13 Apr 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1948
Page
1
A broad critique targets Southern politicians and voters amid the 1940s civil rights debate. The piece argues GOP leaders push anti lynching measures to mobilize support ahead of elections, while urging restraint and constitutional respect for states' racial conditions.
The piece estimates flood damage to roads and railroads may reach a million dollars in Georgia and exceed that in Florida. It notes repairs on roads and bridges, praise for Meatt Construction, and state county cooperation with federal aid to restore travel routes and avoid severe disruptions.
The piece discusses a proposed white primary in Georgia and how white voters might influence party fights between leaders like Talmadge and Thompson. It notes any primary would lack legal status and could affect which candidate appears in the general election, while stressing potential objections and the broader national context involving Franco in Spain.
The plan aims to spend around seventeen billion dollars to rehabilitate Western European nations with Paul J. Hoffman chosen to head the administration. The effort seeks to foster recovery and democratic stability, counter Soviet advances, and mobilize expert advisors to implement swift, decisive action.
Officials emphasize that government crop reports are carefully prepared, contrasting with speculative estimates from other sources. The statement highlights the reliability and methodological care behind official agricultural data and its use in planning and policy discussions.
Fragmented report sketches dwindling safety amid discussion of German fliers and two year war. References to negotiations for a treaty, calls for joined talks, and mixed international reaction. Also notes local events including a high school band, a golf team victory, and a city crowd at a football or theatre-related gathering.
E B L agent and Mason of Washington Dia aided by Chief Humphrey to survey Bainbridge Police Department records. The project, now complete, recommends a new system to accurately report calls, accidents and dispositions and to fingerprint arrestees. A reclamation list of Pecuine County call cars aids Parking Meter Ordinance enforcement.
Bainbridge Georgia April 13 announces new members to Rotary Troop 502 Bainbridge. Jack Bower Ralph Rowan Roger Hudson Hugh Shealy Neal Seaborn Whit y Hurst Charles Wells George Porter Kenneth Hudson Guy Wide Buddy Paltin John Palmer Billy Hatre Sam Griffin Thomas Hodges Gordon Miller Clayton Penhalleg and Jerry Powell were registered with Suwanee River Area Council. Cub Scout Pack 19 also forms a new Den under Mrs Beu Sloan as Den Mother. New Bobcat members include James Barry Johnny Admiel Jack Jackson BernwIl Sloan George Batles Jade McCord Gordon Searcy Bruce Woodbury Mrs T L Smith and Den Mother Mather assisted.
Lieut Emmett R Culbreth of Minbsidee Georgia is ordered to active duty for training and exercises at Camp Campbell Kentucky. He will report for station and duty assignment and return home by May 1, reverting to inactive status after completion of training.
Democratic leaders from Southern states met in April to map an anti Truman civil rights program. The session led by W W Baskin of South Carolina discussed denying electoral votes to any presidential candidate backing civil rights. They signaled a states rights conference in Jackson to advance their cause and planned to attend a Mississippi meeting in McComb.
Bainbridge Ga April 13 The Bainbridge Woman's Club will meet Thursday afternoon April 15 in the club rooms at the Community House. All members are urged to be present.
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