18 Feb 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1948
Page
1
The Thomas County Primary is scheduled for April 20 with rules to ensure a fair election. Registered voters may cast ballots and the process aims for a quiet, orderly contest as incumbents and challengers face competition. Separate booths will be used for White voters and Black voters, and turnout hinges on informed participation.
A jumble of dated opinions discusses farm parity, wage trends, and national politics. References to Taft, Refoule, and Yankee designations appear amid musings on workers, women, and public policy shaping the Southeast.
A Georgia county urges forest preservation as a statewide objective. Local leaders promote scientific timber management to protect virgin pine stands and create sustainable annual returns.
The piece discusses a Georgia case where four youths from good families destroyed property in an act described as seeking excitement rather than profit. They received three month sentences in a restricted environment, with debate over harsher fines or probation. The incident harms families and raises questions about parental control and social judgment.
The article notes widespread price declines driven by anxiety among asset holders. Meat and staple goods lead the drop as wholesalers and retailers cut prices to move inventories. Investors debate a potential shift toward deflation, while Wall Street contemplates the broader impact and hopes for stabilizing stocks.
Jigger urges a search for clues at the Better Mousetrap store while Jigger and the woman plan to uncover who sent threatening letters. The letters spurred a police investigation and drew attention to their danger. They move toward action despite lingering fear as they head to the shop.
Karl warns that access is closed by the District Attorney’s orders as Jigger, Kirsten, and Karl search a wrecked store. Jigger discovers a hidden parcel from Kirsten’s mother desk, signaling a breakthrough before fleeing with the parcel toward the Imperial, pursued by a street chase.
A chaotic incident near Macon involves an exploding plane at high altitude injuring a skilled candidate. The event disrupts crowded downtown areas and ties into mixed reports of local firms and contracts while a separate basketball upset unfolds in Chula.
Ten years ago a tornado struck Rodessa Louisiana causing injuries and heavy damage to the boom towns area. Roosevelt signals a cautious stance on prices. Japan showcases new advances in China as troops move toward a key stronghold. Local golf tournament names players including Revolta and Shults among participants.
Mrs Henry Q. Cummings of Donalsonville has been appointed county commander of the National Cancer Research Drive of Seminole County. Mrs Cummings and Mrs Julian Webb, chairwoman of committees in the county, attended a committee meeting of all committee chairmen at Radium Springs near Albany.
The Grady Superior Court will convene March 1 with Judge Crow presiding. Solicitor General Maston O Nea l of Bainbridge will represent the state in criminal cases. Civil cases are set for the second week. grand jury action expected to be light with about 30 summons for service and a target jury of around 75.
Donalsonville Feb 18 The laymen of the First Methodist Church will have the morning worship service in charge next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. My. dilian, chairman of the board of stewards and teacher of the C. A. Lester Bible Class for men will be the speakers. A rentres at the service will be an AMS Men's Chair. The public is cordially invited to attend this service.
Voters of Thomas County hear from a native resident running for Tax Receiver in the upcoming primary on April 2. The candidate emphasizes lifelong residence, service time, and readiness to assume the duties with education and experience.
A listing of radio program slots from morning through afternoon featuring Chapel of the Air, Circle Roundup, Pipes of Melody, Western Melodies, World News, Singsong Time, Georgia News, Sunrise Serenade, Veterans Services, Blue Bonnet Boys, Forbidden Diary, Luncheon Melodies, Between the Lines, Band for Today, Tommy Tucker, Waltz Time, Piaho Sketches, Record Man Sagebrush, Sports Review, Johnny Long, Time Out for Safety, Jimmy Dorsey, Spotlight on Meigs, Revolving Bandstand, Echoes of Yesteryear, Afternoon News, and Sign off with varied time stamps.
Cairo Ga Feb 18 W E Young local chairman said Grady county's quota for the Democratic party Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner was raised in 15 minutes and sent to the state chairman Several readers pledged to underwrite the quota themselves without a canvass
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