Voters pack polls in Thomas County runoffs for sheriff and solicitor
Heavy voting marked the Democratic runoffs in Thomas County as Davis and Dixon faced off for sheriff and Lacy and Craigmiles competed for solicitor. Two vote boxes were used in Thomasville amid strong turnout. county results await 6 PM Thomasville close and will be reported by the Times-Enterprise.
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Police hold man claimed as prison escapee in Georgia
LaGrange Georgia June 10 police held a man they said is Brewer Crosson 22 who escaped from the Alabama state prison at Atmore recently. The man was arrested on suspicion last night and gave his name as Harry Phillips. The Alabama prison commission has wired it will send agents to take the man in charge.
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Weather Outlook for Southern States Tonight and Thursday
South Carolina partly cloudy with scattered showers tonight and Thursday. Georgia partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with scattered thundershowers Thursday and cooler in the north. Florida partly cloudy with scattered showers tonight or Thursday. Alabama probably thunder showers tonight and Thursday, cooler in the north. Extreme Northwest Florida probable thundershowers tonight and Thursday.
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St Marks Tides Times Reported
Times of tides at St Marks show an evening low at 6:39 p m and a morning high at 7:06 a m, detailing daily tidal cycle observations for local nautical use.
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Roosevelt Receives Warm Ovation In Hot Springs Visit
President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt toured Hot Springs Ark as part of the Arkansas centennial events. The White House party rode in open cars amid large crowds with Gov. Futrell Senator Robinson Mayor McLaughlin and Harvey Couch nearby. A breakfast with 500 Arkansas women followed and a city tour included a hospital visit and a school pageant before the trip to Lake Catherine and Rockport for luncheon and camp meeting.
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Roosevelt Aids Arkansas Centennial Celebration Tour
President Roosevelt travels aboard the Roosevelt train to Little Rock to help Arkansas mark 100 years of statehood with a speech broadcast nationally. He visits Hot Springs Army and Navy hospital and plans further stops in Dallas and Vincennes with a Robison home dinner before departing for Houston.
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Pennsylvania Delegation Supports Landon In Key Caucus
Cleveland reports that Pennsylvania's 75 delegates cast 50 votes for Alf Landon in the first state caucus. Arizona pledged its six and Puerto Rico its two, while Louisiana was expected to back Landon. New York's 90 delegates loomed, with early polls showing strong Landon support. California’s 44 uninstructed delegates postponed till after Hoover's speech.
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Knox Seeks Reelection As Brunswick Circuit Judge
Hazlehurst Georgia June 1947 Superior Court Judge Gordon Knox announced his candidacy for re nomination to the Brunswick circuit. He was appointed to fill the unexpired term of the late Judge J H Thomas of Jesup.
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Hoover At Convention Says He Came To Make A Speech
Herbert Hoover arrived at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland and told reporters his purpose was to deliver a speech. He greeted supporters, shook hands with Senator Arthur Vandenberg, and urged delegates to “save the nation now” as crowds gathered at the California delegation HQ.
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Hoover Arrives in Cleveland for Republican Convention
Former President Herbert Hoover arrived in Cleveland to cheers from hundreds of Republican delegates as he prepared to address the convention. California delegates reported his speech would not hint at self seeking and declared it a sharp indictment of the New Deal. Hoover, well and healthy, met callers in a hotel suite guarded by police under Lawrence Richey.
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Crosby Receives 300 Proposals This Year Despite Marriage
Hollywood June 10 A married star Bing Crosby leads the leap year derby with more than 300 proposals from women admirers who ignore that Dixie Lee is his wife. George Brent and Dick Powell follow with 154 proposals each in a tied second place.
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Votes polled at 3 pm in Thomasville precinct
About 1428 votes were cast by 3 oclock at the Court House Thomasville precinct polling place as part of the second primary. Total county vote expected near the first primary, with Metcalfe Coolidge and Meigs reporting heavy turnout. Returns due at six. Sheriff races 1259 in Thomasville and 3809 county, solicitors 1890 Thomasville and 3677 county.
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Van Lingle Mungo Quits Dodgers During Pirates Series
Van Lingle Mungo a five ball right hander for the Brooklyn Dodgers suddenly quit the team today. He failed to show at the park as the Dodgers resumed the series with the Pittsburgh Pirates and it was learned he planned to return to New York.
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Three Long Years Becomes GOP Battle Cry in Cleveland
In Convention Hall Cleveland the slogan three long years rose as a Republican National Convention rallying cry after Senator Steiner Oregon invoked it against Roosevelt. Representative Snell New York as permanent chairman underscored the line as delegates cheered. An orchestra in a balcony box set the phrase to music blaring the three chords.
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Fighting erupts between two Chinese factions in Fukien
Jun 1 Shanghai reports clashes between rival Kwangtung troops in southern Fukien. Canton government rushes reinforcements to quell the revolt while one faction opposes action against Nanking and the other supports it. Military authorities in Kwangsi mobilize transport to move troops into Hunan and twenty Nanking airplanes reach Hankow before vanishing to an unknown destination.
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Confederate Veterans Reunite in Shreveport With Former Slaves
At Shreveport Louisiana on June 10 a number of Confederate veterans hosted former slaves who had followed them to Civil War battlefields. The former slaves wore Confederate uniforms and were warmly welcomed by the Old South veterans who danced sang and played bands. Veterans rejected talk that this year’s reunion might be their last.
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British Garrison in Palestine Bolstered by New Troops
New reinforcements from Egypt swell the British garrison in Palestine to nearly 7000 officers and men. The Dorsetshire Regiment arrived as part of eight battalions plus air corps tanks and artillery units. Arab anti Jewish disorders since April 19 have claimed almost eighty lives.
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Republican meet completes organization at convention
At Convention Hall on June 10 the Republican convention finished organizing after a two hour session. With the platform committee deadlocked, tonight's session likely centers on speeches led by Herbert Hoover.
Republicans Bombarding New Deal at Cleveland
Cannodad ing at the New Deal set the tempo for today's third session of the Republican convention as the London steered platform committee struggled to reach accord on money monopoly and minimum wages. William Allenwhite left to confer with Senator Borah of Idaho amid ongoing votes and debates.
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Platform Clash Looms At GOP Convention
Cleveland June 10 Landon forces seek to shape the Republican platform with Senator Borah of Idaho agreeing to discuss proposals on monopoly foreign affairs and money The resolution committee postpones the full report to nine p m EST as leaders insist no one dictates the platform while Borah negotiates with White on key planks
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Landon Forces Borah Hearing Opportunity at Sessions
Cleveland June 10 Landon forces secured a promise of a hearing for Senator Borah on his platform proposals. London platform details were to be reviewed by Borah, who demanded a floor appearance if proposals are rejected, with White and Thomas facilitating the talks.
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Bitter platform dispute delays Republican convention
In Cleveland on June 10 the bitter plank fight over monetary farm and foreign affairs threatened to keep the Republican National Convention in session until Saturday. The resolutions subcommittee recessed without adopting a 2,000 word states rights platform presented by dominant London forces. Members forecast continued debate.
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