26 Apr 1952
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1952
Page
1
The piece traces peonage and child labor abuses, noting Georgia's history of child labor in mills and mines, and cites progress through unions and government wage and hours measures. It argues reforms have improved conditions and education, while acknowledging ongoing weaknesses and continued need for humane treatment in work.
The piece argues military service should not become a paid occupation and discusses a Congress bill to raise pay for veterans in foreign service. It notes the aim is fairness across ranks and theaters, estimating 3.5 to 4 million service members affected and acknowledging the impossibility of perfect compensation for service.
The piece argues discipline gaps in military aviation with reserve officers staging sitdown strikes. It notes aging recruits resisting intense training, calls for remedy to meet wartime needs, and warns of declining aircraft numbers and quality, urging readiness for future duty.
The Thomsville community honors Heeth Varnedoe for promoting baseball and organizing efforts that revived the sport locally. Fans of all backgrounds praised his tenacity and personal work, noting the Night of Varnedoe as a milestone in bringing baseball to town and building a lasting memory for his family.
Charlotte April 26 The CIO began a long campaign into the Southern textile industry in 1946 with Operation Dixie targeting mills. Despite strong anti union sentiment in the region union locals remain few though organizers press on amid higher wages and growing benefits, while management cites improvements reducing the appeal of joining a union.
An essay on sowing grass seed in spring, noting ease of use and costs. It warns preparation matters like soil and fertilizer, jokes about seed loss to wind and birds, yet predicts some seed will germinate. With luck a good grass stand appears by end of July before summer heat.
A reflection on wartime life by Cynthia Lowry for Hal Boyle describes how war reshapes values and priorities. It argues war reveals basic needs, tests patience, and forges deep loyalty through shared danger before considering peace as a wiser alternative.
Steelmakers worry how long they can sell record tonnage if steel prices rise to cover wage costs. Inflation could choke off demand as customers cut production and orders, even with defense needs and public subsidies. Major buyers GE and Westinghouse cut refrigerators and prices while autos slow due to government limits.
Earl L. Douglass reflects on hell as self fixation and heaven as outflow to others and God. He cites de la Mare’s Napoleon to illustrate the north wind and solitude of self centered living. Heaven begins on earth and is reached by living a heavenly life now.
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Radio schedule from April 26 shows NBC programs including Jane Ace and Grand Ole Opry, CBS features Gene Autry and Tarzan, ABC offers Dancing Party and Hour of Music, MBS presents Twenty Questions and The Theater of Air, plus broadcasts by Milton Berle, Vaughn Monroe, Judy Canova, and Guy Lombardo among others.
Rivers rise across Pennsylvania Maryland and West Virginia driving residents from lowlands as floodwaters edge toward Johnstown. Roosevelt acts to avert New York strike by appointing a board to settle railway worker disputes. Basque insurgents seize Verritz Porter Collins and Cutts ordered held for fatal shooting of Alfred Lovett. Ethel Todd cited as witness after grand jury testimony. Pastors refuse to vote on Sunday movie issue and urge others to follow suit.
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