule stays and highlights the high cost of government with New York City spending about a billion dollars annually and tax pressures rising nationwide.
The nation weighs which war taxes to abolish as Congress debates excise duties including the auto tax, theater tickets, and other levies. Officials note autos remain taxed though many support elimination next year, while some taxes persist to fund wartime needs.
The Quitman police plan to punch clocks at key beats to prove rounds are made. Supporters say it enforces duty and deters neglect while critics joke about the idea. The clock records real patrol activity, exposing any lapses if duties are not performed.
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