16 Feb 1949
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1949
Page
1
The report notes optimism on waste reduction and new economic measures from Senator George, Boy Scout Week celebrations, and reshuffles in military and defense roles. It mentions Georgia port development plans, Red espionage comments, upcoming winter weather, and talk of a Georgia constitutional highway board along with Taft-Hartley resistance and European recovery revisions.
The article argues President Truman and his Democratic administration may avert a Depression similar to Hoover era outcomes. It notes inflation control, wage boosts, and government aids as factors, with hopes inflation will ease and deflation avoided. It suggests Democrats could face little opposition in 1952 if prices stabilize.
The piece surveys Georgia political anxieties over a Talmadge program seen as a move to extend personal power, alter registration and county unit rules, and tighten libel laws. It notes court rebukes of past power plays, fears of disenfranchisement, and the impact on state institutions and media.
In a moonlit voyage, Don Fernando’s ruse to secure Donna Dolores strains under long-delayed affection. Rivers plays both lover and protector while a secret letter hints at a planned New Orleans wedding and a risky deception to follow.
Eight bills raising salaries of various Columbus superior and municipal court officials will be reconsidered by the Muscogee delegation before passage. Sen. John Land and others said protests from Columbus merchants will be weighed, with a referendum option discussed. A ninth bill extending a 10 percent raise to deputy marshals was sent to the Senate after House passage.
In Augusta Georgia two veterans William Henry Paner and Cephas Malone Sherrill were charged by information with fraud for purchasing a surplus airplane at Bush Field in 1947 and reselling it. The case seeks transfer to Statesboro North Carolina. The incident involves concealment from the War Assets Administration about non use by the veteran. An unrelated note mentions Georgius Agricola’s zinc discovery.
A cryptic style puzzle with Across and Down clues enumerating items like strays build nobleman and border, plus musical works and chemical suffixes. Includes numerous misspellings and garbled words signaling OCR.
A detailed broadcast lineup lists programs from 7:15 morning signs to 6:30 evening sign off. It features music blocks, news briefs, live bands, and specialty shows including Sunrise Serenade, Veterans News Review, Dixieland Barn Dance, Sagebrush Cowboys, and Sports at 5:00.
Lindbergh makes a forced landing at Hatteras inlet on the North Carolina coast. The plane remained undamaged and the Lone Eagle was safely at a Coast Guard station after rain and fog forced the descent.
Ten years ago Allen waives immunity and charges Robert. Delacey Allen fires up a Georgia House exchange with Chip Robert. legislature eyes possible extra session as tax bills withheld for economy probe. Germany accuses U S of rising world tensions amid British armament halt. Thomasville Bainbridge girls and boys win tourney openers with Bearcats edging Cairo and Colquitt.
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