Tomato Festival Draws South Georgia Crowds in Pelham
Thousands of visitors are expected in Pelham for the Tomato Festival featuring a parade with floats, a beauty contest, barbecue, band concert, and a baseball game between Thomasville's Orioles and the Tallahassee Capitals. Governor Rivers will speak at noon with Judge Bell and W. T. Anderson. The parade starts at 11 and a street dance caps the day.
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MissSara Johnson
Mary Inman
Pelham
Virginia McElvoy
Louise Taylor
Hinsonton
Hazel Maxwell
Harmony
Merle Leonard
Newton
Frances Duncan
Bainbridge
Anne Harrell Camilla
Margaret Swindle
Ochlochnee
Fay Bullock
Cotton
Pauline Jones
Coolidge
Mabel Megahee
Sale City
Katherine Knight
Virgil W. Shepherd
Atlanta
E. D. Rivers
State Supreme Court
R. ©. Bell
Weather forecast for the Southeast states
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday across South Carolina Georgia and Florida with scattered thundershowers possible in southern and extreme northern zones. West and extreme south portions may see afternoon or tonight showers while extreme northwest Florida also faces possible scattered thunderstorms.
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Georgia
Florida
House Overrides Roosevelt Veto On War Vets Insurance Bill
The House voted 368 to 13 to override President Roosevelt's veto and extend the time for World War II veterans to renew war risk term insurance, delaying 20 000 vets from losing coverage. The measure would be the fourth extension since issuance.
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Holiday Death Toll Reaches 380 Across Nation
Associated Press reports the three day weekend toll of violence deaths topped 380 with traffic crashes making up about two thirds. State tallies include Pennsylvania 29 Illinois 26 New York 24 Texas 24 Tennessee 10 Alabama 3 and Florida 2 among others.
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Kirby Seeks Power Atlanta Ga
Dorothy Kirby seeks influence in Atlanta as details of a political bid emerge from city sources. The report notes speculation about power dynamics and potential endorsements affecting the upcoming race.
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Atlanta, Ga
Dorothy
Strife Deepens Over Labor Struggles Across Industries
Violent clashes and inquests rise as authorities sift blame for riot at Republic Steel South Chicago plant. 67 men linked to Sundey clashes face action while Wayne County probes assault on UAW pamphleteers at Ford. NLRB orders waterfront workers election in Los Angeles among 11 firms.
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National Labor Relations Board
Los Angeles
Supreme Court to Pass on Federal Grants for Municipal Power Plants
Washington June 14 the Supreme Court ended a long term by agreeing to rule on the constitutionality of federal loans and grants for financing municipal power plants. The term closes with Justice Willis Van Devanter retiring after 26 years. The court also refused to review TVA expansion cases and Wagner Act challenges while consenting to review a Taft gold bond interest case.
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Rivers and Talmdage clash over Georgia amend ments battle
Atlanta reports battle lines form for 26 proposed state constitution amendments. Governor Rivers backs the amendments arguing they spread tax burden fairly while former Governor Talmadge opposes, claiming they would double taxation and abolish county governments. Talmadge plans no additional anti amendment events this week.
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Rivers
Grand jury hears story of Atlanta torch murder case
The Fulton County grand jury heard a detailed account of the torch murder of Mrs. R. M. Flinker as prosecutors prepare to present an indictment against Mitchell Jackson, a Buckhead chauffeur. Evidence included a hammer, a bloodstained chisel, letters, and Jackson’s alleged confession. Neighbors and police traced the crime to a violent attack, arson, and the disposal of the body.
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Sale of Wesleyan College Halted by Court Order
Macon Ga June 1 A court stopped the sale of Wesleyan College set for today before the courthouse door. Bondholders petitioned for a receivership to operate the women’s college for their benefit with a rule nisi to show cause on June 14 at 10 am. They seek to preserve the institution as a going concern to recover their debts.
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Wesleyan College
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Citizens and Southern National Bank
Samuel C. Dobbs
Atlanta
George Cox
Monroe
R. J. Taylor
R. J. Taylor Company
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Frank Peeples
George 8. Jones
Roy. W. Crockett
Convicted in 12-Minute Jury Verdict in State House Janitor Supplies Case
A circuit court jury in Little Rock deliberated 12 minutes before convicting 45 year old I L Ziebart of obtaining money from the state under false pretense in connection with sales of janitor supplies to the state house.
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Britain backs Italo German protests over Spain ships
London signals joint Italo German stance against Spanish aggression on neutral shipping as a step to restore safety zones for neutrals and lure Rome and Berlin back into the non intervention pact. Britain may propose armed enforcement to keep Spain from threatening foreign vessels.
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Roosevelt asks Congress to curb tax dodging by rich few
President Roosevelt urged Congress to tighten tax laws to end evasion by a minority of wealthy individuals. He sought power to expand treasury investigations, summon witnesses, and close loopholes while avoiding new taxes this session. Morgenthau outlined eight devices and three practices enabling avoidance.
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St Marks Tides Predicted For Wednesday
Tides expected at St Marks with high and low periods noted. Times show 8:28 am and 8:15 pm with afternoon and morning tides highlighted.
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