14 Apr 1950
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1950
Page
1
The report blends scattered comments on taxes, re registration rules, and census data with vague notes on Russia and Tito. It mentions dust storms in the Midwest, farm legislation politics, and urging readers to re register and vote while clarifying census data use.
The report alleges a Russian fabricated narrative regarding Latvia and U.S. involvement. It argues American intelligence found no Latvian or Russian air targets and that reconnaissance flights involved minimal armament. The text questions the official account and points to deliberate misinformation.
The piece urges strong local support for the season opener between Valdosta and the Thomasville Tigers at the stadium. It notes ticket books offering ten tickets for six dollars to boost attendance amid Detroit’s control of the farm club and cautions that attendance will influence team value and possible continuance of organized play in the Georgia Florida league.
The Thomas County Chapter of the American Red Cross reports slow fundraising for 1950, with a goal of 11,392 dollars and only 3,018.58 raised by April 7. About 200 members have not renewed or donated this year, prompting a direct appeal from board directors to complete the local campaign and meet the quota.
An editorial argues the Marshall Plan should channel America's farm surplus to Europe to counter hunger and curb communism. It notes vast idle production, purchases blocked by lack of dollars, and government purchases preventing waste.
Katherine and William share meals and long talks in a barn loft, while Katherine’s affection for William grows. Edie, teased as Prunella, grapples with her own self doubt as Morton and a friend discuss casting and fame. He finally pulls her into his arms and kisses her.
Desperate passion erupts between Kate and Heath as he confesses love and pleads for a future together. She resists but yields, and they share a tense, charged embrace before she rushes off to prepare for her nine o clock performance. A church bell marks the moment as they scramble toward the day.
Coast Line agrees to pay taxes immediately under a stipulation. A train is attached in Highlands County Florida for back taxes. Investigations follow a noted decline in cotton prices. England's labor budget discussed by Snowden with an estimated tax-budget gap around 11 million. Virginia experiences forest fires with extensive damage amid ongoing coverage. National Child Health Day observed locally with Mrs. Mary C. Stentel of Philadelphia hosting county teachers. President Hoover set to open baseball games in Washington and expresses support for orderful policies.
Cochran Ga April 4 Fat cattle grazed on the Bieckier County courthouse lawn as Gov Herman Talmadge hailed the county's first annual pasture tour as the biggest of its kind in Georgia. About 10 000 visitors attended the event with the courthouse lawn display drawing the crowd.
Savannah Georgia April 14 a wooden water tower at Victory Lumber Company battled a blaze that caused seventy five thousand dollars damage. The 50 000 gallon tower stood on Atlantic Coast Line Railroad property and collapsed after flames breached its supports.
Atlanta April 14 state tax agents resume work using federal taxpayer lists to locate Georgia residents who owe state taxes. About a dozen agents have already collected around $200,000 potentially unpaid by individuals who filed federal returns but skipped Georgia state payment. Officials say they are only scratching the surface and warn the public to comply.
Rep Stephen Pace of Americus urged at Dooly county's blue knife festival that there is a great future in farming for the smart farmer who knows what to plant. About 2,500 people gathered at the Dooley county campground to pay tribute to the soil-building legume.
Helen Dortch Longstreet, 89, widow of Gen. James Longstreet, says she will run for governor of Georgia as an independent and urges Gov. Herman Talmadge to withdraw. She claims the state cannot be defeated and that patriotic citizens should fund her campaign. She resides in Marietta and is noted for wartime service with Bell Bomber Plant.
Letter from Oo. S. Slewar Willis to voters of Thomas Tam county urging support in the June 28 primary for a second term in the General Assembly. He pledges continued effort for county and state, welcomes public counsel, and expresses gratitude for loyalty and past support.
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