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Newspaper

Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1968

Page

6

Violence Weighs on San Francisco College and Nationwide Protests

The Associated Press reports fresh violence at San Francisco State as a five week student strike prompts police action after rock throwing and 22 windows were broken amid protests over demands for a black studies department and amnesty. Other campuses including Northern Michigan University and Washington University report sit ins, disrupted games, and demands for more Negro faculty, programs, and financial aid.

Associated Press San Francisco San Northern Michigan University Marquette Pan American College Edinburg Tex John Y. Jamrich Washington University St. Louis New York City Leo. McLaughlin Fordham University Oshkosh Wis

County Board Weighs School System Change and Local Projects

Assistant page summary notes a county board discussion on eliminating the dual school system with no action taken. Other actions include appointing a livestock pavilion committee, hiring 10 Southwestern State Hospital residents for janitorial work, and gifting a bus for resale to aid youth center plans.

Southwestern State Hospital

Saigon and NLF quarrel over talks leadership role

The South Vietnamese government rejects the NLF allied National Union Front as a speaking equal to Saigon in Saigon Hanoi talks. The North Vietnamese reject the approach, and preliminary procedures question the order of speaking at the first four delegation session.

Saigon NUF Hanoi United States South Vietnam

Macon Firm Submits Low Bid For Sewer Plan

Bids opened Monday for the final phase of Thomasville's $623,000 1966 Sanitary Sewer Program. Tommy L. Griffin Plumbing Co. of Macon submitted the low bid of $120,999. Phase II will extend city sewer lines.

John Culler Thomasville Tommy L. Griffin Plumbing Co Macon Wadewood Albany Highway Cassidy Road Sumner and Sons Construction Co Tifton Griffin’s Law National League of Cities New Orleans Eldon Mariott Pine Tree Gordon Ave

Nixon hints at cabinet reveal amid flu worry

A source near Nixon suggests a forthcoming cabinet slate to be announced together with other top federal picks. Nixon joked about a possible Hong Kong flu, while aides said the plan is to unveil all 12 cabinet selections in a landmark nationwide broadcast.

United Nations Harry S. Truman Vermont Warren Austin U.N World Organization Nixon Washington Boys’ Clubs of America Ziegler Boys’ Club Board Wall Street Federal Reserve Board

Man Arrested On Swindling Cheating Charge

City detectives arrest Eddie Grant 26 of 219 W Cal houn St on cheating and swindling by using a reported stolen credit card. Grant was nabbed after attempting to use the gasoline credit card at a local service station and was to be transferred to the county jail today.

Eddie Grant W. Calhoun St Joe Lane Richard Barkley Grant

Navy orders rocket launchers from firm under indictment

The Navy contracted Alsco Inc of St. Louis for a 5.04 million modification to a fixed price contract for 2.75 inch rocket launchers. Alsco’s Techfab Division faces a federal indictment over alleged kickbacks tied to prior launcher contracts. Deliveries start next August with two January awards expected as the Navy seeks second sources and bids from about 200 suppliers.

Washington Navy St. Louis Pentagon Alsco Inc Alsco Techfab Division Vietnam Tech Fab

Birth Announcements Trace Across Cities

The notice lists several births: Leroy McCoy Jr and Lessie Mae Wilkins in City welcome a daughter born December 9. Jasper Willard Griggs and Malinda Ann Hutchinson in Batbridge welcome a son Jasper Willard Jr. Jerry Stallings and Mary Elaine Hayes in City welcome a daughter Daphen Elizabeth born December 9. James Paul Jackson and Annie Laura Murphy in Cairo welcome a son born December 10.

Leroy McCoy Jr Lessie Mae Wilkins City Jasper Willard Griggs Malinda Ann Hutchinson Baitbridge Jasper Willard Jr Jerry Stallings Mary Elaine Hayes Daphen Elizabeth James Paul Jackson Annie Laura Murphy Cairo

Area Deaths Mrs Simpson Lillian Bowen Simpson 76

Mrs. Lillian Bowen Simpson age 76 of 130 S Dawson St died at a local hospital after a lengthy illness. A Pelham native she lived in Thomasville seven years after retiring from Abraham and Straus in Brooklyn. She was a Baptist Church member and survived by four nieces and two nephews. Graveside services 4 p.m. today Meigs Cemetery conducted by Revs Jason Shirah and Reese Turrentine. Burial by Braswell Funeral Home.

Lillian Bowen Simpson S. Dawson St Pelham Thomasville Abraham and Straus Brooklyn N. Y The Baptist Church B.S. Inman R. H. Neel, Jr Robert Robison McCully Harris

Card Of Thanks for Mrs Rebecca Collins Family

Mrs Rebecca Collins and family express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during the illness and loss of their beloved wife and mother. Also thanks to friends and neighbors both white and colored for deeds and thoughts. Wricht Family and Josephine Daniels

Rebecca Collins Hattie N. Redding Wricht Josephine Daniels

Woman Charged With Forgery In County Case

A 20 year old woman, Myrtle Joyce Litz, is jailed on forgery charges after allegedly forging a $45 supermarket check. Detectives say she also passed several forged checks, with charges filed by the Thomas County Sheriff's Office.

Thomas County Joe Lane Richard Barkley Myrtle Joyce Litz Thomas County Sheriff's Office

Balfour School PTA To Meet December 17

The December meeting of the Balfour Elementary School PTA will be held at the school. A Christmas program will be presented beginning at 7 30 p.m. The meeting was previously scheduled for tonight.

Cleamon Gites Cone Elks Club Balfour School PTA Balfour Eementary School Pta

Wall Street Report Farm Implements Rails Rise In Mixed Trading

Wall Street held a mixed pattern during moderate activity. Gains in some issues kept the Dow off 1.74, while rails rose and farm implements led advance among sectors. Ryder trading halted briefly after a dividend hike and split, Getty Oil traded heavily, Du Pont fell, Kodak eased.

Associated Press Ryder Systems New York Stock Exchange Getty Oil

Georgia cattle prices and hog market update across Atlanta and Thomasville

Georgia cattle auctions at six markets Monday saw 3 000 head, with steers and heifers in multiple weight ranges and varied grades. Thomasville hogs steady to 25 higher on plant delivered sales. Atlanta fruit and veg markets report mixed cabbages beans squash and celery with shifting quotes and limited quotes on field peas and cucumbers.

Atlanta Georgia Thomasville APJ Florida Alabama

Egg Market Prices Reported for Atlanta Area

Atlanta AP reports daily egg prices with sizes extra large 54 59 cents, large 57 58 cents, medium 52 32 cents, small 44 45 cents. Market activity reflected in consumer and wholesale listings.

Atlanta Eag

Live Poultry Prices Steady at Atlanta Farms

Demand remains strong for live broilers and fryers in Atlanta Georgia with farm prices reported mostly between 12 and 44 cents per pound.

Atlanta

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