26 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1948
Page
1
The article outlines the formation of a local draft board with Mr Williams as head and Mr Ross H. Hayes as clerk. It lists registration dates for cohorts born 1922 to 1930 and notes the office at 316 South Broad Street with volunteers to assist.
A Georgia gubernatorial column analyzes a factional campaign in the state with Rivers and Roy Harris as leading figures and Eilig Arnall noted as a respected elder. The piece argues funds are misused, urges voters to decide freely, and endorses voting for the best man based on individual judgment.
A national debate erupts as Ray Springle allegedly disguises as a Negro to report on Southern race conditions. Critics call the series crass sensationalism aimed at stirring backlash and winning prizes, while warning of misrepresentation and bias. The letter argues many harder truths exist in other cities and condemns the campaign.
President Roosevelt and Secretary Farley announce complete agreement on policy. Cordell Hull issues a sharp note to Mexico warning against seizure of American property and lands, urging an immediate halt.
Quitman Georgia August 26 annual report shows total department spending of 120149 dollars for all county services with 7069 dollars and 35 cents as county program cost. Old age pensions total 104755 50 aid to dependent children 5787 50 aid to the blind 2929 00 cancer treatment 1701 15 vocational rehabilitation 2975 85 crippled children's service 1250 and general relief 750.
Quitman Aug 26 announced plans for the opening of Quitman city schools on Sept 2. Registration on the first day, a trial schedule on Sept 3, and regular classes beginning Sept 6. Faculty lists include numerous named teachers and department heads. Superintendent-atkinson arrived with his family to finalize preparations and fill remaining vacancies in Bible English and Latin before opening.
Gov. M. E. Thompson framed his Fayetteville campaign address as a lesson in the three Rs. He urged voters to judge him as a school professor, while rival Herman Talmadge accused him of being a political puppet tied to former governors E. D. Rivers and Ellis Arnall.
Article outlines the year’s work and preparations for the upcoming school opening, detailing planned curricular focuses, staff assignments, calendar milestones, and facility readiness assessments.
AP reports Washington with Internal Revenue figures show Alabama collections at 244,285,520 in 1947 and 276,043,828 in 1948 while Georgia totals rise from 410,737,368 to 439,033,999. National receipts climb to 41,864,542,295 in 1948 from 39,108,385,741 in 1947, a seven percent gain.
Donalsonville on August 26 county agricultural workers attended a conference in Albany detailing the 1948 AAA program. The group later returned and discussed the changes with the Seminole Farm Bureau chapter that evening.
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