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Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1931

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Laval Mellon Confer on War Debt Plan No Agreement Seen

Paris June 27 Premier Laval and American secretary of the treasury Andrew W Mellon conferred about Hoover’s war debt suspension proposal but no agreement was reached. They planned another meeting Monday as German ambassador Von Hoesch arrived and discussions with Briand Poncet continued.

Paris Laval Andrew W. Mellon the Treasury France Hoover Mellon United States Hdge Briand Plandin Pietri Andre Francois-Poncet Edge Ministry of the Interior von Hoesch Germany M. Laval Andrew W. Melton Treasury Lavall

Laval conference with Mellon ends this afternoon

Premier Laval and Secretary of the Treasury Mellon concluded their talks shortly before 6 o clock this afternoon in Paris. They, with French and American officials present, will meet again on Monday Laval announced at the close of the conference.

Mellon Laval Paris Treasury Andrey

French Deputies Uphold Government on Hoover Pact

In Paris on June 27 the French Chamber backed Premier Laval by 386 to 189, approving the government's reply to the Hoover moratorium plan and authorizing talks with Andrew Mellon. The vote affirmed a one year moratorium on reparations payments linked to the Young plan, seen as a major parliamentary victory for Laval amid criticism.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Laval Andrew W. Mellon the Treasury Chamber United States Hague Germany Kovernment

Inauguration Highlights for Richard B. Russell Jr Governor

June 27 in Atlanta marks the inaugural events for Richard B. Russell Jr. The schedule includes a 10:00 a.m. business briefing, a 10:25 a.m. joint session for ceremonies, an 11:00 a.m. oath and address on the state house lawn, a 1:00 p.m. Democratic executive committee meeting, and a 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. governor's reception at the executive mansion.

Atlanta Richard B. Russell, Jr Senate House State Supreme Court Statehouse Lawn Georgia Democratic Executive Committee Executive Mansion Russell Leman Anderson Pike County R. H. Hay Newton County Georgia Democratic Executive Committee Lawrence Camp John S. Cohen Governor's Mansion General Assembly Allen Baldwin Maynard Sumtér Floyd

Shouse Backs Hoover Debt Holiday With Reservations

Jouett Shouse, Democratic National Committee chair, endorsed Hoover’s one year debt holiday but warned Congress must fix tariff schedules and other admin criticisms. He urged reform themes for 1932 and said the party must address prohibition and other issues. The Georgia dinner drew about 400 guests.

Atlanta Jouett Shouse Democratic National Executive Committee Hoover Congress Georgia Richard B. Russell Shouse Democratic Party

Parker's Term as Adjutant General Expires in Georgia

Atlanta reports Homer C. Parker announces his adjutant general term ends with Governor Russell's inauguration. He accepts commission as brigadier general in the Georgia National Guard, retires and resigns as lieutenant colonel of the finance department, Georgia National Guard, details of future political plans not disclosed.

Atlanta Homer C. Parker Richard B. Russell Russell Georgia National”Guard Georgia National Guard United States Parker

Beach evacuations as tropical storm nears Gulf

Corpus Christi officials ordered North Beach and Padre Island coastal areas evacuated as a tropical storm approached from the Gulf of Mexico. The disturbance, initially a rain shower with wind, was forecast to strike north of Brownsville later today with the storm tracking west northwest toward the area between Brownsville and Corpus Christi.

Corpus Christi Tex North Beach Gulf of Mexico Padre Island Boca Chica Beach Brownsville

Storm Warning Issued for Brownsville to Corpus Christi

Weather bureau issued advisory at 9 a.m. for a tropical disturbance less than one hundred miles east or east-northeast of Brownsville moving west-northwest toward the northwest Gulf Coast.

Houston Texas Progreso Yucatan Brownsville Weather Bureau Corpus Christi Washington Corpus ‘Christi

Obituary Notice for Ville Simms Former Charlotte Publisher

Charlotte obituary reports the death at his home of Ville Simms a former publisher associated with Charlotte. Simms was a native of Bilijay Georgia and was once a prominent figure in the local press. The notice notes his passing on June 4 in Charlotte.NOTE: Adjusted for clarity from fragmented OCR. preserves named individuals and location.

