Editorial snippets from a Georgia paper on the 1932 campaign
The piece surveys Alfred Smith and Al Smith portraits, the 18th Amendment, Prohibition notes, and convention chatter. It cites Claude Bowers and others, mentions tobacco, radio balloting in Houston, and delegates from Alaska and Porto Rico, reflecting year 1932 political discourse.
AP Convention Coverage Praised by The Times Enterprise
The Times Enterprise relays AP convention reports with Georgia and Southern state delegations details. It notes the Georgia part was superbly covered and that readers value complete, clear AP news. The piece mentions a mild campaign heat and that Newton D Baker was not considered as VP candidate yet.
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Farce of a Platform Underscores Dry Law Struggle
The piece argues the South’s platform is a hollow effort lacking real dry policy, trimmed to avoid controversy while vilifying opponents. It suggests Mr. Smith’s call to modify the law signals a shift toward weakening aridity, noting dissolution looms unless Republicans hold the line and Democrats fuel the race.
Quitman Opens Fireproof Hotel With Modern Comforts
The General Quitman Hotel celebrated a formal opening this week. Built on a prime corner near the business district, it advertises fireproof construction with a bath and a fan in every room, symbolizing Quitman’s growth and community funding. The piece notes local support, past hotel history, and a stance by the Democrats favoring farm relief without radical surrender to any one element.
Dollar replaces tael as China's official currency
The dollar becomes the national monetary unit in Chiang Kai-shek's government, replacing the tael valued around 65 to 70 cents. The move aims to unify China's chaotic currency system across regions and markets.
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Atlantic Coast Line Schedule Details and Contacts
Daily railway times for eastern routes including Montgomery Jesup New York Albany Atlanta connections. Through sleepers to Birmingham Jacksonville Montgomery St Louis Savannah. Sections list arrival and departure windows and ticket agents M. T. Wells and J. P. Green, phone 162.
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