14 Sep 1934
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1934
Page
1
Readers face a heated election scene with talk of runoffs, campaign rhetoric, and state politics. Mentions of Talmadge, Georgia judiciary proposals, Morro Castle incident, and local winter resort status surface amid lively commentary on campaigns and public life.
Hugh J. MacIntyre, elected to the Georgia Court of Appeals during Governor Russell’s term, seeks re election for a six year term. Voters in Thomasville and Thomas County endorsed his candidacy, noting his conscientious interpretation of complex cases and high regard among attorneys.
The article notes Fred Scott of the seventh district seeks the open senate presidency as Georgia lawmakers anticipate a pro governorship alignment in January. Scott, a Grady Brooks and Thomas counties representative, is seen as a strong candidate with wide political contacts, a rare Thomas county path to the post.
The Hartford Courant notes federal agents are more effective after Congress allowed arming the federal police. It cites 3 764 suspected criminals brought to trial with 3 531 convictions and 928 fugitives captured, plus nearly 18 million dollars saved through investigations. It highlights federal reach and high salaries enabling skilled staff.
The piece argues that current elections favor well funded candidates who can canvass and advertise nationwide. It notes unknown costs for state house, Congress, and judgeships and calls for stricter state limits similar to national caps, mentioning Georgia and a possible Hoover challenge with blunt humor amid a critique of the profit system.
A diary style column from New York dated September 14 offers observations on film figures and media figures. It recalls Shirley Temple Patsey Kelly Frank Fay and Vincent Youmans naming Darryl Zanuck and Cecil DeMille among others while musing on eyewear and audience feedback for features.
Woodward Oklahoma September 14 The colonel and Mrs Lindbergh are relaxing at a farmhouse 23 miles north of town after a forced landing in an Aitkens corn field. Mrs Lindbergh helped serve roast beef and mashed potatoes while crowds gathered outside. The aviators said they were fine and having a grand time, with Lindbergh noting the long walk as good exercise. A relief plane from St Louis was due later.
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