09 Mar 1939
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1939
Page
1
An assorted OCR fragment cites public figures and issues from politics to manners. It references Thomas Dewey Taft, Governor, labor peace, March tax deadlines, and a note on sequoias versus eucalyptus. It mixes commentary on fashion, marriage licenses, and public halls.
The passage argues that WPA relief labor draws criticism from various quarters. It claims officials promise education and care for the poor and insane, while budget limits threaten such programs. The writer notes political promises clash with fiscal constraints affecting social support.
A historical editorial defends the peoples right to petition Congress against coercive propaganda. It cites Secretary Ickes calling telegrams to lawmakers high powered mail order and argues that mail from the public should be accepted in good faith. It condemns self serving agents while reaffirming continued vigorous pursuit of petition rights.
The piece protests rising U S armament spending arguing it costs taxpayers dearly while urging disarmament talks. It notes subsidies for authors and criticizes censorship by the Catholic church, calling for limits on obscene literature and the wasteful arms race. It also laments the moral toll of global militarism and questions the logic of universal conscription.
The piece critiques Postmaster General Farley resisting a three cent postage hike while praising expanding mail service and book reading trends. It cites William Lyon Phelps as a prolific reader and lists favored fiction and non fiction titles, noting Australian subsidies amid postal cost debates.
In New York George Tucker notes how radio networks increasingly identify orchestras by the musicians they feature. He laments the constant promos like Art Shaw and Tommy Dorsey, arguing the trend sticks in listeners’ minds and tests patience while boxing boss intrigue and double crosses further color the scene.
Paris designs feature pin-tucked blouses with silver paillettes center radiating tucks. Handdone detailing appears in pale green organdie and shades of mauve pink and deep fuchsia, highlighting a glamour class of fashion.
Washington editor notes that a presidential peace proposal to end AFL CIO war is seen as crucial. The piece outlines how both sides seek power sharing, the risk to public goodwill, and proposed amendments to labor law tied to stalled union reconciliation.
A jumble of crossword style clues and partial fillings lists various definitions and wordplay. The garbled text includes references to ports of speech, animals, colors, measurements, and common puzzle terms, suggesting a themed or old newspaper puzzle page with scattered solutions.
Eighteen months after initial CIO ascendancy the AFL appears stronger in the negotiations. CIO had organized major industries including steel and auto, boosting its power, but the AFL now seems to hold the better position as the dispute continues. David Dubin notes garment workers left the CIO in protest.
The decision condemns the use of strikes as a key bargaining tool and frames the action as an obstruction to collective negotiation. Officials emphasize lawful labor processes while criticizing tactic methods in the dispute with AFL.
Petersburg Texas report: a youth driving to a farm heard odd noises beneath his car and stopped to inspect. A hen perched on the brake rod cackled in protest, causing the pause after the auto ride.
Bus timetables list departures and arrivals for Savannah lines including connections from Dothan Bainbridge Valdosta Tallahassee and Waycross. Schedules show morning and afternoon departures with several daily runs and late night returns.
In a Virginia town a young woman who led the Episcopal church organ for Lent suffers a nervous breakdown before Easter. A Richmond substitute fills in as the rector finds a plan while she recovers, later joking with the sexton about the visitor’s performance.
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