11 Feb 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1948
Page
1
A Florida Democrat report says Tallahassee will build a 150 bed hospital with a project valued at a million and a half dollars. The piece also notes Georgia voting trends, tax and state rights debates, and comments on political and labor matters affecting the region.
A discussion notes that many states doubt federal aid for education, fearing restrictive conditions. The piece references a Truman commission report proposing near two billion dollars for higher education, while warning private and denominational schools worry about government control and funding eligibility.
Southern leaders meeting in Tallahassee discussed resisting federal civil rights measures. They warned against federal intrusion into state control of education and argued gradual adjustment may better aid African Americans than immediate, large scale desegregation.
Judge George R. Lilly urges residents and Grand Jury to uphold law and duty. He says a community is what the people make it and calls for active effort to clean up places, curb whiskey, and support churches and organizations to improve Adel and surrounding counties.
A critic views Orville Wright and the airplane as a pivotal but perilous invention. He notes early failures to curb war use, compares the airplane to poison gas in destruction, and questions whether the atomic age could be similarly restrained.
Jigger wakes from a blow to find Red tense and Hairline talk of a barber’s cut. Kirsten Chandler arrives seeking help to free her uncle from a sanatorium, hinting at the Fowler case and a possible Parole Board route. Jigger agrees to meet at Chadwick Apartments tonight or tomorrow.
Senator George discusses Georgia’s delegation setup for the Democratic convention with emphasis on nominee choice. Hickman’s sentence延期 granted four days. Ongoing trial motions cited in a related legal dispute. Thomas A. Idson marks his eighty first birthday amid extensive press questions at Ft Myers. May Valentine lauded by critics for producing and directing The Ikado in town.
Ten years ago lawmakers debated adjourning the extra session with a resolution returning to the Senate for concurrence on Jimie to close the session. Strong coastal defenses were sought through an amendment to the Naval Expense Bill proposed by Vinson. YMCA camp campaign neared its goal of 4500 with a final meeting today.
Atlanta February 11 AP sweepstakes winner T. J. Smith of McRae topped the annual Atlanta Camellia Association show. His private collection valued at $40,000 earned the top prize. Mrs. Samuel C. Porter of Atlanta won the Buckley bronze medal from the Garden Club of America.
Pavo Kiwanis Club met February 11 for an open forum on paving the Pavo Autreyville Moultrie highway. No conclusion reached, but hope for future paving. Hugh Vonier reenlisted. Visitors from Athens and Moultrie clubs attended. Meetings now start at 7:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church with missionary society programs rotating among city churches. Everyone invited. offering will support missions.
Donalsonville notices that the World Day of Prayer, started by the Women of the Federal Council of Churches, will be observed here on Friday February 13. The event highlights international prayer services led by local congregations.
Hollywood reports Samuel Goldwyn announced that top executives at Goldwyn Studios have agreed to a fifty percent wage cut in the interests of film industry security. The move aims to stabilize the studio during financial stress and protect ongoing productions.
Morning through evening slots list programs and hosts across hours. Contents include Sign Circle Chapel Western Melodies Pipes of Melody Toast Time Tunes World News Singsong Georgia News Sunrise Serenade Listen Ladies Veterans Service Bhié Bonnet Boys World News Roundup Luncheon Melodies Between the Lines Band for Tuay News Tommy Pucker Waltz Time Spotlite on Meigs Revolving Bandstand Afternoon News Sagebrush Cowboys Sports Review Johnny Long All the News Time Out for Safety Jimmy Dorsey Echoes Sign off.
France's Marcel Cerdan European middleweight champion will face Texan La Vern Roach in a ten-round bout at Madison Square Garden on March 12. Promoters say terms are set with the Twentieth Century S.C. and a $100,000 gross gate appears likely after strong Garden showings by both fighters.
Donalsonville church hosted the Presbyterian Auxiliary meeting on Monday afternoon for Bible and Home Mission Study. Mrs. L. W. Barber led the Bible discussion from Matt 7:11-23 and Mrs. R. M. contributed to the session.
McLead opened with prayer as Mrs Barber led a discussion on Do I Have What It Takes. Survey articles read by Mrs Arden Parker and others covered topics including A Challenge in Missouri and Our Church Moves Forward.
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