28 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1948
Page
1
Notes on rising U S tourism and costly European visits, with France encouraging travelers while prices rise and inflation worries loom. Comments on production, inflation, and the risk of future economic disruption, plus social comments on culture, politics, and media.
A campaign voice argues against inevitable war in the 1950s context, citing Foster Dulles and party divides. The piece warns that another global conflict would devastate nations and urges leaders to compromise, acknowledging only a shared justice to secure lasting peace for all nations.
An editorial argues the Washington communistic investigations may clarify public fear and deter Soviet influence. It warns that communism poses a danger to democracy and stresses the need to uncover its sources and motivations behind Cold War rhetoric.
The selective service outlines broad deferments while keeping the draft active. It aims to select the cream of the crop, balancing readiness with minimizing hardship for families. The policy signals patience and deliberation, with exemptions possibly tightened if needed to ensure national defense. A long view on peace and global safety frames the debate.
Seminole County farmers are urged to plan fall ACP practices including limestone spreading. The cost to farmers is 2.95 per ton after payment, with lime spreading service expected within two weeks and orders being taken at the AAA office. Last year 1,248 tons were used and demand is expected to rise.
J. O. Conoly was elected president of Citizens National Bank at Quitman after a board meeting this week. Longtime president and chair Br. CG. McIntosh resigned due to ill health. D. B. McDonald named vice president and J. M. Heath cashier. Conoly, formerly VP and cashier since 1945, hails from Worth county and has ties to Atlanta banking circles. Board members include Bennet McDonald and W. W. Williams among others.
Decatur County Board of Education approves the Twelfth Grade School Program for county high schools starting this school year. Superintendent Andrew Avery outlines how the plan links grades seven through twelve, strengthens fundamentals, and adapts lower grades to support the senior high curriculum.
Reverend J A Duren will preach at Meigs Baptist Church with services to be conducted there. The article notes an upcoming preaching event at the Meigs church without listing additional details or dates.
Schedule fragment lists passenger train times and connections for the Atlantic Coast Line with arrivals and departures from Montgomery, Saint Augustine, and Pittsburgh routes. Mentions streamlining notes and inquiries for reservations and further information.
An emergency collapse in Shelby North Carolina buries victims after excavations in the basement of two story structures. Eight killed and several injured. Local officials report ongoing rescue efforts.
A partial radio lineup lists programs and times from morning to evening, with shows like News at 8 9 12 and various music hours. Names include John Gart The Sophisticates Serenade for Sunday and Wayne King Show plus multiple church and devotion segments.
Bainbridge August 28 The Credit Woman's Breakfast Club met at the Stephen Decatur hotel last Wednesday at 7 o clock. President Mrs Mary Mitch presided and introduced two visitors Mrs Arthur Roberts of Savannah and Miss Mary Minter of Waycross. Vice president Mrs Beatrice Kahn led the program with guest speaker Mr Joseph Grollman. Fourteen members attended.
The article states that the average American uses an unspecified number of ounces of black pepper per year, highlighting per capita spice consumption. No exact figure is provided in the readable text.
Mr and Mrs A M Martin of Port Orange Florida bought a home on Bartow Street in Quitman from Mrs A W Croft. Martin is retiring as real estate editor of the Daytona Beach News Journal in February. They plan to move in early February after repairs.
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