15 Feb 1950
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1950
Page
1
Discouraged farmers and landowners lament complex regulations governing renting and crop choices. They say unclear guidelines create profit jeopardy for smaller farms, with owners bearing burdens of compliance and maintenance while programs favor ownership over occupancy.
The piece discusses tax dodging as a widespread problem and the false belief that clever evaders escape punishment. It notes that few are caught with de facto exemptions, warns of government checks, and emphasizes honesty in fulfilling tax obligations despite perceived cleverness.
A civic-essay urges women to embrace their voting power and responsibilities amid male skepticism. It praises women’s awareness of issues, property ownership, and tax duties, while criticizing uneducated or negligent voters and endorsing reform measures such as margarine tax relief and emergency labor acts.
The scene centers on Anne Blake and Sir Don Carey as playful knights in a domestic garden ritual. Don kisses Anne’s hand after kneeling before her and the children’s antics mention a fountain, a sword, and a pretend coronation. Adele assists while twins tease and giggle, then depart to explore the goldfish.
Public officials vow to enforce the prohibition law while a French parliamentary impasse stalls a naval conference. Amid crises in Finland and China, Roosevelt plans a Pensacola vacation cruise. Thomasville hosts a horse show and a local baseball club seeks entrants.
Savannah Georgia February 15 AP A city committee heard Shelby Myrick attorney for the real estate board argue that a low rent public housing project built for one race could later be opened to both races by a Supreme Court ruling. George S Hyeward attorney for the Savannah Housing Authority disputed the point. He said Washington authorities assured segregation would remain under state and local control with Georgia law requiring separation. The committee will report to the city council which must rule on the project.
Atlanta February 15 AP The Georgia Supreme Court again refuses to interfere with John Wallace's death sentence for killing a share cropper. It denies habeas corpus relief and pleas for a new trial. Pardon board also refused to commute to life. Defense plans another appeal, potentially to the U S Supreme Court.
The piece describes a binge fueled by cigarettes coffee and rich foods. After a sleepless night dawn brings headaches and reproaches from loved ones for mistiming youth and indulgence.
Augusta Feb 15 pupils at Richmond court yard face possible school holiday as parents led by Edward F Flint press for a solution to a nearby pig farm problem. A Monday meeting will discuss moving the farm moving the school or transporting students to other schools with more than 200 children in attendance.
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