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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1937
Page
1
A long list of satirical quips and social observations spans topics from military uniforms and lawmaking to sunburn remedies and carious public figures. The items reference Georgia law, Sea Island, Tybee, Rockefeller funerals, and European conflict color, with casual asides on marriage, wages, and local politics.
A discussion warns voters about ballot wording for alcohol legalization and control, noting confusing phrasing that could reverse meanings. The piece urges readers to study the wording before the June 8 ballot and mentions concerns about hours, wages, and job creation. It also references the Dionnes birthdays and a proverb about uncracked nuts.
An article notes Decoration Day and Memorial Day observances across the United States, calling attention to increased traffic fatalities during the long weekend. It discusses regional traditions and the historic shift toward unifying the holiday with Confederate and Union remembrances.
The president seeks a labor bill, echoing NRA features, to set minimum hours and wages for goods in interstate commerce. It shifts state control to federal regulation via interstate traffic rules, expanding government power over labor conditions while claiming to defend liberty.
Preston Grover reviews how Washington’s McNutt asserted top status in the Philippines, challenging Quezon and shaping the 1940 presidential landscape. The piece contrasts Murphy’s softer approach with McNutt’s forceful style as potential future candidates loom.
Government economists forecast that 1937 may reach a new peak in farm recovery. Cash income in early 1937 appears the highest since 1930, possibly near four billion dollars for the first six months. The price received to price paid ratio is favorable since 1925, demand for farm products keeps pace with business growth, and there are likely fewer people on farms to share these gains.
Atlanta marks the opening of fishing season as thousands flock to rivers and lakes for a potential yield of fish. J. D. Mitchell, director of the Wildlife division, and Charles Morgan predict plenty of catch while noting high waters aid distribution. The program includes stocking 130000 fingerlings this year and plans for federal hatchery cooperation. licenses cost 1.25 dollars with exemptions for children under 16 and local county fishing with pole and worm. Mayor Hartsfield and City Recorder Judge John Cone comment on limited fishing due to duties and legalities.
Federal Reserve Bank release shows Sixth District farm income totaled 200.9 million in the first quarter of 1937, a 61 percent rise from 1936. Georgia and other states report higher incomes, with weather effects and crop reductions noted, plus employment and retail gains in March.
In Des Moines legislators suspected a skunk in the state house and conducted a search. The article notes farm families move to towns as urban jobs rise, while the Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports cash farm income for the first four months of 1937 at 2.604 billion dollars, up 27 percent from last year and the highest since 1930.
Amelia Earhart departed Miami at 5 57 a m for San Juan on a second attempt to circle the globe for fun. She waved farewell to husband George Putnam and navigator Fred Noonan as the big monoplane lifted into a tropical dawn. Putnam and family watched anxiously as the 28 000 mile voyage began with plans to reach Natal Brazil and continue toward Africa aboard the Pan American monitored flight.
Atlanta June 1 The Open qualifying test scheduled 35 holes at East Lake. Charlie Yates, heavy favorite, leads a field of eight amateurs and three pros. Pairings list includes George Sargent Crawford Rainwater Jennings Gordon Jack Bothamley Dan Sage Charles Daniels George Norris Jack Cook Harold Sargent Richard Hackett.
In Asheville on Memorial Day, Lynn Myers drew a sequence of walks and hit by pitches to total seven runs scored without an official time at bat as the Asheville club defeated Richmond 20 to 3. Pitcher Bill Yarewick issued 18 bases on balls in the rout.
A famous New York Catholic dignitary travels downtown in a fast car on Fifth Avenue. A traffic policeman halts the vehicle to caution the driver while the prelate, revealed in the back seat, questions the delay. The officer salutes as he explains the need for careful driving in busy traffic.
Treasury data shows May 28 receipts 15 425 607 22 dollars and expenditures 22 233 981 58 dollars leaving a balance of 1 752 676 484 78 dollars. Customs receipts for the month amount to 44 610 577 642 26 dollars. Fiscal year to date receipts total 4 412 577 715 97 dollars and expenditures 6 786 488 629 15 dollars including 2 575 382 824 98 dollars in emergency outlays, with gross debt 335 209 773 412 83 dollars and gold assets 11 983 646 860 44 dollars list inactive gold 752 323 438 87 dollars.
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