04 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1948
Page
1
A jumble of aphorisms and observational snippets discusses costs of war time, fashion, gender, politics, and society. It parodies headlines while lampooning profiteering, popcorn shortages, and public figures, with scattered references to money, patience, and mischief.
Georgia posted a record tax haul of about 106 million dollars. Most funds funded schools with 87.25 million, highways 27.5 million, the University System 7.5 million, Welfare 1.5 million more, and parks 1.5 million. Jekyll Island funds and tuberculosis hospital training also appear in the allocations as the legislature left budget apportionments to be finalized.
City and state efforts advance a major paving program in Thomasville. Metcalfe Magnolia Road from Tallahassee Road to the Florida line advances with grading at the Florida line and pending contracts for two bridges.
Mayor Watt explores a steel framed gymnasium and community building on school grounds with 100 by 200 foot open space, seating for hundreds, and side rooms for school Rose Show and Armory for the National Guard. Estimated cost around 75000 dollars but funding plans unresolved.
The author urges a militant middle of the road movement to rise against plutocrats and entrenched power, arguing that a stable, capable middle class can preserve democratic principles. The piece laments rising prices, work stoppages, and disintegration while calling for direct action and unified political strength to protect liberty and fairness.
Actor Mason discusses choosing films by personal taste and plans to work on projects in both continents. He mentions The Best Things In Life Are Free as his U S debut and The King's General to follow. Teases about pets in their life and a dog and dog in the pool.
A detailed daily broadcast grid lists program times and titles from early morning to sign off. Programs include Sign on Circle to Roundup Toast Time Tunes News Sports Star of the Day and various music and talk segments with notable shows like Sunrise Serenade Chapel of the Air and Riders of the Purple Sage. The schedule features multiple news slots and themed music blocks across morning afternoon and evening hours.
Reported unconfirmed status of Polish filers after crossing the Atlantic, with no noon reports from the Siropean Coast. Olympic Decanthion title contested as Paavo Yrjola wins. Finn sets world record with 2.29 points. Americans drop to second and fourth. Kast suffers in heat wave as humidity falls. Widespread fatalities noted. local thunder showers expected to bring relief. Anti-Smith Democrats invited to August 9 Macon meeting to discuss southern service.
Ten years on war weary nations relax hostilities as peace talks appear possible on the Siberian Manchurian front. Heat waves plague the United States with California hottest, while tobacco quota suits move toward federal court. Hal Lee shifts from Whites to Orioles. Baltimore to trade for another outfielder. Morgan announces All Star lineup with Benjamin in cleanup.
Hollywood veteran James Mason and wife Pamela Kellino discuss goals beyond a single screen persona. Mason says he has played few villainous roles and resists fan typecasting while enjoying California life. The interview notes New York celebrity chasers and theater audiences, and mentions his recent absence from films.
In Siluria Alabama Buck Creek defeated Fort Benning 8 to 2 to level the three game regional semi pro series. Smith pitched five shutout innings for Buck Creek and Waits matched him until the sixth frame. Buck Creek exploded for three runs in the seventh and added three more in the eighth to pull ahead.
Deer preferentially browse second growth trees and shrubs or dense thickets. The statement notes their attraction to regenerating vegetation and brushy habitats, implying habitat preferences that support population activities and foraging.
Berlin observers call the mass rejection of Soviet food aid a political win for anti communists. Only about 21 000 of 2 975 960 Western Berliners accepted rations, a fraction that includes many under voting age. The move contrasts with 179 124 votes for the communist party in 1946 elections.
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