20 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1948
Page
1
A garbled collection notes associations press dispatches and social commentary. It mentions two marinas on the coast at Brunswick and St Simons as a possible docks site alongside remarks on prices politics and advertising. Edgar Bergen jokes with GI forces and a tax or lobby quote appears amid miscellaneous clippings.
A fragment discusses Iron Curtain athletes returning home and facing harsh conditions under Soviet rule. It claims many refuse to go back, praising democracy and criticizing Stalinist repression behind the curtain. The commentary frames New York as exposing Russian cruelty and the broader control over liberated nations.
The piece argues meat and hog prices rose from three cents to thirty per pound in this century, blaming standardization, labor hours, wage controls, and protected interests for high living costs. It criticizes Republicans and calls for accountability as workers face higher taxes and prices.
A critique of the Republican Party tracing its rise from 1856 to late 19th and early 20th century regimes. The piece attacks graft, corruption, and factional strife from Blaine to Harding, notes reforms under McKinley and Roosevelt, and comments on future political alliances and social programs.
Jane returns to Carl in a hospital room after illness and a rift. She and Carl confess love and past mistakes, acknowledge jealousy and pride, and decide to rebuild their life together at home. He vows to return home only if she is happy, and she agrees to share forgiveness. The scene closes with the idea that home is love and embraced arms.
Reported events include Hassell and Cramer’s fate unclear after a Rockford loss, Tiane overdue in Greenland, and a coast to coast record by Col. Art Goebel covering 2710 miles at 150 mph. Flood warnings for Hartleville and rail/road restoration efforts are noted alongside varied political and sports items.
Meigs Georgia plans Church School Sunday on August 22 at 10:00 from Meigs Methodist or Baptist churches with classes for all ages. After the lesson, Methodist church hosts a 11:00 worship service and evening worship follows. All are invited regardless of denomination.
Ronald Fairfax of 608 Madison St. Tampa credits Retonga with reversing long health troubles. He details poor digestion, lack of appetite, gas pains, sleep loss, and constipation before noticing relief after the first bottle. He praises improved appetite, sleep, weight, and no need for laxatives. Retonga described as a herbal formula with vitamin B-1 available from Inman Drug Company.
A radio timetable lists programs and times from 9:04 to 12:00 including Leslie Bell Singers Tommy Dorsey Leg Brown Georgia News Morning Melodies Hillbily Platter Show and Georgia Farm Market Review with hourly entries and breakpoints.
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