16 Apr 1952
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1952
Page
1
The notice outlines weekly and monthly subscription charges for carrier and mail delivery. Prices include one week 0. ? (unreadable) and options for one month, six months, three months, and one year with annual totals. Mail rates available upon application for April 1952.
The FCC announced 53 new television allocations in Georgia with one open slot for Thomasville in each HF and UHF band. The grants are openings for future facilities, not immediate stations, as Georgia meanwhile has only Atlanta stations and South Georgia hopes for better reception as more applicants line up.
An editorial argues for General Eisenhower as a viable presidential candidate. It praises his wartime leadership and civic qualities while noting possible gaps in congressional or political experience. The piece frames Eisenhower as conservative, stable, and potentially more acceptable to Republicans and a broader electorate than rivals.
The League asks prominent men and women nationwide to publish views on major national problems to inform voters. It describes its goals as informative, nonpartisan, and devoted to presenting facts rather than political propaganda.
Opinion cites a prevailing modern vice as the practice of elderly men strolling with their shirttails exposed, calling it the most horrible custom of contemporary times and criticizing social norms.
A reflective proverb notes that happiness is not found but created through acts for others. It suggests that most men who feel happiness do so by seeking to help and uplift those around them.
Taft shows belated strength but fails to defuse rivals first mentioned in primaries. Queen Juliana meets officials in Washington amid the Truman Morris McGrath dispute, offering a royal view on the government during her visit.
Community urged to aid Sheriff in tracking dog poisoners blamed for recent incidents. Travelers struck by phone and telegraph strikes hinder trip plans, leaving locals and visitors frustrated by communication outages.
Readers see the glamor queens described as slim yet slinky as they move about in perennial shorts, a style note noted for its effect on men.
Many organizations struggle to navigate state and federal aid programs, facing persistent barriers that hinder access even when opportunities exist. The difficulty in securing support remains a direct challenge for groups pursuing grant funds.
Fragmentary note suggests baseball teams plan extended play into the next season with players staying in action for lengthy periods. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable in the excerpt.
Inactive but bound by Army limits Ike plans a stand on major issues upon return. Prefab housing arrives for troops in Korea era, with bunkers dug in. Thomasville Tomcats seek a nickname with two schools split on Cats versus Toms. House budget cuts may shift funds to agencies including foreign radio services.
Observers note pipes stacked near the old stadium and torn streets showing crews likely active on underground installations. Minor confusion over supply levels persists as workers appear to be laying pipe in the ground.
The AEC says the Ohio Valley will host the next major U S atomic energy plant. The site is not yet chosen but is expected to bring a boom similar to Augusta with the Savannah River H bomb plant project.
Freddy Martin at the Hotel Roosevelt headlines a column on musician fans and the appeal of female vocalists in big-name bands. The piece notes bandleaders keep a front-row vocalist to please the crowd and occasional showmanship by the vocalist, with Martin achieving high status.
In Spanish waters a U S merchant ship will be examined under blockade plans by British French German and Italian ships enforcing hands off Spain. Roosevelt avoids talks on sitdown strike issues. Georgia welfare laws gain federal approval today. The article also notes ongoing hearings and a local theatre rehearsal featuring Sally Ainsworth Joe Neel and Johnny Craig.
A university professor laments college teaching quality, praising student maturity while condemning widespread neglect of basic discipline. He cites reading tests, dictionary use, filing, handwriting, spelling, and script versus printing as evidence of deeper educational gaps. He warns this neglect costs intellectual discipline.
Family bets settle family arguments with wagers typically in money. If the senior male loses, humiliation and cash loss curb his confidence. if the senior female loses, she pays from weekly market money, risking reduced rations and strain on household finances.
In the hills near Passover Creek a Noose rider Hector tries to herd a Diamond R cow and her calf away from the herd. A calmed pursuit ends when Hector’s horse smashes the cow into the canyon wall and the pair tumble toward the water below, exposing the conflicting brands to onlookers.
As of April 14 1952 a total of 12705 voters were registered for the May 14 primary. Officials expect the final count to exceed 13000 with May 3 registration cutoff for eligible residents.
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