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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1931
Page
2
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San Diego June 3 report on the trial of Alexander Pantages and three others in a Hollywood girl market case nears the end of its eighth day with no clear resolution in sight.
Distinguished Georgians gather in Ludowici to dedicate the Oglethorpe highway and Doctortown Bridge over the Altamaha river. The route links Midway to Jesup and Waycross, reducing travel to Savannah and passing through Ware, Wayne, Pierce, Long, Liberty, and Chatham counties. Savannah Motor Club honors Francis M. Oliver with a silver pitcher for service in building the bridge.
In Los Angeles on June 3 Davie H. Clark a political boss and racketeering figure failed to win the municipal judgeship losing to Charles McCoy by about 25 000 votes after polls showed he led with over 55 000. Clark remained jailed unable to post 100 000 bond awaiting trial for the Crawford crime.
Two University of Michigan freshmen were jailed for two days then released after aiding police in arresting liquor supplier Frank L. Smith. James L. Slocum and Lawrence L. Heideman, both 19 and 18, face charges of possessing liquor and disorderly conduct. Their hearing is set for June 9.
Miss Frances Harrod Downes of Washington DC won the national lip reading contest at the American Federation of Organizations for the Hard of Hearing convention defeating four rivals. She was nearly deaf from scarlet fever in childhood and now reads lips to follow speakers as monitors perform silent cues for reading and judging.
Havre France June 3 Texas Guinan and her dancers return to Broadway as first class deportees aboard the Paris at the French line’s expense. She jokes jail awaits in America and hints at a possible return. Londoner Harry Aslett, who sought marriage to gain entry to England, is left on the pier.
Hull England reports a special instrument to sample microscopic life beneath the ice during Sir Hubert Wilkins North Polar voyage. Professor A C Hardy designed the net device to collect plankton as the submarine travels under the pole, preserving specimens in a chamber.
Diary entries from Paris and Washington describe First Division training in France including bayonet drills trench fire and target practice. Officers such as Major Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Gen. Harbord oversee maneuvers while logistics and supply issues hamper ports and depots.
The defense pressed Detective Captain Paul J. Hayes on claims police sought to make Ross Garrison the goat in the slaying of his sweetheart Miss Bradshaw. Hayes said officers found bloodstains in Garrison’s pockets and noted two pockets cut from trousers. Garrison’s hearing continued as he examined the evidence.
In Swainsboro Georgia George Clay and two men face preliminary hearing on charges tied to the death of F B McBride at a filling station near here May 13. Sheriff Otis Coleman reports Clay implicated H L Dixon and Cliff Hightower while not naming Erwin Davis who remains in custody.
Tarpon Springs Florida reports the first Boy Scouts of America troop formed entirely of Greek boys has been chartered locally. The unit marks a milestone for Greek American youth involvement in the scouts movement.
Strasbourg reports touring American mayors faced no welcome from local officials as communists were not invited. Milwaukees Mayor Daniel W. Hoan praised France and historic ties while Omaha Mayor Richard Metcalfe handed out dimes to children after addressing battlefield topics. French hosts awarded gold medals in Nancy prior to the visit.
An unidentified man about 25 was found dead in a vacant lot in Atlanta. He had been shot and police said it appeared to be suicide. A Cincinnati tailor label bearing the name G. L. Dunn was found inside his coat. An inquest will be held tomorrow.
Johnny Farrell known as Beau Brummel of the links opened the British Open with a 72 at Carnoustie on day one leading the early finishers. Gene Sarazen shot 74 while MacDonald Smith and Horton Smith posted 75 and 77 respectively. Tony Manero struggled with 82 after a strong front nine.
Atlanta Georgia June 3 The Public Service Commission planned to decide this afternoon whether to postpone hearings on proposed natural gas rate increases in 15 Georgia municipalities or proceed with arguments. A formal request seeks postponement until the city can appraise gas company properties to help set base rates. If delayed the hearings may conclude with arguments later today. Distribution companies seek roughly a 30 percent rate hike for consumers.
The eighth annual invitation tournament will be held June 11 to 13 at Columbus Country Club in Columbus, Georgia. Eighteen holes of medal play start the qualifying round, with flights of sixteen and trophies for individual winners, runners up, and team play. Frank Garrard has won the event the last two years. Charley Brumby was the last nonlocal winner.
Police chase two bullet scarred cars in Bronx streets as detectives link the exchange to the ongoing beer warfare that has already killed three gangsters last week. An abandoned bloodstained sedan with bullet holes and gloves was found early today. the car had been stolen Monday.
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