26 Jul 1937
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1937
Page
1
A local column discusses Georgia politics and policy, critiquing public office delivery, tax measures on liquor and beer, and the impact on agriculture. It tags Governor Talmadge and Governor Rivers, notes shifts in revenue from intoxicants, and laments public service challenges.
An opinion piece questions how boards and councils handle public issues and whether disputes justify harsh actions. It cites New York liquor tax receipts as a benchmark, noting growth from $21.37 million to $25.89 million in twelve months and suggesting Georgia could use similar revenue insights.
A Washington analysis argues Roosevelt faces a tough choice on the Supreme Court plan. Passage would provoke strong opposition in both chambers and affect the 1938 elections, while defeat could still push other reform bills but hurts the court reshaping effort. The outcome will set a campaign fault line into 1940.
A playful column recounts Nyack life with famous residents Helen Hayes Maxwell Anderson Burgess Meredith nearby and a dramatic storm. A fire alarm misread as the firehouse on fire triggers a mock battle before lightning forces a shutdown then the crew returns to duty.
A ARAA survey shows American railways move freight faster now with more water and coal carried on locomotives and lighter steel box cars. Overnight 500 mile hauls common, loading times cut as trains are assembled with fewer steps.
A World Up insurance man in Alberta targeted residents with questionnaires to find safe clients. A man claiming TB death at 39 and a heart attack at 27 was rejected as bad risk. A later applicant, noting a sire’s 95th birthday via polo pony accident and a long family line, presented more favorable details.
Radio Today program listings show Eastern and West Coast NBC networks with KONDAY July 26 passes through 9:30 p.m. EST, featuring Amos n Andy, Fibber McGee and Molly, Burns and Allen, The Fisk Jubilee Singers, Andre Baruch and more. Local times adjust for EST and daylight time.
Radio lineup lists Howard Phillips baritone at 5 00 with Four Stars girls vocals at 6 15 Paul Douglas and Sports 5 30 George Hall orchestra 5 40 The Poetic Melodies east Not So Long Ago west 6 00 Hollace Shaw 6 15 Songs 6 30 Del Casno tenor Neal O'Hara Gazette Jack Shannon tenor 6 45 Boake Carter comment 7 00 Horace Heidt brigadiers 7 30 Pick and Pat fun 7 45 Aeolian Trio west 8 00 CBS Shakespeare.
Reports from state capitals indicate improved government finances with budgets out of the red and bond refinancings under way. Oregon reports a 13 million balance, California trims deficits by 17 million, Iowa notes a 5.4 million balance, Arkansas over 10 million.
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