23 Dec 1947
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1947
Page
1
The urged season mix of cheer and duty notes a looming January 15 tax deadline and calls for auditors. Community concerns include the Empty Stocking fund needs, U S air power limits, and caution against dangerous driving. Local mentions include Valdosta Cats and grain futures gambler Pauley amid postwar Italy.
The article discusses Senator O Daniel weighing a possible run for vice president on a third party ticket with Douglas MacArthur. It argues such a pairing would be ill advised and notes Georgia and southern voters favor demagogues while Wallace’s political influence wanes.
A local discussion questions selling the Thomasville light plant amid past campaign rumors. Citizens debate guarantees, expansion funds, and the law requiring voter approval before any sale. The paper notes the plant funded its growth with a large relargement and stresses cautious, informed public input.
Government and fiscal agencies urge a recession of bank loans to curb inflation while not cutting all lending. Banks aim to favor long term and secured loans, restrict large new loans, and encourage small, worthwhile financing as conditions shift postwar. The piece notes weather, tax chaos, and post Pearl Harbor era politics shaping credit caution.
Pam Carter hides her true identity while renting a cottage in Cove Point. She faces suspicion from locals, observes the quiet town, and narrowly avoids a collision as a fast car pursues her on a foggy road. A stranger offers help as danger lingers and the story continues.
Ex-bank clerk Hickman admits kidnapping a young Los Angeles girl but insists an ace caprice weaponized by another caused the murder. Soviets accuse Britain after executions of four communists in Canton Ghina. Foreign minister Tehucacrn vows punishment. Divers seek a tunnel under a Stard to raise the submarine. Torpedo rock air now reported sweet and pure. A huge Christmas tree on Broat Street will be christened during exercises drawing citizens to sing carols.
iQ years AGG Rivers forecasts substantial state revenue from a new intangibles tax enacted by legislators prior to adjournment. Japanese announce formation of a new government at Nanking to replace Chiang Kai-Shek’s regime. Glen Arven Country Club schedules events for Yuicide season and a New Year’s Eve dinner dance. Alabama’s Leroy Monsky, All American guard, injured in practice with a cut above the eye. star lineman expected to play in the Rose Bowl despite the injury. Michael Waraday produced the first dynamo.
Donalsonville, December 23 Mr and Mrs JeLlion Dunn hosted a turkey dinner Sunday in honor of family members. The Dunn residence was decorated with holiday motifs and guests included Aly ana Mrs Dunn their children Cairo Blakely and others. Notable attendees listed by name and relation.
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Phenix City Alabama December 25 Russell county Sheriff Ralph Mathews and Deputy J D Haris chased a lead into the woods where a whistle ordered them down the road and back for the "good" and found a sale of whiskey. Six five gallon jugs were seized and a salesman lawyer Varver a negro was jailed.
Radio listings outline a day of musical programs and shows including Sunrise Serenade News G Tensy Aces Listen Ladies Blue Bonnet Boys Chapel of the Air Berteen Minute News and Christmas Favorites with piano sketches Frank Sinatra and a cinema quiz segment.
Robert Richley, 22, was hunted for nine hours before surrendering two blocks from the scene after a fatal shooting at the Davis residence. Barbara Davis, 20, had recently divorced Richley and refused his demand to return, authorities said.
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