07 Nov 1930
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1930
Page
1
A column of notes and opinions urges support for the Red Cross, tree planting, and winter aid. It mentions fisheries on the Satilla, Georgia politics, the Gainesville trip to watch Alabama play Florida, and calls for ready food and supplies for upcoming holidays.
The piece surveys Lindbergh's complaint about unrelenting publicity and faults editors and publishers for sensationalism. It argues for a boundary on private matters, cites religious and cultural references, and notes broader concerns about city crime and governance, ending with Armistice Day plans in Thomasville.
A historical reflection argues Washington has transformed from a century old planned city into a sprawling capital. It lauds hundreds of millions spent on beautification and new government buildings, while questioning tax burdens and the wisdom of continuing costly expansion. It suggests retrenchment could trim costs without harming efficiency.
Geoffrey Dennis analyzes praying for rain and drought as a global terror. The author notes many nations and synagogues faced famine and appeals to numerous deities amid arid conditions, highlighting widespread religious responses to drought.
Analysts in Chicago pursue the roots of widespread criminal and corrupt practices in the city. They argue responsibility lies with the people rather than the visible criminal wave, noting Chicago's gang influence and systemic issues shaping crime.
Captain J W Barnett, chairman of the state highway board, said Augusta McBean road is not on the state program but Richmond County plans to pave it. Bids for materials will be opened November 25 with no state obligation, while bids for Augusta Peach Orchard road parallel it will also be received, the Peach Orchard road being on the state program.
In Jersey City New Jersey Mrs Elizabeth Swavely 55 died in hospital after she escaped a fire in her furnished room early today She told police her husband Howard attacked her with a torch and shouted Now I ve got you The fire occurred as firemen arrived summoned by a milkman Swavely had two prior marriages with the first wife dead and the second divorced.
The German seaplane Do X will depart Amsterdam for Southampton on the second lap to New York, weather permitting, announced by Dr. Claude Dornier. The craft made a brief flight over the city earlier today and is planned to take off tomorrow morning.
Cleveland report quotes Senator Simeon D. Fess stating that prohibition will be a party issue in 1932 with Democrats supporting repeal. He predicts the Democratic platform will endorse ending the 18th Amendment, signaling a shift in national policy.
The speaker said Republicans would not favor repeal but avoided a firm stance on a modified platform. He noted the crime commission, the Wickersham commission on law enforcement, is studying the situation and its forthcoming report may affect the outcome.
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