03 Feb 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1948
Page
1
In a tense exchange Jigger presses Rawlings about sources and motive behind his interest in Blaine Fowler's cell visit. Rawlings reveals a dossier and hints at deeper, undisclosed aims tied to a feature story and Rawlings' representing someone connected to the case.
Jigger faces a moral knot as Rawlings presses for truth. He weighs exposing Fowler’s innocence against a potential deal. With Mrs. Fowler denying hiring him, Jigger must decide how to proceed in a tense, verbal standoff.
Rawlings presses Jigger to name the client who hired him to prove Fowler's innocence. Jigger recalls telling Ahern about the arrangement on the pier and Blaine Fowler, revealing a link to Dixie Travers. Rawlings accuses the hiree of conspiracy to obstruct justice and demands disclosure. The scene ends with a confrontation and a tease of continuation.
A collection of assorted remarks traces Gandhi as a powerful influence, plus brief items on North Dakota cold, Tallahassee hospital plans, Finney General reopening, personal travel, insurance wording, Truman support, bond sales in Valdosta, MacArthur and Eisenhower politics, convention delegation, heating costs, daily work ethic, and Indian leaders marking three more.
The article notes ongoing primary elections across Georgia and its counties as incumbents seek renewed terms. It mentions varied candidate pools, potential dates before the November general election, and local committees discussing early primaries with Thomas County as a notable holdout. J W Barwick is named as a candidate in the area.
A proposed 150000 bond would extend the local hospital facilities with county funds and city support. The writer urges Thomas County to participate, arguing the hospital serves both county and city, and defeat could lower standards and reduce future support from agencies.
Local leaders form the Touchdown Club in Thomasville to promote athletic and recreational programs. They seek to build a combined gymnasium and stadium with about 125000 to 150000 dollars needed, leveraging bond funds and community support to upgrade school facilities and outdoor arenas.
Cairo schools announced plans for the girls Class B district tournament in late February. Nine of 17 teams will compete in Cairo and Tifton with first games set at Camilla and Colquitt, leading to semifinals and finals at a neutral site.
Yoccoa Georgia February 3 CAP Weather and bad road conditions forced the closing of all but two Stephens County schools. The city of Toccoa schools were not affected. Superintendent W J Andrews reported the impact and noted remaining open schools.
A consumer notes relief from stomach gas and sour taste after using the S88 tonic form. The brief cites personal experience and contrasts before and after effects without clinical claims.
A garbled list of crossword clues includes entries such as Health resort weight language Hindu queen steep pistle fields of cloth head coverin hollow Italian river explosive device breaking wave churned milk mountain willow twig beverage cuckoo bird airspace throttle pagoda indigo system signals forged train of wires winglike iniquityUttered a light sound and line for attaching fishhook wandered.
A seven thousand dollar blaze destroys five business blocks in Pall River Massachusetts after starting in Pocasset. Mills and the Senate oil committee plan to seek arrest of oil magnate Robert W Stewart for failing to answer questions about profit disposition. Delays in negotiations lead the City Council to drop plans for an underpass at Coast Line crossing Nevin Broad Street. Aw Breend pays final tribute to Field Marshal Haig who will be laid to rest in Scotland.
Ten years ago Rep Verlyn Booth prepared a luxury tax proposal at the governor's request. Eleven lives were lost in a naval air collision off San Diego as planes crashed head on during maneuvers. J T Flynt and A C Cooper were re elected to lead Pelham municipal affairs. Walter Davis named chairman of Grady County Commission with Maxwell and Wamble as new officers. A Nile perch species reportedly grows large in weight.
Cairo Feb 3 Ben L Willis a former Tax Collector and court clerk will not be permitted to run for Tax Commissioner in Grady County's February 24 primary. Willis previously resided in Spring Creek Florida and used a Florida voting franchise. The committee ruled he is not a legal Florida resident eligible to seek office here. Willis underwent major surgery last Friday at Guindy County Hospital and remains seriously ill. His elimination leaves four candidates for 12 nominations.
A 50 bushel per acre corn crop leaves about 2000 pounds of dry matter in stalks and leaves on the land. The residue likely affects soil cover and potential tillage plan for next season.
A detailed daily broadcast timetable lists programs from morning to late evening including World News Sunrise Serenade Chapel of the Air and Nighttime Band performances. Notable acts include Benny Goodman Boyd Raeburn and Frankie Carle with multiple alerts for local news and safety segments.
A dredge will take its last bite today to complete major improvements in Savannah harbor upper reach. The cut, built between the Atlantic Creosote dock and Southern Paperboard, shortens route to the upper harbor while deepening channels downstream and upstream to 20 feet. Total project cost about 373307.48 dollars. average cost 1183 cents per cubic yard dredged.
The Flamingo express train traveling from Chicago to Jacksonville derailed near Waycross Georgia on Monday night. Five cars were involved all carrying mail and express. passengers were not aboard. The wreck blocked the line briefly with no serious injuries reported and transport resumed on a second train.
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