04 Jul 1955
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1955
Page
1
The document states that W. D. Hargrave and E. Br. Jerger are editors and part of the Associated Press network with exclusive rights to republication of all AP dispatched news and local stories, with all republication rights of special dispatches reserved.
A reflective view on the Fourth of July origins at Independence Hall noting Betsy Ross Franklin and the Continental Congress site. It contrasts today’s celebration with the 1776 birth of a nation built on liberty and democratic ideals.
Bela Kornitzer profiles the Eisenhower clan in U S News and World Report linking five brothers to a proud American heritage. Milton as Penn State president, Earl a newspaper executive, Arthur and Edgar also distinguished, with Dwight as President. The piece lauds faith loyalty patriotism and progress under freedom and rejects communism.
The article notes plans to place paving projects in contracts this year or next, focusing on Fletcher street from Bartow to the Boulevard and widening West Jackson. County leaders urge readiness with bases, aiming to meet vital traffic needs as the state begins a new paving program.
The article discusses ongoing controversy over the Salk polio vaccine safety after initial triumph, noting mixed expert opinions, new tests, and public concern following child deaths. It reports some countries' faith and others' doubt while many parents accept a small risk for potential future protection.
A note highlights rising population demands and the need for large public expenditures to fund schools highways hospitals water and sewer facilities at state and national levels.
George E. Sokolski reflects on how the Fourth of July has evolved from public readings and long speeches to a modern holiday marking the summer season. He contrasts Mackay and Spencer on liberty and voting and notes Civil War, Reconstruction, and economic growth amid inequality, urging renewed belief in American civilization.
Washington report profiles the nations No 1 fisherman President Eisenhower. It details his gear bamboo fly rods under seven feet long Orvis makes two-ounce models, dry fly fishing with Chinchilla Royal Coachman and Brown Hackle flies, and Hagertys account of his fishing routine and gear choices.
In Downey California a garden hose purchased by George Di Peso slowly sinks into his lawn. Despite pulling efforts the half inch plastic hose coils deeper, reaching 13 feet underground with no water action. Dr Ian Campbell of Caltech cannot explain the phenomenon and Di Peso considers digging to uncover the end while neighbors watch and phones ring nonstop.
Advice to a young reader on beginning a preaching path. Emphasizes surrender to Jesus, daily Bible reading, memorization, education, and genuine calling. Encourages love at home, hard work, fairness at school, and kindness as foundations for future ministry.
The piece defines liberty as the opportunity to grow up through free choice. It contrasts individual growth with national power and condemns Communism for dictating belief. It argues liberty requires balancing personal growth with others' rights to grow.
Ten days of dramatic fighting report British and French fleets clashing as Churchill says British ships destroyed or seized much of the French fleet. Italian fleet moves to assist surrendering French navy at Morocco. Thousands saved and missing in Atlantic disaster near Arando ra Star. Roosevelt calls for national unity amid Independence Day.
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