02 Jan 1969
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Newspaper
Thomasville News
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1969
Page
1
Editor weighs whether President elect Nixon owes the black community anything after a tight victory. The piece argues poverty, unemployment, housing, and civil rights must guide his approach, with emphasis on Supreme Court appointments and civil rights enforcement to win back black support for 1972.
In 1928 Benjamin Massey started a Boston Georgia blacksmith business that thrives today, serving plantations and distant customers. The 1908 shop houses historic tools like the 200 pound iron shane and old blower, now powered by modern forge. Massey emphasizes faith and hard work, with seven children including educators and professionals in Atlanta and Los Angeles.
The clash between the United Federation of Teachers and black groups over community control in New York City schools sparked three strikes and drew coverage nationwide. A Louis Harris poll shows whites split on teacher strikes with 48 percent backing and 43 percent opposing.
The Defense Department disclosed 8.8 billion dollars spent on 67 canceled contracts over 15 years, led by the 1.468 billion B 70 bomber. Public reaction to spending varies, with calls to redirect funds to jobs and social programs for white and black poor.
The 1619 arrival of twenty Africans in Jamestown saw indentured status for decades with voting and court testimony. Georgia, founded 1733, banned slavery initially but repealed the ban in 1750, amid planter interests.
Joe Alexander, a 5'1" Thomasville fighter now a Golden Glove champion, returned home for Christmas. His mother Mrs. F Alexander of North Stevens Street expresses pride as Joey recalls his drive to box. He moved to Philadelphia years ago and connected with Pop Bates of the fighters association to pursue his career.
Mr and Mrs Willie Moore of 903 Wright Street host visits from Atlanta and Oklahoma during Christmas. Joe Alexander, Thomasville athlete turned boxer, trains in New York aiming for six to ten round fights and potential national travel. The piece also notes PTA and American Legion meetings and Christmas greetings from Mrs Lillia Young.
A fact sheet from the FDA urges cleanliness and safe handling to combat rising Salmonella in Georgia. It explains how contamination occurs in production handling and storage, lists foods at risk such as poultry meats eggs and dairy, and notes heat pasteurization and chemicals can destroy the bacteria.
Dr Horace E Tate executive secretary of the Georgia Teachers and Education Association will be principal speaker for Albany State College Winter Convocation January 10 1969 at Sanford Hall The event opens the winter term and is free to the public Tate a Fort Valley State College and Atlanta University graduate has served Georgia education for 25 years and held multiple leadership roles in state and national teacher groups.
Multiple families report births in December including sons and daughters for Donalson Elkins Cobb Fraizer Godwin Jenkins Shelser Murphy McBride Smith and others. Names include Elizabeth Marvin Ruthie White Pamela Swinson Anita Hutchison Ginger Diane Lucille Johnson and more. Education board member Tate mentioned in a separate note.
The City of Thom asville Georgia seeks male applicants ages twenty one to thirty five for police and fire positions. Salary ranges from four hundred two to four hundred sixty five dollars monthly. Apply to the City Manager's Secretary at the Municipal Building in Thom asville. Equal opportunity employer.
Louis O. Kidd of the Thomasville Social Security Office explains a 1967 amendment allows three reimbursement methods for Medicare bills: through doctor assignment to Medicare, by paying and submitting a receipted bill, or by filing for reimbursement even if unpaid. The office at 404 North Broad Street, Thomasville, Georgia, offers help with claims.
Kenneth Risley urges December readers to clean, sharpen, and store garden tools and power equipment now. Proper conditioning reduces repairs and loss, making shovels spades trowels leaf brooms hoes rakes and mowers last longer.
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