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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1956
Page
2
J L Pilcher, Georgia second district congressman, formally announces candidacy for reelection in the upcoming Democratic primary. The Thomas County native is praised for a firm reliable record and continued congressional service with broad local support and no anticipated opposition.
A historical editorial argues dope peddling is a widespread danger requiring severe punishment and strong enforcement. It urges Congress to crack down on distributors, favoring federal handling with cooperation from other officers in large cities where smuggling is routine.
The Time to renew driver licenses in Georgia has passed. Many forgot or chose not to renew while others face the revocation of permanent licenses. The piece argues for annual vehicle inspections and stringent tests to keep unfit drivers and defective cars off the road.
The State Revenue Department plans to enforce the three percent sales tax, arguing some buyers use out of state purchases to evade it. Merchants large and small are urged to collect and remit the tax, with penalties to deter evasion and ensure funding for state needs.
William L. Ryan interviews Washington insiders on the United States and Western allies facing a ten year horizon before Soviet aims reshape global power. The piece argues U S strength, warns of economic defaults, urges renewed faith and bold Western policy while noting a new era in American leadership amid Moscow driven by economic and political competition. Atlanta state agency shift ends with Georgia Revenue divesting federal alcohol tax staff to bolster its own unit.
The piece notes graduation celebrations at the high school and V ashti school amid worker strikes. It mentions Senator Symington and Governor Lausche as potential nominees, Molotov’s replacement surprising many, and a warning about youths handling rifles in the city. Authorities are urged to enforce safety to curb dangers.
New York AP column ponders common riddles and quirks of everyday life. It asks why horseplayers think they win when they don’t and about wedding rings, children's play, and odd social habits.
The piece contrasts British labor leadership and union finance with American unionism noting Britain’s stricter governance and lower racketeering exposure. It cites figures like Attlee Morrison Gaitskell Bevan and Gompers, discusses private deals in building trades, and links racketeering to production slowdowns versus Soviet speedups.
Khrushchev, addressing the party Congress in February, denounced Stalin as a murderous despot who deported peoples and killed Old Bolsheviks. The speech, released by the State Department, seeks to promote collective leadership while warning that terror aided the party, not the people.
A 1956 era analysis explains how rackets convert labor and other activity into tax free profits. Protectors like Lepke and Gurrah used protection schemes tied to unions and corrupt employers. The piece notes intimidation arsons and even violence to enforce fees and political pressure.
Bennett Cerf presents humorous anecdotes from wartime and postwar life. A GI group misreads a tiny horse tale while a Texas soldier doubly brags about bigger animals, and Ray Harris recalls New Mexico uranium scuffles with Geiger counter misadventure.
A garbled list of crossword like clues hints at overlapping definitions such as eagle gem drive at an angle grudge late and mercy conditions and pitch ers down and more, suggesting a puzzle page snippet with scattered numbers and partial words across entries.
Official notice from Thomasville Times Enterprise detailing Associated Press republication rights and local news, with standard postage and publication details. Includes disclaimers about use of special dispatches and second class mail status.
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