24 Feb 1950
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1950
Page
1
The fragment discusses profits in 1950, food costs, and political commentary. It mentions the Scott Hotel in Thomasville as a new local attraction and notes plans to expand medical education funding. It also references Dwight D. Eisenhower as a nonpartisan figure with wide appeal and hints at possible party unity around his candidacy.
The piece argues inflation drives fear across the nation and prompts extravagant government spending to sustain a powerful state. It notes the dollar’s reduced purchasing power, ongoing national debt surpassing a quarter of a trillion, and the president’s push for more revenue to fund services while seeking world peace and stability amid Cold War ideologies.
The Scott Construction Company offers to build a modern fifty room hotel on the Tesco Hotel lot at Broad and Jefferson Streets. The city, hospital endowment, and local donors back the project, with $200000 raised plus $25000 added to bids and $2600 paid for the lot. The hospital gains about sixty five thousand dollars in endowment, while the project funds promise federal aid and local subscriptions to cover an estimated half million dollars in total costs. The initiative marks a decisive end to years of indecision and secures a major regional medical and hospitality asset.
The Waycross Journal-Herald discusses uncertainty in estimating Communist membership. It cites FBI figures of about 54 000 card carriers and 540 000 total with fellow travelers, contrasting with 40 000 and 70 000 estimates from other sources, and notes the wide variability in counts. It ends with a critical view of the choices made by individuals in a free society.
In a lively room Adele and Celia tease Tony about Hollywood dreams while Roger and Anne host. Celia boasts of Burns and industry talk drifts to success, with Tony deflecting danger into advantage. The scene ends with Celia singing at the piano as children listen nearby.
A dated guide explains how a gentleman should properly hold an umbrella over a lady, ensuring it stays centered, not dripping on the hat, and does not jab or swing toward feathers. It emphasizes coordinated movement and mutual tact between pair in crowds and stairways.
The City of Thomasville invites sealed bids by February 2, 1950, for 60 bonds of 1000 each totaling 60,000 to finance the Athletic Building. Bonds bear 4 percent interest from January 4, 1950, payable semi-annually, with specified annual redemptions through 1965. City reserves right to accept highest bid or reject all.
A witty note reflects a plan where a lady may cover pride with a raincoat and hood. She tells the gentleman not to worry about her and to hold the tunnel over the street while she handles the scene.
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital head Kidd urged Georgia Hospital Association members that modern facilities cannot compensate for a lack of trained personnel. He warned that a good hospital requires a strong staff first, not just a modern building.
A fragmented list shows an evening radio schedule with signs on news segments, musical hosts, and performances. Notable items include Chuck Hosier, Perry Como, Curtis Gordon, and a Parade of Quartets with times spanning from 7:15 PM to 6:30 PM.
Reading from fragmented lines the report notes Hughes takes oath as new chief justice of the Supreme Court while Senate committees discuss enforcement and prohibition, and local teams win basketball games as season wraps at Thomasville with easy victories for boys and girls. Valdosta wins golf at Glen Arven with W. M. Oliver and sons leading.
Ten years ago a Winns report notes Soviet forces advancing toward Viipuri at a steep price. Soviets gain ground while Sweden urges a parliamentary crisis meeting as tensions rise. A Seminole county vote is listed as ongoing.
Fragmented OCR hints at a political note and a basketball event. Mentions Munich address and German people alongside tournament finals and semifinals in Cairo. Chandler Harper excites a New Orleans field opening.
Fay Washington February 24 AP seventy five low rent housing units were allotted yesterday to Elbert ton Ga.
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