08 Feb 1955
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1955
Page
1
The page shows publisher details and contact names for the Thomasville Times Enterprise, notes Associated Press rights, and lists subscription rates and terms including weekly and monthly payments. February 1955.
The piece argues that Chiang Kai-shek and the Nationalists seek Formosa and mainland power, risking U S involvement in a broader East Asia crisis. It questions new leadership, warns war with China could draw Russia and trigger World War, and notes Americans struggle with the potential costs and dangers.
The campaign has raised about half of the 770000 dollar goal to be paid over three years. More residents are giving than expected, with individuals contributing as they can and without high pressure. The aim is for Thomas County to help Thomasville reach the target, while donors decide their own capacity to give and ensure the funds are sufficient for the institution.
The piece warns of imminent global conflict over Formosa and the Pencadores with fear of US UN action provoking China and potential Russian involvement. It argues independence for Formosa is essential, notes Pacific possessions, and predicts near certainty of war unless steps avert a clash using unprecedented weapons.
A reader argues that importing Yugoslavian and Japanese goods harms American employment. He notes a drop in U S knit glove firms from 30 to 22 since 1953 and a wage gap between the United States and Japan. Protectionist tariffs are discussed against a backdrop of global trade and political risk.
New York AP notes the Boy Scouts, founded in 1910, now have 3.7 million members and have grown 72 percent in five years. The author, a former Scout, recalls earning a swimming merit badge, later serving in Patton’s forces at Normandy, and credits Scouting with saving his life while condemning cynics who doubt its value.
The piece argues against labor unions mandating voter registration or voting as a condition for employment. It warns such rules could strip members of rights and turn registration and ballots into a controlled, compulsory process directed by union leaders.
The clipping notes political upheaval in Paris with references to a toppled premier and shifting power, while warnings circulate about leadership prowess and international tensions involving China and Russia. It also mentions McCarthy and upcoming congressional investigations amid defense budget fallout.
Chiang Kai-shek’s latest war talk on Formosa is seen as face saving, not a real shift toward invading the mainland. The piece traces U S policy from liber ation to coexistence and stalemate, noting Eisenhower aims for a cease-fire while Chiang pressures for counterattack as Red China weighs the rhetoric.
Senator Mc Clellan says he asked for and received the resignation of investigator Charles Tracy amid rumors of a report linking a Democratic senator to a campaign donation from a Communist. McCarthy claimed a named Democratic senator accepted 300 from a West Coast Communist official. Tracy allegedly “stumbled onto” the info and was fired, a claim McClellan says he never heard before.
The famed runner Glenn Cunningham spoke at a local high school area urging straight, clean living. He described his childhood accident and remarkable recovery, noting a world record standing for over two decades and his tours promoting active, purposeful living. He denounced alcohol and narcotics as harmful to present usefulness and future potential.
Fifteen years ago Turkish forces occupied German owned shipyards and began removing German naval engineers and technicians who had been supplying Turkish submarines. The era reflected wartime upheaval and shifting alliances as authorities targeted technical staff.
The answer explains that Christ’s salvation covers both present life and the hereafter. It frees from guilt through forgiveness, from evil through the Holy Spirit, and from the fear of death through the victory in Christ. It emphasizes salvation from sin and from wrath, plus the promise of heaven.
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