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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1963
Page
6
The Times-Enterprise offers an advance non bookstore sale of The Torch Is Passed a full account of JFKs assassination by Associated Press reporters. Priced at 2 dollars plus tax with 25 cents mailing and handling and pickup available at the office, delivery set for early January.
MACON James E. Jimmie Powers former national commander of the American Legion is named chairman of the National Commanders Advisory Committee The appointment by national commander Daniel J Foley of Wabash Ind emphasizes Powers depth of Legion knowledge and leadership in child welfare rehabilitation legislative youth programs and Boys State and Nation efforts this past year.
Thomasville Fire Chief W. T. McKenzie urges readers to follow National Board of Fire Underwriters guidance to prevent Christmas tree fires. Tips cover fresh trees, watering, placement away from heat, flameproof decorations, safe lights, unplugging at night, and proper disposal if dryness appears.
Democratic candidate Jake Pickle won the Texas 10th district seat, defeating Republican Jim Dobbs 27 296 to 16 039 with most votes counted. Pickle, 49, a longtime Johnson ally, succeeds Homer Thornberry as representative and says the vote signals unity for the Democratic Party and Johnson’s administration.
Wrens Ga AP funeral services will be held Thursday for Charles Wynn Stephens 82 former editor and publisher of the Jefferson Reporter He died Tuesday in Augusta hospital Stephens served as editor and publisher from 1908 to 1959 later advising He was a former schoolteacher postmaster and mayor of Wrens.
Industrial output climbs to a record high in November led by autos, steel, and machinery. Retail trade nears December highs as consumer spending rises, with auto firms predicting a third straight strong year and freight demand staying near current levels.
Postmaster Raymond J. Hill warns that Christmas mail volume is overwhelming and urges customers to mail packages and cards now to avoid last minute pileups. The post office will stay open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily as peak season continues and cooperation from the public is thanked.
Oscar B. Walsh a pioneer in aerial photography and former Harlem city manager and retired US Interior Department geologist died after an extended illness at 79. Services are to be held Tuesday in Harlem.
After four unsolved burglaries in 16 months residents posted a sign in the entrance hail warning thieves that cameras hi fi systems radios jewelry had been taken from these premises. The sign has been stolen.
In Conyers area a freak three vehicle crash killed 25 year old Hapeville woman Mrs Alban Cannon Jones and lightly injured James L McElreath of Conyers and two passengers in the Jones car. The patrol said an illegally parked unlit truck with wheels extended onto the roadway caused the end over end collision.
An estimated 60 000 gallons of kerosene spilled into the Chattahoochee River above Atlanta's intake when a coupling failed during pipeline work. Crews added bleaching clay and activated carbon to neutralize taste as Weir warns of potential odor. State agencies fear downstream impact on fish and water safety though not a health hazard.
ATLANTA AP State Senator Zell Miller proposes jail terms up to three years for tree poachers in North Georgia who cut trees on private and government land and sell them in cities. Troopers would stop vehicles with trees and require a bill of sale or landowner permission.
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