21 Jun 1937
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1937
Page
1
Daily miscellany features quirky quips on politics taxes and prohibition with notes on Georgia towns and national figures. Snippets reference Roosevelt Spain Babson and local commerce alongside casual observations on etiquette weather and farm life.
The report describes Rotary International’s Nice conference with delegates from many nations. It highlights a plan to invest two million dollars to foster global understanding and goodwill among peoples, aiming to influence government sentiment without self praise, through steady, practical work.
The article argues for soil fertility preservation to protect farm land and forests, noting farmers face rising fertilizer costs and soil loss. It cites the dust bowl as undeniable proof and urges actions to conserve the soil to save money and stabilize adjacent lands.
The piece argues the country must emphasize soil conservation as essential, noting the dust bowl as a clear sign of the need for practical, easily arranged preservation measures.
The air armada arrived Saturday morning in Thomasville, representing state firms on a goodwill tour to meet residents, tour towns and airports, and establish contacts. The meal and drink provisions were lacking at the airport, a minor issue amid a successful tour that showcased interest in air travel and local commerce. locals warmly welcomed the visitors, led by Chamber of Commerce secretary Hughes, though comforts were sparse in the heat. Georgia highway patrol funding and organization were noted as slow to form, while Athens firemen earned high praise for cooking in the past. Charlie Dawes cites a grave crisis since the Revolutionary War.
Washington columnist Preston Groover introduces a three part series on planned economy in which he asks what it means and what problems arise. He notes that a national plan would direct industry output and prices through a planning board, requiring factory quotas and carefully set demand.
The passage argues that demand depends on weather, styles, moods, and scores of factors, and that planned production must match schedules to avoid unemployment. It suggests a central governing board would need control, and cites socialist and some economist support. It then hints at tomorrow’s piece on regulating production via wages and costs.
Covington Ga June 21 James T Kirkland 69 year old Newton County farmer will be buried today at Salem Methodist church cemetery near where found dead in his automobile Saturday Coroner J L Skinner issued a death certificate from natural causes
George Tucker recalls the 1930s Hollywood tragedies linked to Jean Harlow Paul Bern John Gilbert and Irving Thalberg. The era’s sudden deaths, their intertwined lives, and a famous wedding photo become a postscript to a dramatic night in the press room.
Listings note programs in EST and EDT one hour later All programs keyed to groups or chains Coast to coast stations may vary without notice Programs subject to change by stations without prior notice P M.
A chaotic listing of Monday June 21 NBC East and West programs including Don Winslow of the Navy Orphan Annie News and various music acts. notes multiple repeats and station crossovers with broadcasts from 4:30 pm to midnight across multiple showings and regional feeds.
Chicago notes a wide roll of Braddock Louis preparations with coverage from Illinois Michigan Wisconsin and Indiana. The piece mentions gate potential near 750000 and the involvement of Mike Jacobs referee Spike McAdams and a camp at Grand Beach with champions Braddock Ross Escobar and Freddie Steele.
Evening program lists Baritone-network 7:00 to 7:30 program 7:30 Paul Martin and His Music 8:00 The Good Times Society 8:30 Melody Strings Classical 9:00 To Be Announced 9:30 National Forum by Radio 10:00 News Jolly Coburn Orchestra 10:30 Eddie Varzbos and Orchestra 11:00 The Crawfords Orchestra 11:39 Lou Breeze and Orchestra.
A dated advertisement urges daily elimination and promotes Purely Vegetable Black Draught as prompt relief for constipation. It claims widespread use by thousands of men and women and encourages keeping it on hand for first signs of constipation.
The Associated Press reports the top hitters and pitchers from the American and National Leagues. Key figures include Gehrig and Greenberg leading in runs and RBIs respectively, with Medwick topping NL batting and hits, and Shoun and Warnke noted for pitching records.
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