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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1966
Page
2
The piece discusses Buddhist self immolation as a protest against U S actions and the Ky government in Viet Nam. It notes global attention drawn to martyrs, rising American concern, and the tension between religious fervor and political demonstrations.
A wartime style warning argues taxes and rising living costs threaten households. It compares government spending promises to installment buying, urging voters to reject extravagant schemes that require future payments and could erode personal independence.
On June 7 in history notable events include 1989 visits by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to the United States, the 1942 Midway victory, 1943 French Liberation cabinet, 1944 Normandy fighting, 1945 Okinawa gains, 1916 arrest case of Col Durant and wife, Niagara Falls power plant incident ten years ago, 5 years ago Dominican Republic inquiry into Trujillo, and last year Gemini 4 splashdown.
The ambush shooting of James H Meredith in Mississippi underscores risks faced by civil rights workers and voters. President Kennedy era rights, new justice proposals, and fears of extremist violence loom as national leaders urge protection of minority rights and peaceful change.
A Port Washington musing on restoring an antique wooden boat. The writer contrasts aging wooden yachts with fiberglass craft, detailing winter preparations, spring scrapping and painting, and the satisfaction of seeing Argo gleam again before a new summer at sea.
The Times Enterprise Co. offers mail subscriptions with various rates and tax details for Georgia residents. Subscribers are instructed to send changes to the office at 119 N Madison St or P O Box 680 Thomasville Ga. Rates shown include weekly, quarterly, semiannual and yearly options with tax.
The core message: God loves the world and offers eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ who died for sins and rose again. All people are sinners, sin separates us from God, but God provides salvation through Christ, and faith saves while growth in knowledge and obedience follows.
The Viet Nam war is influencing business in May and June with mixed effects. Some firms report higher sales from war demands, but shortages, higher costs, and longer lead times bite others. Government data show rising spending but persistent supply bottlenecks could cool growth later.
John Chamberlain argues the 1968 Republican convention hinges on whether Romney is seen as Western or Eastern. Romney’s clashes with General Motors, call for breaking up the auto giant, and Rockefeller’s Eastern label complicate his bid. The piece notes shifting party power to the West and South, with Nixon’s breadth and Romney’s regional image pivotal to the outcome.
Dick Van Dyke accepts a civic award as Father of the Year while promoting Divorce American Style. The film stars Van Dyke with Debbie Reynolds and Jean Simmons, critiquing alimony laws and modern marriages. He plans 13 more films and CBS specials and envisions a Dick Van Dyke Show reunion every three weeks.
A look at political reluctance in 1966 highlights Governors Rockefeller Scranton Romney and Nixon all declining presidential runs while drafts and doubts persisted. The piece recalls Eisenhower Truman Stevenson Coolidge and the persistence of would be campaigns despite declared refusals.
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