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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1947
Page
2
Public notice snippet references the Thomasville Post Office handling second class mail and reprint rights held by the Associated Press. It cites deadlines for standing advertisements and advance payment requirements, with contact lines for business matters. The fragment mentions subscription terms and general publication procedures.
The speech mix discusses foreign policy, housing, labor, and education. It notes the impact of commencements on youth programs, Boy Scouts plans, and local finance like parking meters, urging restraint and practical programs while voicing opinion on Truman administration policy and regional needs.
The drive to prevent closing Finney VA hospital in South Georgia drew broad support across Thomasville and surrounding counties. Supporters praise local leaders for persistent effort and note help from state and national figures to keep the ten million dollar facility open for veterans.
The Republicans in Washington push a labor control plan and tax cuts, arguing big business resists radical labor laws and that the proposed measures favor bankers and industrialists. The piece notes past OPA repeal, concerns over price stability, and Senate compromise versus Truman’s objections to two bills.
A political question about India taxes is discussed, arguing against debt expansion and unnecessary spending. The piece favors labor protection but warns against destructive programs that threaten common welfare.
A discussion on atomic power cites the risk of war as the primary threat while noting that if war avoidance succeeds, atomic energy could shift to industrial use. Experts at Oak Ridge forecast results within two years and stress an iron clad international pledge against wartime use.
Cairo June 7. Thousands attended the annual Grady County Home Demonstration Council flower show at the high school gym. The attraction featured the most beautiful arrangements created by the council. Cash prizes and other awards honored exhibitors while miniature displays drew steady attention. Judges included Miss Rosa McGee, Southwest Georgia home demonstration supervisor, and H. W. Harvey, extension service landscape architect from Athens.
Eastern Standard Time schedule lists arrivals and departures from Montgomery Savannah Jacksonville and other points. Notes indicate trains such as Southland Southwind and Streamliner coach operate on specific days with through sleepers to major cities and reservations via ticket agent M T Wells.
Voters pass a street improvements bond 490 to 81 as Albania's case heads to a United Nations venue amid Italy and Yugoslavia negotiations. Edwards stops Kid Mallard by first round technical knockout in Quitman boxing. Payne Whiney’s widow and two children inherit most of the estate left by a former winter resident. Jean Harlow’s illness proves fatal. Duke of Windsor eyes hunting near his Austrian honeymoon castle. Top golfers enter National Open with 148 pros and 27 amateurs. John L. Lewis backs new wage hour proposals aligned with the administration.
Public health officials estimate well over 1,000 Grady County residents were tested during a four day tuberculosis and venereal disease survey. Stations at Whitfield-Paulik Motor Co and other sites report heavy patronage as teams urge free chest x rays and blood tests for 22 000 residents over a two week campaign to reach 10 000 to 12 000 participants.
Bainbridge Ga June 6 Sunday June 8 is Childrens Day at the Church of the Nazarene with services devoted to children. A program by several children and a Children Day message by the pastor are planned. A reserved section is set aside for children and the morning service centers on their interests. The program under Mrs Hubert Tucker and Mrs W H Hollis with Pastor Byron E LeJeune invites parents and children to attend.
Seventy seven Ouzts family members gathered at Eddie H. Ouzts home in Thomasville on June 1. Attendees included descendants of W. F. and C. Ouzts from Edgefield South Carolina with many relatives listed across Florida and Georgia. Oldest member Mrs. Mollie Hayes Ouzts, age ninety two, led a day of family fellowship and remembrance.
Cairo public library officials plan a additional tax levy of six mills to cover library costs as the board weighs a 2600 dollar year end shortfall. The levy would raise about 2500 dollars and will be reviewed by the City Council at its next meeting.
Cairo June 7 the Grady County Board of Education adopts a 12 year program. The present eighth grade will become part of a 12 year plan starting next term. Sophomores juniors and seniors graduate under the current 11 year system while eighth graders will attend Spence Elpino and Union schools this year.
St Luke CME Church at Broad Street hosts 10:00 Sunday School and 11:00 morning worship led by Rev G W Armster pastor of Funston circuit a young preacher from Olford Temple CME Church will preach Missionary Ladies stage a play King Solomon reading Tuesday night June 10th and urged attendance.
In Buenos Aires in June AP reports informed sources say President Juan D. Peron weighs a cabinet reshuffle. Conservatives Robustiano Patron Costas and Miguel Angel Carcano discussed as parts of a plan that would bring old Conservative Party figures into government while leaving only three ministries unchanged.
In Argentina observers question whether Peron and his former party can deliver political leverage given the shift after the last elections. Some argue a renewed stance may shape future policy and alliances.
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