20 Apr 1949
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1949
Page
1
A garbled column discusses Gairo in Georgia Florida plans, Bainbridge support, and political aims. It mentions a big court session, upcoming grand jury checks, and local sentiment about Truman era politics, plus economic notes, railroad and seaside topics, and Thomasville Rose Show traffic.
The article surveys President Truman’s five years in office amid party clashes and a Republican Congress, noting debates over his leadership and decisions. It also reports on the Dewey City campus erosion dispute in Thomasville, with plans for a new gym and stadium improvements funded by a May election for $125,000, including allocations for colored and white school facilities.
The article declares George W. Warned that Senator George plans to seek another Senate term beyond his current expiration next year. It notes statewide support and esteem for his national role, and mentions Georgia figures Russell and possible presidential consideration, reflecting ongoing political strength and hints of potential rivals like Governor Talmadge.
The piece argues prices are headed downward to offset boom-era costs. It warns against waiting for bottom prices, notes wider affordability of goods, and credits prudent leadership and credit terms for a gradual, orderly recovery. It cites sound national conditions and the potential political angle of price stabilization.
Bray’s cigarette stub and a misplaced bottle spark suspicion in Hubbard death. Worden orchestrates a fake death by own action to cover his role, with Verek providing the supposed rat injection. The confidant Bray is murdered, and clues point to Worden as architect of the deception.
In a tense exchange, Ellen and Raff discuss Eddie's actions and a planned cyanide poisoning. Eddie’s intent to erase a rival from the picture is revealed and hospital confinement is decided over possible criminal punishment. The couple marks a long engagement anniversary as they face an uncertain future.
A humorous piece describes a wife misjudging travel time to meet her husband on a bus line ends in a chaotic drive as traffic, signals, and delays mount. The text notes athletic standout San Chapman made the 1937 AP All America team representing California.
Official counters report 25 000 people attended the Rose Show yesterday with over 21 000 entering indoors, nearly doubling last year’s turnout. Bohemian Girl plays to crowded houses in matinee and evening shows led by Alberta Goff, J. H. Harris, and Hansell.
A mosaic of brief items includes Duce rebuffing Roosevelt on peace, German armies showcasing new equipment as Hitler nears fifty, and Roosevelt urging conservative policy to beat the Democrats in 1940. Also a Bainbridge music festival with 435 children, Jaycees recruitment drive, Al the mascot fatigue, and Shen Nung's ancient pharmacy book.
An advertisement touts GEO MINERAL as a miracle mineral water remedy for rheumatism arthritis weak kidneys and stomach ailments. It claims rapid sales growth after eight months and offers a 100 percent money back guarantee with one week trial and full refunds regardless of prior medicines tried. Pricing listed is 1 bottle 1.10 or 6 for 6.00 via Stumminglie Pharmacy Thomasville Georgia and mail orders.
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