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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1955
Page
2
Notice states Lee E Kelly merger and Jerger editor member of Associated Press rights and republication terms for dispatches and local news published herein.
The State Programs Study Committee proposes a sixty five million dollar plan with tax hikes across cigarettes liquor beer wine motor vehicles gasoline and insurance. It also calls for gains from sales tax personal services broader income tax changes and local option shifts including reduced homestead exemptions and new gross receipts taxes.
The article extols Senator Walter F. George as a steady, sincere leader with forty eight years in office and strong conservative Democratic principles. It notes Roosevelt opposed him in Georgia, yet Georgians favor his continued service and view his tenure as vital to Georgian and national interests. It highlights his growing power and respect, and Georgia’s reliance on his ongoing efforts in Washington.
The piece argues party elites led by Michigan Governor G Mennen Williams and Senator Humphreys seek to block Southern influence and enforce segregation opposition. It notes past rebellions, predicts renewed unity for Democratic principles, and cites Supreme Court segregation rulings as central to the dispute.
The County Commissioners Association of Georgia urges the legislature to adopt a proposed flag featuring 13 stars on a blue St Andrews cross over red, retaining the red white blue colors and state seal. Advocates stress democratic and humanitarian symbolism tied to colonial and Confederate history. Moultrie Observer.
George Be Sokolsky argues that American elections run costly and opaque, with undisclosed money from foundations and unions. He cites legal limits as hypocritical, urges citizen contributions, short campaigns, full disclosure, and severe penalties for nonreporting to restore voter choice.
Boyle's Notebook surveys Helen Keller nearing 75, praising her achievements and refusal to retire. It contrasts her advocacy for the blind with a humorous dig at modern work routines and includes brief almanac musings on boredom, Congress, and public figures.
Washington reports the administration moves from opposition to cautious openness about the Big Four summit with Britain France and Russia. Dulles downplays hype and Nixon hints at significance while warning not to expect decisive results. Eisenhower positions himself to avoid final decisions at the conference, leaving detailed talks to foreign ministers.
Fifteen years ago reports claimed heavy Nazi tank losses yet German gains were seen everywhere as Paris eyed a fall within sixteen days after crossing the Somme. Tokyo admitted Okina wa loss and warned of new dangers while Russians and Allies claimed key developments. In other news, Pelham hosts a tomato festival with local queen candidates Thomasville and Miss Wylly Watkins, and football results feature Clyatt Seat besting Cordele Reds.
Indian diplomat V. K. Krishna Menon plans to report to President Eisenhower personally next week on his Peiping talks about a possible Formosan peace. Menon left Red China two weeks ago after 10 days of secret meetings with Mao and Chou En-lai and met with Prime Minister Eden for an hour yesterday.
A devotional note on the word go in the New Testament. The piece argues Christianity is action oriented, citing Jesus and disciples in motion, and urges readers to give more to religion by doing deeds in the community. It ends with a call to imitate Christ in active service.
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The article advises parents to provide a loving well ordered home rather than send the teen away. It urges adjusting budgets to spend time with the son, teaching good character and eternal values, and guiding him toward God by example.
The United States renewed its charge that Chinese Communists are holding 11 U S airmen as prisoners in Korea. Deputy Undersecretary Robert Murphy testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee amid discussion of four Geneva Conventions treaties on humane treatment for war prisoners, the wounded and civilians.
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