18 Feb 1955
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1955
Page
1
The waning General Assembly flags several key measures, notably highway contracts awarded on competitive pricing under state supervision. It urges orderly road work and discusses auto licenses, tag taxation, and county sales versus state control, urging conformity to state rules while warning against abuse of the license privilege.
The hospital fund has attracted more than seven hundred thousand dollars in subscriptions. Winter residents and friends contributed about $822,000, with 15 to 20 more expected. The campaign is hailed as a landmark in Thomasville history and may place the hospital among the region’s leading medical centers within three years.
The piece argues against blanket home rule provisions in the Georgia General Assembly noting risks of added local power being delayed by lengthy processes. It faults reliance on referenda and stresses local voter involvement, taxation, and community impact in deciding charter changes.
The article argues the hydrogen bomb's extreme destructiveness and urges widespread civil defense education in schools. It emphasizes teaching basic bomb effects, safe sheltering, and coordinated training by multiple agencies to improve early readiness before an attack.
The Hoover Commission on the Organization of the Executive Branch outlines a plan to separate political from non career civil service, improve efficiency, and preserve policy making. It cites payroll around 9 billion dollars and 2.345 million government employees, notes turnover in top non career executives, and debates creating a new Schedule C for political appointees. Congressman Holifield warns of increased political juggling and dilution of the career service. The piece argues the President should have an adequate staff to manage the Executive Branch.
Washington officials warn that the Eisenhower administration’s unclear intent on defending the Quemoy and Matsu islands could invite a miscalculation or escalation with Red China. The article discusses potential diplomatic and military risks amid cross-strait tensions.
This column explains how Russian names translate into English equivalents of Soviet leaders and other figures. It traces origins from Christian roots to descriptors and pseudonyms used by nobles and revolutionaries, with examples like Khrushchev as Nicholas Beetle and Molotov as Mr Hammer.
The article notes Moover urging reform to streamline government and alignments of current policies. Griffin faces criticism and claims higher taxes for schools, while county officials discuss layoffs and leftover funds. Easter falls on April 10, with Mardi Gras in New Orleans beginning on Ash Wednesday.
Augusta publisher Morris confirms agreement to purchase the afternoon Augusta Herald for 1,517,000. Finalization expected in weeks after technical details are resolved. Trustees of Bowdre Phinizy estate approve the sale. Athens Banner Herald not affected.
Earl L. Douglass argues that Jesus, born humble, educated few and built a global Christian movement. He warns against equating schooling with wisdom and urges integrating spiritual values into education.
A reader questions what the Bible says about life after death. The answer emphasizes that while some details remain unknown, God reveals enough to know we shall be with Him. The key point is that Christ will be there and all who love Him will be with Him in the heavenly home.
The Senate approved a bill allowing Brunswick Ports Authority to assign its property and assets to the Georgia Port Authority. The measure, already passed by the House, moves to the governor. Property would revert to Brunswick if no action toward improvements occurs within three years.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a list of numbered clues or entries with partial words and puzzle terms. It references positions like toward the stern, comps, attention, tolerable, and a French revolutionary solution, suggesting a crossword style or word game page element from a bygone issue.
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