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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1963
Page
2
Editorials by E R Jerger and Lee E Kelly discuss community issues and local governance with opinion and analysis typical of the newspaper’s editorial page. The pair provide perspectives from the editor and publisher on current events and civic topics.
The piece argues against tax cuts during peak prosperity, warning that billions in national debt and ongoing foreign aid risk inflation and reduced value of future benefits. It singles out Senator Byrd for opposing tax cuts and criticizes Johnson era deficit financing as unsustainable.
Leroy Collins of the National Association of Broadcasters criticized the Federal Communications Commission for considering limits on radio and television ad time. He warned FCC control could end broadcasting as it is known. The Memphis Commercial Appeal notes broadcaster discontent grows over ad quantity and quality. Christmas gift shopping advice ends the piece.
The nation hopes for steady leadership as Lyndon B. Johnson assumes the presidency. Congress may resist unilateral programs while the new chief executive seeks cooperation and independence. Conservatives praise thrift and caution against overreach in civil rights and New Frontier measures.
Hollywood AP writer Bob Thomas notes Mary Tyler Moore avoids being sidelined on The Dick Van Dyke Show. Moore earns a strong role thanks to Danny Thomas and proves a steady, high salary performer with four days of work weekly plus outside appearances. She is married to Grant Tinker and has a son, Ritchie.
The text argues humans inherit a propensity to sin but remain responsible for personal disobedience. It asserts all disobedience rests with individuals, not Adam alone, and highlights Christ’s Cross as the path to reconciliation and restored fellowship with God.
Senate resolution seeks to compel testimony and immunity for witnesses in the Kennedy assassination inquiry. Warren commission members favor broad subpoena power enforceable by courts. A separate bill offers full subpoena powers without immunity.
After Kennedy’s death anti Castro Cubans form a tentative “Cubans for Goldwater” push spanning Florida to New York City aiming to mobilize Puerto Ricans for hard line action against Castro. Now plans stall as Johnson weighs Cuba policy and faces domestic pressure from liberals conservatives and Southern voters.
The text argues Johnson seeks unity but notes deep partisan divisions in American politics. It suggests a decisive factor would be defeating Fidel Castro and restoring Cuba to Cuban patriots, which could propel Johnson to a sweeping national victory in 1964.
Highlights of December 7 include Pearl Harbor attack in 1941 prompting U S entry to World War II with many casualties. Delaware ratified the Constitution in 1787. New York Philharmonic gave its first full concert in 1842. A 1945 war crime conviction and 1955 Pearl Harbor monument dedication are noted.
A reader notes that while government services are burdensome at times the public still needs government to provide many necessities. The column argues taxes fund essential functions and reflect the public’s demand for continued government action.
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