15 Apr 1949
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1949
Page
1
Georgia reporters discuss the 28th Rose Show, Thomasville school board finances, and upcoming events. Mentions Kiwanis president speech, farm price protections, and local baseball and stadium plans amid broader state education debates.
The piece argues city annexation will clarify boundaries and fund needed services without raising taxes unfairly. It notes residents fear higher assessments, but contends overall costs drop with better protections and utilities. The June 7 referendum is central and eligibility hinges on months of residence and property ownership.
The city commission alone can raise funds by taxation to raise teachers salaries, with the School Board unable to tax. The appeal argues teachers may leave for higher pay elsewhere, but the board will pay as much as possible. The piece urges a two hundred dollar annual increase, possibly backed by water rates, even if debt rises.
The piece notes unusual incidents as American sailors insult nations in the Caribbean and desecrate Havana statues, nearly sparking riots. It cites possible punishments, government apologies, and warns of lasting damage, urging discipline to prevent further missteps by officers and enlisted men.
A newspaper column argues President Hoover’s proposed reforms could save about three billion dollars by reducing waste across federal offices. It urges Congress to balance the budget and explore funding for essential functions without tax increases, warning against political roadblocks and defense budget cuts.
A humorous piece on ticket selling and buying for charity notes how sellers boast and buyers struggle to get change yet still buy more tickets. It praises sellers and rewards buyers for supporting causes, suggesting both roles drive community fund raising.
Atlanta April 15 AP Judge D P Phillips of Decatur attended a gridiron banquet by mistake. He arrived late at Emory University and exchanged gifts with guests. He later learned the May 7 date for a banquet honoring a retiring instructor.
Chromium content in stainless steel varies widely from 30 percent up to 1146 percent, and it is chromium that prevents stain rust and scale.
Pacific Northwest quake causes ongoing damage in Seattle and western cities. Bricks fall, eight deaths reported from collapses and heart issues, with preliminary damage estimates around 15.6 million dollars. Bridges in Seattle area damaged, blocking river traffic and rail lines.
Sherman Dandy of Augusta and Baxter Maddox of Atlanta were named to the executive council of the American Bankers Association by the Georgia Bankers Association. Also named as vice presidents of the Georgia association were William Shadden Cartersville EB O McFathen Canton H L Shannon Douglasville and C E Newton Macon. Gov Herman Talmadge spoke at the closing session of the State Convention.
The Seventy-first Congress convenes at Hoover’s call to tackle agriculture relief and revised tariff laws. Federal forces move to Pulpito Pass for railway repairs aiding loyal soldiers. Sports notes include the Trojans beating the Orioles 6-5 in ninth to take the loop lead and a quarterfinal at Glen Arven with Jim Campbell upsetting W M Boozer.
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