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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1949
Page
1
A reflective piece discusses personal integrity and public duty, noting the ease of passable entertainment in a theatre. It laments selfish political motives, cautions about secrets, and observes local concerns from dog poisons to childrearing, urging parental support to bolster a child’s courage.
The piece argues Russian propaganda seeks time to misrepresent and pressure the United States while avoiding fair negotiations. It contends Moscow uses fear to trigger recession fears, notes the Soviet system as a failure after five-year plans, and warns Russia will press ahead with patient, costly diplomacy.
The local power plant suffered a breakdown requiring three days of 24 hour work to repair. Overworking machinery is risk to continued service and industrial growth. Georgia Power may not meet demand. city plans extensions financed by revenue certificates and voter approval, or risk further curtailment of sales and economic expansion.
A LaGrange Kiwanis Club talk outlines atomic energy potential for heat and farming use while warning of destructive power. Majors Sutton traces nuclear history, cites Hiroshima and Bikini tests, and notes vast costs and manpower behind the bomb program.
The feature by Fagaly and Burt draws a large crowd in a public appearance. The bandwagon look of the event draws thousands as the duo showcase their humorous take on current affairs.
In Hollywood highlights by Bob Thomas, Bette Davis argues films should entertain and teach without preaching. She criticizes sexless adult pictures and glorified crime, urging subtle moral lessons shown through character actions. Also noted are Betty Hutton on Paramount air, Ray Milland on a bike from Copper Canyon set, and Cary Grant teased by Sheridan after War Bride.
An old ad promotes Lavoptik eye drops for tired eyes. It advises reading at one inch, avoiding poor light, and suggests baths after wind exposure. The copy claims quick soothing of inflamed eyes and granulated lids and touts 30 years of success.
A scanned radio lineup lists morning and afternoon programs including Morning 30 BBN. Circle Roundup and Sunrise Serenade with tunes from Chapel of the Air Blue Barrou and Petty and Bob. It shows hourly News and musical segments through Sign off.
A controversial reparations debate ends with experts approving a long sought settlement. County officers back road bonds up to 100 million dollars while an association meeting records support for the issue. Thomasville is named as next meeting site. Babe Ruth is ill with a weak heart and cold. his bride speaks to AP. Beachton defeats Chattahoochee and Thomasville defeats Tallahassee in a twin bill. Kiwanis captains address attendance committees. A recital at MacIntyre Park High School pleases as Miss Annie Taylor pupils perform skits.
Ten years ago King George VI planned a historic visit marking the first time a British monarch would enter the United States. The royal couple were to land at Niagara with joint troops greeting across the border as Hull prepared to welcome them. Chamberlain said a special envoy would be sent to Russia to smooth a triple pact. County rejected proposed amendments amid light voting. W. T. Anderson of Macon disappeared.
Awards are handed as Senators receive diplomas in commencement exercises. Orioles defeat Bees twice and prepare for Albany Cardinals. Florida girls softball champions visit for a game with Toms team tomorrow while Ralph Guldahl is favored to retain the national open golf crown.
A satirical request describes a chair so simple it should be inexpensive mass produced pine with no ornament. It rejects fine woods varnish or craftsmanship and imagines a chair that can be sat on and abused without care or consequence.
The major league season mark for most walks allowed is held by Bob Feller with 208 bases on balls in 1938.
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