04 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1948
Page
1
The piece discusses election timing and voting awareness, mentions school closing dates, local concerts by Conley, a report on the new fire engine aiding Coast Line bridge, utilities ownership and production urges, a Chiang meeting note, a New Year football game rumor, Georgia tax stocks, and semicon market commentary with pecan and egg notes.
City commission backs immediate extension of the light plant to double capacity at an estimated 750000 cost. The plan, after consultations with Supt. Mathews, would add water softening facilities and extend the system within a year, funded by modified certificates and repaid from plant earnings. A city vote by registration will decide the proposal.
The piece argues against nationalizing industries and public ownership as a path to cheaper services. It contrasts England and the United States, defending individual enterprise and warning that socialism and socialization threaten economic progress and freedom.
The article argues home accident losses are still high due to careless behavior and neglect. It urges widespread safety education and practical steps, advocating a fireman and a doctor in every home, with training in first aid and disease prevention to cut deaths and property losses.
A quoted discussion argues strong belief in returning to a system like the former OPA is unlikely. It stresses that production must be profitable, price increases follow high costs, and government control should not be expanded. It also notes enforcement laxity fuels black markets and that a nationwide crackdown may be impractical.
The narrator wakes after a heavy night and discovers René DeFoe murdered in his office by a garrote. A $1,000 check and a partial note hint at a prior arrangement. Lieutenant Frank Bierman of Homicide arrives as the scene unfolds, setting up a continuing mystery.
Plans completed for a county wide forestry rally at the courthouse next Wednesday at 3 PM. Judson Mayfield chairs the Rotary Club committee sponsoring the event with support from the Grad County Farm Bureau Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis Club. A. Ray Shirley of Atlanta state forestry director will speak on profitable forest practices and fire protection. Hugh P. Allen district forester at Camilla assists, outlining a Forest Fire Control Unit for the county and possible two county collaboration with Decatur. County Agent S. B. George will present Shirley and he will address the Rotary Club at noon Wednesday.
New York dispatch reports a good demand for sheetings from the bag goods trade while the broader textile market remained dull. Prices held firm with sales through January and February in fair volume. Offerings were scarce and some constructions saw small price upticks.
Endowment plans for Baptist schools are under study as more than 700 ministers attend a convention opening tonight. King George shows slight improvement per bulletin while the British sovereign holds his own and a new commission is named during illness. Thomasville sends delegates on a new route as Southland completes Perry line. Thomasville earns four spots on the official all conference team. Melvin Pugh is captain with Ed Petty Fondren Mitchell and Sam Drake.
A day’s timetable lists 7:55 Sign on and 5:30 Sign off with programs including News at 8:00 9:00 and 12:30. Music blocks feature John Gart Melodies Chuck Wagon Gang and Songs of Our Times. Devotion and church segments occupy 9:15 11:15 and 11:00 with Presbyterian Church content.
Secretary of Agriculture Charles F Brannan told Alabama farmers in Centre that the era of cotton dominance is past and diversification will bring prosperity and security. Governor James E Folsom praised Brannan as a key national leader and urged rapid expansion into vegetable growing poultry and higher grade cattle to stimulate industry and jobs.
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