04 May 1937
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1937
Page
1
A collage of local notes from the Times-Enterprise includes editorials on taxes and tolls, hospital day May 12, forecasts on weather and travel, wartime secretary of war nomination, yacht dinners at Appalachicola, a murder confession remark, coronation letters by Mrs Forbes, Tybee Island life saving station talk, and Margaret Mitchell's plagiarism denial.
A Thomasville proposal outlines forming a civic club to mobilize diverse city voices from mayor to ditch digger. It would unite viewpoints to examine issues and press for effective measures, though the editorial questions the need, noting existing civic groups already work for worthwhile projects.
The Moultrie Observer reports on child welfare gains from medical care and schooling safety. It notes parental neglect in spreading diseases and praises civic clubs aiding crippled children through surgery and hospitalization, citing Thomasville as a positive example. May Day efforts urge communities to press officials for protection and action.
The article argues that Belgium’s exit from its Locarno obligation to aid Britain or France complicates disentangling alliances. Britain appears more open to Belgium’s isolation, while France gains little. Paris must balance gains against London. Belgium relies on both powers for protection against eastern aggression.
A royal funded boys camp in Southwold brings together Eton Harrow and factory workers sons for a yearly holiday of games and work designed to dissolve class barriers. A renowned writer noted the camaraderie between upper class youths and factory children under the king’s guidance.
In Thomasville an election was held to decide if Sunday amusements should be open to the public. The issue drew division as proponents pressed for Sunday picture shows and baseball while opponents labeled the move contrary to Sunday observance. A sit down strike by critics and church leaders' stance shaped the debate in the run up to voting.
The piece comments on relief funding politics, possible sales by Talmadge, canal proposals, Brunswick paper mill expansions, social security funds for Georgia, real estate activity, and London coronation spending, noting voter timing and regional projects.
The Senate Civil Liberties Committee hears testimony about Sheriff Theodore Middleton of Harlan County revealing personal riches built on public funds. Bank records show about 59000 shifted from tax accounts for debts and investments while deputies reportedly kicked back 75 dollars monthly. The case highlights long rumored corruption in a county famed for labor unrest and ends with the four year tenure limit for sheriffs.
New York star Burgess Meredith enjoys a comic moment after a beehive gift arrives in the dressing room. The beehive, live bees, and a wrapped instruction note sparked a playful interruption during a matinee. George Tucker reports on the quirky episode.
A chaotic sketch of backstage life and street commerce in New York. Luggage trunks for actors, leather wallets, wax paper, risqué sketches on 6th Avenue, and an audacious radio intruder. Esteffe and LeRoy depart for Europe after a brief stay, while Ben Marden plans a Riviera debut near the Hudson.
In Evansville Indiana a fire alarm rang at Culver school as teachers led pupils to safety through heavy rain. No fire was found and officials learned a lightning strike triggered the alarm. Pupils were sent home to dry out. In Missouri a farmer fainted from his tractor but recovered after it rolled on unattended.
A 3,000-pound street scraper vanished from the former exposition midway in San Diego California. Lynn Fast, 55, leaped up and overtook a runaway tractor used to move the scraper. The department reports the device has been misplaced borrowed or stolen since its disappearance.
Treasury reports May 1 receipts totaling 61.23 million dollars and expenditures of 24.66 million with a balance of 1.738 billion. Customs receipts for May add 2.30 million. For the fiscal year since July 1 receipts reach 4.105 billion and expenditures 6.308 billion, including 2.381 billion in emergency relief, leaving a deficit of 2.203 billion. Gross debt stands at 34.985 billion, up 44.0 million from yesterday, with gold assets of 11.803 billion including 572.12 million of inactive gold.
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