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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1936
Page
1
A compilation of editorial quips and local observations from Thomasville Georgia noting inflation talk, political maneuvers in Florida and Washington, and social commentary on manners, crime, and public life. Includes remarks on drought impact, tax debates, and regional party activity.
Grady county earns the right to name the Seventh District senator for two years at a district convention. W. Fred Scott of Thomas county previously served as floor leader and rules committee chair. Grady fixes a 150 dollar entry fee to fund primary operations. rumors name Abit Nix or Rivers as contenders, with Weltner plan seen as steering key candidates.
The Weltner group plans a Georgia gathering with county representatives to consider backing a governor candidate or supporting an existing contender. The Savannah conference aims to time the convention with Governor Talmadge’s expected announcement and Ed Rivers campaign launch in Gainesville.
The Macon Telegraph notes how fortune and media fanfare surround the Dionne quintuplets. It recalls the parents' hardship and the quints’ health improvements under care, with Hollywood bets on future riches if a film succeeds.
Merchandise valued at 2000 dollars disappeared from a Douglasville residence and was recovered in Atlanta on June 3. Shotguns were the principal items. Two men were detained on blanket suspicion charges as the investigation continues.
George Tucker recalls sweeping New York moments from the 1930s through a mosaic of vivid scenes. The piece names Lindberghs return, Morro Castle survivors, the Normandie arrival, and parades on St Patrick’s Day, with cinema stars and notable figures weaving through a living chronicle.
Washington reports that Senator Bob La Follette and Governor Phil La Follette are not committed to Roosevelt’s 1936 bid. They stay aloof from third party talks, though Wisconsin ally Representative Thomas Amli fe leads the American Commonwealth Federation. Observers question Borah’s potential impact and foresee a possible 1940 third party shift, barring ballot access hurdles.
Charles Zied, a New Jersey inmate executed by electric chair, is reported dead with his body awaiting a claimant at the state prison. The incident recalls the earlier death row case of Bruno Hauptmann, whose widow had awaited word after his execution.
A dense clue list with Across and Down entries, solutions like Fuss Magnificent display 1% and Drink slowly. The page mixes crossword style hints, solutions, and thematic references including animals, plants, gods, and legal terms, in a vintage newspaper puzzle feature.
William T. Feits Jr. and Charles Lindbergh baby slayer Bruno Hauptmann faced death sentences with Zied receiving a reprieve. Zied died in the chair after a brief farewell to his rabbi as Hauptmann got a three day stay.
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