21 Apr 1950
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1950
Page
1
A mix of editorial notes and public notices discusses subscription terms at the Times-Turprise, security and insurance themes, and political commentary on Governor Talmadge. The piece critiques ballpark conditions, reader expectations, and public trust while urging financial prudence.
The article quotes Judge and Mrs. J. Waites Waring of South Carolina asserting force, not gradualism, is needed to gain rights for Black citizens. It notes their critique of segregation and court decisions, while noting political reactions and concerns about inflaming tensions in the South.
A critical editorial decries Soviet aggression in the Baltic incident, arguing Russia misrepresented the attack on a U.S. plane and seeks to push the U.S. toward war. The piece accuses Moscow of bad faith and calls for restraint to avoid a global conflict and a shift in world power.
The piece lauds unnamed core leaders in Thomasville, noting hundreds of women and men ready to act, with special praise for the Garden Club leader and Rose Show organizers. It emphasizes the need for dedicated volunteers to sustain Christian civic activity and the Rose Show, despite occasional missteps.
A historical survey notes the proliferation of beauty contests from national to local scales and questions the fairness and dignity of many events. It cites Thomasville’s Queen of the Rose Show chosen from high school students and discusses views from an American Legion magazine writer who critiques perceived beauty standards in several cities.
Three killed and multiple injured in Georgia week end crashes. Northern Georgia toll high with Easter bloodshed in the South. A sheriff appointed in Donalsonville searches for missing Seminole official funds audit ordered. Local court actions include Parker nomination fallout and a North Carolina judge hearing decision. Glen Arven golf team contends for league runner up. Valdosta and Thomasville lead standings. Judge Thomas addresses grand jury today.
Three geologists from the Academy of Natural Sciences and Georgia Tech report Georgia may yield oil in three to four areas. The Okefenokee swamp, Savannah Basin, a southwest region spanning Wayne to Early counties, and offshore Georgia coast are identified as likely regions needing further drilling. They urged more drilling efforts.
The U S Department of Commerce reports Georgia issued 53882 marriage licenses in 1949 ranking eighth in the nation. The rate was 17 persons per 1000 population in the state.
The Medical Association of Georgia closed its Centennial Meeting in Macon by installing Dr A M Phillips of Macon as president. Dr Funutips, a graduate of Mercer and UGA Medical School, succeeds Dr E Callaway, with Dr W F Reavis of Waycross named president elect for 1951 and other officers and delegates announced.
The candidate appeals to voters for a second term in the General Assembly. He notes completion of his first term and asks for continued loyalty and support in the June 28 primary election, promising diligent service to county and state.
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