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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1946
Page
6
In a cyclone of charity and community effort, Paul Granger returns from firefighting as townsfolk gather to aid families displaced by the blaze. David, Corrine, and neighbors coordinate shelter, clothing, and meals while gasping for hope, with plans for housing through mill support and a dramatic club fundraiser moving forward.
In a small town, David contemplates a bridge project as Paul Granger pushes for railroad funding. Corrine and Nella showcase a new play that could lift local spirits, while Mr. Blount and Alvin Sykes push a rapid building program. Ross Headley addresses a mass audience as housing limits loom.
A National Safety Council statistic identifies a Rhode Island girl aged about fourteen as the safest person in the United States. The article notes wartime malaria rates among U S troops, with 19 per thousand per year overall and 49 per thousand per year for overseas troops.
President Truman may address the nation to pressure miners to abandon Lewis. The case hinges on contempt fines against Lewis and his union, a possible Supreme Court ruling, and potential injunctions. The dispute centers on whether Lewis could end his contract and whether government actions to stop the strike were lawful.
The article outlines All-Star game plans for July 8 and notes limits on night games and doubleheaders. It details reduced bonus payments for players, caps for minor league pay, and tighter waiver rules. It also covers a post season game in Gainesville, Florida where Douglas High wins and Lions captain a strong season finish.
New York December 7 AP The Redskins and Giants clash on Sunday in the final NFL regular season with the Eastern Division title at stake The Giants stand 6 3 1 while Washington is 5 4 1 The Western title is already decided by the Bears as Detroit visits Chicago Detroit hosts the Lions while the Rams meet the 49ers in California The Browns vs Yankees title game looms in Cleveland December 22
In a tense matchup the Douglas Lions blocked four Tiger punts after a season of Tiger punt blocks. Melvin Hatcher and Hiriam Jackson forced two blocks in the third quarter as the Lions gained momentum and found scoring chances late, keeping the Tigers from exploiting their usual special teams advantage.
A Birmingham three mile road race opens with 70 entrants led by Auburn’s strong squad. Notables include Billy Overton Montgomery Fred Carley Mobile and Tommy Lowe the previous year's winner. Teams entered Georgia Tech Mississippi State Emory Duke Birmingham Southern and Auburn.
A race between two army jet propelled planes is added to the Blue Gray football game on December 28. The fighters, capable of nearly 600 miles an hour, will race from Eglin Field Pensacola to Montgomery and fly over the Blue Gray parade preceding the game. Maxwell Field near Montgomery will also send 15 planes to fly over the parade.
Walter Johnson the 59 year old former American league pitcher gravely ill in a Georgetown hospital since last April took a decided turn for the worse today. Hospital officials said the Big Train, famous for a blazing fastball, is under treatment for a brain tumor. Johnson debuted with the Washington Senators in 1907 and retired 21 years later with a 413 win 280 loss record.
The Jacksonville Navy football team, with three wins in four home games, hosts Rollins College Tars in its season finale in Jacksonville Florida. Kickoff is 8 PM EST.
Grantland Rich leads a nationwide sports push from January 15 to 30 in support of the March of Dimes. Under his chairmanship every professional and amateur sport line is mobilized for a high public drive against poliomyelitis.
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Omaha led the race for the 1947 National AAU convention as the committee selected Omaha over San Diego and Honolulu, sending the proposal to the assembly for final approval. Lincoln and New York won program plums for outdoor track and field and indoor carnival, with Pittsburgh and San Francisco slated for wrestling championships and Columbus, Ohio, for senior indoor swimming if approved.
Fragmentary OCR notes reflect a stat about Europe on Protestants totaling sixty five million within a broader population count. The text lacks context or dates and presents no clear event or organization.
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