28 Jul 1928
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1928
Page
1
A collection of editorial snippets from the Thomasville Times-Enterprise discusses the 1928 campaign landscape. It mentions Hoover petitions, Smith support in November, wet versus dry politics, and local commentary on figures like Lindbergh and Moses, alongside notes on public sentiment and party strategy.
The piece surveys a heated early campaign with strong views on Smith and Hoover across the South and Midwest. It argues the South splits over Smith, while wet and Catholic influence shapes alignments. It also notes the Thomas County Tobacco Warehouse opening and farmers benefiting from local market access with fair prices.
A Thomasville Ga dispatch on a large hydro electric dam on the Ochlocknee river sparked debate over which city benefits. Florida State News complains Tallahassee is not properly credited though the project is financed and built by Tallahassee interests. Savannah flower show and other local notes are mentioned as context.
The text notes that Raskob of General Motors claimed to be a Republican at heart when urged to anchor the Democratic party. He stated he regarded himself as Republican first, then indicated a broader endorsement.
Partly cloudy conditions with local thundershowers expected this afternoon or tonight along the coast. Sunday looks generally fair with gentle to moderate winds shifting from southwest to northwest. Georgia Alabama and Florida forecast follows similar patterns with coastal chance of storms and light to gentle winds.
Survivors of the Italia pass through Sweden with Civilian onlookers unmolested. General Umberto Nobile receives a bouquet from a Swedish girl, expressing magnanimity amid bitter emotions. Captain Mariano remains aboard the base ship Citta Di Milano due to a dangerous leg condition.
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