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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1933
Page
1
President Roosevelt called on rulers of 44 nations to reduce armaments and abandon weapons of aggression to achieve global peace and economic recovery. The message urged no force across frontiers, backed Geneva and London conferences, and proposed a later comprehensive arms limit pact.
Georgia officials report highway board revenue will drop to about eight million dollars in 1933 amid governor and board disputes. Captain J W Barnett defended the board while noting revenue for highway work will be roughly half of 1932. County leaders warned that cutting contracts could harm counties and convict labor programs.
President Roosevelt addresses world leaders at the World Economic and Disarmament conferences. He calls for quick economic stabilization, currency reform, global trade liberalization, and decisive collective action to lift the world from chaos. He warns against petty aims and insists on the greatest good for the greatest number.
Washington outlines Franklin Roosevelt’s disarmament speech emphasizing the need to remove petty obstacles and reduce offensive weapons. It cites fears of aggression, argues for total elimination of offensive arms, and supports Geneva talks while urging stronger steps beyond current proposals.
Atlanta May 16 1949 two Macon youths Ross Hatcher Jr and Charles Haden face death by electric chair on May 25 as lawyers petition the prison commission for clemency. The victim’s letter supporting mercy contrasts with a solicitor general’s opposition urging no further executions.
Stockholders of the Chase National Bank voted to reduce the board from 72 to not more than 36. Albert H. Wiggins, former chairman of the governors board, was among the retiring directors.
Washington May 16. Senator Borah says inclusion of Russia among 54 nations addressed by Roosevelt amounts to technical recognition of the Soviet government. Officially the move is not recognition, but Senator Robinson notes it may have the effect of recognition. The document went to Moscow but not to Salvador or Liberia, though both were invited to the London world economic conference.
Chicago May 16 Rose Malone a cabaret girl identified Charles Kunowski today as the killer of reputed gang figure Rocco Belcastro Belcastro was found dead in an automobile wrapped in burlap and shot through with bullets Kunowski and three companions were arrested at a speakeasy and Malone was placed under guard to ensure her appearance at a coroner inquest The Oakley club on West Chicago Avenue was named as the scene of the shooting Chief Shoemaker said Kunowski had been identified by Malone
A 19 year old mother Vera McCarthy and her baby were stranded in Toledo after a fraudulent December 1931 marriage to a soldier at Fort Benning. Deserted before the birth, she traveled via Detroit and Blissfield, Mich., before a truck driver brought them to Toledo. Police will arrange transport to relatives if located.
Governor Eugene Talmadge urged that President Roosevelt remove the Interstate Commerce Commission. He blamed the commission for railroad rate increases affecting Georgia watermelon shipments and said railroads are blocking a return to normal business with a ruthless attitude.
Treasury receipts for May 13 were 3 872 827 73 dollars and 18 501 141 42 dollars were spent with a balance of 442 553 737 61. Customs duties for 13 days of May totaled 9 541 806 67 dollars. A robber who shot and killed Emil Nelson, a Commonwealth Edison watchman, is identified as Kungwski an ex convict.
Berlin May 16 Hitler prepares for a Reichstag address outlining Germany's disarmament position amid global deadlock at Geneva. A foreign office spokesman insists on arms equality and criticizes other powers for treaty lapses as Rosenberg and count van der R. were recalled for talks. The tense political climate and Papen remarks draw international attention. The Geneva crisis blamed on France, with German leaders fearing isolation.
President Roosevelt sends a message to Congress proposing a world non aggression pact and a four point plan to reduce armaments. He argues a small minority obstructs peace while permanent defenses drain budgets and urges immediate steps to eliminate offensive weapons. The plan aims to prevent invasion by making aggression impossible.
South Carolina generally fair tonight and Wednesday. Georgia fair to Wednesday with cooler in the northwest. Florida mostly cloudy with possible showers in the south tonight and Wednesday. Alabama and extreme northwest Florida generally fair tonight and Wednesday.
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