07 Jun 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1948
Page
1
The notice states The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for AP news and local dispatches. It requires changes to be noticed by 6 o'clock before publication.
The article denounces a Department of Agriculture effort to sell surplus cabbage to Pennsylvania Dutch as misguided and wasteful. It cites dumped cabbage in Quitman and burned Irish potatoes in Alabama as examples, arguing aid should match needs and transport limits rather than broad good intentions.
The Senate passed a bill to admit about 200 000 displaced persons from Europe as part of the Marshall Plan effort and humanitarian aims. The piece urges careful screening to ensure newcomers are worthy of citizenship and notes the long history of immigration building the nation.
The article defends the film The Iron Curtain as factual, citing Gouzenko's Ottawa defection and the Soviet spy ring. It describes Communist protests at the New York Roxy Theatre, accusations of propaganda, and calls for exposing and stopping communist undermining of government.
A lettered panorama discusses Israel's UN recognized statehood, Arab opposition, and US role, warning of potential conflict if recognition lacks safeguards. It notes regional political tensions, potential mass moves into cities, public licensing, and a rising Senate figure Dick Russell. The piece also touches state education, road bonds, and displaced persons amid wider political strains.
The day’s lineup lists morning shows from 6:30 to 11:30 with news and music blocks. Afternoon through evening segments include Luncheon Melodies Sagebrush Cowboys Music for Tuesday and Riders of the Purple Sage plus Club 730 and a final Sign off.
Macon Georgia June 7 One hundred ten thousand feet of lumber including 40000 feet of finished oak flooring burned at the Hamlin Lumber Company yesterday. President Henry Hamlin said the entire plant and stock were destroyed with a loss well over 100000 dollars and not insured.
Patrons of Andy Botkin's Tavern enjoy a new television set offering live sports events plus drinks creating a lively social scene.
Miss Earhart's monoplane cannot start after three attempts due to overload and insufficient wind as two planes prepare for Atlantic hops. In a separate incident a Hollywood club Explosion injures ten. Charlie Chaplin led celebs escape unharmed with Jack Dempsey among the party. Torrential floods recede in four southern states as residents plan to return home. six fatalities recorded. English Rotarian guest Rev Callaway speaks on Rotary ideals with James Ruddock sharing impressions of English activities.
Ten years ago defiant Japanese raids hit Canton with thousands dead while casualties climb in Chinese and Spanish cities. Japan warns of more raids as the Canton list grows. Scions approach wage hour legislation with senate conferees backing elimination of a Southern opposition.
Archbold led expedition nears Wake Island while six airmen head from California to New Guinea via Manila. Orioles rally in ninth to top Packers as Krach and Clark deliver decisive plays. Scientific expedition is led by Dick Archbold, former resident.
The first monument honoring Georgia Washington is believed to have been erected in Boonsboro Maryland in 1872.
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