16 Jun 1936
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1936
Page
1
The page fragment references veterans bonus bonds and a disjointed meeting with stray mentions of Leland Harvey, a chaotic discussion around conventions, and strained editorial notes. It hints at political tension, local governance, and transportation remarks but lacks a coherent central event.
The Weltner gathering in Macon this week draws discussion and opposition as candidates remain silent awaiting the convention's choice. Delegates from Thomas county face questions about representation and authority while bonus bonds reach eighty percent delivery to World War veterans amid logistics and safety measures.
The writer notes lily pools attract mosquitos and can harbor malaria and yellow fever carriers. They urge letting pools dry in summer to curb breeding, though the writer admits no pool exists nearby and acknowledges mosquitoes in the area.
New York notes from a sports writer recount colorful player trivia. Names include Carl Hubbell Lefty Gomez Joe DiMaggio and Jack Dempsey among others with anecdotes about residences habits and nightlife in and around New York City.
Preston Grover notes the pattern of veteran leaders rising after wars and cites Governor Landon and Senator Steiner as war veterans connected to the Cleveland convention. He contrasts post Civil War trends with World War I and World War II eras, noting the shift from generals to war-time officials in presidential nominations.
The report describes a convention scene with Senator Borah among about 300 news writers in a hotel room. A pink-clad reporter asks about agriculture hindrances and farmer conditions, provoking mixed reactions from sharp interrogators. Subsequent notes mention convention book ads for whiskey in both parties.
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