Subscriptions in Georgia Services Teed to Cost Policy
An executive committee of seventeen Georgia newspapers studying subscription costs recommends setting a minimum price at 50 percent of the current published rate for city distributions. The group, convened by John Tavis of the Albany Herald, included editors from the Americus Times-Recorder Savannah News and Press Moultrie Observer Thomasville Times-Enterprise Griffin News Atlanta Constitution Tifton Gazette Augusta Chronicle Atlanta Journal and others.
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Georgia
John Tavis
Albany Herald
J. R. Blair
The
Americas Times-Recorder
E. D. Hood
Savannah News and Press
C. B. Allen
Moultrie Observer
Hargrave
Lee K. Kelly
Thomasville Times-Enterprise
Quimby Melton
Griffin News
John T. Toler
Atlanta Constitution
G. N. Tierring
Tifton Gazette
W. S. Martin
Augusta Chronicle
Park Hall
Atlanta Journal
Charles C. Coleman
Atlanta
Factories Not To Be Taken Over As National Policy
Washington reports that the Federal Relief Administration denies plans to take over factories as national policy. Two idle Massachusetts underwear plants are being turned by state action into emergency work administration projects to make clothing for the unemployed, continuing work done for several years.
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Federal Relief Administration
Massachusetts
Emergency Work Administration
Notable Georgia Press Figures Named in Editorial Roundup
Georgian and Waycross journals honor editors Lawrence and Williams, with J. T. Webb and Anderson families highlighted for their roles at major Georgia newspapers. The piece lists Jack Williams Sr. and Jr. alongside J. T. Webb and the Andersons as influential figures in the state press.
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Georgian
JT. Lawrence
The
Albany Herald
Jack Williams
Jack Williams Jr
Waycross Journalt-Herald
J. T. Webb
W. T. Anderson
P. T. Anderson
P. T. Anderson Jr
Macon Telegraph c and Evening News
Local visitors and business officials report in
Mr. D. G. Henderson of Ocilla Ga and H. M. Peck of Atlanta were in town on business. Mrs. W. W. Alexander visits Lakeland Fla for the week. W S Anderson and J M Heath Jr appeared as visitors. J S Blackwell of Madison and Bobbie Neel with Joe M Neel seen in town. Somones of the Tallahassee Democrat attended yesterday’s baseball game.
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D. G. Henderson
Ocilla, Ga
H. M. Peck
Atlanta
J. M. Heath, Jr
Jacksonville
J. S. Blackwell
Madison, Ga
Somones
Aes
The
Tallahasee Democrat
Local Visitors and Summer Plans Highlight Connors Area News
Local residents and visitors are noted in brief society items including Mr Paimer Ladd of Newport Florida and Mr A B Burrus of Decatur Georgia. Mr J R Dillon is hospitalized in Lake City Florida. Miss Mary Lou Phillips leaves for North Carolina College for Women Greensboro. Col and Mrs P B Slater drive to Highlands North Carolina for summer. Slater plans military work in Wisconsin later this month. Hart’s Playground hosts a swim and picnic on Sunday 2 to 6 PM. Mr and Mrs A H Greely depart for St Petersburg after a night with Mrs J F Knapp. Mrs Greely known as Miss Marie Welch before marriage.
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Mary Lou Phillips
North Carolina College For Women
Greensboro
N. C
P. B. Slater
Highlands
Col. Slater
Wisconsin
A. H. Greely
St. Petersburgh
J. F. Knapp
Greely
Thomasville
Marie Welch
Talmadge Says He Has No Jurisdiction Over Highway Board Wages
Governor Talmadge declares no jurisdiction over state highway department wage scales amid reports of substandard pay on federal aid projects in Georgia. NRA inquiries in Washington probe wages, with Whitley Construction named. Delay in highway contracts cited as rights of way issues and wage disputes.
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Talmadge
Highway Board
Atlanta
State Highway Department
Georgia
Telfair
NRA
Washington
Whitley Construction Company
LaGrange
John Whitley
Whitley
the Journal
Capitol
Wilburn
Robison Seeks Re election to Georgia House
Joe Robison Jr announces candidacy for re election to the Georgia House of Representatives in the Thomasville area. He highlights current term service supporting Governor Talmadge and calls for tax payer savings in the City Court while promising a direct speaking campaign on campaign issues.
No More Taxes or Else Roar Foes Of Long In Louisiana
In Baton Rouge on June 13 a large protest meeting denounced Huey Long and the Long administration. Thousands adopted resolutions demanding economy and reform and condemning what speakers called Long's dictatorship.
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Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Huey Long
Long
Venice preps for Mussolini Hitler meeting
June reports Venice buzzing as fascist Italy and Nazi Germany prepare a high profile summit. Government officials detectives and press descend on the city for a theatrical parade and a close drawn program surrounding Mussolini and Hitler arrival and talks.
