27 Jun 1939
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1939
Page
1
The snippet shows masthead text for the Thomasville Times Enterprise with names and notices on advertising deadlines. It includes publishing details, Associated Press credit, and a garbled section of editor notes and stray words indicating ad deadlines and miscellaneous chatter.
The piece discusses a dispute over how delegates to the Democratic National Convention should be instructed. Zack Arnold argues for an uninstructed delegation while aiming to keep delegation representative of true constituent views, not of Roosevelt administration continuance. The text references Georgia, past remarks by the president, and tensions within local Democratic circles.
The text recounts the conviction and sentence of Federal Judge Manton for bribery, condemning his abuse of office and noting public outrage. It discusses judicial independence, political influence on courts, and debates over primary elections and voter control.
The piece surveys anti Jewish propaganda and prejudice in American media and society. It notes about 100 small organizations stirring prejudice, cites New York Jewish population figures, and lauds Jewish resiliency and ethical conduct while condemning anti Semitic efforts. It also references Judge Manton and calls for clemency.
Washington Daybook notes President and Mrs. Roosevelt minimize gifts with personal mementos for visiting dignitaries. They gave autographed photos, books, and papers while receiving varied tokens, from a gold ink well to ornate carvings. The White House museum houses many gifts and odd items, including a carved Will Rogers figure and a wobbling Jack Sparling caricature.
Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn remains the city's busy aeronautical hub. It hosts tours and air activity from Civilian sledgings to Coast Guard planes and naval reserve units. Famous aviators and barnstormers frequent the field as sightseers arrive by car, bus, or subway, while dangers of past crashes haunt memories of transatlantic routes.
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The statement argues propaganda causes harm and urges the government to wipe it out where deemed unworthy, asserting strong support for decisive measures against such influence.
Funeral Sunday for Ralph Dekle infant son of Mr and Mrs Bush Dekle. He would have been three in September. Interment in city cemetery. Pallbearers were Masters Gus Smith Jackie Ferrell Calvin Dollar Elmar Butler James Sizemore Stuart Hampton. Survived by parents paternal and maternal grandparents and many aunts uncles and cousins. Community attendance showed love for the little boy.
Charley Hoyt, famed satiric dramatist, replies to a pompous comedian via telegraph urging him for a leading role. Hoyt quips You stand practically alone in your desires. A later anecdote recalls Hoyt at a chop house where a stingy patron unexpectedly buys drinks, and Hoyt jokes I’m always glad to assist in celebrating any historic event.
A period column from Thomasville advocates patriotic civic ideals and democratic values from the 1930s. The writers condemn tax and spend policies, warn against bureaucratic overreach, and urge vigilance to defend liberties. They reference Jefferson and Washington while urging women to consider wealth and insurance trends.
Walter E Spahr argues Washington politics ignore economic collapse. He condemns the New Deal for delaying unemployment relief, debt growth, and currency reform while propping up administration prestige through staged testimony and propaganda.
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