Fragmented reflections on society race and politics in past era
The article surveys varied topics from courage and vanity to education and war. It notes Chinese wartime endurance, a princess’s contentment, government waste, and hair care trends while mentioning a riot guard in the Capitol and the Progressive Party collapse with James Barfoot and Samuel Williams at Atlanta's Negro college.
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Atate
Progressive Party
James L. Barfoot
Samuel Williams
Mediéhouge School of
Atlanta
Conviction of Judith Coplon in Washington Spy Trial
Judith Coplon was convicted by a jury in Washington on charges of spying for the Soviet Union. The lengthy trial drew headlines and featured contentious testimony and character attacks as jurors weighed the evidence and alleged connections.
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Judith Coplon
Thesa
Russia
Washington
Caxe
Ride-About Shopping In Thomasville Encourages Local Trade
A letter discusses resident attitudes to shoppers from nearby towns visiting Thomasville and other cities. It argues ride about shopping stimulates spending, supports local merchants, and notes Thomasville welcomes outsiders while aiming to supplement rather than supplant home stores with broader, better displays and varied goods.
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Thomasville
Tallahassee
Fie
Moultrie
Thomasvile
Segregation Debates And Arrests Spark Racial Strife Across Cities
The piece discusses judges in the North denying immunity for returning negro prisoners to serve burglary sentences, recounting a Georgia case where assault claims were supported by officers. It notes riots in St Louis and Chicago over white only pools, and argues segregation is custom rather than law, predicting further boycotts to avoid trouble.
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Georgia
Benoil
New York
St. Louis
Chicago
Housing units plan eyed as government funds expand
The article notes a nationwide push for government housing money, with Albany earmarked for 1.5 million dollars in new units and Thomasville seeking details. It recalls past efforts where land was bought and two blocks of low income housing were planned for white and Black residents but never built, leaving land unused.
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Washington
Albany
Thomasville
Fletcher
Jerger Street
Dewey City Schools
Born of the Storm Chapter 2 Do you James take Lorraine
Priscilla recalls Emerald Valley and the day she met Dennis a law student who became her first love. At a wedding she confronts impulse with Kenneth Kent a bold truck driver who presses for a date. The scene blends memory with a present wedding chaos and flirtatious danger.
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James
Lorraine
Priscilla
Dennis
Emerald Valley
Riverdale
Priscillan
Priscilla Hayden
Kenneth Kent
Kenneth
Navy veteran shot to death in Waycross roadhouse
Herbert H. Davis 22 year old navy veteran was shot to death Saturday night in a Waycross roadhouse. Homer Thomas 35 owner of Thomas camp is charged with the slaying. Deputy J T Walker and Georgia Bureau of Investigation processed the case. Thomas says he shot in self defense after Davis attacked him with a beer bottle, authorities report.
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Waycross Roadhouse
Waycross
Herbert H. Davis
Homer Thomas
Thomas
J. T. Walkers
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Set
John Wolfe
Davis
Erwin Johnson
How To Believe Irritated Skin Remedies
Soothe irritated skin from Athlete's Foot edema burns sunburn poison ivy or bites with the B.G.O formula available in drug stores. If unavailable write Beeman's Laboratory Dept. 1 Atlanta Ga.
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Beeman
Atlanta
Puzzle clues and tangled wordplay fill a Sunday page
A dense OCR style puzzle column lists across and down clues on varied topics. Entries range from plant names to metals and animals, with scattered typos and misplaced letters. The puzzle mixes wordplay hints, animal names, and geographic or cultural terms in a single grid, challenging solvers to untangle the theme.
Independence Day Celebrations and Global Tensions 20 Years Ago
Twenty years ago America marked Independence Day with holiday pursuits and the 153rd signing anniversary. British officers who rescued five aviators near the Azores shared in the celebration. Rio standards mention the Fourth of July golf results as Beverly and Maxwell Oliver reach finals. A depot theft stole 50,600 gallons of bonded whiskey over a year, with water substituted in many barrels. Fatalities around 400 in holiday crashes. no fireworks deaths reported yet. International concerns include Poland accusing officials of Nazi oaths in Danzig and Berlin awaiting Hungarian Bulgarian officials. Kiwanian remarks praise newspapers for town education. Glén Arven Journey sees McKey vs Converse in a second-round clash. Goodloe, Avent, Parker ousted.
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America
Madrid
Azores
Scotie Beverly
Maxwell Oliver
Beverly
Federal
Poland
Dantzig
Danzig
Berlin
Kiwanian Bays
Service Club
W. R. Thomas
McKey
Converse
Glén Arven
Bill Goodloe, Jr
Arthur Avent
Bob Parker
Fourth of July Fireworks Fever and Fatherly Duty
The piece weighs the risks and duties of lighting fireworks on the Fourth of July. It notes the father as family protector who tests inert fireworks to prevent harm and hopes for safe displays, while acknowledging both reckless thrill and prudent, safe celebrations.
Portugal Heat Wave Tests Beach Decorum Rules
Lisbon reports a heat wave drawing thousands to beaches as police enforce six year old dress rules. Women must wear knee length skirts and no bare midriffs while men wear tops with swimsuits. English visitors find home swimwear indecent and face higher costs for extra suits.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Ware County Schools Lauded For Sound Finances By Auditor
State Auditor B E Thrasher commended Ware county schools for strong financial standing in 1947 48, noting a $41 302 surplus after spending 265000 that year while warning six counties about potential legal violations in incurring future debts.
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Atlanta
Ware
B. E. Thrasher
Thrasher
Clinch
Dooly
Evans
Jeff Davis
Randolph
Webster
Stewart
Cobb
Quitman
Montgomery
Lamar
Pike
Taliaferro
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