13 Feb 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1948
Page
1
An OCR fragment covers assorted items including republication rules, city business remarks, political musings from Alabama Georgia elections, social advice, and commentary on public pay issues. It references officials, diaries of civic life, and cultural notes without complete sentences or clear events.
The piece notes years of criticism over oleomargarine taxes while butter was scarce. It describes attempts to limit use by coloring and restricting margarine, discusses dairy state opposition, and cites tests at College of Medicine suggesting margarine is nutritionally comparable to butter and cheaper if tax barriers are removed.
The piece recalls Truman's rise from low public support to renewed party backing driven by a perceived shift in voter confidence. It notes South political tensions and doubts about his leadership, suggesting voters fear a failure to steer the nation out of a morass. The article briefly mentions Baruch as a suggested mentor to guide economic policy.
In a tense scene at Jigger Moran's home Mrs. Fowler reveals Blaine Delacorte murdered Ma Trion Delacorte and admits she perjured to aid him. Red reports on Ernie Cordner a Park Row private eye tied to Dixie and Fowler, while the hall clock pendulum mystery lingers unsolved.
Farmers in the South pursue year by year crop profits while increasingly improving lands to cut costs and raise per acre yields. Advances in seed, planting and cultivation raise corn output, preserve topsoil, and boost land value, signaling progress and steadier profits amid evolving markets.
Readers report anxiety as Lindberg leaves Havana for St Louis but misses the scheduled time. Prosector accuses Hickman of drug murder in a Los Angeles case involving a child. Drawings for a civil basketball theme appear. Thomasville Bulldogs face Arlington winner, Adel opens with a meat– Adel? game. A threatening letter is ruled a child's prank, though locals are unsettled by the Hickman incident.
An AP report notes Florida may transfer part of Georgia land to the United States for construction of the Woodruff Dam at Chattahoochee. The property is described as land owned by the Florida state hospital near the Georgia line.
A scrambled word puzzle lists numerous clues with numbers and partial answers across topics from geography to objects. It blends terms like river bottom speed contest furniture and others, indicating a broad crossword style fill in progress with many missing letters and paired definitions.
Palm Beach Florida February 13 AP Winthrop Rockefeller and Barbara Sears plan to marry on Valentine's Day due to Florida law requiring a 72 hour waiting period. The ceremony will occur shortly after midnight Saturday at the Guest residence with about 50 close friends. Rev Winslow S Drummond will officiate.
Jacksonville Fla Feb 13 A P W Williams 45 formerly of Savannah Ga died of a heart attack while aiding a search for a missing child. The child's body was later found in the Trout River. Williams was manager of Seashore Funeral Parlors in Jacksonville and had come there in 1943 from Savannah where he led Sipple's Mortuary.
A fragmented listing shows a long day of radio segments with times and host names such as David Re Seay and Kats Rose, including World News and Georgia News. The stream includes musical programs, tales like Leatherneck Review, and multiple dance and waltz segments leading to a late sign off.
Arcadia California AP report notes Santa Anita race tomorrow may draw heavy traffic around the $950,000 San Antonio Handicap. Some 19 candidates are listed for the mile and an eighth race, viewed as a preview of the $160,000 Santa Anita Handicap on February 28. Probables include On Trust and Cover.
A fragment lists numerous entrant names and nicknames including Miss Doreen Braban con Bridal Flower Ambie In V Boy Flashco Class Day Adrogue Terry Bargello Letmenow and others in a racing or parade context.
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