06 Feb 1950
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1950
Page
1
A chaotic editorial discusses Georgia politics and upcoming primaries. It notes possible shifts from figures like Talmadge and the broader impact of national issues on state voters amid concerns about labor, crime prevention, and economic pressures.
In a public health note the American Heart Association is described as coordinating experts to investigate heart disease. The text emphasizes cardiovascular illness as a leading threat and urges preventive measures driven by medical professionals.
The piece argues Congress concentrates on high profile civil rights battles while delaying practical gains. It highlights Alaska statehood as a focal point, noting Interior Department support, growth projections, and the Alcan Highway as factors favoring progress toward a 100,000 population within three years.
A Georgia public school survey shows 5 725 buildings in 4 230 schools with 3 842 frame structures. The report notes 60 percent of frames require fire hazard removal and estimates nearly 200 million dollars to replace unsafe facilities, with a stark disparity between white and colored schools.
Fertilizer manufacturers warn that slow shipment and a potash strike threaten spring supplies. They urge farmers to place orders now for immediate shipment to ensure fertilizer is on hand at planting time. Delays could crowd plants and slow deliveries.
The piece satirically outlines how to recruit a personable young man to help visiting a cousin's child or a friend’s daughter for a night out and to avoid saying the plan directly. It also notes the giant spider crab of Japan may reach 11 feet.
John Ferguson a 34 year old war veteran and Sheffield supermarket manager wins 30000 in a radio giveaway after correctly identifying tunes on Stop The Music He worries about income tax and says he was nervous while taking the call from New York Ferguson identified There’s Yes Yes In Your Eyes then correctly named All Aboard or All Alone as the mystery tune His wife and 10 year old daughter were away at church services when the call came to Sheffield Alabama
The State Highway Patrol reports 739 traffic fatalities in Georgia last year, down about five percent from 782 in 1948. The accident reporting division released the tally today in Atlanta.
A dense hourly listing covers programs from Frankie Cafe to News and varied entertainment. Notable acts include Blue Barron Harmoneers Parade Of Quartets Crosby Show and Sons of the Pioneers with multiple news slots and farm program segments throughout the day.
Reports say the Mexican president was struck by a youth two hours after taking office. A would be assassin of President Rubio was captured by police. In other news, Taft rests per doctor, a Houston woman dies in a car overturn near Monticello, and Ian arrives with a broken leg at Archbold hospital.
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