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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1949
Page
1
A string of light political and social snippets from Jefferson county and Florida. Jokes about bonds, taxes, housing plans, a watermelon queen contest, a no-fence law, and hot weather mix with observations on fishing, car crashes, and public policy. The tone skewes toward playful local chatter and provincial worries.
Editorial argues for strengthened child labor laws to curb exploitation while acknowledging benefits of supervised work for youths. It notes federal controls over vacation and after school employment, with allowances for certain part time and well paid tasks like newsboys. It advocates modifications to permit productive labor for twelve to sixteen year olds during vacations to gain experience.
Milledgeville hospitals face a wave of resignations as twelve doctors quit over alleged political interference and poor working conditions. The doctors say politics has corrupted administration, while proponents claim they will recruit new physicians to serve more patients.
The piece argues Georgia taxes rely on guesswork and calls for marketable value based assessments. It suggests true property valuations, broader use of intangible and income taxes, and warns of political will lacking to implement reform. It also notes reactions to figures like Nellie Bunk and references to Taft Hartley debates.
Jeff and Connie escape a deadly ambush at a cliff known as the jumping off place. Jeff confirms his Hereford herd including his bull, then returns home to news of Glenn and plans a visit to Cougar. The Crown's danger lingers as night falls.
President Roosevelt hosts King George in Washington as the first family greets British royalty with cordial handshakes and a parade. Tensions rise over British Japanese relations while Tokyo notes strains. Senator Montano calls for a Roosevelt third term amid New Deal support. Orioles lose 4-23, Cubs/Cardinals set for twin bill. Golf action features Armour, Dutra, Wood pacing U S Open with Sam Snead shooting 68.
Fitkil disposition of farm legis m avien is undertaken today as report debenture group will not be able to prevent acceptance im Senate is heard. House approves bill. tuards and strikers fight. im Gastonia textile dispute. Florida cenfuses to allow shipments. Jot Jergori peaches on account of diseases. Pleas of Ga. Agriculture Dept. come to no avail. Commencement exercises held as forty pupils graduated from Thomasville High School. Burness Moore delivers the valedictory. Walter Whiddon gives the salutatory. Lawrence Walker is class president. Bambino expects to be back in game soon. Babe Ruth submits to first interview since illness and holds attention of baseball world.
A humorous piece on seedling care warns that seed beds placed in busy walkways anger gardeners as seedlings need shading and regular watering. It compares seedlings to children, noting the fuss when beds are stepped on and the relief when they finally move to the garden.
The 1916 Philadelphia Athletics endured a disastrous campaign, winning 36 games and losing 117. The team posted the worst record of the modern major leagues, marking a notorious era in franchise history.
Members of the Bainbridge Book Club held a picnic supper at Earle May's camp on the Flint River. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Owen Fields Mr and Mrs Herman Lee Metcalf and children Lee and Frank Mr and Mrs Gerard Kwilecki and Muffin Mrs Wesley Callahan and son Johnny Mr and Mrs Alfred Rutty and daughter Carol Mr and Mrs Wallace Plowden and children Vickie Sally and Warren Mr and Mrs Gilbert Grage Mrs Maston O Neal and children Susan and Maston Jr Miss Grace King Mr and Mrs Earle May Mr and Mrs Emmett O Neal among others.
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