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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1956
Page
2
Editor Lee E. Kelly and general manager W. D. Hargrave run the Ile Times-Enterprise, South Georgia's most complete newspaper, with W. D. Hargrave handling business management duties.
A historical public health appeal emphasizes that cancer signs are not always obvious and urges immediate professional evaluation. It warns that delaying diagnosis allows the disease to progress, urging readers to seek competent diagnosticians and donate to research instead of relying on unproven remedies.
Former Illinois governor Stevenson leads in California’s nomination race as early returns show a decisive trend toward his candidacy. Observers note Kefauver’s retreat appears likely while favorite son candidates may still influence the national convention. Stevenson’s oratory and conservative stance boost his appeal amid shifting Democratic support ahead of November.
The Merchants showcase Georgia peaches though not at Elberta prime, with Canteloupes from Texas and West not matching old standards. Watermelons soon arrive, blackberries and huckleberries scarce, strawberries from other states available, and locals note a bright season for home grown plums persimmons pears and garden vegetables. Special pre season veggies mainly come from Florida while some depart West for in demand items.
The piece warns that stray bullets injure or kill, urging no firing within city limits unless permitted, and notes a state law against reckless shooting. It mentions Thomasville, local improvement talks, and reflections on community safety, farms, and daily life. It reflects a early 20th century civic tone.
New York AP profile of Sammy Davis Jr detailing his ambition to star in a Western film and co star with Frank Sinatra in Jazz Train. The piece notes his Harlem roots, Broadway debut in Mr Wonderful, vast wealth, and wide personal interests from photography to Colt firearms, with a frugal lifestyle and intense work ethic.
Hollywood producers rely on agents to bring hopefuls to studios where they are interviewed tested and signed. Felicia Farr is cited as an example of a beauty pushed toward stardom by a studio while working in a local cafe.
Adlai Stevenson leads the Democratic pack with the inside track for the nomination as neither he nor Kefauver sparked decisive attacks on Eisenhower. The Democratic fault line remains lack of incendiary issues, while Republicans have largely co-opted Democratic programs, blurring party differences.
The passage notes Kefauver and Republicans debating postwar policies. It discusses Republicans criticizing New Deal socialism, while Eisenhower’s presidency maintained and expanded Roosevelt programs, preserving foreign policy and domestic measures as the nation enjoys relative peace.
Sammy, a wiry entertainer with antelope like speed and falcon endurance, insists talent is innate but effort defines success. He credits sugar intake to energy and warns audiences detect phoniness quickly, stressing fair play and total effort each performance. Bill Robinson is mentioned as sharing sugar secrets.
Felicia recalls being sought by an agent who urged a film career after two TV commercials in New York. He introduced her to studios and she later played Kim Novak in Picnic, impressing Columbia Pictures. The piece also notes Jean Hersholt’s legacy and a AP weather summary of pleasant, warm, dry conditions with scattered storms in the West.
The fragment describes the Thomasville Times Enterprise newspaper masthead and publication rights including republication terms and mailing details. It notes daily publication except Sundays and lists sections such as Business Ads Display Advertising Editorial News and Payable in Advance with mail rates.
The text details Tito's resistance to Soviet domination after World War II, his expulsion from the Cominform in 1948, and the ensuing tensions with Stalinist Russia. It cites letters between Yugoslavia and the USSR, notes Tito's warnings against Soviet infiltration, and describes a broader critique of Western betrayal and Yugoslav independence within a communist framework.
A compact play piece features a mountaineer and an exile in a cabin scene. The exile pleads for pity while the whittler asks how much, delivering a tiny dramatic exchange. Also notes a child’s comedy line about marriage and a chorus girl joke. 1956 Bennett Cerf.
A compact list of crossword style clues with pairs and fragments covering across and down entries including numbers like 16 17 46 and mixed terms such as Lass filth curve small city in candles and various partial phrases. The text appears as a garbled puzzle page with numerous overlapping hints and partial words.
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