03 Jun 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1948
Page
1
A fragmented column threads political talk about Taft's faction seeking black voters in the Republican convention, civil rights bill critiques, and local concerns from Florida to Indiana. It mentions Warren beating McCarty in the Florida primary, garden chores, dog behavior, and urging district veterans to petition officials about Finney.
A flawed argument links mental weakness to evil deeds. A U S private convicted of rape and multiple murders sees commutations and pardons influened by political pressure, prompting debate over justice and mercy versus vigilant punishment.
Tonight the Class of 1948 celebrates class night at the municipal Auditorium preceding graduation. The speaker, Robert Sherrod, a 1925 THS graduate and noted American writer, will address the graduates tomorrow night. The piece urges higher education and preparation for future leaders.
The piece argues governments expand overhead through numerous agencies and staff, many unnecessary, urging aggressive reduction. It claims a 25 percent savings is possible without harming efficiency and warns centralized control wheels out public audits that waste funds. Reducing excess could help pay the national debt over time.
An essay argues for a Minimum Foundation for Education in Georgia, comparing funding to wasteful spending on tobacco and liquor. It asserts the aim to raise teaching standards and salaries to attract qualified teachers, urging action as essential for future citizenship and civilization. It notes taxation as a tool but rejects prohibition, urging prudent investment in education.
Hildred reveals her mother's tumor and urgent operation plan. Randy agrees to support the private Atlanta hospital procedure if feasible, while Hildred weighs love, loyalty, and a possible marriage to Lucien as she shields her mother and faces an unclear future.
A record Muscogee county turnout in the Republican primary defeats two incumbents and nominating A. Wimberly Jenkins for county commissioner with 7,691 votes to 5,126 for J A Lynch. Jenkins, former school board chair, faces gains for other offices as incumbents lose or win in Columbus.
E. W. Mitchell, farmer from DeKalb county, admitted assault and battery amid a Black Raider flogging case tied to Ku Klux Klan activity. He was allowed to finish laying by crops before sentencing. Fulton county Superior Court Judge Bond Almand scheduled September 8 for the sentence.
Donalsonville May 28 ceremony read by Rev Whitt Aiken united Mary Helen Thrash daughter of Mr and Mrs David E Thrash of Arp Alabama with Newton Edwin King of Donalsonville. The couple, with family and friends present, will occupy a new home in two weeks at the bank employee bride and groom planning their future together.
Atlanta, June 3. The state of Georgia must remove fire hazards at its capitol or pay a fine of 100 dollars a day for violating building safety law. Safety Inspector F. Robinson said the state would face the fine if it does not enclose the Capitol dome, two three story high portions adjoining and several stairways within a year.
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