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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1958
Page
2
Lee E. Kelly serves as general manager with W. D. Hargrave as business manager for the publication branded as Georgia's most complete newspaper.
May 1958 report on congressional debate over Alaska statehood, noting a temporary stalemate and a wait-and-see path. Observers discuss potential political shifts, regional stances, and the possible impact on the Senate majority as Alaska and Hawaii pursue admission to equal status with existing states.
President Rene De Gaulle is urged to lead France amid civil tensions and economic strain. The speech warns NATO weakness and German subservience to Russia risk wider conflict, with global implications if unrest spreads beyond France.
Columnist’s mail bag highlights boastful trivia from snail speed to New York City’s 1729 population, hospital beds in Ireland, and fashion origins for stiff collars. Jokes about Groucho Marx and Roosevelt mix with oddities on fish bait, birds, and in-flight phone curiosity.
An analysis outlines Adam Clayton Powell Jr.’s rising influence over Harlem and Harlem Puerto Rican voters, suggesting he could control both parties in New York County. It cites a 14 month Grand Jury process, pressure on officials, and Powell’s strategy of Negro solidarity to back his bid for Congress in 1958.
Congestion from careless parking on Broad street prompts talk of banning parking during daylight hours on two blocks. Residents debate parking meters and enforcement, noting fines and possible drastic penalties if growth continues. Some drivers linger, blocking others, while police may issue more tickets to curb violations.
The article discusses evolving devices that harness atomic power and likens future machines to transform everyday life. It cautions that despite gadgetry advances, solutions to our current problems remain unfinished and unpredictable outcomes are possible.
A brief Agency Associated Press notice explains republication rights and credit practices for dispatches used in this newspaper. The statement clarifies attribution for AP sourced material and indicates credit terms for reprints and republications.
The World Today reports Charles de Gaulle presses for a stronger executive to stabilize France after a military-backed rise. He fronts reforms to limit the Assembly and aims to settle Algeria, while facing fierce opposition and political bargaining.
The text contrasts pyromania with arson, noting lack of malicious intent in the former and urging understanding of teen defiance as part of growing into adulthood. It highlights parental roles in guiding youths through uncertainty and frustration during adolescence.
A HE-MAN friend on a Maine wilderness canoe trip faced rising rapids and jagged rocks. He capsized after hitting a rock head-on, floundering in boiling water as gear scattered. The guide noted a damaged paddle drifting away.
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