17 Apr 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1948
Page
1
Readers discuss delays in registering for a setto and a three week desk posting while noting the coal strike settlement, ongoing court battles, new season baseball interest, eggs quality worries, Americus property revaluation requests, and roadwork delays as authorities prepare actions.
The text notes miners returning to jobs easing fears of stalled operations while suggesting land may stay idle rather than sold at reasonable prices. It references President Roosevelt’s three-year death and earlier surprise news of his demise. It discusses evacuations from Colombia and shifting power dynamics between Eastern and Western blocs and potential unification to avert domination.
The City of Tallahassee announces in March a plan to construct an electrical generating plant at an estimated cost of about four million dollars. The move follows failed long term contract talks with Florida Power Corporation over price and terms. Thomasville has already expanded its power capacity, with plans to further increase within five years.
The town saw Herman Talmadge during a casual visit with friends over lunch. Residents expressed strong approval of his gubernatorial candidacy and noted his engaging, practical approach to state problems. Analysts warn the black vote could swing bloc and influence outcomes in several counties.
The American Academy of General Practice, backed by the American Medical Association, aims to revive and expand family physicians. Founding members exist in many states with about twenty chapters. The goal is to preserve public health and provide broad care affordable for those who need it most, countering rising specialist and hospital costs.
Voters in Bainbridge face an April 28 primary on beer licenses with Mayor Griffin stating council support would keep sales and impose a beer tax. Cities like Thomasville and Cairo diverge on revenue vs. orderly concerns, while Bainbridge notes limited sales decline under tax and strict licensing controls shaping a broader debate over liquor sale.
Vince and Johanson discover Sophie Mannley dead in the pool excavation on the terrace. Julia reveals Aunt Sophie’s murder fear and Hugh Olands’s fragile mind after a childhood injury. The detective presses for truth as family tensions surface.
Today the New York Democratic Party publicly starts Al Smith's bid for the presidency with a resolution urging his name be presented at the convention. Bremien's crew reportedly boarded a relief plane and headed for Murray Bay. Airmen from Greenly Island are said to have been taken into custody as part of the ongoing isolations. Elliot named president of the Coast Line Railroad Company, with Albright as vice president and Davis as freight traffic manager. The Legion minstrel show promises a strong chorus featuring six end men including Sholar, Steyerman, Alderman, Cooper, Pringle, Repass and Crawford, as part of a 10 year ago Sunday item.
Lebanon Ohio April 17 David Ullman four year old son of Mr and Mrs Edward Willman fell from his bicycle last Sunday breaking his right arm. On Wednesday he climbed a chair and fell again breaking his left collarbone. He has now chicken pox.
The New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church at Wright and Stevens streets, Rev. R D Winn pastor, offers Sunday school at 10 a.m, Deacon L A Taylor, Sept Days of worship on 1st and 3rd Sundays, sermons by the pastor at 11 30 a m 3 p m and 7 30 a m, BTU at 6 p m, revival begins Monday night conducted by Rev FE Williams of Live Oak Florida. Everyone is invited.
St Joseph's Catholic Church in Bainbridge Georgia cancels Sunday Mass because of bad road conditions. Parishioners are reminded services will not be held this Sunday.
Unclear copy promotes Flash Hair Remover for face arms and legs with refunds if hair regrows. Claims instant removal, soft skin, and no questions asked. Includes price two dollars and a Montreal Canada postal address for orders.
Eastern Time schedule shows trains from Atlanta to Montgomery and Savannah to New York with Southland and Southwind services. Notable stops include Perry Locl, Jax, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Chicago, Detroit. Streamlined coach train operates every third day with reservations via T Wells.
The program log lists NKTG on the dial with a Sunday lineup. It includes News MORNING sketches News Houndup Vladimar Selinski 3 30 Melody Time 10 00 Sunday Strings 10 15 Mixed Quartet and a series of church and devotional programs. Afternoon features Wayne King Show and Airline Melodies among others.
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