23 Aug 1955
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1955
Page
1
The piece argues that prominent men including the president draw attention through ordinary habits and fashion choices. It notes reporters magnify quirks, while claiming wellbeing comes from balanced relaxation and normal daily life. It concludes clothing can make leaders conspicuous, for better or worse.
The text surveys modern warfare with new weapons and tactics. It notes air power and atomic capabilities reshape battle, Marines operating in unique conditions, and rising defense costs. Despite threats, defenses can counter many weapons, though global risks and aggression persist.
The piece argues Governor Griffin has toned down politics by naming trusted friends to posts for the four year term. It praises nonpolitical oversight of county road work and progressive administration, urging support as the governor works to equalize benefits and fund needed projects while avoiding dynastic succession.
The text argues that service value relies on time and output, with each person having unique capacity. Success stems from ambition, effort, and training, while failure comes from reluctance to work. It notes psychological insight that anyone can improve with brain power and education, aided by agencies guiding thoughtful action.
The column highlights concerns over Sunday game results in Thomasville, mentions ongoing tobacco season aiding business, warns about hurricane wires and flying debris, and notes upcoming FSU events, a gas main project, and a busy fall winter in town with athletics concerts and a circus.
In a 1955 column George E. Sorkolsky questions Miss Jean Muir's remarks on Spain's Civil War and Franco. He cites timeline events from 1931 to 1939 and asks why she fixates on the Spanish Republic while ignoring other conflicts and party affiliations.
HAL BOYLE recalls Tracy Ann’s coastal week on a whaling island. The 26 month old enjoys her first Atlantic dip, learns the ocean’s pull, and befriends a landlord's son named Billy. The seaside joy ends as the family returns to the city.
The new Russian leaders allow an American farm delegation to visit Russia and Russians to tour the United States, signaling greater self-confidence than Stalin. The exchange trips, possible only after Stalin, illustrate a change from his hard line and travel ban, shaping visible Russia-US engagement.
A top White House aide doubts President Eisenhower will run again while others express cautious confidence. The piece notes reactions around a possible campaign and explores expectations about Nixon vs Stevenson, with remarks on Soviet farm progress and U.S. political strategy.
A survey of a decade ago notes mobilization measures and U S policy shifts as the Senate approves plans to call up National Guards and FDR opposes delaying compulsory training. Reports reference Allied strategy, housing programs and wartime labor shifts with local education notes and a student speech winner in Milledgeville.
The lower House approved in a unanimous resolution a press commission plan for broad government oversight of Indian newspapers. Proposals include a government registry of owners and executives, circulation figures, prices, and other details, plus a statutory press council to regulate news handling and advertising.
A reflection on repetition shaping habit from theology to psychology. Repeated actions become habits through repeating thoughts, convictions, and purposes, echoing Rip Van Winkle and the nervous system. The piece links ritualized repetition to skill and mastery in performance and life.
A compact word list puzzle entry with scattered clues and partial answers across multiple numbered hints. The readable items include definitions for short form, window glass, cage, lively, location, checkered fabrics, mythical bird, and others, suggesting a cryptic style grid.
The speaker explains that all power and blessings come from God's Holy Spirit not from crowds. People may attend for various motives including spiritual insecurity and heart hunger. The note stresses faithfulness to Scripture and divine glory.
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