19 Aug 1955
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1955
Page
1
The notice states that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of all AP credited news and Dispatches published here, with this paper reserving full republication rights and local news coverage.
A Georgia public note argues drivers must be more careful and urges agencies to curb speed to reduce accidents. It contrasts Florida lowering age to fifteen with Georgia requiring sixteen. The piece asserts responsibility lies with drivers and warns against promiscuous driving by youths.
The piece argues against restricting youth driving while noting reckless behavior endangers others. It compares drivers of all ages and calls driving a common habit as rail travel declines while buses planes and cars become dominant.
A historical editorial argues for a hundred billion dollars to expand and modernize roads in the United States. It stresses the growth of vehicle use, the need for driver education, and the challenge of funding against the backdrop of atomic power as a distant consideration. It warns that many drivers are ignorant of essential safety regulations, yet praises reduced wrecks and calls for continued road-building.
Georgia promotes inner state tourism with a growing network of parks and recreation grounds. A civic club named Vacation in Georgia distributes maps to these sites, highlighting trout streams, lakes, forests, beaches, and Indian mounds. The Okeefenokee swamp and seventeen state parks offer varied leisure and fishing options accessible by private car.
Rediscovering scuppernong season the writer recalls ripe fruit from old arbors including Jim Reed’s. The piece notes popularity waning with time yet persisting in memory and in wine making once legal. praises full ripe grapes and compares them favorably to champagne.
Travelers praise motor courts for exceptional accommodations and convenient locations. Units accommodate one to four people with year round amenities and frequent upgrades. Air conditioning is common and many travelers say they would not stay elsewhere.
The passage comments on a farewell for Diane and a long goodbye to her sister, notes tax assessments varying by county, and remarks on diet and meals. It reflects on food supply, zoning, the tobacco market closure pleasing growers, and minor aches from typing followed by a remark on watermelons and car prices.
In this 1955 column the author questions the push to draft Dwight D. Eisenhower for a second term, noting the lack of clear alternatives and the behind the scenes efforts by Dewey allies. He explains why Ike may already control the bid and contrasts public talk with private strategy. The piece also critiques rival figures and hints at age politics in the race.
A special government panel urged the Defense Department to train servicemen to resist communist indoctrination if captured. It found past prep was inadequate and noted Koreas POWs showed limited ability to remain silent under interrogation. The report cites German, Japanese, Russian, and Red Chinese treatment of prisoners as lessons for future conduct.
Donalsonville Nazarene Church announces its annual meeting on August 24 at 8 p.m. Rev. Victor Schroeder reports parish reports, trustee and steward elections, and nominating committees will present a ballet slate. Committee members include Mrs Ivey Shingler King Berry Harrell Owens.
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Washington observers tease the royal milestone with gossip about Princess Margaret and Captain Townsend. The breakfast exchange covers marriage bans, church views on divorce, and hopes for a smooth Sunday as the 25th birthday arrives.
The committee and Mrs Hallie Shingler, Mrs Ira King and Mrs Jack Eason will present a suggested slate of officers for the Foreign Missions Society.
Brunswick political figure Charles L. Iowan denounces county road subsidies as political favors. He urges need based state aid and a January Legislature law to guarantee counties public improvements without reprisals, criticizing machinery rents and labor contractors in the subsidy system.
Two British tanks broke loose from hillside moorings near Tillhead England and ploughed into men on a hillside, killing four people and injuring others as authorities hunted for the out of control vehicles.
In a bustling wartime bulletin British forces withdraw from Somaliland as Nazi plans intensify this critical week. Italians hail an African victory while Britain braces for a Nazi attack amid mounting global tensions.
A reader laments isolation in Chicago and receives guidance to counter loneliness. The reply urges neighbors to bridge gaps with small acts, invites church involvement, and emphasizes Christ’s enduring presence as source of friendship and belonging. It notes warm church communities welcome strangers and encourage forming Christian fellowship.
Brooks County commissioners set the county tax rate at 35 mills for the year. Twenty mills fund county purposes and 15 mills support schools. Pavo and Barwick property owners will add 4 mills for school bonds and 6 mills for school bonds respectively.
A report notes casualties from an attack on a troop camp with four soldiers killed and four injured. Details on location, time, and responsible parties are not provided in the readable text.
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