24 Aug 1950
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1950
Page
1
Fragments indicate notice related to publication timing and advertising rates. Mentions second class mail and post office, with a reference to MATL RATES UPON APPLICATION and a numbered item. No clear event or named entities.
An article discusses proposed driver license reforms in Georgia, including two to govern car operation and interim exams for older drivers. It also critiques political controls on newspapers, contrasting urban and rural influences and noting tensions between state officials and press freedom.
A broad overview notes President Truman appoints General Walter Bedell Smith to lead the Central Intelligence Agency, citing his wartime leadership with Eisenhower and his Moscow experience. The piece weighs the appointment against views of risk, diplomacy, and the evolving Cold War context alongside Korea and broader U.S. strategy. It also mentions domestic gas plans, zoning effects, and regional playoff contention in Southwest Georgia.
Sheriff Matlock nets a dead outlaw Rust Scanlon in a river near Brazos, then rides to town with the body. A new murder scene at the Pelham house reveals a coordinated attack, three attackers, and a disturbing turn as Dr Logan hides fear in his eyes.
In a joint session, officers from seven counties meet to organize on district home defense plans. Thomasville High School band may march in a Lege convention parade in Boston. A 1-0 opener at the Pioneers' home features park, Alexander and Ellis batting leads. Harpex reaches finals of the Valdosta golf tourney with Bill Warwick and Charlie.
A garbled OCR fragment lists mixed numbers and phrases such as ground 38 Allows 84 Egyptian deity 36 Cook and Crycos the cat 89, with references to government levy and a mysterious love line. The text reads as a damaged puzzle snippet with unclear context.
The piece discusses the challenges of poor listeners who forget details mishear statements and misquote others. It describes the consequences of miscommunication, the frustration of being misrepresented, and the feeble excuses offered by listeners who intend to help but fail to follow through.
Eastern time notices show bus departures and arrivals between Albany and Tallahassee with connections to Bainbridge Waycross Valdosta and Columbus. Timings listed include morning afternoon and evening slots along with weekend through-service notes and terminal remarks.
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