Court battle launches in Fulton County on repeal referendum
Fulton Superior Court opened mandamus proceedings to force Secretary of State John B. Wilson to certify election results as of midnight Saturday. Hastings alleges counties Heard Talbot and Bryan were counted late. Wilson’s certification to the governor included them. Hearing set for 9 tomorrow. contest possible in Colquitt and Calhoun as to beer bill repeal implications.
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Atlanta
Fulton Superior Court
John B. Wilson
W. G. Hastings
Heard
Talbot
Bryan
Wilson
Carpenter and Ellis
John D. Humphries
W. R. Ellis
B. D. Murphy
State Capitol
Secretary of State
Colquitt
Calhoun
Capitol
League Council Moves Cautiously in Italo Ethiopian Dispute
Geneva May 21 representatives of the powers and the League of Nations council proceeded cautiously over the East African dispute amid a telegram from Emperor Haile Selassie accusing Italy of aggression and rapacity. They awaited French Foreign Minister Pierre Laval before acting, as Selassie urged impartial examination and warned diplomacy could not resolve Italy’s actions.
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Geneva
Ethiopia
Italy
League of Nations Council
Pierre Laval
Haile Selassie
League Council
Rome
Appeals Court Affirms City Of Columbus Liability In Warrant Case
The state court of appeals upheld the city court of Columbus ruling the city liable in a $10,000 damages suit by Mamie Webster, a former hospital dietician. The court found wrongful and wilful injury when the city exceeded its power in a search warrant served over groceries believed stolen.
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Atlanta
State Court of Appeals
City Court of
Columbus
Mamie Webster
Court of Appeals
M. J. Kendrick
Miss Webster
Ruling Sought On Beer Revenue For Text Books
Atlanta May 21 Offer cites beer retailers buying from licensed brewer or wholesaler not required to post the $5 000 bond under the new beer law. The ruling aims to clarify bond requirements for beer sales connected with text book programs.
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Atlanta
Cox Predicts Georgia Farmers Will Take Care Of Talmadge
Rep Cox of Georgia says farmers will act against Governor Talmadge for betraying them and hindering federal aid. He calls Talmadge a terrible handicap to the state delegation and disputes the governor's claims about patronage from Roosevelt and the New Deal. Cox insists he seeks no personal gain, only national welfare and Georgia's people.
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Talmadge
Washington
Georgia
Roosevelt
Chappell
Dade
Chicago
Army officer faces secret court martial in Washington
Col Alexander B. Williams, recently brigadier general in charge of transport for the army quartermaster corps, faced a sealed court martial at the army war college. The trial centers on a $2000 loan from a lobbyist seeking army contracts amid investigations by the House military committee and the Department of Justice. Secretary Dern declined comment.
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Washington
The
Evening Star
Alexander BE. Williams
Transportation Division
Army Quartermaster Corps
Army War College
Col. Williams
A. Mitchell Palmer
U. S
F. G. Munson
Judge Advocate General's Office
Department of Justice
House Military Committee
Frank J. Speicher
Gen. Williams
Army Transportation
War College
War Department
Dern
District of Columbia Grand Jary
Weather inside the White House garden party plans
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt seeks warmer weather for a week of garden parties and the White House press dance. The exact dress code hinges on warmth with white flannels if hot or a dinner coat if cool, as Mrs. Roosevelt hints at varied attire for the press corps.
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Weahingtons
Franklin D. Roosevelt
White House
State revenue commission announces new chairmanship
The announcement was made today by Chairman Paul Doyal of the state revenue commission clarifying leadership changes and outlining initial priorities for the agency.
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Paul Doyal
State Revenue Commission
Thomasville Orioles edge Panama City Pilots 1 0 in brief contest
Thomasville Orioles defeated the Panama City Pilots 1 to 0 in a game that lasted one hour and twelve minutes. Captain Brown doubled to score the lone run in the first inning as Pickering followed with a double. Red Daughtry pitched five hits allowed for Thomasville.
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Thomasville Orioles
Panama City Pilots
Varnedoe
Mike
Brown
Pickering
Red Daughtry
Thomasville
LeFaive
Panama City
Governor Sholtz Faces Bitter Assault in Florida House
In Tallahassee on May 21 the Florida House debated a resolution endorsing Governor Sholtz, accusing the administration of graft and inefficiency while supporters urged proof. The measure passed 74 to 10 as opponents urged impeachment if charges could be substantiated.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Sholtz
House
Baker
Palm~Beach
Conservation and Beverage Departments
Palm Beach County
Robineau
Dade
Thomasville Kiwanis Night Celebrates Fellowship and Members
The Thomasville Kiwanis Club joined 1847 clubs in a nationwide All Kiwanis Night fellowship at the Legion Home. Past President Doc Harper honored Tom Spence and O K Carswell, welcomed new member Ham Peck, and read Kiwanis International president Wm J Carrington's address. Speakers included Veterinarian Dick Carr with humor on barnyard etiquette, Miss Margaret Thomson reading Old Man Noah and Big Chillen, and Miss Frances Pittman singing Love in Bloom and For All We Know with Miss Elsie Harris accompanying.
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United Stats
Canada
Kiwanis
Legion Home
Kiwanis International
Wm. J. Carrington
San Antonio
Harper
Doc Carr
Dick Carr
Margaret Thomson
Noah
Big Chillen
Willie
Frances Pittman
Elsie Harris
HUTTONS TALK OF AMERICA PLANS AFTER RAILROAD YARD DRAMA
Barbara Hutton and Count Haugwitz-Reventlow arrive from the west with the Pennsylvania Railroad and stage a three act intrigue in the railroad yards. They stay at her father Franklyn Hutton’s Fifth Avenue home and plan to sail on the Bremen May 29, summer abroad, return in fall.
