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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1932
Page
1
A collage of editorials and comments questions and conjectures about the gubernatorial contest. Mentions of Hardwick Nix Holder Summers Simmons and Schmeling in sports and politics plus notes on post offices and taxes and a look at southern recovery from the Civil War.
The piece criticizes the expense of post office construction, arguing government plans spend twice what is feasible and urging cost cuts. It condemns grandiose projects, calls for economical administration, and notes rising tax interest and public scrutiny alongside political rhetoric.
The Times Enterprise releases a campaign book offered to voters as a practical summary of all candidates in the county races. It presents condensed records and views to help voters compare qualifications and positions before the election. Every registered voter received a copy via mail.
The piece argues that government expense trends hinge on voter interest and concerted action, not politicians. It stresses that tax reductions require public pressure on government problems, and that elected officials respond when public sentiment is clearly expressed.
Washington reports key senator Key Pittman of Nevada is nearing two decades in the U S Senate. He notes he has never sought any office but senator, aside from an early 20th century stint as prosecuting attorney in Nome Alaska, and he was part of the committee that...
In a Senate floor exchange, the Nevada senator nicknamed Key challenged McKellar of Tennessee on a 10 percent federal spending cut saying the plan lacks scientific basis. McKellar retorted that cuts should apply to all states, noting his attempt to kill an eradication appropriation. The two quarreled over whose state benefits more from spending.
McKellar interrupted by shouting I refuse to yield as Pittman calmly restored order. The heated exchange highlights the strain in the budget balancing process and the frayed relations among colleagues.
United Spanish War Veterans of Georgia tabled a resolution condemning the bonus marchers to Washington at their convention in Augusta. The measure was offered by D W Bros han of Albany and Atlanta during the closing session Tuesday.
Local forecast for Thomasville and vicinity calls for isolated thundershowers tonight and Friday. Showers reported in the southeastern states and northwestern Plains with rain resuming in Texas. Fair in the Lake region and from Rockies to Pacific. temperatures warm in Gulf region and east of the Mississippi. cooler in the northwest.
Mrs. William T. Healey state chairman of the women s organization for national prohibition reform said yesterday illness of Mr. Dar row forced cancellation of the mass meeting. Macon, Jane Willie McLemore of Thomasville, 21, suffered a leg loss after falling under a Central of Georgia freight train in town.
Governor Richard B. Russell Jr told the Georgia Association of Railway Employers that railroads face unfair taxation and urged legislation for a square deal. He noted buses receive favors while rail traffic declines and praised past regulatory aims though an amendment was struck down.
Three indictments against sculptor Gutzon Borglum over the Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial controversy were withdrawn by DeKalb Superior Court with Judge Hutcheson signing a nolle prosequi order on Solicitor General Claude C. Smith’s recommendation. Borglum had faced charges of malicious mischief larceny from the house and simple larceny after allegedly destroying models. The Oregon board of health will issue permits for public pools only for water that is chlorinated or otherwise purified this year.
Clyde L. King an Atlanta manufacturer who was convicted of evading income taxes reported to the federal penitentiary to begin a sentence of one year and one day.
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