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19 Jun 1939
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Thomasville Times Enterprise in Thomasville, Georgia
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1939
Page
1
Television as a growing player in the media landscape
A candid take on television’s uncertain trajectory as a growing presence among media peers. The note suggests limited knowledge about how far TV will advance and its evolving role.
Irritation and nerves shape choices in risky paths
The writer notes irritation from nervous reactions and warns that wrong turns in life lead to missteps. Inhibitions restrain fools, but focus and eye contact are crucial in hitting balls. A girl rejects blue blood in favor of green, and censorship of movies is seen as detestable if it strips spice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Escape Manuel
Manuel
Hortie Hornblower
Bounty
Britain
Spain
Stink on Thomasville Streets Sparks Odd Tale
A hog load that left a strong odor on Thomasville's main streets last week caused a notable stink. The dubious controversy highlights unusual trouble amid broader tensions as Japan's undeclared conflict exerts heavy costs.
No. 3 slipper sparks rain day woes for dainty miss
A dainty girl in a No 3 slipper laments endless trouble on a rain soaked day. The remark captures a light moment amid dreary weather in a while reading scene from a local page.
Notable Institutions and Daily Life in Thomasville
The text discusses various institutions and the appeal of entertainment, noting that many programs attract broad use and affordable admission. It ponders a representative useful citizen of Thomasville while touching on the difficulty of selecting one from ten candidates. It also notes rain damage to watermelons and market pressures from Wall Street dynamics affecting growers.
Commission Government Gaggle Prompts Taxpayer Skepticism
A historical note discusses the idea of adopting a commission form of city government in Thomasville. Citizens weigh potential savings against resistance from officials tied to the current electoral system. A small town with rising debt inspires civic youth to form a club advocating reform.
Rivers Weighs July Session to Address Georgia Deficit
Governor Rivers may call an extraordinary July session to authorize action on a multi million deficit in the current year budget. A prior city council reform effort failed but taught frugality and budget discipline. State leaders warn that schools face cancellation of pay and service without swift clearance of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers
Georgia
Fragmentary admission hints at flawed efforts
A fragment argues that while some people know the truth, they are not powerful enough to fix it, or at least some acknowledge this limit. The snippet implies partial accountability without decisive action.
Radio Program Schedule Featured Music and News Blocks
A scanned radio guide outlines Monday June 1 programs with time shifts for daylight saving. It lists Science in the News Dancing Music Edwin Hill News Malcolm Chalre and Patricia Gilmore segments plus NBC NBC WABE CBS WABE and WABC lines with hosts Dick Harding Howie Wing Lowell Thomas Amos & Andy and more.
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Eastern Standard
Science
Oreh
Nbenjz
Cbs-Wabe
Edwin C. Hill
Dave Bacal
Novachord
Cbs- West ii
Malcolm Chalre
Nde-Weuf
Patricia Gilmore
Nbc
Wjz
Howie Wing
Dick Harding
Mbs-Chaln
Nbe
Nbec-Weaf
Jimmy Walker
Nbe-Blue-Chain
Eddie Cantor
Cbs-Chain- West
Mbs
Wor
Nbc-Weat
Sam Baker
Wlw- Wen
Kwk
al Pearce
Gang
Order of Adventurers
Nbec
Kostelmnetz
O'Keefe
Will-Wean
Wgn
Nbc-Wijz
Tom Howard
G. Shelton
Wen
Nbc-Wiz
Mbs-Chain
Nbc-Weaf
National Radio Forum
Marek Weber
Hagen
Guy Lombardo
Ebs-Wabe
R. G
Detective O'Malley
Nbc-Blue
Cbs
Fred Waring
Man About Manhattan reads like a curios mix of tales
George Tucker surveys a wild mix from Otis Lloyd facing a python bite at Frank Buck's Long Island camp to nursing access in New York City with hospital centers across the five boroughs. He notes naval manuals and sea lore, plus local musical stars Eric Brown and Jock Allen, detailing quirks and cultural glimpses in a breezy column.
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New York
Otis Lloyd
Frank Buck
Long Island
Lloyd
Greater
Five Boroughs
Tremont
Bronx
Brooklyn
Queens
Manhattan
Staten
A Soft Indictment on Dishonest Reactions in Opinion
The piece argues that harsh judgments often stem from personal motives rather than truth. It notes merchants misreading friends' trades, critics acting from weak minds, and newspapers adapting to protect associates. It asserts honesty requires resisting unjust sarcasm and standing by one’s own opinions.
Chile Moves Toward Expropriation of Oil Assets
Washington observers note increasing Latin American moves to seize foreign oil assets. Chile and Mexico pursue a staged expropriation with price negotiations, while Bolivia and Costa Rica eye national controls. The aim is a larger share of profits from foreign energy interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chile
Mexico
Bolivia
Standard -Til
Costa Rica
Chile Made A Counter Offer She Had the Right To Seize the Property and Dicker
Louisville dealer details humorous New Orleans car sale
Ray Richardson of Louisville sold cars in New Orleans where a Louisiana preacher visited over several days to buy a used car. After selecting and later returning with wiring faults, a horn blast sent the man fleeing in mock fear, prompting Richardson to question the preacher about his beliefs as the exchange turned comic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Richardson
Louisville
New Orleans
Louisiana
Richardson
Elder
Heaven
Mist’ Richardson
American News Features, Inc
NA'ON CAPFAIRS: Debates on Fiscal Policy and Liberty
A partisan column by local sponsors denounces loose fiscal policy, tax and spend, and growing bureaucracy. It urges defense of Jeffersonian rights, warns of bankruptcy, despotism, and the perils of modern governance, framing concerns for women and insurance wealth in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Thomas County
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Shipoieth
Democratic Party
Can Our Currency Depreciate by Walter E Spahr in NYU
Economist Walter E Spahr analyzes why the U S dollar has not depreciated in gold terms since 1934. He cites direct and indirect links to gold via bank deposits, exchanges, and government policy, warning that only direct gold convertibility would guarantee stability. He notes potential for further depreciation under Gold Reserve Act powers and calls for repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cigber
Federal Reserve Banks
Treasury
Thor
Fruit Juices Take Over New Orleans Hard-Drinking Area
In historic New Orleans on St. Charles Avenue a juice bar sells only unfermented fruit and vegetable juices. David L. Rush, 71, credits a pure juice diet with his recovery and reports rising sales from doorway service to a full fountain and indoor seating. The venture includes apples to sauerkraut juice and mirrors local appetite for non alcoholic refreshment.
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New Orleans
St. Charles Avenue
David L. Rush
Rush
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