08 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1948
Page
1
A miscellany of quirky notes references Christmas misfires in sport and gifts. Comments touch on Los Angeles trips, a sagging White House joke, Bowls politics, Madam Chiang and Iscan money bags, gun safety cautions, family reputation, liquor cases, color movies, a KKK letter, voodoo tales, Dan Dailey film humor, and possible acting ambitions.
A historical notice warns about 2,500 U S deaths last year from improper firearm use. It stresses safety rules from the Arms Institute, including treating every gun with respect, carrying unloaded and taken down, and avoiding alcohol when handling weapons.
Local readers note two days of federal court in Thomasville led by Judge Waller. Many guilty pleas marked proceedings with FBI assistance. emphasis on serious crimes and moonshine liquor cases reflecting federal reach and sentencing authority.
The U S Supreme Court may rule on the legality of the Japanese war crimes tribunal system amid a four to four split that could nullify the matter. Justice Jackson urged hearing tying to the German plan while noting no direct link to Japan. A ruling could set precedent for tribunal authority and supervision over such cases.
Georgia faces cancellation of nine road contracts worth about five million dollars tied to Governor Thompson and the Talmadge transition. Supporters cite progress and savings if completed, while critics call it a political move potentially leading to lawsuits from contractors owed compensation for stopped work.
Agents seized around $2 million in narcotics assets after Rothstein letters allegedly funded smugglers. New light emerges with high level inquiries and medical conference notes as officials press for clarity. Eleven Bulldogs suffer 13 0 defeat, Canines claim top season win. Community letter writers from Baptist groups express thanks.
Moultrie friends and kin will greet Santa Claus this Saturday with a joyful advance visit by St Nick. James Melton is billed for a concert there, promising a festive day as youngsters receive gifts during the Christmas season.
Ellendale held its village election yesterday and no one sought the office of Justice of the Peace. When ballots were counted ten candidates tied for the position but Bltemdide still received the single vote. One solution to the stalemate was reported today.
Cairo officials welcomed word that the Federal Power Commission ordered a probe into electric rates charged by Georgia Power and Light Company to Cairo and about 22 other South Georgia municipalities. The move follows a rate case and requests from Georgia regulators. no start date was set, but a staff exam team was expected to visit the South Georgia area to gather evidence.
The Fulton County Board of Education voted to submit a January 18 referendum for 5 million dollars in bonds to expand facilities with 240 classrooms and four new high schools. The plan includes separate but equal facilities, allocating 21.5 million for African American students and 8.5 million for white students.
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