25 Feb 1950
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1950
Page
1
The text sketches diverse notes from local life including garden color ideas, a baseball manager reference, Masters Tournament timing, evolving pay and household devices, hospital expansion plans, a hotel opening, and a note on Histoplasmosis research, reflecting wide regional concerns and opinions.
A divide in Washington views talks with Russia on atomic weapon control as potentially effective or unwise at this time. Some urge pursuing all avenues that could lead to a ban or limits, including global plant supervision, while dismissing quick fixes tied to wartime threats.
A heated critique decries the Truman backed F E P C bill as an attack on Southern state segregation and national freedoms. It warns of federal control, labor power, and potential Soviet style totalitarianism while noting a proposed five member commission to curb discrimination without federal injunctions.
Anti Talmadge voters hoped for a strong challenger, but the six nominated candidates lack power beyond their home counties. Talmadge plans an early primary likely June 28 to preserve the county unit system, seen as Georgia’s political bulwark. A looming state financial crisis could trigger tax actions, but won’t delay the campaign.
Celia Raymond marries Tony the morning of Anne's planned wedding, sending shock through the household. Adele and Roger confront the telegram that Celia sent. Anne faces a canceled ceremony and a changed future as they weigh what to do next.
An old article notes women prefer not to study rail schedules while men insist on checking and obtaining the latest timetable at the station. It highlights changing hours and the unreliability of information from friends and outdated prints.
The Georgia Press Institute, in Athens, closes with a keynote by Jack Tarver Associate Editor of the Atlanta Constitution. Tarver compared South America and the United States after a year of travel. A costume party for fourth estate members hosted by Savannah Morning News and Evening Press drew wide attendance.
Abit Nix of Athens was honored with a State YMCA award after receiving 19,000 pennies presented by Hi Y members. Harry Powell Jr. of Savannah presented the scroll on behalf of the state board as the youth cabinet president noted the moment.
The Senate approves seed loan appropriation measures and forwards them to President Hoover. It may later discuss censorship coverage of foreign books. Hoover urges citizens to support the economy program and curb congressional expenditures. City budget set at 89 640 for the next year with revenue around 40 000. A and P named as defendant in a large damage suit. Alexander and Jones sue for 25 000. Petition alleges mistreatment of a small negro child by a branch store employee.
In Statesboro Georgia February 25 an AP report says fumes from a broken exhaust pipe filled a school bus with deadly carbon monoxide. Twenty two Bulloch County children were aboard five were hospitalized for observation and two reported out of danger while others recovered.
The Nation notes a March 15 1950 deadline for two groups to file 1949 taxes and begin 1950 estimated tax payments. It explains who must estimate 1950 income tax, when quarterly installments are due, and how to calculate owed taxes using Form 1040. It also covers thresholds and exemptions guiding who must file.
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