20 Dec 1947
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1947
Page
1
A collage of social observations and jokes appears in the Thomasville paper. It ranges from politics and aging to wages alimony Christmas and public safety on Jackson and Broad streets. It notes hotel and shop life and a poking critique of communists and padding expense accounts.
Parents in Thomasville urge city action to improve pedestrian safety. They cite missing or down signage at Hansell Jackson crossing and call for Calhoun Street sidewalks to serve Dewey City school children. Calls include better markings on Washington and Jackson streets and potential stop lights or improved sidewalks to reduce risk.
A letter from a local resident urges immediate protective measures at the Broad Street railroad crossing in Thomasville. The writer cites near misses and calls for a permanent watchman, reduced crossing blocks, and legal action to force Atlantic Coast Line to install clear warning signs and safer traffic handling.
The piece examines Curley’s criminal verdict and parole returning him to Boston mayoralty, blaming political dynamics and public apathy for enabling a high profile leader to resume power. It questions how laws were applied, noting the leniency afforded to a prominent official and the ongoing confusion in Boston civic life.
Brent and Pam arrive at Clearview, a hybrid fieldstone and white frame house facing the Atlantic. They explore the caretaker’s cottage, discuss mysteries, and sense a curiously staged past as a stray clue suggests a pivotal sighting near the main house.
A fragmentary item references poet Joey Care ands and a bond o Dee Bay involving a death event. The readable text is unclear on full names dates or outcomes. Further readable context is needed to confirm specifics and assign a precise headline.
Rescue attempts halted by swift currents leave trapped crew awaiting aid after the sunken sub sinks. Captain Ernest T. King reported in perilous conditions. Explosion aboard the Langley claims a life. Five wounded in San Diego incident. Nationalist advances in South China cited amid heavy casualties. Dawson Street crossing to be opened per railroad petition for Piney Avenue project.
Congressional leaders push a measure to Senate hoping for quick enactment. Barkies predicts support for a bill to stimulate private construction. Hoyt Wimpey and Mrs. P Dixon named Thomas County Roosevelt Birthday Ball coordinators under W. W. Alexander. Dr Roy A Till reports a malaria treatment. new drug Pron fosil proves effective in practice.
A wartime shortfall of trained research personnel leaves 450000 potential graduates undeveloped in the United States.
Santa Claus arrived by air at eleven o clock for his fifth yearly visit to Bonassonville. He greeted about fifteen children at the airport and rode through a parade of cars along the business streets. Merchants, the Lions Club and the Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event with gifts and candy for county school children.
In Statesboro and rural precincts in Bulloch County Georgia voters approved a sales tax measure by a two to one margin. Reverends from local churches supported the issue while opponents included the Methodist and other factions. The vote totals show 2459 for and 1424 against with results shaping agriculture and livestock policy in a major Georgia county.
A fragmented AP digest notes voting in precincts with mixed results as supporters and opponents discuss wet versus dry liquor measures. References to Jackson and industry concerns appear amid unclear captions and jumbled phrases.
An article lists streamlined chain service operating every third day with through sleepers to Montgomery Savannah Atlanta St. Petersburg Chicago and New York. It notes ticket agents for dates and provides reservation info via a toll free or local contact.
In a packed broadcast grid for Sunday and afternoon, programs include World News at 8:00 and 9:00, John Gert Trio, Barry Wood Show, Laneworth Choristers, Gospel Time, and Stamps Quartet. Evening lineups feature Gordon scores, the Vaughn Monroe Show, and Homeland Harmony Quartet with orchestral interludes by Blue Barron.
Officials report a rainfall surplus of 20 inches over last year in Brooks County, with December 1947 at 2.88 inches versus 0.22 in 1946, and 1947 totals through December 15 at 53.08 inches compared with 40.8 inches in 1946. County Agent Cawley warns crop damage could reach up to three fourths of a million dollars. Farmers urged to plant grain by January if weather allows, despite low current planting rates.
Baiinridge Ga December 20 St Josephs Catholic Church will hold regular services tomorrow. Sunday Mass at 12 15 Confessions heard before Mass Christmas Mass at 9.
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