21 Sep 1932
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1932
Page
1
The page contains assorted editorial quips and political notes from Georgia figures and commentators. Topics touch on fall garden talk, divorce libel, election results, Jimmy Walker, Roosevelt, Roosevelts masses, funding for Democrats, and local power charges. Notable names include L Ledford and Rudy Vallee in a chorus of June/October tone.
Opinion notes tension between Governor Talmadge and Georgia lawmakers over cooperation and reform. It calls for unity, warns against partisan disruption, and mentions public support efforts, fundraising for a national league, and upcoming legislative leaders from Thomas County. It also critiques a tax classification amendment and comments on political rhetoric and public service.
A college professor’s claim that no one has been driven from drink by prohibition shows gaps in the study across thirty six states. The piece argues prohibition has kept many from drinking and saved lives, while warning against partisan attacks on the policy.
The U S department of agriculture reports a mostly cloudy period tonight and Thursday for Thomasville Georgia. Weather notes show high yesterday and 8 a m readings, with rainfall 0 14 inches in the last 24 hours and 6 inches since month start. Frost was seen in Montana and colder skies are expected as unsettled conditions persist.
The Roosevelt Business and Professional League of Georgia is organized with a formal but practical aim to aid Democratic candidates. The piece notes strong Democratic prospects in Georgia, little opposition expected, and emphasizes the need for campaign enthusiasm and funding.
Washington recalls Jeanette Rankin the first woman in Congress and her wartime vote against entering World War I. As depusia tive secretary for the National Council for the Prevention of War she watches legislation from the Hill and Capitol, remaining a passionate advocate with unchanged ideals despite years and aging.
Rome reports a new Italy Turkey friendship and trade pact just 20 years after the war. Ismet Pasha meets Mussolini in Rome as Turkish premier eyes Moscow talks, boosting Italo Turkish and Balkans collaboration and eastern Mediterranean stability.
John Ellis, public hangman for 22 years who executed more than 200 criminals, killed himself in London. He had suffered years of brooding over his career and had a prior suicide attempt in 1924, after which he recovered and vowed not to take his own life.
An advertising promo from Liccerr and Myers Topacco Co promotes Chesterfields. It emphasizes mildness purity ageing curing blending and cross blending as reasons why Chesterfields taste better. The message urges readers to prove it by trying a package.
Robert Bryant, convicted of killing Edmund Peppers, reports Governor Russell granted a 30 day reprieve to allow review by the governor and the Prison Commission. Peppers and two brothers were slain at Berryton May 7, 1931, with Bryant sentenced to electrocution September 23.
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