30 Apr 1949
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1949
Page
1
Readers note the Rose Show guests and a parade at the airport amid hot weather. Opinion volleys on Congress, Truman, and the Fair Deal mix with local notes on farming shifts, education, and early spring gardening advice.
Voters in Thomasville face a $125,000 bond issue to fund two buildings for community and school welfare. A local high school student urged turnout, stressing long‑delayed facilities for about 3,500 students, including a field house for basketball and events, with general support but low interest among some voters.
The Times Enterprise praises the Rose Show volunteers led by Mrs middie and the Garden Club, noting extensive support from merchants, industrial firms, and individuals. Readers everywhere are thanked for helping advertise the event and boost town trade, while admitting some tasks were left undone.
The piece condemns the Milledgeville hospital for the insane as obsolete and inhumane, urging Georgia to close old buildings and build two smaller institutions in North and South Georgia. It notes funds, operation, and facilities as failing and cites Battey in Rome as a model for a better tubercular facility.
The town showcased around thirty thousand roses in a public festival. Citizens gathered blooms of various sizes and colors, arranging them into a striking display under expert hands. The event, praised for community beautification and cultural value, drew praise from attendees though some felt certain sidelights were missed. The festival chair, Mateus the Handsome, and Florence the Queen Mother received special regard in describing the show.
Garrett and Felicity return to a villa after a tense beach encounter. A nurse and guards are dismissed as Susan Fleming learns of the baby’s true guardian and forgives the trio. Susan offers beach access while Felicity and Garrett face an emotional moment before continuing their journey.
The author argues both sides from fears of disruption and the benefits of inclusion. He notes women demand accountability and can contribute constructive ideas and leadership, concluding with a simple urging to allow women in.
Washington April 30 AP Turpentine and rosin producers now guaranteed a price equal to 80 percent of parity after the Commodity Credit Corporation raised the government support from 70 to 80 percent. The move falls short of the 90 percent level seen in years past and drew mixed reactions from lawmakers. Senator Russell and Rep Wheeler said the increase helps producers but falls short of ideal, with Wheeler hoping 80 percent remains through 1950.
A terse line suggests plans to force inclusion despite opposition. The statement implies deliberate entry efforts regardless of attempts to prevent access or participation.
Macon Georgia voters along the west Macon Bellevue area turnout despite rain and defeat a proposed annexation to Macon with about 87 percent of registered voters voting 1 246 against annexation and 607 for. Previous referendums saw Ingeleside and Hills North Highlands residents join the city. South Macon residents face a special election Monday on the annexation issue. Adam Rakowski, Columbia University batting mark holder at .467 last season, returns to third base for the Lions this year.
The Truman administration rejects soft talk from Moscow as Congress weighs a 1.5 billion dollar Western Europe arms program. Despite signals that the Berlin blockade could end, advocates insist arms are needed, arguing lifting the blockade should not reduce the case for arming Europe. W Averell Harriman warns against turning away now, while Republicans doubt the spending. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee hears views from Johnson Austin and Acheson on the necessity of arming Europe.
Bainbridge Ga April 30 The Decatur County Past Masters Club met at the Masonic Hall to reorganize and boost the De Molay chapter. New officers installed M H Duke president Faceville J A Pollock vice president C W Arnedorff secretary treasurer Retiring officers H O Etheridge president M H Duke vice president A P Phillips secretary treasurer
Twenty years ago the Mexican conflict deteriorated into guerrilla fighting as leaders sought safety on American soil. Reports note aid efforts in Georgia with a $25,000 donation and calls for storm relief donations as misperceptions surround a $2 million congressional appropriation.
Bob Thomas notes that movies face tighter censorship than opera stage works books and radio. He cites Rigoletto As The Girls Go Mister Roberts and Forever Amber to illustrate how screen scripts omit language sex and scenes that would pass in other media. He argues the Johnston office censors shape film content while radio and TV escape stricter limits.
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