Truman orders full resources mobilized for flood aid
President Truman ordered the full resources of the federal government mobilized for aid in the Pacific northwest flood disaster. He directed the army interior department and housing officials to investigate and propose additional legislative authority for emergencies, naming Major General Philip B. Freing to coordinate all federal agencies involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Pacific Northwest
Army
Interior Department
Philip B. Freing
Federal Works
Warnell Quits Cairo Mayoralty Race in Primary
In Cairo the June 16 Democratic primary underwent late changes as Dr. J. B. Warnell withdrew from mayoral contention. Max Sanders remains opposed to Walter Williams in a now unsettled field. Other wards show adjusted lineups with Ralph Brown facing Carl Harrison and J. Willis, Ira Higdon Jr., and new entries in wards three and four.
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Cairo
City of Cairo
Brannon
J. B. Warnell
Max Sanders
Walter Williams
Assuring &Ively
Ben W. Mauldin
Jamilton Wind
Lsted
Ralph Brown
Carl Harrison
J. E
Him) Willis
J. Albert Collins
Ira Higdon Jr
J. W. Rogers
Byron A. White
L. L
Dick) Davis
BR. Davis
Roland ~ Williams
Society Notes Highlight Miss Mardre Luncheon and Wedding
Miss Virginia Mardre popular bride elect who weds Alvin Krech this month was the inspiration for a luncheon party today at Glen Arven Country Club hosted by Mrs. Lonnie D. Ferguson. The report covers attendees, attire, a forthcoming dance, and ongoing social events in Thomasville along with notes on local club activities and upcoming nuptials.
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Miss Mardre
Virginia Mardre
Alvin Krech
Lonnie D. Ferguson
Glen Arven Country Club
Missy Mardre
Tom Mardre
Lyman Goodwin
Rudolph Bell
Claire Bolton
Lawson Neel
Nan Pait
T. T. Scott
W. F. Donovan, Jr
Fritz Roberts
Nat Williams
Betty Sanders
Parker Poe
Suzanne Searcy
Greene Alday
Gordon -Hasty
Co. C. CoCroft
Floyd
Georgia University
Ginny” Mardre
Martha Felkel
Patty
New Orleans
Bristol
Dot Scott
Sullins College
Madeleinne Wall
Pete Many
Thomasville
City Recreation Commission
Retired Presbyterian Ministers Barred From Presiding Weddings
Seattle June 1 AP Retired and resigned pastors of the Presbyterian Church U S A and pastors emeritus may not preside at weddings funerals or baptisms unless invited by the local church minister A resolution approved by the 10th general assembly imposes the restrictions and notes Lana Turner star and Henry J Topping marriage earlier prompted no exception. New voters may register at the city clerk by Saturday 4 30 pm with indications of high registration and possible runoff changes in two three way races.
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Seattle
Presbyterian Church of the
UL S. AS
General Assembly
Lana Turner
Henry J
Bob) Topping
Mittee
Flood Crest Threatens Portland Area As Basin Struggles
Floods driven by the Columbia River crest threaten the Portland Vancouver corridor with evacuations and widespread damage. 45000 people already affected, 10000 homes damaged or destroyed, moins from Bonners Ferry to Kalama as 4000 evacuated in South Kelso and industry losses mount.
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Portland
Columbia
Northwest
Bonneville Dam
Red Cross
Columbia Basin
Bonners Ferry
Idaho
Kootenai
Great River
Cascade Gorge
Sandy River
Vancouver
Wasa
E .M. Llewellyn
Washington National Guardsmen
Kelso- Kalama Woodland
Washington
Elmer Vogel
Associated Press
South Kelso
Steelman payroll fights linger as unions press
The piece notes continued wage and rule-change demands by unions while railroads resist broader concessions. It also mentions P. C. Andrews Jr earning an A B degree at Mercer University in Macon and planning to study law there next year.
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P. C. Andrews, Jr
P. C. Andrews
Mercer University
Macon
Andrews
VA delays on Finney Hospital plans draw critic debate
The letter criticizes the Veterans Administration for delaying Finney Hospital plans and spending to build in Tallahassee. It cites rising hospital costs, alleged political pressure, and alleged mismanagement, urging Congress and local lawmakers to investigate and demand clear service for veterans.
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Finney Hospital
Tallahassee
Omar Bradley
Veterans Administration
Finney
Congress
Hollywood stars weigh in on aging moviegoers
Hollywood luminaries including Van Johnson Joseph Cotten Charles Bickford Ronald Reagan Joan Fontaine Brian Donlevy Sonja Henie and Clark Gable discuss how to revive adult attendance. They cite popcorn fatigue, comfort, advertising, and the need for more middle aged romances and content appealing to older viewers.
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Bob Thomas
Hollywood
Pa Soto
AP Hollywood Forum
van Johnson
Joseph Cotten
Charles Bickford
Ronald Reagan
Joan Fontaine
Brian Donlevy
Rosolio Heads United Jewish Appeal Campaign
J. N. Rosolio, Thomasville businessman and owner of N. Rosolio Office Supply, to chair the United Jewish Appeal drive for a record 250 million, with a local quota of 35 thousand. The 1948 campaign targets emigration and settlement needs in Palestine, relief for European Jews, and refugee programs in the U. S. The drive opens June 3 and will start earlier to meet urgent overseas and domestic needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Rosolio
Thomasville
N. Rosolio
United Jewish Appeal
Palestine
Rosalio
Europe
United States
United Jewsh Appeal
United Nations
Weather Update for Thomasville and VA Hospital Plan
Weather report for Thomasville Georgia in June 1948 notes cloudy skies with little temperature change and minimal rainfall. Observations show a high of 104 and a low of 49 for the month, with no current precipitation significant figures listed. The text questions whether the VA will erect the congressionally authorized hospital, criticizing delays and urging action or denial of past promises to Congressman Cox.
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Thomasville
U. & Department OF Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Ken
Cox
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Atlanta
Warnell
Abc-O-Matic
ABC
Harris Electric CO
Broad St
General Auto Repairing
Phillips Motors
N. Madison St
Thomasville, Ga
Madeleine Wall
Peter
Charles K. Wall
Madeleine
Peter W. Many
John Many Jr
Marie Madeleine Wall
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
George Shirley
C. K. Wall
Three Toms Inn
Highlands
John Many Sr
Hepburn Many
Hugh Many
Nellie Seiver
Steelman
Sonja Hennie
Clark Gable
Rosolio
Jewish Appeal
Southeast
Elizabeth Arden
Iscreet
Inman Drug Store
Chrysler
Airtemp
Kenneth Holloway
Brewton Supply CO
Warshaw
R. & M. Kaufman
Dorothy Dale ‘Richey JK
BROAD
West Jackson Street
Martha Manning
Carol King
Eva Ray
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