05 Feb 1949
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1949
Page
1
The passage rails at several topics from a bloodless Paraguayan revolution to jury secrecy, Georgia tax inequity, and Savannah port deals. It also notes Atlanta’s interest in an Argentine card game blending Gin Rummy with others, played by multiple players using up to four decks.
A two unit community building project is proposed to accompany sewer and water expansions and a new stadium. The town urges bond funding to support school and community facilities, arguing it will strengthen spirit and meet growing needs. Taxpayers would finance the plan per detailed boosting plans already drawn.
The Times Enterprise warns the proposed libel law would burden courts with meritless suits and threaten press freedom. It argues for clear distinctions between opinion and harmful falsehoods while resisting radical changes that empower demagogues and reckless groups.
The piece argues against rescinding Taft Hartley, claiming unions seek power and that the law protects workers from union greed. It supports moderating the law, a living wage tied to cost of living, and warns government intervention could edge toward socialism. It notes February’s cold ahead and urges careful, broad consensus.
Betty notices a quiet, starry night and a hidden duty as she helps with a sick room. Doctor Newton sleeps beside his sleeping child while Betty realizes she has chased false stars and forgotten her own nurse’s path. The scene hints at tension with Uncle Dave and Aunt Minniebelle over ambitions.
Carnes pleads guilty and is sentenced to the penitentiary. A former Baptist home mission treasurer receives five to seven years. Lindberg establishes a new international air mail path in the isthmiana area with two hops for 415 mites today. Gates aerial circus performs a formation flight over the city this afternoon. Many people obtain their first airplane title today. Over 800 Boy Scouts will attend next Friday for Sewannee River council’s rally.
Savannah Georgia eyed as site for a new Mercer University extension. Rev Guy N Atkinson Mercer extension director told pastors and laymen the city is extremely likely to host one of five planned campuses. The program would run three 12 week terms and offer college credit for religious and other courses.
J T Lightfoot of Coolidge Georgia built two miles of farm terraces linking pasture to drainage to use pasture as a water disposal area. Pasture planted with Dixie Crimson Clover and Kobe lespedeza. Other Georgia farmers Wilbur Goodson Chester Goodson built 8000 feet of terraces on 20 acres with water disposal strips of Ky Fescue Dixie Crimson clover oats and Sericea lespedera. D C Duren added one mile of terraces. T C Chastain grazed 22 cattle on fourteen acres of sweet lupine for two months with weight gain. All farmers are cooperators with the Middle South Georgia Soil Conservation District.
Tampa Florida February AP reports search teams resume air search for a private plane with two aboard missing since yesterday. The Duscomb pilot was Beverly Whitfield with student Tea Horn. Lt. Robert Ketcherside said four Fifth Air Rescue planes were patrolling the route from St. Petersburg to Athens Georgia. A Luscomb type plane was seen over Homosassa Springs at 6 50 AM, about 90 minutes after takeoff. Whitfield planned to stop for fuel at Valdosta or Macon before returning.
A dense listing of daily radio programs from morning sign ons to evening sign off. It features musical groups, church programs, guest shows, and news slots with times ranging from 7:55 AM to 6:30 PM and a noon lineup including the David Rose Show and Carmen Cavaliiero Show.
A reflective piece by Christopher Billopp notes how young adults, when back with parents, shed independence and self reliance. They struggle with daily choices, seek parental guidance, and revert to infantlike habits despite claiming grownup status.
Ochlochnee Ga February 5 The pastor Rev Tom A Whiting will preach Sunday at 11 The evening service at 7 30 will cover Humpty Dumpty Sat On A Wall Lessons from a nursery rhyme Sunday School meets at 10 for all ages The public is invited Also St Augustine Catholic Masses at 8 daily and confessions Saturday 7 to 8
Bainbridge Georgia announces Sunday Mass at 10 in the morning with confessions heard before the service.
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