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Newspaper
Thomasville News
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1968
Page
1
A plan outlines a National Urban Development Bank to finance urban problems. It would use federal backing and private funds, issue federally guaranteed bonds, and create regional banks for metropolitan areas. It targets public and private projects in inner cities with loans and technical aid.
A 20 member group led by Congressman Augustus Hawkins and Senator Mervyn Dymally urges broad support for Vice President Hubert Humphrey. The statement cites his civil rights record and plans such as a Marshall Plan like program, while backing ceasefire efforts in Southeast Asia. Signatories include Los Angeles officials, educators, and community leaders from Compton, Willowbrook, and surrounding areas.
Entries list several births at Archbold Memorial Hospital with parents and addresses in Thomasville. Names include Mica Elise Renfroe born July 29, Jacqueline Denise Gaston born July 29, Selena Waltina Mitchell born July 30. Updated notices show mothers as renamings from former surnames.
A two day forecast advises patience and humor for August 1, warning slow progress may test a sign. On August 2 avoid overtaxing yourself and manage anxiety while pursuing important matters.
A legend narrates a gypsy in the crowd at Jesus’s crucifixion attempting to steal a nail from a Roman soldier. He allegedly snagged only one heavy nail before being beaten. Jesus, from the cross, declared that gypsies gained the right to roam the earth and steal.
Florida A&M University graduates Dr Combs and Earl Fisher are highlighted for accounting training and a Rockerfeller Foundation program promoting equal opportunity. The FAMU Alumni Association officers embark on a three week Europe educational tour visiting England Holland Belgium Germany Switzerland Liechtenstein Austria Italy France and Monaco.
Seven NAACP regional representatives reported a total of 93 571 13 dollars in contributions in Atlantic City. The release highlights fund totals and regional distribution within the NAACP Freedom and Report program.
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