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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1961
Page
5
A compact discussion on stress and heart disease contrasts business leaders with others noting higher cholesterol and faster clotting in executives. It cites Dr. Helen Ross on swearing patterns among social classes and Dr. Paul Kersten urging parents to tailor, guide, and pace childhood development.
Gov. Ernest Vandiver urged Georgia municipal leaders at the 1961 Georgia Municipal Association convention to mobilize citizens, lead them out of apathy, and treat tax money as a benefit. He highlighted road funding progress, a proposed cash grant amendment, and job creation as key needs while praising civic leadership.
The Supreme Court, in two 5 to 4 rulings, upholds key government tools against Communist party activity in the United States. It sustains the Smith Act ban on membership in areas pledging violent overthrow and requires the Communist Party to register as an arm of the Kremlin under the 1950 Subversive Activities Control Act. Justice Frankfurter writes for the majority.
Two Valdosta women,, Althea Ottavio and Patricia Hewitt, drove 122 miles to Jacksonville to bet on a 2 5 daily double at Orange Park Kennel Club May 29. The car was found two days later stuck in sand on a remote road toward Middleburg. Hewitt's husband joined the search as detectives investigated their disappearance.
AP TV Radio writer Cynthia Lowry surveys network ads slated for extinction, noting satire on Today Show parodies and potential replacements. Names like Garroway Daly Lawford and shows such as Summer on Ice and Garry Moore emerge, with critique of current commercial gimmicks and gimmickry.
Former Alabama Governor Gordon Persons told a U S tax court that lawmakers received free whiskey from the ABC board during his 1951 54 terms. He said the volume was hard to estimate but noted a spike around legislative sessions and visits by friends. The deposition was taken in Montgomery for an income tax case involving Dothan Mayor James Thrower.
Gov. Holings grants a 10 day stay of execution for Otis Britt and Douglas Westbury after the State Supreme Court declined to postpone. The stay runs from Friday to June 19, possibly extending to June 24 if Friday executions are the policy. They seek new trials citing a late confession by Lee Von Tilson.
Superior Judge Sam P. Burtz praised Gilmer County civic groups for their interest and efforts to curb crime in Ellijay Georgia. The show of community involvement reflects local resolve to seek effective safety measures and partnerships with authorities.
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