Charlotte, N Acon V. Simms Tagnagét Charlotte Obiely Mes Yéator- Hay Bilijay, Ga

Dry sentiment mobilization eyed before 1932 conventions

Washington reports a formal announcement by the prohibition board of strategy to mobilize dry sentiment nationwide. The board aims to secure dry planks in party platforms and nominate dry candidates. Colonel Patrick H. Callahan and Dr. Edwin C. Dinwiddie are named leaders.

Washington Prohibition “Board of Strategy Patrick H. Callahan Louisville Prohibition Board of Strategy National Party Edwin C. Dinwiddie National Temperance Bureau

Stimson Optimistic on Debt Moratorium Plan During European Trip

Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson expressed optimism about reaching an international agreement on debt and reparations moratorium as he sailed aboard the Conte Grande for a European vacation. He planned to join Treasury Secretary Andrew Mellon in urging European acceptance of the Hoover plan and commented briefly on the French chamber vote.

New York Henry L. Stimson Treasury Andrew W. Mellon Europe Chamber of Deputies

Honduran Rebel Chieftain Ferrera Killed in Fight

Tegucigalpa June 27 General Gregorio Ferrera supreme chief of the revolutionary movement was killed during a Friday night engagement. Ferrera a veteran of five revolutions and a full blood Indian known for honesty and valor. The conflict in Honduras intensified after earlier fighting at Tela and U.S. warships were sent.

Tegucigalpa Honduras Gregorio Ferrera The Revolutionary Movement Tela General Ferrera United States Ferrera

Child Rescued From Brooklyn Sewer After 14-Block Plunge

A baby girl approximately 18 months old named Lillian Newman fell into a Brooklyn sewer. She was carried 14 blocks by the current and recovered alive after being wedged on a screen. an ambulance physician initially declared her dead, but an emergency squad revived her with oxygen. Police were alerted by Playmates who saw the fall and directed responders.

New York Brooklyn Hope Lillian Newman

Globe circling fliers safe in Siberia today

Two Americans Wiley Post and Harold Gatty landed at Blagoveschensk after a 850 mile flight from Irkutsk in wet conditions. They reported the Winnie Mae in excellent shape and planned to depart for Khabarovsk then Nome, Alaska, in a flight considered among the most dangerous of their world circumnavigation.

Associated Press London Wiley Post Harold Gatty Chester England Berlin Moscow Blagoveschensk Siberia Irkutsk Monoplina Winnie Mae Post Gatty S. T Khabarovsk Bureya Mountains Nome Alaska Sea of ‘Okhotsk Bering Sea

Royal Palace in Genoa Bombed in Morning Attacks

Genoa Italy June 27 four bombs exploded in the early hours blasting a hole about 15 feet in a palace wing and smashing over 100 windows. The blasts shattered walls of several buildings and hundreds of suspects were arrested amid loud noises mistaken for thunder or harbor battleships.

Genoa Italy

Bomb blasts shake Genoa. police arrest hundreds

Four bombs exploded in Genoa early today shattering windows and damaging walls. Police arrested hundreds of suspects in connection with the incident.

Hoover urges clearer policy for farm board wheat sales

President Hoover recommended to the farm board that it consider a more definite policy on selling the wheat holdings of the stabilization corporation. White House officials said the suggestion stems from unusual market conditions, though the president has no authority to set board policy. the board is weighing the matter amid growing calls from officials and wheat growers not to dispose of wheat while the current crop is marketed.

