24 Jun 1939
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1939
Page
1
An old editorial argues Thomaston should secure an auditorium with government aid. It outlines needs such as Rose Show, school athletics and HYyin training, an armory, municipal swimming pool, and a community house, all in one building to serve multiple public functions.
The speaker warns of dangerous trends tied to sex education. He notes colleges now offer courses explaining life and family life to both genders, while high schools face advocacy. He cites 33 million school children and 1.2 million preachers, with only a fraction able or willing to teach the proposed material.
Fragmentary text indicates a discussion of a state backed loan for a project involving a city or school. Details are unclear, but the topic centers on financing assistance and governmental backing for local public work.
The text argues funds should come from individuals to create a coordinated plan for a building usable five days out of ten, serving many towns of similar size. It stresses the need for a statewide or regional facility and questions local demand.
The piece argues against diverting highway money to fund birth control programs, warning such moves will erode educational funding. It cites European policies and U S medical data, criticizes state spending on wages, and notes political battles over welfare and theater projects.
Washington observers note the House Appropriations Committee uses investigation tactics to justify reducing liberal relief programs. The draft measure aims to curb spending by axing the federal theatre project and the writers project while tightening oversight.
The piece reflects on how cities imitate people with moods and quirks. It suggests exploring at odd hours to understand New York, noting fruit juice stands stay open overnight and a lone counterman greets visitors warmly, as a philanthropic gesture rather than profit.
City of Thomasville council met with Mayor Powell presiding as Aldermen White Wimpy Varnedoe Ch Dobbins Key attended. Proceedings include tax adjustment discussion, refund protests for Economy Drug Store license, street routing ordinance, and a resolution to widen Inner Boulevard with a federal aid project.
Officials authorize federal aid road work between Thomasville and Cairo with right of way guarantees and utility moves. An ordinance restricts transport of inflammable petroleum products in the congested Thomasville district, capping vehicle loads at 1000 gallons and speed at 15 mph with penalties.
Gabbo Gabler hurled five scattered hits to blank the New Orleans Pelicans for a 1 0 win. Atlanta Crackers pitcher improved to two for two in his starts, as Knoxville beat Little Rock 7 6 and Birmingham shut out Chattanooga 3 0. Nashville and Memphis split, the former winning 7 5 and the latter 8 3.
In Spartanburg South Carolina a police warrant accuses William Henderson of using profane language after a heated dispute in a game between Spartanburg and Columbus. The Columbus club won 7 to 6 as fans protested. Henderson was struck by a soft drink bottle but not seriously hurt.
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