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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1929
Page
2
A collage of short squibs and opinions runs through the Thomasville Times-Enterprise page. Items touch on Edison and light, Prohibition era politics, tariffs, moonshine, cotton versus jute, and local civic life with local names and places cited. The tone is Jocular and editorial, reflecting daily mischief and social commentary.
A heated discussion in Georgia and broader comparisons critique lax tax returns and intangibles reporting. Critics urge uniform laws and stricter enforcement while noting financial disclosure, bond issues, and education funding links.
The piece argues that prejudicial intent can sway bond issue decisions, from school equipment needs to road taxes. It notes uncertainty over school locations and educational rules and cautions voters to prioritize city growth over personal considerations.
The piece critiques Karl Bickel of United Press for his ten best men list. It weighs whether figures like Hoover Chaplin Lindbergh Coolidge Mussolini Ford Edison Lloyd George and Hindenburg remain compelling. it notes debates on precedence and the aging of fame.
A historical reflection notes growing listener irritation at heavy advertising on radio programs. It argues audiences seek music speeches or sports, not ads, and predicts programmers will cut ad time while raising pay for content.
The piece argues for increased state funding of roads, noting federal aid covers half the main system and counties bear a quarter. It suggests county bonds have declined, proposes a six cent gas tax or state bonds, and calls for at least fifteen million dollars annually for five years to complete the state road system. It closes with a separate note that a woman who killed a neighbor in defense of her father faces no murder charge.
A mixed up list of across and down clues appears with numbers and fragments spelling a large themed crossword. The page item calls out several language hints, math marks, and wordplay cues for solver reference.
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