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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1964
Page
2
Heavy rains swollen the Ochlocknee River floodwaters washing over U S 19 and surrounding roads. The rising river swamped low areas and disrupted travel as two train wrecks occurred in Willacoochee and Attapulgus due to weakened trestles.
Lloyd Shearer writes in Parade that gambling is the top business in the U S with about 50 billion dollars in annual take and 10 billion in profit. He notes gambling appears in many forms from stocks and speculative bets to games like Bolita and casino gambling in Las Vegas, and argues laws exist to protect gullible participants.
The Jackson Clarion Ledger outlines six guidance points for constructive criticism. Emphasize private critique with a smile, begin with praise, appeal to self interest, be constructive, support the person’s ego, and exit on good terms to maintain goodwill.
The history column notes the 1941 Japanese air raid on Pearl Harbor with heavy U S casualties and rapid naval damage. It also recalls Delaware ratifying the federal constitution in 1787 and other year landmarks including the New York Philharmonic debut in 1842 and Lloyd George as British prime minister in 1916.
Washington AP reports Republican governors at a Denver meeting issued a plan for post 1964 strategy. They endorse moderate civil rights support and inclusion for governors and Congress members in GOP leadership while signaling disapproval of Goldwater’s approach and highlighting a path between old platform and new political realities.
A collection of trivia and quotations from Arnold Glasgow notes quirks of history and daily life. It cites laws and customs from early Massachusetts and Connecticut, percentages on licenses and calories, and humorous aphorisms about meals, money, and mornings.
A letter argues corporal punishment can be harmful if abused but benefits proper discipline. It cautions against anger while citing Proverbs on a firm rod and argues spanking can guide behavior when used judiciously, aligning with some modern pediatric views in part.
The piece analyzes GOP prospects post election with focus on why voters chose candidates and referendums, the party’s power base, and how Goldwater forces, regional divides, and potential reorganizations shape future strategy. It notes policy power sits in Congress and previews 1966 elections as tests of rebuilding unity.
The piece argues that a national independent GOP governors organization is unlikely to work since governors focus on local issues and ambitions. It recalls the 1963 Miami Beach Governors Conference, Bill Miller’s role in keeping the group cohesive, and critiques the Ripon Society’s accusations linking Miller to a Goldwater plot.
Election echo notes Johnson's victory to serve another term as leader. The writer urges citizens to monitor actions, write to Congress, and follow the three Ws to assess future policies.
The piece notes multiple Republican governors seeking top roles, Rockefeller’s nationwide drive, and the tension around party unity. It questions Dean Burch’s impartiality as National Chairman and warns against governors monopolizing national operations, arguing for a balanced, ground-ready strategy.
A list of crossword clues and partial answers covering across and down entries. Spotted items include college degree abbr and multiple entries with misprints and abbreviations. The grid appears scrambled with several entries merged or truncated.
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