23 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1948
Page
1
A fragmented column mixes holiday musings with local concerns. It notes Christmas shopping rushes and upcoming skiing breaks, hints at political and fiscal debates, mentions a Marshall plan comparison, questions Brussels pronunciation, and flags local road, sewer, and water projects. It also touches on industry limits and modest employment ideas.
An executive order extends general courts martial to army personnel and air force alike. It requires at least one third enlisted representation upon request and aims to address protests about biased justice in officer courts. The measure signals broader moves toward standardized military courts across services.
An editorial argues that the hangings of Tojo and other Japanese leaders, following war crimes trials, mirror the earlier German executions at Nuremberg. It contends justice was served but warns future rulers may rise to repeat brutal aims, urging world lessons from these trials.
The piece surveys differing views on 1949 business prospects, noting potential recession risks and the possibility of steady prosperity. It cautions that inflation cannot continue and urges readers to keep their finances in order to weather a possible downturn. It also comments on civic themes and farm tractors' value.
Maurice Cardeur is found dead and garroted in the Bellevue Morgue, a discovery that confirms a murder linked to Réne DeFoe. Zara Zaralis and Parkus confront Maurice’s presumed killer as Barone and others scramble for answers. The revelation shocks Zara and unsettles the group.
In the tense exchange Henri Barone hints at possible suspects for René DeFoe's death while Zara Arias and Andy Parkes press for answers. The narrator weighs Barone's moods and hints at a killer named Herbert Varney as a personal hunch. The scene ends with a note that the question remains open.
Roosevelt names Harry L Hopkins to the cabinet as Secretary of Commerce. Col Francis Starvington succeeds Hopkins as head of the WPA. Kiwanis volunteers plan to fill 101 Christmas stockings for underprivileged children. Legion-led event to honor youngsters with a Christmas night. Glen Arden Country Club reports growing social activity and golf tournament results.
Seven Savannah residents narrowly escaped injury when their fishing boat burned near St Catherine's Island after anchoring to fish. They reported the motor quit, followed by an explosion and fire.
Morning program runs from 7:30 to 5:30 with a mix of music blocks, news, and features. Notable items include Livestock Auction, Foy Willing, Georgia Market Review, News, and Christmas Carols, ending with Sign off.
Curtis Ballenger, 21, born with infantile paralysis, had both legs amputated below the knees to enable walking with artificial limbs. He expressed high hopes for a life-changing outcome and recalled planning this moment for years in Birmingham.
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