17 Jan 1939
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1939
Page
1
The column reflects on January to March business mood in Thomasville, remarks on roads toward Thomas County, budget concerns, social observations about women and behavior, and mentions the hospital corporation and Thom anville Forum meeting. It notes tourists visiting Thomasville and Florida's welcome to tourists.
An exploration of how variations in state state government ties to the federal system create unusual situations. The piece discusses constitutional, administrative, and policy implications across multiple states and levels of government.
The debate centers on state versus federal responsibility for social security costs including flood control and old age benefits. Vermont resists federal entry while New England states push for federal funding. Analysts estimate 10 to 14 percent of payrolls could fund old age insurance with extensions potentially raising costs to 20 percent.
The Florida Times-Union notes two 1939 World Fairs in New York and San Francisco will draw large crowds and travel, urging readers to consider the social security tax burden as payroll takes 15 to 20 percent of incomes. It warns hotel prices may rise with demand and argues Congress should weigh expansions to the program.
Disjointed lines reference Harry Hoy, WPA figures, and labor questions amid New Deal era debates. Names and specifics are garbled, but imply discussions on commissions, employment programs, and political alignment with officials managing public works and relief efforts.
Listings reflect late network corrections across coast to coast stations. Programs updated to include key shows and basic chains, noting shifts due to corrections and scheduling changes.
Radio listings show WEAF and partner stations airing a mix of musical acts and variety programs. Featured names include Jack Armstrong and the Chicago Cadets Quartet with Little Orphan Annie, plus Edward Davies and Malcolm Claire.
A chaotic press session shows Hopkins dodging questions on spending and taxes. He grins and avoids specifics while reporters press for policy details amid a mood of tension and political maneuvering at the conference.
George Tucker compiles a collage of quotations from New York writers and critics. It features reflections by Paul Morand Sinclair Lewis and W Somerset Maugham on writing fame and the literary life. It cites observations on the craft and the temptations of the city.
In Benkelmen Nebraska Mrs John Burcell must pay five cents to cash a ten percent dividend check from a defunct bank or three cents to mail it back. The check is for two cents.
A dense crossword style word list with clues and partial answers including college terms and miscellaneous references. The readable items suggest a puzzle page listing across and down clues such as towns, animals, objects, and misc terms with scattered fragment notes.
Mrs Let Trice of Lake City Florida recent guest of friends and relatives. Frank Spence and daughter Frances visited Pelham. R W Williamson and son Bobby of Atlanta spent Friday morning here. Standard Oil station on Church Street changed hands with Jerry Davis selling to Harris Hollingsworth. F A Crittenden visited Thomasville. A V Thomas Sr of Sarasota Florida was among out of town visitors.
Meigs Georgia residents report on January 13 re election of Ernest Cozart as night police chief and T J Christie to day police. Eunice Cook is re elected as clerk and treasurer for the coming year.
Meigs Georgia reports say a cyclone struck near Meigs on January 17 Friday around 11 00 am causing a barn and a dwelling to be blown down. No injuries occurred as the family had left the house the day prior.
Meigs Georgia hosted Cairo teams on Friday night. Meigs lads posted a large score for a decisive win while the Meigs lassies lost by several points. A large crowd, including many Cairo fans, enjoyed a thrilling game.
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