03 Apr 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1948
Page
1
Editorial clippings and stray opinions touch politics Russia Georgia and social trends. Notes on campaigns morals marriage and higher education appear with satirical and critical tones reflecting public discourse of the era.
The fragment discusses political alignments around George and Eisenhower MacArthur, endorsers like Wainwright and Barker, and a local note on street maintenance in Thomasville. It mentions a Rotary visit, public sentiment, and a recurring rose blooming pattern amid urban upkeep.
John Temple Graves of Birmingham argued in the South's favor for preserving segregation while pursuing gradual reforms. He urged local self government and rejected coercive federal measures, praising progress and the South’s responsibility to shape its own path within decency and fairness.
Governor Thompson urges practical reform in the safety building code for Georgia. Officials must balance enforcement with common sense to improve fire protection in public buildings. The Winecoff disaster underscores the need for updated plans and mandated changes, while condemning property seizure as a last resort.
Twenty years ago a witness testified asking President Flanding and his aides to review oil leases. Mehigan won the Democratic primary as Ureusaaid vetoes fell short by two. Prices rose and a first polo game drew a crowd at Stadium as New Jersey defeated Florida yesterday afternoon.
AL Bone will fill the pulpit of the Fredonia Baptist Church Sunday morning and evening. Bible School at 1:00 AM. Preaching at 7:00 PM.
Sunday services listed for Boston Methodist Church including morning worship and evening service. Prelude by Morrison, messages by Mae Baker and group leadership by Stewards Board. Revival plans discussed at a Tuesday meeting aiming toward the fourth Sunday.
William Ferris reports on pork prices dropping after OPA ceilings ended in 1946. Chicago stockyards show a top price around 29.25 per hundred pounds, with practical levels near 22.00, vs a prior record 30.50 last September. Experts blame weaker dressed pork markets and Easter demand for the decline.
Readers confront a wartime tone piece raising questions about atomic weapons policy and preparedness. The article discusses public scare, government measures, and the reluctance to use atomic power in warfare while noting rising expenditures and strategic considerations amid Russia tensions.
Honolulu April 3 AP The Navy declined to comment on a Honolulu Advertiser report that an atomic test task force sailed March 8 for Eniwetok near Vladivostok. The paper said the Mt McKinley led a group of five ships in view of a Russian vessel. It claimed early test phases could involve guided missiles with atomic warheads and noted security breaches after United Press coverage.
Listing of morning and afternoon programs for the day including Sigh on News Melody Time Gospel Time and World News with programs such as Jack Lawrence Airlane Trio David Rose and Wayne King Show The schedule ends with Cavalcade of Music and News Roundup.
Bainbridge Catholic services announce Mission at St Augustine's Church Thomasville starting Sunday April 11 after Mass on April 3. Catholics and non Catholics are invited to attend the Mission services, with confessions heard before Mass. Mass time listed as 10:90 and ongoing through the week.
Rome Georgia April 1 AP City Solicitor Vaughn Terrell is asked by City Treasurer C O Walden to account for 2657 dollars. The suit in City Court seeks why the sum should not be turned over to the Treasurer. An April 17 hearing was set. Walden said audits show 14464 dollars due from fines and forfeitures but 11707 dollars were turned over. The suit covers the 1945 through 1947 period.
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