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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1952
Page
1
Marketed as a June 1952 newspaper page item, the fragment lists shipping or subscription rates and dates for a periodical. It mentions monthly and yearly prices, and indicates mail rates and possible publication date context.
A revival of plans for a municipal downtown parking lot is discussed as a solution to growing car congestion. Shoppers, workers, and businessmen urge action to free meter spaces, with a key site still vacant and planning hurdles to address before operation.
The piece argues for a new law allowing the president to seize private industries during a labor dispute, with labor drafted to operate seized plants. It warns such a plan would politicize labor, threaten democracy, and push toward national socialization, urging Congress to resist or risk broad executive authority.
The article argues Eisenhower should run for president, praising his record, honesty, and steadiness while noting his lack of daily political experience. It contends he can adapt to governance, endure opposition, and lead honestly, with the nation needing a strong, straightforward leader rather than a traditional politician.
Memorial Day observations and reflections on war sacrifice across regions. Mention of Confederate memorial day traditions, national tribute for fallen soldiers, and the fading memory as freedoms are discussed. Also notes on Thomasville High School baseball success, Europe trips by locals, wartime relic collection for an Abilene museum, and Ike’s collection display.
Taft uses longer political tenure to claim thicker skin and attack Eisenhower over air power, while Eisenhower defends a strong air force and mocks the idea of fighting without foot soldiers. The exchange signals ongoing rivalry as both vie for momentum and public support.
Henry Youngman, age 46, is celebrated as a comedian’s comedian on Broadway. Unlike many comics, he has built a life around making others laugh and turning fun into his career as one of the nation’s top night club entertainers.
A travel narrative voice mocks friends who press for trip details while noting a comedian named Henry and his rapid joke delivery. The piece sketches a showbiz personality known for ad libbing and supplying fresh gags, detailing stunts from sending dollar bills to sand filled perfume bottles to entertain peers.
Ten days of action ripple through Chrysler plants as shut downs halt production. In Michigan a lumber strike leads to a death. Roosevelt predicts passage of his reform bill. Duke and Duchess of Windsor travel across Europe to an Austrian honeymoon castle. Woodmen of the World gather in Cairo for Governor Rivers address. Commencement sermon in Meigs by Rev. Bond. Raiders fail to bomb Alaska base as coastal defenses stay alert from Alaska to Panama Canal. RAF bombs Bremen. Gestapo chief dies. Heerick dies of wounds. Seniors hold flight program at 8:30. Rotary hears profits talk with James Keyton to Boys State. Two Army Relief benefit games slated tomorrow.
Puzzle clues mix odd phrases and garbled entries for a crossword. Readable terms include Greek theatre company of players and crusted dish, while many items are corrupted.
The piece argues that contrary to past beliefs youth could not or would not sacrifice for country yet later World War II showed strong youth mobilization. It notes renewed athletic achievement and military vigor in Britain and the United States, countering the notion of a soft generation with renewed vigor and resolve.
President Truman told Syngman Rhee he was shocked by political developments in South Korea. A note was delivered to Rhee. contents were not disclosed. Truman warned of a grave crisis unless steps are taken, noting UN troops and materiel support. Rhee has imposed martial law and the National Assembly members stood jailed and quit work.
Radio program guide lists NBC shows Halls of Ivy Great Gildersleeve Groucho Marx and more from 8:30 to 10:30. CBS offers Big Town Dr Christian Red Skelton Judy Garland with Bing Crosby and Dance Time. ABC presents Mystery Theater Top Guy Mr. President Crossfire Interview. Dumont shares Midway quiz and Straw Hatters.
A dramatic beachside swim race unfolds between Alice Cranley and Jane Bancroft with Bruce Hall watching. Jane builds a lead, then fights fatigue as Alice pressures to win five hundred dollars, while Evelyn Moore and Forsythe menacingly react and a plan to marry looms over their tangled emotions.
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