02 Aug 1950
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1950
Page
1
A mix of local notices and editorial blurbs covers public notices, utility finances in Cartersville, and everyday town scenes in Thomasville. The piece blends community business, safety at rail crossings, and light anecdotes about daily life, habits, and opinions.
A fragmented letter argues the Fair Deal era seeks to curb public reading and press freedoms. It claims congressional efforts would restrict discussion of economic problems and target business participation, accusing supporters of silencing truth and spreading confusion.
A prescient editorial argues for full mobilization in the United States to meet potential wartime threats. It warns of profiteering, capital gains taxes, and labor costs, urging fair sharing of war burdens and preservation of liberty while preparing for possible conflict. It criticizes profiteering by retailers and calls for government controls to ensure equity and national safety.
A critical piece argues Adolf Hitler leveraged youth influence and widespread propaganda to mold a nation and enforce obedience. It warns that fear of penalties silenced dissent, enabling military dominance and world subservience through controlled media and public sentiment.
In a tense late inning, Rock dives for a rising foul ball as Tiger sluggers threaten. He traps the ball in his glove just inches from disaster, suffers a concussion, and is hospitalized but expected to recover. Betty pleads for his return to the field as the scene fades to a cliffhanger.
Tele grams from Waycross Baxley and other places report civic organizations backing increased tobacco prices as meetings with buying companies proceed Federal investigators expected soon Reicher and Blick aim to beat the endurance flight record at Roosevelt Field seeking to add hours British dirigible not headed to U S for repairs Soviet recognition urged by U S New York lawyer argues Soviet stability could aid Europe Milton and Everett lead local hitters with Buds in second place at Paradise Park basket dinner planned by Chairman Madre with women to serve duties
Ten years ago British reports said German port Hamburg was destroyed while English planes raided Bremen and Hamburg with RAF claims of hits. The Nazis countered with blows on British shipping amid Allied wartime denials and notes on U S selective service support.
Puzzle text blends across and down clues with numerous garbled fragments. Readable items include hints like Crackle Licks and Direction and unusual phrasing suggesting a themed or damaged crossword puzzle page.
New Delhi bans export of raw wool citing domestic supply shortages. government sources hint at possible revival of exports for medium and coarse cloth. The move follows a temporary ban imposed in April.
The piece humorously instructs a man alone at home how to smooth bedclothes with a pedometer joke hinting at endless adjustments. It notes the steps from foot to head and sides, then returns to fix lingering wrinkles and final top coverings.
Eastern Time timetable lists new effective bus leaves for Dothan at 23:40 2:40 and 6:36 with throug h service to Bainbridge Waycross Valdosta Tifton Columbus and Jacksonville and Monticello connections. Service notes Fri Sat Sun and Mon only with select routes from Jacksonville and Waycross.
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