22 Apr 1949
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1949
Page
1
The column mocks political and social tensions as Truman woos Congress while critics, gossips, and public figures navigate hospital expansion pay scales, railroads, bandits, and publicized celebrities. It notes Spring hints, Stalin's illness, and a costly $75,000 court suit.
The article urges immediate, coordinated effort for the Rose Show with Florence Wood as festival chair and many entrants prepared to fulfill roles. It warns delays could jeopardize continuity and stresses assigning and completing tasks before the show.
The Grand Jury objects to the re registration plan as an expensive change with unclear benefit. It lists six registrars to be appointed by the Superior Court judge, who sets pay and may remove them. Counties pay fees and filing costs for initial registration and voter qualification, with a two year non voting trigger and continuance process. Qualifications are debated, with mentions of insane and criminal disqualifications needing certification. Estimated annual costs range widely until ballots determine compensation and registrant numbers.
A Chamber of Commerce committee seeks a $25,000 donor fund on the Tesco Hotel lot to attract investors for a new hotel. Trustees require donors be allowed refunds if needed and joined to the project. A committee will secure donor agreements while a company may form to erect the hotel with hospital participation.
The article reports expected state funding reductions for the coming year and a looming deficit for the Thomasville school system. The board plans to raise teacher pay by 100 dollars annually and pursue city or federal help to meet near minimum foundation salaries, risking a projected deficit over forty thousand dollars. Potential local options include a five mill tax increase or a ten percent rise in water and light rates to support the fund.
Garrett Forbes, a hopeful con man with a past, proposes a book trade scheme to Felicity and Jason in Mr Forbes' trailer. Felicity explains their family setup and readiness to join as partners. Garrett shares his fortune loss and dream of writing a novel, inviting shared venture and a morning agreement.
The piece discusses hospitality as the spirit of generosity driving a host to invite friends old and new. It envisions planning multiple gatherings, selecting dates, curating food, and enlisting help while emphasizing that a house is defined by its people and the joy of shared moments.
The record states tea was brought into the United States by Dutch traders at New Amsterdam roughly in 1665. This marks one of the early introductions of tea to colonial America by Dutch merchants operating in New Netherland.
Daily radio lineup lists 6:30 to 7:00 pm programs including Circle TV Roundup Brown's Ferry Four and Sunrise Serenade. Afternoon features News Luncheon Melodies and Musical Menu with Perry Como. Evening highlights include Georgia News Interlude Guy Lombardo and Star Time before Sign off.
President Hoover urges editors to support law obedience as crime rises. Flood warnings along the Mississippi cause heavy damage and many injuries. Geneva disarmament talks continue as new appeals are made. Georgia politics see Rotarians, W H Pratt leads health panel. Thomasville High School wins Quitman district meet. Rose Festival and Twenty Grand statue exhibit draw crowds.
Authorities report a wartime sabotage plot defeated after dynamite was found near the Sault Ste. Marie Canal. Investigators say the plan aimed to block canal operations, but was stopped before action could be taken.
The climbing fish of the East Indies can stay out of water for long periods and ascends wet tree trunks using its spiny fins and gill covers.
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