21 Jan 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1948
Page
1
A wary editorial laments political control over outcomes and urges decisive moves. It notes European import concerns, warns against low cost gadgets lacking protection, and recalls wartime price discipline while criticizing speculators and Big Business for high prices.
A fragmented editorial argues for universal military training amid global tensions. It notes leadership gaps and fears of unpreparedness and war, but acknowledges objections about stoking conflict and domestic strife.
The piece notes upcoming county and state primaries, a contested Georgia two year term, and a presidential race in November. It urges voters to engage, educate themselves on issues, and participate honestly to shape national and local outcomes.
City faces a stalled hotel project as bids to build a modern four hundred thousand dollar facility exceed budget. Officials consider reducing scope or costs while awaiting price relief. broader town impact noted.
On Front Street Jigger pressures Captain A hearn to arrange a ten minute audience with Blaine Fowler in custody. He seeks evidence of Fowler's innocence ahead of a looming jury trial while wary A hearn weighs the risk and the pension. The scene ends with intent to move toward a covert confession or plan.
Senator endorses a presidential candidate in a brief session. New York resident Gen George W Goethals, builder of the Panama Canal, dies today and will be interred at his West Paint, Thomasville home. Local election looms with park and tree commission on next Wednesday. Wilt trams and Milton area teams, and Martha Smith top scorer for girls, compete alongside other local sports notes.
Ten years ago the Senate orders night sessions as Southerners resist plans while automobile leaders align with Roosevelt noting optimism over installment buying in car trade. Roy Harris predicts a possible adjournment by next week as lawmakers resume work. Moultrie cagers rally to beat Buds 49 43 for YMAA’s first home loss in two years with Milton leading scorers.
Cairo's City Recreation Board outlined plans to start supervised activities at two local playgrounds within a week or 80. more playgrounds could open by spring. Jeff West, city recreation director, led the briefing with Henry Hester Jr as chairman, Edwin Carlisle as vice president, and John A. Powell II as treasurer.
Mayor E P Stapleton reported to the Donalsonville Lions Club on his Washington trip before the Appropriations Committee regarding the Jim Woodruff dam at the Flint and Chattahoochee rivers confluence. He noted likely five million dollars in appropriation is past the beginning as Republicans oppose new expenditures. President ELT Kelly said Seminole County and Donalsonville cannot fully grasp the impact, while E C Smith urged Lions to back the Polio Drive with club support for a religious pageant replacing the President's Ball and the community planning a county quota push.
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