02 Apr 1949
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1949
Page
1
A Georgia gubernatorial address urges bond-backed civic projects and stronger education funding. The speaker stresses complete schooling for every child, better teachers, safe transport, and modern facilities, aiming to boost urban and rural Georgia. He vows close work with the public to enlarge the state education program.
An active Talmadge faction rebukes claims of gubernatorial hands off on the April fifth vote. The governor will not approve tax raises without public consent, as the legislature passes the Minimum Foundation Bill to fund education. The measure empowers state lawmakers to raise funds and leaves discretion to do so, with supporters urging a stronger education system and better teacher pay.
An agent notes no recession in property prices over five years and cites stabilizing values in business and real estate. He credits war era building and cautious development, while tax assessments edge toward scientific reform costing about fifteen thousand dollars but promising fairer levies.
A Thomasville advocate defends Red Cross contributions against criticism, urging residents to support the campaign regardless of quota or administration. She emphasizes the organization’s wide reach in emergencies and normal distress, arguing local pride and duty demand giving what can be afforded.
Ellen and Raff discuss a deadly incident in Hubbard's lab after Dr. Hubbard dies while an exam ends abruptly. Suspects include Paul Russell, a graduate fellow with a cold and a hostile history with Hubbard over after hours social rules. Raff plans to confront Paul in the next scene.
Fred W. Roddenbery is elected president of the Cairo Rotary Club for the 1949 50 year, succeeding R. Arthur Bell who becomes a vice president and director. New directors include Julius Gilmore Robert E. Johnson H T LeGette Howell E B McKinnon and A B Winters. Bobby Van Landingham was reelected secretary treasurer. The club heard a Cairo School Band program conducted by W T Verran with guests visiting Rotarians and others.
Former Georgia governor M. E. Thompson says Herman Talmadge cannot expect a comeback, faulting his education funding, tax stance, and time in office. Thompson predicts defeat of the proposed tax referendum and notes the Talmadge organization is “bursting at the seams.”
Uprooted rivers swell in several states with the Mississippi River noted as swollen. Mexican Federals plan a new attack on Jiminez while Calles forces face stubborn resistance and rebels claim victory in the battle. A golf course expansion contract is signed with work due to start immediately.
A reader supplied a jumbled crossword list with clues and partial entries. The puzzle includes across and down hints like dry, ocean, hewing tool, ancient terms, and various misc details. the text shows many OCR errors and missing entries.
The list shows a full day of broadcasts from 7:55 AM to 7:00 PM with news segments, music hour blocks, church programs, and guest appearances. Notable slots include John Gart, Statesmen's Quartet, Carmen Cavelho, David Rose, Eddy Duchin, and Bing Crosby among others.
A discussion on the benefits and pitfalls of seconding motions in meetings. It explains why seconders gain influence, how amendments affect the seconder, and notes how minutes often miscredit seconds. It emphasizes careful recording and the social value of contributing without chairing.
The New Jerusalem Baptist Church at Wright and Stephen Streets schedules Sunday School at 10 A M and worship at 11 30 A M on the island third Sundays. Rev Mooreland will preach at 11 30 A M and Rev F D Martin Jr preaches at 3 30 and 7 30 P M B T U meets each Sunday at 6 P M.
Gov. Herman Talmadge signals little chance of a bond issue soon for Milledgeville hospital improvements. He spokes as one of three Hospital Authority members, with Atty. Gen. Eugene Cook and Auditor B. E. Thrasher Jr. preferring four-year funding over immediate construction.
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