25 Feb 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1948
Page
1
Fragmented sentences report prison rioting bands playing in a minor key and vague calls for a blanket. Mentions of cold sway across the nation, camellia growers in Macon, and hopes for hypnosis and hypnotists. References to Civil Rights debates, Russia, Truman and Puerto Rico travel, new engines, local elections, and worn officer shoes amid county politics.
The federal government plans to curb vandalism now seen in national parks and cities. The piece describes widespread destruction of trees, plant life, and public assets, noting the irrational satisfaction some derive and urging action to stop the damage.
State politics alarm many Georgians as prospects for peace look poor. The piece predicts a tough gubernatorial fight and a likely walkover for Talmadge if the primary were held soon, noting divisions within the state committee and the uneasy position of Thompson Morris and Rivers amid shifting factions.
In a candid critique, writers say President Truman’s recent proposals try to placate northern Negro voters and dent southern solidarity. They warn Republicans failed to oppose early on, leaving Georgia and other states to bear the cost of shifting Democratic stance while urging continued unity in the Solid South.
The piece argues for sustained forest care through fire prevention and scientific cutting, promoting reforestation as a perpetual, valuable crop. It highlights a donor aiming to plant twenty five thousand acres, asserting erosion control and long term land value gains as essential.
Carolyn Martell comforts frightened children after Maharani the elephant bolts the enclosure basket topples, keeper saves kids, Major Fortune clashes with photographer Eddie Gale over a camera, then retreat to safety as park police arrive.
Cairo notes two notable transfers in recent deed records. Byron E. Chapman of Kensington Pennsylvania bought 785 acres near Whigham for 26000 and plans to retire to the county. L A Singletary of Mitchell County and Joe Singletary acquired the Micajah Pope farm of about 950 acres from the Pope heirs.
Puzzle appears garbled with scattered clues and misread letters. It lists entries such as Synagogue soloist plates for reinforcing holes boiler own bitter watch saucy obtain oriental rice paste and more, interspersed with stray letters numbers and incomplete words from yesterday's puzzle. The readable parts hint at a cryptic style and standard crossword clues but no complete solution is provided.
An historical note states that the United States receives about 36 inches of rainfall per year. The figure reflects nationwide hydrological averages used in weather summaries and land planning discussions.
Radio listings show a full day of programs from 6 to 6:30 with music entries such as Western Melodies Singsong Time Sunrise Serenade and Blue Bonnet wave. News segments include World News Daily summaries and a Lunch Luncheon Melodies slot followed by various band and piano sketches.
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