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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1963
Page
2
In the Florida Bar Journal Circuit Judge C Pfeiffer Towbridge argues mothers are not always best guardians and that law permits female promiscuity seen as virtuous. He notes fathers pay support yet lack companionship and warns against quick cheap divorces that tempt immature couples.
The Biloxi Gulfport Daily Herald notes a national effort to return dropouts to school faltered as students faced the same issues that led them to leave. Only 250000 dollars was spent, drawing criticism from the National Association of Manufacturers and an NEA that grew disenchanted with the program.
A reader notes private charity toward a Plainfield minister and his Mrs. Lee Oswald Fund as a sign of America’s best side. The piece contrasts public anger with acts of empathy, recalling Edwin Booth and World War II mercy, and honors innocent families affected by violence.
President Johnson faces a fragile lull as Republicans mute their attacks and the public calm lasts through Christmas. The piece compares Johnson’s early weeks to Truman’s 1945 start, noting similar cabinet transitions, initial policy signals, and rising GOP pressure ahead of the 1964 election cycle.
A reflective column on humanity's wish to control weather and the irony of progress. It recalls Charles Dudley Warner's maxim about weather and notes weather's impartial power over life, farming, and mood, cautioning against future atmospheric control.
A reader asks how to forgive and overcome a crippling grudge. The answer cites a tale of a deacon who forgave an enemy by blessing and helping him, saving the enemy’s wife, proving love overcomes hatred. The piece urges applying Jesus' command to love, bless, do good, and pray for persecutors.
Fred Schwengel a 66 year old congressman climbs a Capitol manhole for a tour and discusses his passion for Capitol history. He helped found the U S Capitol Historical Society which produced We The People an illustrated history now a best seller. The book retails in the Capitol rotunda for one dollar.
The IRS reports nearly 196 billion dollars collected last year amid prosperity claims. The House Ways and Means Committee supports raising the temporary debt limit to 315 billion dollars, up from 309 billion, in a cycle that editors say defies logic in big government finance.
A Cambridge psychologist argues talking to oneself while driving can keep drivers alert by anticipating disasters. The Gastonia Gazette notes a caveat that such imagining might deter many people from ever driving.
President Johnson seeks five million new jobs and a tax cut to spur employment. Senator Abe Ribicoff doubts tax cuts will yield strong investment to employ unskilled workers. Labor data show about 23 million Americans work over 40 hours weekly and 13 million exceed 48 hours, leaving many unemployed or underused.
Chase Manhattan economists argue that moonlighting and wage patterns prevent a successful share the work program. They note 38 million work over 40 hours weekly, including 5 million entrepreneurs and 3 million moonlighters, with 15 million in one job yet to be rearranged.
The article argues that tax cuts may boost investment and create jobs but notes five million unemployed are largely unemployable in an increasingly automated system. It warns moonlighting and overtime will rise as workers gain leverage, while stressing education for the unemployed remains the core challenge.
On this date 1816 Indiana was admitted as the 19th state. In 1872 Louisiana’s fusion Legislature impeached Gov Warmouth and Pinckney Pinchback succeeded him. In 1937 Italy withdrew from the League. In 1952 Truman urged a Korea end plan. Ten years ago Italy workers’ strike. five years ago New York newspapers halted. One year ago Minuteman ICBM became operational.
The passage notes that colds strike many but are not all severe and can affect head nose throat chest or lungs. It mentions discomfort from sinusitis and coughing, and that remedies vary in effectiveness due to individual differences.
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