02 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1948
Page
1
A fragmented monologue reflects on scandal, responsibility, and human nature. It critiques greed and procrastination, notes shifting credit schemes, and urges qualified leaders beyond party. The speaker imagines a future with better governance and public service.
An clipped argument examines wage levels for unskilled workers, questioning a dollar hour target and noting doubts about profitability without price increases. It laments dehumanizing work conditions and critiques union leadership while urging balanced labor and industry relations.
The livestock outlook in this region depends on pasture quality and breeding stock. Well fed, fenced cattle outperform range herds, with pastures providing a year round balanced ration. Twelve month pastures and winter grazing are key to higher milk and meat production, as scientific methods and crop selectivity improve profitability.
The piece argues against a Mason and Dixon line as a division between North and South, warning violence and prejudice persist but urging reconciliation. It notes past wars, condemns carpetbagging and Ku Klux Klan influence, and stresses the need to forget old suffering to build a unified future.
A historical note warns inflation eroding purchasing power and fueling market gambling. It argues prices may stay high through manipulation, warns of potential shocks when politics shift, and predicts a return to private enterprise after failed promises.
In Seminole County diversification improves quality and yield. The first bale of 1948 state cotton was brought to Donalsonville Warehouse on July 24 by W. F. Jones, grown by Hugh D. Broome and weighing 441 pounds, sold to Clarke Mosely at 36 cents per pound. The Golf Association hosts its eighth annual four bale championship September 16 to 18 with organizers A Pollack Boyd, Tommy Barnes, Crawford Rainwater, William McWane, and K Jeffords coordinating from multiple cities.
A detailed daily timetable lists programs such as News and Weather at 6:30, music shows from 6:45 to 7:15, speeches by Talmadge, and various entertainment segments including Sunrise Serenade, Buddy Morrow, Frankie Carle, Hillbilly Platter, and Tunes. The schedule also includes sports, interviews, and special segments like Rent Control Interview and Sagebrush Cowboys.
Tobacco shipments push Georgia revenue with millions of pounds sold at 22 markets. Thomasville on day one reports about 75 0000 pounds with plans for ongoing sales.
Donalsonville Aug 2 Future Farmers of America from the Seminole county chapter plan to attend a state camp.
Austin reports the Texas Democratic faction plans a direct attack on Gov. Beauford Jester for opposing a statewide referendum on the presidency. Lloyd Price says a brief will be prepared for the August 9 state committee meeting criticizing Calvert, Jester, and Rayburn amid drive to let voters decide Truman versus Thurmond in the August 28 runoff.
Donalsonville August 2 reports show Spotty showers across Seminole County affecting crops. Farmers with timely rains anticipate a record peanut harvest while others lack rain at crucial times threaten profits. Cotton acreage in Seminole remains unsettled as yields vary with rainfall.
Meigs Georgia August 2 Alfred Edwards son of Mr and Mrs L A Edwards of Meigs was listed on the honor roll at John B Stetson University Deland Florida for the Spring quarter per the registrar's office.
Wilford Tyler Jack Herring and Ralph Roberts named delegates to the state camp near Covington on August 26 announced by B B Baker agriculture teacher.
The General Oglethorpe course in Savannah Georgia will host the Southern tournament. Details indicate a regional golf event with regional teams and players expected to compete as part of the schedule.
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