27 Apr 1966
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1966
Page
1
Senator Richard B. Russell, a longtime Georgia Democrat, shakes hands with Governor Carl E. Sanders during the state party’s annual convention signaling unity and ongoing political engagement in Georgia.
Thom asville residents may save money if Congress passes a parcel post bill. Postmaster Raymond D. Hill says the limits would rise to 40 pounds and 100 inches for 150 mile plus routes, expanding from 20 pounds and 72 inches while private express services now charge higher rates. Affected post offices include Savannah and Atlanta Georgia Montgomery Alabama Jacksonville and Tampa Florida. For under 150 miles, limits rise from 72 to 100 plus no poundage change.
GE officials spoke to more than 1,000 shareholders in Atlanta as the company outlined growth across existing operations and new ventures. Fred J. Borch cited a nuclear power plant order backlog over 1 billion dollars and plans to participate in a 10 billion dollar world market for computer based information systems. He noted aviation and space contracts and a moon nuclear power project. G L Phillippe, chair, said GE aims to boost the South’s economy.
In Miami Florida Daniel Goldman 18 was abducted after intruder tied up his parents and forced him to leave their Surfside home on March 28. His parents Mr and Mrs Goldman say they will pay 25000 dollars for his safe return and remain hopeful for a reunion despite nearly a month passing with no developments.
In Saigon American officials believe the MIG fighters over North Vietnam are flown by North Vietnamese pilots trained by the Soviet Union. About 15 MIGs and 45 MIG17s operate from bases near Hanoi with Phuc Yen airfield guarded by Soviet-supplied surface to air missiles.
Calvary Baptist Church holds revival services through Sunday May 1 with Earl Justice as speaker and Cleburne Faircloth and Bill Bozeman as guests. Services start at 7 30 p m daily with singing led by Tommy Faircloth and piano by Mrs Ray Ponder.
A 64 year old Boston resident suffered a deep burn on her right arm when bed clothes ignited after she apparently fell asleep while smoking in bed. Mrs Allie Mae McKinnon was admitted to Archbold Memorial Hospital in restless condition. Firefighters were called to the scene at about 3 p.m. by the Boston Volunteer Fire Dept.
Local clubs hold a full slate of noon and evening meetings across venues including Plaza Cafe Glen Arven Garden Center and Post 31. Highlights cover Optimist Rotary Kiwanis Lions Home League VFW Auxiliary Masonic Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous Toastmasters Ceramics and Senior Citizen clubs with varied start times.
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