Georgia Voters Defeat Liquor Repeal Amid Tax Debate
Georgia residents rejected a repeal of liquor laws despite a proposed three million dollar annual tax for New Deal programs. The outcome reinforces county level control over liquor, with many counties set to decide status while enforcing existing statutes. The article also notes city efforts to license and restrict illegal gambling machines and crime venues, including a grand jury mandate leading to enforcement actions.
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Albany Pioneer Charles W. Tift Dies at 92
Albany Ga June 10 Charles W Tift 92 Albany business leader and developer of a county died in a hospital yesterday after a fall caused broken hip He was a director of several firms including The Albany Herald Publishing Company and the Albany Trust and Banking Company Native of Key West Florida he had also lived in Mystic Connecticut before settling in Albany in 1879.
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Raw Meat Rodgers aims to lift Chattanooga from cellar
AP reports Bill Raw Meat Rodgers takes charge in Chattanooga as Lookouts surge. Knoxville defeats Knoxville in two games 11-2 and 5-4 to pull ahead in the cellar series. Memphis wins its fourth straight, beating New Orleans 10-7 to trim the league lead. Atlanta drops a 5-8 opener but wins the nightcap 3-2 in 13 innings over Nashville. Peanuts surge in demand, especially peanut oil.
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Public Notices and Opinion Snippets From A Historic Page
A readable collage cites subscription rates, political items, and social notes. It mentions reforms, the Burgin Bill, farm electrification, dry politics in Georgia, chain stores, and cultural references including Abraham Lincoln, Jean Harlow, and Mrs. Roosevelt. The piece also previews summer vacations, gasoline prices, slot machines, and CCC forestry efforts.
Outlawing of Slot and Marble Machines
Grand jury presentments in April did not note slot machine nuisance. Mayor Powell and Aldermen Dixon and Vann appeared to urge formal decree calling sheriff to remove all slot and marble machines countywide. After hearing, order issued and law officers tasked with enforcement.
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Man About Manhattan and Broadway Life Snippets
New York Personal notes by George Tucker recount quirky observations from Manhattan society. Highlights include John LaGatta’s early drawing talent on wallpaper, jugglers as nightlife sensation, actor and playwright chatter, and changes along Times Square. References span Miriam Hopkins, Evelyn Hoey, Schoolboy Rowe, Libby Holman, and shifting seasonal happenings.
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Planning Proposal Aims to Break TVA Impasse in Tennessee Valley
Washington reports President Roosevelts regional planning idea may create six more TVA units, easing deadlock among TVA directors Arthur E. Morgan and David Lilienthal. Morgan favors private power cooperation while Lilienthal pursues a large public utilities program, with Norris and the President backing Lilienthalacross. The board struggles amid court limits as TVA expands power ventures and community development.
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Puerto Rico May Get Birth Control Aid From Sanger
Margaret Sanger may assist Puerto Rico in launching a birth control program after the territory repealed barriers to disseminating information. She previously listed Ireland and Bermuda as places where authorities allowed such information. Puerto Rico’s population growth and shortages in essentials prompted the change amid long term overpopulation concerns.
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Boxers Braddock Clash Looms at Comiskey Park
Roundup of sports chatter notes Braddock vs Louis at Comiskey Park next Tuesday. Joe Louis camp sparring limited to eight partners. Wood and others warn not to underestimate the champion. Also mentions college athletes turning pro, college captains rumored to Yankees, Eleanor Holm Jarrett's $30,000 gig, and Reds turmoil tied to Charlie Dressen.
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Les Mueller
Belleville, Ill
Sir Robert Borden Dies at 82 in Ottawa
Ottawa reports the death of Sir Robert L. Borden, World War era prime minister of Canada, at age 82. He led the country during wartime and passed away in Ottawa.
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Dizzy's Wife Lands 83-Pound Tarpon
Patricia Dean, wife of baseball great Dizzy Dean, landed an 83 pound tarpon in the Gulf off Sarasota Florida. She plans to have it mounted and called the catch the most thrilling experience of her life.
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Dizzy) Dean
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