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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1939
Page
2
Fragment discusses editorial notices and opinions on media, travel, and everyday observations. It mentions the Associated Press rights and publication policies, then offers assorted aphorisms about television, nerves, choices, inhibitions, and a girl noting blue blood appears green to her.
A provocative stance argues censoring films to remove spice would be detestable. The remark highlights concerns about artistic integrity and audience expectations in cinema.
Fragmented local notes report a hog load foul on Thomasville streets and rising pains as Japan engages in undeclared conflict. A dainty miss disputes rainy day woes while talk shifts to crowded amusements and a diverse array of institutions and programs. Watermelon growers fear spoiled fruit but expect some profit, and Wall Street anticipates Roosevelt era restraint on market manipulation.
Citizens in Thomasville consider switching to a commission form to reduce taxpayer burden. Local reformers note officials often favor the current election system and argue a commission structure could improve management. A small town example spurs study by a civic club and moot council examining city finances and governance.
The Georgia governor may convene an extraordinary session in July to authorize actions on the current year deficit, eight million dollars shy of budgeted needs. The piece argues such a session is necessary to decide cuts and avoid harming schools and other state programs.
Monday June 16 timetable lists science in the news and various NBC CBS and WABE programs. It notes daylight time shifts, multiple musical acts, news segments and sport roundups across stations including NBC WJZ CBS and WABE.
The speaker admits wrongdoing exists and asserts the fault lies with others who are insufficiently powerful to fix it, noting that some individuals acknowledge the truth but cannot correct it. The remark highlights a belief in limited ability to reform despite recognition of the issue.
A dissection argues honesty in opinion and reaction in business regard and media bias. It contends many people misjudge others based on trade ties or personal dislike, while urging fair, nonjudgmental debate and personal integrity. It cautions against unfounded sarcastic criticism and full candor in opinions.
Washington observers note Latin American states seek larger shares in foreign resources profits. Chile negotiates with Standard Oil over oil distribution rights, moving toward expropriation while setting a price range of two to two and a half million dollars for the assets. Mexico already faced seizures with talks on compensation pending. Costa Rica and Bolivia also figure in the regional pressure, with constitutions permitting seizures paid by non cash means.
A column recounts Otis Lloyd’s encounters with a 27 foot python at a Long Island wild animal camp and cites medical and library notes on physician centers for fairgoers in New York City. It also reviews naval escape literature and sailing tales with remarks on Cuban band musician Eric Brown and Jock Allen.
In New Orleans a Louisville dealer, Ray Richardson, tailed by a holy man from a black parish, sold a used car. The man later returned with wiring and headlight issues. A prank horn blast scaring the preacher leads Richardson to suspect the buyer was faking faith.
A sponsored column from Thomasville and Thorns County voices alarm at national taxation and spending. It endorses 1932 Democratic ideas yet condemns current policies as leading to bankruptcy and despotism. The piece cites Washington figures, Jeffersonian ideals, and warns of creeping bureaucracy.
Walter E Spahr argues that the U S currency has not depreciated in gold since 1934 due to direct and indirect links to gold including the 35 dollar per ounce rate. He warns the Gold Reserve Act could allow further depreciation and calls for a return to direct gold convertibility.
In downtown St Charles Avenue a bar serves only unfermented juices expanding from doorway sales to a fountain and curb tables. David Rush, 71, credits a pure juice diet with his hospital recovery and reports first week sales beat expectations. He plans more seating as juice offerings range from apples to sauerkraut.
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