27 Apr 1955
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1955
Page
1
The fragment lists newspaper rights and republication terms from the Thomasville Times Enterprise, noting Associated Press dispatch credit and general publication details. It shows typographical garbles and archival boilerplate about daily issuance, second class mail, and posting at the Thom location.
Report from a polio vaccine conference states that by August all children under ten will be immunized if parents request it. By November the target expands to all under twenty, with strong scientific and governmental support. Parents are urged to vaccinate, and officials expect the disease to be licked worldwide.
A regional discussion questions curfew rules for men women and children as police in some towns enforce midnight street closures for loafers and mischief makers. The piece notes enforcement challenges and cites growing recreation programs aimed at keeping youths indoors and under adult supervision.
The piece critiques government attempts to control living costs amid large domestic food surpluses. It notes unused storage of food, calls for conservation, and questions whether past measures to reduce production or storage will continue as domestic buyers struggle with wages and family needs.
State and county budgets hinge on a new law placing motor vehicle ad valorem tax collection in the Tax Collector's office. Officials say ten million dollars inauto taxes escape annually and current methods fail to seize missing cars or levy on owners. The change aims to reduce leaks, boost county revenue, and fund neglected services as county commissioners debate the measure at the state convention.
The article notes Western interest in Austria's freedom with little friction. It highlights a Montgomery Ward merger after a bitter control battle and calls for a traffic court to curb reckless drivers. It also mentions Ike thanking Dr. Salk for polio vaccine work and Senator Morse's view on Formosa. Festival visitors report smooth lunch service.
George Sokoloska argues that ultimate responsibility for war lies with the U.S. president, citing Truman Eisenhower and Roosevelt. He contends Congress cannot share this burden and defends actions toward Matsu Quemoy Formosa while criticizing Chou En-lai’s tactics and calls for genuine peace.
The article reflects ten years after the Elbe handclasp, noting renewed fears and ideological threats between the United States and the Soviet Union. It recalls wartime unity quickly fading into two opposing worlds as postwar distrust grows, despite a brief moment of shared victory and goodwill.
The State Department reversed a word choice on discussing Formosa angering Asians. Secretary Dulles, away at Lake Ontario, later clarified cease fire talks could occur without Chiang while the earlier statement implied otherwise. Senator George urged broader discussion.
The essay argues true freedom comes from rising above self indulgence not by doing as one pleases. It warns that addiction and craving enslave seven million Americans, while real happiness follows sacrifice and adversity as illustrated by Paul’s voyage to Rome after a shipwreck.
A dramatic announcement from Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop says Germany foiled an allied invasion plot against Norway. He reports German drive into allied strongholds intensifying as reports also note first quarter 1940 profits rising 50 percent year over year for 250 corporations.
A reader argues that forgiveness through Christ does not grant license to sin. The reply asserts Christians must accept Jesus as Lord, avoid sinful living, and strive for holiness, citing Paul and urging believers to be seen as true Christians by unbelievers. Also notes Helen Keller visit to Thomasville on May 4 and Connie Mack’s Athletics as potential AL dark horse.
A list of across and down clues includes many common crossword entries such as Serpent, Soft drink, Meat of swine, Diminish, Ringlets, and Japanese coin. The grid appears filled with varied terms like Macaw, Banquet, and River mussel, along with abbreviations for mountains and a variety of familiar word answers.
Marintta Georgia resident J R Pendergrass reports losing 33 pounds after using Anaro three times weekly as a tonic. He and his wife followed the grapefruit juice recipe and praise the product as a safe weight reduction aid offered with a refund if unsatisfied. No starvation diets or drug use.
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