21 Jul 1955
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1955
Page
1
The Thomasville Tobacco Market attracts strong local interest as buyers from cities join to purchase tobacco at top prices. Harry Frosteg leads efforts to showcase a successful first year while banks offer quick cash and warn against racketeers, with extended hours during the five week season.
A statewide crackdown targets illegal whiskey with a large Atlanta operation and rural production. About 200 people jailed in the Atlanta area amid a drive that extends to farms, mills, and country roads as authorities seek to curb the moonshine trade and its dangers.
The report by Under Secretary Murphy notes about six thousand infractions of local laws by American troops abroad with only 85 jailed and 22 still in custody. The longest sentence was five years for highway robbery. Officials acknowledge some misrepresentations, but overall praise the soldiers for superb conduct and restraint under foreign jurisdiction.
A Georgia state agency reports a surplus of fifty six cents and the State Library shows sixty two thousand six hundred fifty four dollars and eighty four cents with a fifty six cent reserve after audits. The piece argues most departments run red and demand more funds, warning higher taxes follow service demands and blaming the people for costs.
The article notes a thriving tobacco sale season with strong local turnout on Smith Avenue and a warehouse debut. It highlights rival drought relief, improved prisons, and a optimistic view of Thomas County's standing, while remarking on culture and music appreciation in the area.
George E. Sokolsky argues postwar nationalism rises in Asia Africa and within the Soviet Union and its satellites. He notes Bandung outcomes in Bandung and Geneva as leaders face a wave of anti colonial and pro nationalist sentiment and urges U S awareness of neutralist stances.
AP reports after three days at Geneva the Big Four achieved only vague principles on German unity and European security. Russia offered to contribute fissile material to a future pool, but substantial accords remain elusive as ministers prepare to resume talks.
A look at evolving female roles and consumer attitudes in midcentury America. A General Mills survey of 180000 senior high girls shows rising knowledge in grooming and husband care but weaker cooking skills.
In a retrospective preview, reports cover ongoing aerial attacks by enemy forces on diverse targets, with indications the adversary will resist to the end. The Big Three met in lengthy sessions about postwar planning.
The text argues worry mostly targets imaginary troubles and does not solve problems. It cites Jesus urging Christians not to be anxious about basic needs and warns that worry drains strength and creativity. It notes life requires serious problem focus, while worry worsens outcomes.
A scrambled list of crossword style clues and partial answers covering across and down entries. Includes definitions for items like small wall, death notice, infant's garment, Iceland saga, seaweeds, sin, and a Brazilian capital, with multiple missing letters and cross-referenced hints.
Senator Wiley says President Eisenhower will report to the people on his Geneva Big Four talks. He notes no plans yet for a TV radio address on the meeting with Britain France and Russia. Senator Humphrey calls the German unification issue central to European security and questions lower level talks without top level accord.
In Berlin a posthumous Bronze Star is awarded to Lt. Robert A. Bell of Calvary. High WAC officials will be entertained here. The Bank of Thomas County sponsors 4 H Club trips.
A 25 year old mother with rheumatic heart disease asks what God would have her do about having more children. The doctor warns against pregnancy if advised by specialists. consider waiting a year or two for a medical second opinion and possible adoption as a joyful alternative.
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