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Venice
Hitler
Germany
Mussolini
Italy
Alabama Democrats Return Graves to Governor's Chair
Alabama Democrats return former Governor Bibby Graves to the chief executive post. Graves leads with 131,213 votes to 109,754 for his opponent as 1,836 of 2,185 boxes reported in the runoff. This marks the first second term for a governor since 1901.
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Birmingham
Ate
Alabama
Bibby Graves
Graves
Young People Rally and Legion Benefit Dance Planned
The Thomasville community hosts a Young People Rally at First Baptist Church on Saturday June 16 starting at 10 30 a m with a Jesus the Light of the World theme and a program including plays prayers and songs. An American Legion benefit dance with Joe Davis and his Georgians at the Legion home on North Broad Street follows featuring a floor show and several young amateur entertainers. advance tickets indicate strong attendance.
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Young People’s Rally of
Thomas County Association
First Baptist Church of
Thomasville
American Legion
Legion
North Broad Street
Joe Davis
South Georgia
Lawrence Walker
Burglary Arrest Reported in Local City
Police charged Will Canady, a local Black man, with breaking into H. L. Brooks home and stealing silverware. He denies involvement, citing possible guilt while intoxicated on the night of the burglary.
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Will Canady
H. L. Brooks
Graves Seeks Alabama Democratic Nomination for Governor
Major Frank M. Dixon of Birmingham notes that Graves is running for the party’s nomination, seen as the equivalent of election in Alabama. Graves previously ran in 1922 without victory and again in 1926, later serving from 1927 to 1931 after election.
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Frank M. Dixon
Birmingham
Graves
Alabama
Visitors day schedule at Camp Frances Archbold changes
Camp Frances Archbold officials announced tomorrow is not visitors day. They stated Sunday will be visitors day and that friends and leaders may visit then.
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Girl Scout Camp
Frances Archbold
Thomasville District Conference Dates Set at Bainbridge
The South Georgia Conference M E church district meeting will be held June 19 and 20 in Bainbridge with Rev N H Williams presiding. Thomasville’s delegation includes Fred S Smith C K C Ausley and T L Goff. Delegates elected at Sunday’s church meeting include Ralph Neel B L Brewton Mrs G S Alexander D R Pringle J L Turner Miss Charlotte Dye W A Pringle T L Spence Charles McKinnon and several members. W R Milton will take a Red Cross life saving course in Brevard NC funded by the local chapter.
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Thomasville
South Georgia
M. EH. Church
South
Bainbridge
N. H. Williams
Fred S. Smith
C. K. C. Ausley
T. L. Goff
Ralph Neel
B. L. Brewton
G. S. Alexander
D. R. Pringle
J. L. Turner
Charlotte Dye
W. A. Pringle
T. L. Spence
Charles McKinnon
E. B. Caldwell
J. B. Robison
Fred Smith
Sarah Harley
W.R. Milton
Brevard N. C
Milton
Red Cross
Robison seeks re election to House of Representatives
To the White Voters of Thomas County announces candidacy for re election in the Democratic Primary on September 12. He praises his record supporting the governor and proposes ratifying post adjournment actions and backing school aid and financial relief. He pledges court cost reductions by cutting salaries for the judge and solicitor and other economies. Signed Joe Fe Robison Jr.
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Times-Enterprise
Joe BE. Robison, Jr
Georgia
House of Representatives
Thomas County
Robison
Talmadge
General Assembly
Thomasville
Joe FE. Robison, Jr
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Herbert Scott
Mar. Scott
State of
Ambulance Aid Mortuary Service
Macon
W. W. Alexander
Lakeland, Fla
Brewton
Mr. W. S. Anderson
Chastain
Bobbie Neel
North Carolina
Joe M. Neel
Sjove
Mr. Paimer Ladd
Newport, Fla
A. B. Burrus
Decatur, Ga
J. R. Dillon
Veterans Hospital
Lake City
Fla
Eddie Lewis
W. Jackson
Hart’s Playground
Joe Robison, JR
Dodge Brothers Corporation
Dodge
Detroit
Oilite
America
BIG Dodge
Brougham
F. O. B. Factory
North Madison Street
Duce
Stra
Lido
Berlin
Lower Cairo Road
Young People’s Rally
Jesus
Ochlocknee
Thomasille
Meig
Sunbeams
Big Creek
Meigs G. A. Roll Call of Organizations
Pave
G. A
House of Do
R. A
A. F. McMahan
Marie Beverly
Myrtle Nesmith
Metcalfe G. A
Negro
Methodist District Conference
Altronates
I. L. Spence
Julia Davenport
Luise Hayes
Claude Maddox
J. M. Golden
W. R. Milton
American Red Cross
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