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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1949
Page
1
A jumble of opinions on rail strikes, Berlin, Russia, China, and Korea. Mentions John L. Lewis, the Ford strike, Communists, Stalin, and the alleged overrun of China, with casual notes on Rita, a gymnasium, and a speeding youth. The piece reads as a noisy column rather than a cohesive report.
Town residents discuss plans for a gymnasium and community house on school grounds funded by public money. A public pool is proposed with Paradise Park as a potential site, aiming to serve both white and colored residents and children, with access limited to maintenance costs. Concerns include legal barriers to park use and inclusion versus accessibility for all citizens.
Senator Harry F. Byrd told a Chamber of Commerce audience that Americans must curb federal expenditures to avoid an unbearable national debt by 1951. He argues many appropriation demands stem from special groups, not general needs, and cautions taxes and debt threaten production and jobs.
Officials acknowledge Georgia history is taught but often dull and underdeveloped. Experts note state histories lack detail and engaging presentation, urging richer texts and classroom libraries. The concern parallels U S history, urging more vivid instruction to inspire students.
The piece discusses Eisler being freed by British courts, refusing return to the United States, and ceasing to be pursued. It mocks Eisler as a minor figure and notes Russian vetoes and Vishinsky’s blustery stance amid a tense Anglo American Soviet diplomatic moment.
Jeff helps Glenn set up a Briscoe office while keeping Cougar ties. He buys a Hereford bull for Connie and contemplates life, loyalty, and a possible Sunday visit with Connie and her family as danger and desire collide.
Baldwin expected to resign soon as Conservatives suffer in elections. Senate faces Simmons bill reports favoring 12 million in diversification funding for Southern states. Montivelio teams to play locals at stadium. free admission for Ladies. Ruth hospital treatment for severe cold. Yankees out of lineup first time in two years. The Thetis submarine disaster spurs cautious hope as crew feared dead. US speeds naval construction to counter Japan. Bainbridge High School to graduate 37 seniors. sermon at First Baptist. Orioles win 4 2 top Bees. Toms beats Foremost to lead city softball.
A vote on a proposed revision of the post by laws governs how the post adutant is selected. The tropical bread fruit tree is described with multiple uses including fruit as a dietary staple wood for canoes inner bark for cloth and juice for glue.
City Commissioners meet June 2 1949 with Mayor Watt presiding and five members present. They adopt a resolution urging that tax valuations remain at 1949 county levels until utilities and services can be extended to new territory and request successors follow this policy. Meeting adjourned.
Miss Merle Wade of Ochlochnee completes four years of home economics education at Martha Berry College Mt Berry Ga. She graduates as an outstanding student active in YWCA Georgian Literary Society Student Volunteers Melody Club Concert Choir and Home Economics Club. She will begin work June 13 as assistant home demonstration agent for Lowndes County.
Washington reports Senator George of Georgia has recovered from a siege of virus pneumonia and has resumed his duties. The AP notes his illness and return to work, marking a health milestone for the senator and his Senate colleagues.
The piece discusses worn furniture and the costly, habitual delays of reupholstering. It notes shabby upholstery, the temptation of slipcovers, and the social pressure to justify postponed replacement while urging decisive action to begin repairs.
The subject attended a Foreign Relations Committee meeting yesterday but stayed off the Senate floor following a doctor's advice.
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