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New York
Barbara Hutton
Count Hanewitz-Reventlow
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fifth Avenue
Franklyn Hutton
Count Haugwitz-Revent
Bremen
United States
Barbara
Hutton
Manhattan Limited
Pennsylvania Station
Beer Tax Revenue Sought For Free Textbooks Ruling Expected
Atlanta May 21 The state legal department will be asked to rule after Governor Talmadge proclaims the beer act ratified on whether revenue from beer may be used to fund free textbooks. State Superintendent Dr M D Collins announced his plan to seek the ruling, citing questions about legal status of the revenue.
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Atlanta
State Legal Department
Talmadge
M. D. Collins
Resolution Honors Governor David Shultz for Florida Aid
A historical document praises Governor David Shultz for loyal cooperation with the president and tireless efforts in aiding national initiatives. The preamble commends his alert and active cooperation whenever opportunities arose.
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David Shultz
Florida
Georgia Bankers Meet This Week at Sea Island
The Georgia Bankers Association holds its annual meeting May 23 24 at Sea Island near Brunswick. President Truman Holland of Commercial Bank will preside with bankers and families attending. events include a Cloister Hotel base and Sea Island Casino sessions, dinners, dances, and a golf tour to St. Simons and Sea Island.
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Sea Island Beach
Brunswick
Cloister
Sea Island Casino
Truman Holland
Thomasville
C Commercial Bank
Georgia Bankers Convention
Rudolf S. Hecht
American Bankers Association
Hibernia National Bank
New Orleans
Vivian Morgan School of Dance
Brunswick Clearing House Association
Association
Tae Cloister
St. Simons
Sea Island
Business Visitors Postings From Athens to Lakeland and Rochester
A mixed list shows individuals such as Mr. Frank W. Fitch of Athens, Mr. Paul Hobbs of Albany, Mr. A. F. Megahee of Albany, Mr. James C. Mayo of Atlanta, and Mr. L. M. Scoville of Brunswick visiting here on business. It notes services from Chastain Transfer Line, sandal makers, and local shoe repairs by L. J. Sturdivant, plus Mrs. Morris Feinberg of Alexander City staying with her father.
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Frank W. Fitch
Athens
James C. Mayo
Atlanta
Morris Feinberg
Alexander City
Ala
Mr. Goldstein
Feinberg
Norma Goldstein
Roberts Placed In Charge Of Campaign On Screw Worm
A. Roberts at Savannah bureau of entomology leads the government's Georgia screw worm campaign with an assistant and five district men. Georgia and federal funds total 140000 for two years. Dr. W. E. Dove as southeastern director says aim is to cut losses, not eradicate pest. Five district men named from Baxley Nashville Cairo Americus Swainsboro. F. M. Prince named assistant. materials and pens to be provided. J. B. Hull will head Savannah office with ongoing mosquito and sand fly project.
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Atlanta
R. A. Roberts
Bureau of Entomology
Savannah
Georgia
W. E. Dove
Southeastern
Roberts
Dove
F. M. Prince
Charleston
Ellis Johnson
Baxley
C. W. Norwood
Nashville
S. I. van Landingham
Cairo
Thomas Dack
Tr. Americus
No More Day-Old Eggs In Georgia Markets
Macon Georgia May 21 A D Harris Atlanta chief inspector of the state de describes a June 1 deadline ending the sale of day-old eggs in Georgia markets. The report notes regulatory action and the expected impact on vendors and consumers.
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Georgia
Macon
A. D. Harris
Atlanta
Augusta Learns Liquor Question Still Divides Border City
Augusta Georgia confronts the same issue that split Georgia and South Carolina decades ago as liquor laws shift. South Carolina’s dispensary system attracts bootleggers and potential licensed shops near the Savannah River while Georgia’s dry stance looms. May 21 report notes Mayor R B Allen Jr and local councils oscillating over secession from Georgia law amid repeal talks. North Augusta watches. nearby towns face cross river licensing.
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Augusta
Georgia
South Carolina
Savannah River
Aiken County
S. C
North Augusta
Charleston
R. B. Allen Jr
State Supreme Court
Savannah
Cotton spinning industry operates at 85.3 percent capacity in April
Census Bureau data show cotton spinning plants ran 85.3 percent of capacity on a single shift in April, down from 92.6 percent in March and well below 104.5 percent a year earlier. Spindles in place totaled 30,770,400 with 23,853,816 active during the month. total active spindle hours reached 6,057,601,513 at an average of 197 hours per spindle in place.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Georgia Egg Marketing Act Defines New Classifications
At a meeting of egg producers Harris outlined a state act to regulate egg marketing. Eggs will be classified as fresh Georgia eggs, cold storage eggs or shipped eggs with sub divisions by size. Day old eggs have no legal standing under the act.
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Partment of Agriculture
Harris
Georgia
Germany of Today Favors Peace Across Public Events
Reports describe Germany leaning toward peace while Reichstag broadcasts loom over the evening. The change in film showtimes and operatic schedule aim to synchronize with the Nazi leadership's expected address detailing international alignments, Western defense pacts, and talks with British and French officials.
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Germany
Poland
Memel
Rhineland
France
Danzig
Chzechoslovak
Saar
John Simon
Anthony Eden
Privy Seal
Stresa
London
Laval
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