28 Jul 1955
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1955
Page
1
The piece argues that raising the minimum wage may harden prices and harm consumers. It notes Congress voted 262 to 54 to raise the rate from seventy five cents to a dollar, with only Forrester and Pilcher opposing, and warns against further increases while acknowledging wage pressures on the low income and other classes.
Georgia congressman Carl Vinson, chairman of the Armed Services committee, argues for maintaining about 2.85 million active military personnel and forming a trained reserve to meet five years of needs. He warns against reducing regular forces and notes youth bear the primary burden for defense amid ongoing international tensions.
A discussion on small loan companies contrasts legitimate lenders with loan sharks. The piece argues for fair, protected lending, highlighting public frustration with extortionate rates and penalties. It notes the historical presence of loan sharks and the need for balanced regulation to help both borrowers and lenders.
A Georgia report notes rapid pond building on farms with about 23 000 ponds statewide and 3 700 added last year. Ponds provide recreation, food and landscape value while a state plan offers guidance to ensure durable additions to farm economy. District officials and citizens highlight growing interest and money tied to pond projects amid broader court house and city infrastructure discussions.
George E. Sorkolsky laments cheap sexually charged books sold in drug stores. He burns three examples, condemns store displays near entrances, and urges tighter controls on what teens can access, comparing to narcotics and broader censorship debates.
Boyle's Notebook argues that a woman's strength and charm peak at dusk. It notes men tire by day while women gain energy, sparkle at twilight, and may fade as night wanes, with midnight bringing renewed vigor and social dancing. The piece invites further mysteries about women.
AP columnist James Marlof suggests Ike could invite Soviet leaders to the United States for a Coney Island style visit or Moscow invite if talks at Geneva hint at exchanges. The piece argues such encounters could broaden mutual understanding of prosperity, labor, and industrial progress between the nations.
Looking Back reports an Army bomber crash into the Empire State Building on lower Manhattan in heavy fog, causing a fire and fifteen deaths. It notes ongoing WWII actions with Japan and China, Potsdam talks, and local events at Thomasville Army Air Force Base with open house next Wednesday.
A fragmented meditation on Luke 9 58 60 where Jesus tells a man to follow him and not bury his father. The piece emphasizes urgency and total commitment to God over family duties, urging immediate obedience to the gospel calling.
The essay argues peace comes from action toward a higher cause, not just positive thinking. It cites the Kingdom of God and scriptural guidance, explores temptation, moral strength, and how resisting trials strengthens character.
A list of across and down crossword clues with numbers, spanning quantities to channel terms and proper nouns. Entries include bony and thin, Arabian port, Hebrew measures and various verbs, nouns, and adjectives, forming a dense puzzle grid.
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