06 Apr 1949
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1949
Page
1
A collection of local opinions from Georgia residents covers jury service exemptions for older citizens, political results and losses, international blocs against Russia, education reform, University of Georgia pride, U S leadership against communism, baseball player familiarity, cornmeal dishes, Madam Hen eggs, statewide election activity, tax discussions, and a bold charter to back a prospective candidate for multiple offices.
Local youths ask if Thomasville will ever overcome amusements deficit and the May 3 bond election for 125000 to build recreation buildings on the Hot Side Campus for white residents and on the Dewey City grounds for Black residents. residents discuss city interest, funding via current taxation, and the need for stadiums, training spaces, and expected revenue to start a new campaign.
Voters rejected a Georgia tax referendum by a wide margin, about three to one, consistently across counties though Thomas County showed a strong 1028 to 2257 result with one precinct missing. The defeat ends the push to fund schools, tubercular and rural roads, and leaves the governor and legislature to find drastic measures to prevent school closures and cutbacks for next year.
Advocates favor state liquor stores arguing Georgia could gain tax revenue, citing South Carolina's higher liquor taxes. Critics point to bootlegging and dry counties. note beer taxes have reduced sales in Thomasville and some restaurants dropped beer sales after tax increases.
State lawyers warn of numerous out of state firms circulating with extremely generous health and accident insurance terms. Attorneys say many companies fail to pay promised benefits, chasing suckers and wrecking insurers with impractical promises. Experts urge careful evaluation of assets and liabilities before buying coverage and advise against pursuing dubious policies.
Ellen Carter and Raff drive through a snowbound town after a tense night. At the Red Poppy Raff suspects Hubbard’s killer is Ellen herself, revealing a charged confrontation and a plan to notify the coroner’s office tomorrow.
A playful critique about a baby spilling ink on a rug and the ethics of spanking. The piece argues the fault lies with the caregiver who left the ink accessible, not the infant, and advocates humane, educative discipline to teach ink avoidance. It lampoons conventional scolding while promoting informed instruction.
Cairo officials announce spoken and written competition for high school students across the district. Program details will be released later this week with full representation expected from the district’s schools.
A miscellany puzzle page with across and down clues listing topics and wordplay. Includes geography lunar style hints and various short entries such as city in Texas medicinal herb and old mystical notes.
A jumbled listing shows a dense, era style radio schedule with times and show names such as Circle T Roundup Statesmen Quartet Toasttime Tunes and News. It hints at morning afternoon and evening segments including musical acts and news briefs across multiple hours.
Reports describe wild scenes as the Louisiana House votes on a measure with one member fainting. Executives head to the Senate to face a tense session while eight people offer to provide testimony. A patient at Archbold hospital receives care as events unfold amid stadium practice notes and upcoming season prospects.
A century ago Britain and Poland agreed on a defense pact and Europe feared Mussolini might push into Albania. Pepper urged a 150 million relief appropriation while Baruch warned against economic war and financiers warned of armed conflict.
Donalsonville April 6 new front of Dismukes Trade Center completely redecorated with torn away brick replaced by bricks creating a modern look. New awnings and plate glass show windows add to its appeal. Nearby businesses also installing awnings including The Milky Way Loyless Grocery Seminol Hardware Newberrys and others in the post office block.
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