Washington Hoover Farm Board Stabilization Corporation White House

Americans Lead In 36 Hole Singles Matches

In Columbus on June 27, led by Gene Sarazen with a sub par 71, the American pros moved ahead of Britain in the first round of the 36 hole singles. Sarazen led Fred Robson 3 up. Billie Burke was 2 up on Archie Compston. Densmore Shute was three up on Bert Hodson. Al Espinosa and Ernest Whitcombe were even after the second nine. Johnny Farrell and Billie Davis were square after 18 holes. Hagen faced Charles Whitcombe with a 4 down deficit but the British gained hope as Whiffy Cox ceded a first nine lead to Abe Mitchell. Burke held a 2 up advantage over Archie Compston.

Columbus Ohio Gene Sarazen Sarazen Fred Robson Billie Burke Archie Compston Densmore Shute United States Bert Hodson al Espinosa Ernest Whitcombe Johnny Farrell Billie Davis Walter Hagen Charles Whitcombe Whiffy Cox Abe Mitchell Burke

Brunswick Man Drowns After Car Overturns on Coastal Highway

Arnold F. Yates a 47 year old Brunswick resident drowned when his car swerved off the coastal highway and overturned in about four feet of water near Brunswick Georgia. Roscoe Caraway 23 survived after escaping the submerged vehicle and aiding authorities. Police believe Yates died shortly after the crash following a tire blowout and subsequent entrapment of nearly four hours.

Brunswick Arnold F. Yates Roscoe Caraway Caraway Bu Caraway Yates

Hot dry weekend forecast for Georgia by meteorologist

Atlanta June 27. A hot dry weekend was forecast for Georgia by C. F. Von Herrmann United States meteorologist. He said yesterday there were chances of rain but the Gulf of Mexico disturbance shifted its course. Temperatures were forecast to reach 90 degrees tomorrow.

Atlanta Georgia C. F. von Herrmann United States Gulf of Mexico

Heat Wave Ravages America as Temperatures Hit Record Heights

The nation endures extreme heat across the Midwest and West with many states recording 100 plus degrees. In Michigan Ohio and Pennsylvania storms bring wind, rain, and lightning. deaths occur from electrocution and lightning. cities report injuries and property damage.

Associated Press America Ohio River California Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania Toledo

Russell Sworn In As Georgia Governor With Family Bible

Richard B. Russell Jr was sworn in as governor of Georgia today with his left hand on his mother s Bible. The oath was administered by his father Richard B Russell Sr chief justice, using the family Bible from the Russell home in Winder Ga.

Atlanta Richard B. Russell, Jr Georgia Richard B. Russell State Supreme Court Russell Winder Georgia Supreme Court Cecil Neill State Senate Arlie D. Tucker State House of Representatives House Senate 122Nd Infantry Georgia National Guard L. G. Hardman Taylor Morton Lafayette George H. Carswell John B. Wilson Barrow County Eugene Talmadge William B. Harrison William J. Speer George M. Napier

Revolt fears erupt on eve of Spain elections

Madrid reports tense conditions as air force units at Tablada near Seville rebel against the government. Major Ramon Franco, exiled, is said to be fomenting unrest while authorities fear a left-led assembly after the vote. Martial law considered to preserve order.

Madrid Spain Tablada Seville Ramon Franco Zamora Alfonso France Trops Alcala Zamora Republican Party Major Franco

Revolt in Spanish Air Force at Seville Airdrome

Reuters reports a revolt by Spanish air force members at Fablada near Seville led by Major Ramon Franco after his dismissal as chief. Airmen from across the country arrived by air and a Seville garrison column moved to the airport as troops seized the airfield and disarmed mutineers with ease.

London Reuter Fablada Seville Spain Ramon Franco

Weather forecast for South Carolina Georgia and Florida

The forecast calls for generally fair conditions in South Carolina and Georgia with gentle variable winds tonight and Sunday. Florida expects partly cloudy skies with scattered showers tonight and Sunday.

South Carolina Georgia Florida South

Georgia Governor Russell Inauguration Promises Fiscal Reforms

Governor-elect Richard B. Russell Jr. takes the oath in Atlanta at age 33, pledging economy in state expenses and a revision of the state government system. The inauguration includes the legislature, state officials, and family, with ceremony and a reception at the Governor’s mansion.

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