04 Jan 1947
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1947
Page
1
A garbled transmission from the Thomasville post office includes stray phrases about advertising deadlines, political figures, and local musings on weather, costs, and skiing. The fragment references Roy Harris, Trippi and Justice, Arnall’s governorship, and odd bits about dances, turkeys, and atomic heat ideas.
The piece notes the American Red Cross begins peacetime duties and outlines expectations for Republican fair treatment of the South once Congress starts. It mentions Greeks bearing gifts as a caution, economic strains during drafting, nylon prices at two dollars, Milady’s prior purchase, and possible office closures for service members.
A fragment mentions hunting funds being taken and posted in time, then a remark on Christmas arrivals. It notes a navy blue color suitable with brown sportswear or a frock coat, reflecting casual and formal wear ideas.
The Thomasville housing shortage hits veterans hard as many cannot afford seven thousand dollar homes despite Uncle Sam backed terms. Real estate men note new houses rise in cost and scope, with some veterans accepting rent-like payments while awaiting longer financing. Many have secured government aided purchases, yet further housing demand remains urgent for families needing stable homes near work.
The author urges strict controls to curb wagering in amateur and professional sports, citing bribery in a New York pro football game and widespread betting that could become a national scandal. High schools aim to shield games from such behavior while condemning loose spectator conduct and alcohol at events.
A discussion notes that professional groups are better organized while purely amateur games depend on local authorities which are in some cases ineffective or careless in administration.
The piece discusses calendars sold by merchants as promotional gifts and how shops place them prominently to boost advertising value. It notes banks display calendars where checks are written and mentions shopper reactions to receiving or missing gifts, plus broader notes on goods, prices, rents, and a sluggish housing market.
A homeless Flint Michigan mongrel named Red lives near a pool hall and receives food and bedding. On Red's final grace day, 22 patrons left enough donations to cover Red's license and pound charges. The money is stored in a local bank for Red's lifetime license.
Atlanta news digest shows six state construction contracts totaling 788 million dollars for January to October 1946, up from 461 million in 1945. Residential building reaches 318 million, stores and furniture sales rise, living costs climb, and manufacturing activity stays above prior year with steel mills in Alabama at eighty percent capacity.
Reverend James A. Duren, former pastor of Colquitt Baptist Church, has joined Norman Junior College in Norman Park as an English instructor. A Meigs native, he previously led Donalsonville and Shellman Baptist churches and studied at Mercer University Bowling Green College, and graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Albany Ga January 4 1946 report shows total fire loss 12084 or 43 cents per capita versus nation 4 per person No deaths or injuries for 36th year Chief D W Brosman says strict building laws and enforced inspections keep losses down Fire dept responded to 317 alarms with a new engine expanding capacity to 5000 gallons per minute.
Milking estimates suggest 330 to 340 squirts are needed to produce a gallon of milk according to dairy workers.
Puzzle list tangled with partial clues many numbers and broken words. Down clues follow scattered hints with several language slips and unclear entries to assemble a readable grid and solution today.
Washington January 4 AP Congress opens debate on a 20 percent cut for incomes up to 300000 and 10 percent above that. Details show savings mainly favoring higher earners while critics warn the loss to debt service could be over 3.8 billion dollars plus excise tax drops.
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