11 Jun 1957
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1957
Page
1
The Thornesville Civil Air Patrol unit wins final approvals to proceed with a new operations building. The project targets about 6,000 dollars, aided by a prior donation around 1,760 dollars from the county commissioners and a remaining 2,000 dollars to be raised or allocated.
Georgia Baptist leaders announce a statewide church and community conference to study church and community relations. The event at Tift College Forsyth runs May 17 19 with several hundred pastors expected to attend and a new clinic on church finance and stewardship.
Stocks show cautious gains at the opening as traders weigh mixed signals and economic data. Investors monitor energy and tech shares while markets react to ongoing corporate earnings.
Atlanta market prices show peaches and assorted vegetables up on Tuesday with mixed quality notes. Georgia peaches in U S No 1 traded around 5.60 per bushel with other items like green beans squash corn and peas listed at various local prices by quality and size.
Market notes from Thomasville and Albany Georgia plus Chicago hog receipts and North Georgia cattle auction results. Hogs mix of weights with mostly steady prices at several plants. Chicago receipts show fair activity with Nos. 2 and 3 trading around 20 dollars. Georgia cattle market steady to higher for slaughter calves and stocker cows with varied weights and price ranges.
Three Georgia State Patrol troopers attached to the Donalsonville post were discharged for gross misconduct and taking property at the scene of a motor vehicle accident. The troopers are W. E. Bruner from Thomasville, C. L. Everett from Savannah, and B. G. Rice from Madison. They may appeal the action.
City Commission reiterated contractors must haul away debris from properties being cleared. An ordinance passed in May 195¢ requires removal of refuse by the clearing contractor. The city will assist residents’ waste but not contractors. An first readings covered railroad crossing safety and making Thomasville a bird sanctuary with penalties for violators. The board also discussed a Negro library, library board recommendations, and extended free gas main taps until October 1 with a fee afterward.
Gangs of French students rioted in Algiers after Sunday’s dance hall bombing that killed eight French and wounded 88. A general strike shut shops and banks. ambulances ferried the injured as para troops were deployed and helicopters patrolled.
Senator Lyndon B. Johnson said he will back the foreign aid authorization bill totaling 3.687 billion dollars, joined by Senate Republican leader William F. Knowland. The pair signaled strong support for approval with potential future cuts limited to the appropriation phase and noted the measure sets ceilings rather than funds.
Crowds gathered for Carmen Ramos's funeral with six hundred mourners. Autos belonging to Moslems were overturned or set afire amid chants. The gathering sang the Marseillaise and proclaimed Algeria is French as tensions flared.
The Yoith International Bagpipe Festival will not be held in Scotland this year and instead relocates to Brittany France in August. Local organizers announce the unusual venue shift and expect participants from several countries.
The United States relaxes currency rules allowing 100 pounds sterling for a $280 vacation and travel promotions surge. Tour options include 9 or 12 day trips through major cities and sights with prices from about $147 per person to $270 for longer itineraries. Experts caution about inflation and currency value, while advice stresses cultural perspective and discretion when discussing America.
The text touts a laxative claim named COLONAID claiming to moisturize the colon to relieve constipation. It emphasizes rehydrating dry intestinal matter and increasing bulk to stimulate a normal urge to purge.
Louise Chastain told the Board of County Commissioners that cramped, outmoded welfare facilities require air conditioning and upgrades. She requested six one ton air conditioning units at 1329 dollars total, with 935 dollars on hand and more funds expected. A letter of approval to the State Welfare Director was requested, with anticipated no net county cost.
Leeks are quartered and boiled in salted water until tender. Served with a sauce of melted butter and lemon juice.
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