12 Jun 1930
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1930
Page
1
A compact city page column pricks at politics and society with humor and bold asides. It notes Detroit ranking, Chicago crime, Klondike era figures, and local court views while urging road paving progress on Tallahassee road and statewide highway policy. The column references Woodrow Wilson, Slaton, King Carol, Bobby Jones, and Louis S. Moore as public figures and cultural touchstones.
Dan Bickers of the Savannah News urged Emory graduates to build their lives in Georgia. He argued local boys can succeed at home, despite handicaps, and that remaining in state benefits both individuals and the commonwealth. He reflected on opportunities and cautioned about emigration for better profits.
A Chicago reporter warns that gangland violence has escalated from turf battles to a broader threat, endangering public safety. He argues that unless law and order gain supremacy, the underworld will corrupt all city life and sweep beyond crime into every contact within society.
Diplomatic sources confirm Carol resumes the throne after a lengthy layoff. The former king, known for excesses, has reclaimed power despite criticism from the queen mother and ongoing calls for moral reform.
Bainbridge Georgia June 12 Dr M A Fort Decatur county health commissioner explained methods he uses for health control and how he applies them. He described simplifying school child examinations by cutting records to the essentials and surveying every child early in the term.
Nathan Green a Scranton restaurant proprietor and, indicted for conspiracy in a slot machine expose, shot himself and leaped from a bridge into Roaring Brook. He was to testify against Sheriff Comer O. Davis, also indicted, who allegedly received protection money to permit slot machines in the county.
Memphis the Chickasaws split a Southern Association doubleheader with Birmingham, losing the first game 6 to 2 and winning the nightcap 5 to 1. An extra innings clash in New Orleans provided further drama as Little Rock and the Pelicans remained scoreless until late.
Jacksonville Tars extend lead in the South eastern League while ard Lawson earns his sixth straight win by beating Pensacola 2 to 1. Slim Brewer adds a Selma victory 6 to 1 over Columbus. Merz holds Tampa to six safeties as Montgomery’s Lions win 4 to 1. Asheville explodes for 15 runs to topple Columbia 20 to 4, and Augusta defeats Greenville 8 to 6. Walker of Greenville belts his second homer in as many days as the Spinners and Hornets contribute decisive innings.
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