29 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1948
Page
1
The fragment from the Times Enterprise of Thomasville Georgia appears to note publishing details and credits for local dispatches and special notices. It references the Port Office and exclusive rights for certain items, with incomplete lines pointing to publication timing and reserved content.
The piece argues the Indonesian question centers on form and timing of independence, not denial of nationhood. It notes Dutch plans for a federated Indonesia align with preserving Dutch economic interests and UN commitments, while Indonesian leaders demand independence on their terms.
The article recounts the unusual incident near former Undersecretary Sumner Welles home in Maryland described as a field finding with frost or sleep-related causes. It notes insomnia stress from public duty and a close friend Laurence Duggan death on December 20, with Duggan once a Welles ally in the State Department.
A column debates Chinese Communists listing war criminals, naming Chiang Kai shek and Soong kin, and predicts harsh justice by a people's court. It contrasts Allied trials of Germany and Japan with potential rapid Xinai proceedings, while noting espionage lore and domestic Georgia cane farming scenes.
Gerry probes Paula Grant about Parrish and the murder, while Paula downplays involvement and asks about Cardell. Gerry, tired and worn, phones addresses from memory, gathering clues as the scene ends with a heated exchange and a looming continuation.
An old time radio grid lists nightly and afternoon programs with titles like Sunrise Serenade, Georgia News, Veterans News Review, Danceland Review, and Dixieland Barn Dance. The schedule includes multiple music blocks, news segments, and special features with times ranging from 7:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
Washington reports that the Veterans Administration will pay 1949 dividends to National Service Life Insurance holders. About 16,000,000 veterans may share the surplus funds, with amounts ranging from small sums to several hundred dollars per policy. Payments cover premiums through 1948 anniversary and may begin after August, with early claimants likely receiving larger sums.
Volunteers hoard to donate blood for the British sovereign as officials reveal grave concerns amid new policy shifts. The Nanking Nationalists and eastern provinces reportedly back changes with little hesitation. Rich-Garrison Motor Co. markets a six cylinder model amid broad public interest. Richard predicts stribling may replace Tunney, while promoters doubt Deapsey's return to the ring.
Ten years ago reports say France and Italy clash over regional control near Djibouti with efforts to internationalize tunneling plans. Rebels make minor gains while air forces clash. bitter cold sweeps the northwest as winter weighs on Minnesota. Duke’s Rose Bowl prospects remain unclear amid southern confidence and northern drill plans for the Blue and Gray games in Birmingham.
A B 26 bomber from the Michigan National Guard crashed near its Wayne County base in rain and sleet killing four aboard. The victims were Capt Charles L Parham of Dearborn Lt D A Streeter of Ann Arbor John Cinko of Homestead Pa and Donald C Radtke of Detroit. The plane was on a routine flight from McDill Field Florida when it exploded on impact.
Fragmented crossword style readout includes Across and Down hints with partial phrases and numerous misreads. The readable items mention speeds, scents and literary authors but lack coherent clue structure or solvable entries.
AP reports Secretary of State George C. Pople remains at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington after arriving yesterday. Physicians say he will undergo a lengthy recovery period following a kidney operation three weeks ago.
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