08 Aug 1955
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1955
Page
1
The Ty Cobb Foundation, established by the late baseball star, funds Georgia youths who show character and promise to pursue higher education. Cobb, famed on the diamond, supports recipients beyond mere money by following up and encouraging their ambition to become outstanding American citizens.
The piece argues Russia dropped plans for world domination but will defend influence over Central Europe. It urges Western nations to block Soviet aims, fearing future force may be needed, and warns of broad conflict if Communism spread unchecked.
The Bainbridge area considers its potential as a port as deeper channels on the Chattahoochee and Flint river system to the Gulf of Mexico could revive freight traffic. Abandoned flows in earlier decades included cotton and lumber, but future plans aim to move more goods, including gas, to sea markets.
The Georgia Economy Committee refused to investigate Fred Hand or George Whitman Jr. and other state officials notable for past roles. Hand, a former head of the State School Authority who was once a gubernatorial candidate, enjoyed broad public trust and was not substantiated as a target. The editorial praises the panel for its discretion and faith in citizens.
Zack Cravey warns of alarming life insurance schemes in the state and urges adjustments to health and life policy practices. He vows state support for reforms despite potential effects on insurers and purchasers.
The note references a birthday gift idea a nail slipper and hints at avoiding using the Governor's name for state contracts. It mentions hot humid weather in New York and discusses Georgia contract proposals for highway work and county projects.
A 1955 commentary critiques the slogan Peace and Prosperity underpinning U S politics. It attacks the George Khrushchev policy stance, favors Eisenhower's re election, and questions tax cuts while noting hostages released from Red China and the Geneva Conference.
New York AP humorous column about a man and his wife Frances who replace their noisy air conditioner. The old unit nicknamed little blowhard is sold to a floor four resident. The piece contrasts husband and wife dynamics and the evolving comfort from the new machines.
A quarrel over home cooling pits Frances and her husband against a bulky air conditioner. He insists it stays. she warns it must leave as the unit is out of date and the wrong color. He finally wins as the apartment stays cool. The scene shifts to a word puzzle about various clues.
AP reports that the United States refuses to recognize Communist China as the lawful rulers of mainland China yet maintains diplomatic contact. An American ambassador and a Red Chinese ambassador meet in Geneva to discuss releasing nationals and possibly more.
Advice urges patience and kindness, sharing daily worship, open dialogue, and shared goals with a late-coming husband. It suggests arranging more dates, maintaining home harmony, and inviting spiritual renewal to mend the marriage. The piece contrasts this with ongoing U N and international policy debates.
Dr. Wiggam links worry to inner insecurity and health decline while noting some calm in illness comes from reduced effort. Dr. Mayo cautions doubt equals danger, and compares a lifeless religion to a wooden leg. The piece urges applying Christian faith to life for true warmth and security.
Reports state Russia declares war on Japan and the United States and Britain join the fight in the Far East. President Truman proclaims Reds enter the conflict and leads a drive to knockout Japan while atomic destruction of Hiroshima is announced. Georgia voters back a new constitution. Thomasville and Decatur Grady counties vote on measures.
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