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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1972
Page
2
Six months one year review by L Edward Kelly Jr editor outlines editorial direction and coverage goals for the upcoming period. The piece emphasizes community focus and journalistic standards in local reporting.
Albert Riley urges voters to support a $600000 city bond issue in Tuesday's referendum. He notes no organized opposition and warns that low turnout could defeat funds for street paving sewer improvements and auditorium upgrades, stressing civic pride and future growth.
A letter argues local police shift from foot patrols to cars harms the community. It notes traffic jams and blocked crossings when officers are absent and urges downtown foot patrols to aid visitors, direct traffic, reduce noise, and improve safety.
A Thomasville letter to the editor urges a YES vote on a $600000 bond issue. The writer cites past voter support for bonds and appeals readers to analyze the proposal's pros and cons, stressing diversification, economy, and necessity for city development.
A Miami columnist jokes about judging a woman's age by her bathing suit and proposes a humorous Beach Kit for men to avoid awkward situations. The piece riffs on lighting, eye contact, and humorous tests while warning of misidentifications and social missteps on the beach.
A syndicated column details Rep. John Rooney’s control over key federal appropriations and his role as a power broker for shipping interests. It notes campaign links with Moore-McCormack Lines and Prudential Grace Lines, plus past illegal contributions and subsidies totaling tens of millions. It also covers other Washington notes on Boyle, Gromyko humor, Hansen remarks, ITT security, Paraguay diplomatic rifts, and a BBB false-charge correction.
A survey of 20 GOP governors finds broad support for keeping Spiro Agnew on the 1972 ticket. They view Connally as unnecessary and note Rockefeller and McCall have warmed to Agnew, with no strong push for a midstream change despite past tensions.
The column questions whether SALT concessions cede too much to the Soviet Union in total nuclear payload while noting U S advantages in MIRV, SRAM, and bomber deterrence. It argues for keeping Polaris submarines and manned bombers with SRAM, and warns of McGovern’s stance potentially weakening U S leverage. Also cites a HEW study on rising delinquency among girls.
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