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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1969
Page
4
Marie Altagracio Trujillo, 18, granddaughter of the late Dominican dictator, and Francisco Bergox, 24, described as her wealthy fiancé, were reported as kidnaped and began providing first hand information to Madrid Newsmen.
Lt. James Hughes and Trooper Michael Masterpois of the New York State Patrol break up gaming machines in Londonville New York. The machines had been confiscated in the past year in Rensselaer County and were ordered destroyed after use in legal proceedings.
In Arbor police review the area near a University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University hitchhiking route following a recent coed slaying. Investigators caution travelers and urge caution for students and locals using the street.
Bobby Hines of the Thomasville Longhouse was chosen Chief of the Georgia State Longhouse at a Region 2 meeting in Atlanta. Representatives from Augusta Atlanta and Thomasville elected him to coordinate communications and link between Georgia tribes. YMCA branches in multiple cities report 176 registered tribes with expansion from 1961 revival through six tribes today.
Firemen responded to two Friday the 13th calls. A mattress and bed coverings burned in a bedroom at 406 S Stevens Street around 8 30 a m and were extinguished with minor damage. A smoker in bed apparently caused the blaze. A second call at the Coffee Shop in the rail station reported smoking from a defective fan motor but no fire.
City police report Emanuel Sherman, 38, of 140 Festus Street, drove north on West Jackson Street and failed to negotiate a left turn on Neel Street, veering into a porch at the corner of South Neel and West Jackson around 10 p.m. Officers Lewis Jackson and Henry Wheeler witnessed the incident.
The session contends over a sales tax bill and revenue revisions as Gov Maddox faces a skeptical House and wary senators. Maddox proposes $15 million from income tax revision and boosts for city county grants and education, while critics warn against new taxes and rush to use revised revenue estimates for projects. The event stalls with limited floor support and mixed public reaction.
George Harvey McCracken 73 died here after a lengthy illness. Services 3 p.m. Saturday at Kirkland-Cray-Hughes Home for Funerals with Rev. Fred Bullock. Burial in Little Ochlochnee Cemetery. Survived by wife Nora DwuPree McCracken of Bradenton two daughters Betty Nelms and Sara Ward two stepsons Thomas and Delma Carlton of Tallahassee two brothers Luther and Buddy McCracken two sisters Irvin Alligead and L. A. Brewer of Meigs and Adel.
More than 70 Thomas County 4-H members compete in the South Central District Project Eliminations at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Ronnie Bozeman seeks Boys Vice-President and Louie Chastain runs for Parliamentarian. Kenneth Beasley and Ophelia Smith accompany the group, who will return to Thomasville Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Olezime Morehead wife of Williams Morehead formerly of Thomasville and sister in law of Mrs. Ocie Thomas of Thomasville died in Santa Monica. Services will be announced by Hadley's Funeral Home Inc.
Tom Trutlin of 520 West Jefferson Street died Thursday at home after a lengthy illness. Services will be announced by Hadley's Funeral Home, Inc.
Amos Williams age 90 died Tuesday in a Thomasville hospital. Services are at 3 p.m. Saturday at Mount Mariah Baptist Church with Rev. C. H. Parker officiating. Burial follows at St. Matthews Cemetery via Hatcher Peoples Funeral Home. There are no survivors.
Services for 66 year old Mrs. Ethel Monroe will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church conducted by Rev. J W Thomas. Burial will follow in Cairo City Cemetery under the direction of Cloud Funeral Home.
The families of the late Eric Leaphart express thanks and appreciation to friends for their kindness and comfort during hours of sorrow. The Leaphart and Taylor Families.
An 18-year-old Moultrie man Herbert Cecil Ware faces an October trial in Colquitt Superior Court for assault to murder in the April beating of Gwen Mullins principal of Balfour Elementary. Ware was arrested in a Moultrie pool room within 24 hours of the attack on Mullins, 43, who has since returned to work in Thomasville after weeks of hospitalization for head injuries and bruises.
Mr and Mrs Willie J Minton announce twins a boy and girl born June 9 in Monticello Florida to Gertrude Glenn The Minton couple also report a son Jeffery Allen born June 11 to Mr and Mrs Thomas Earl Glenn in City Ruby Faye Floyd is the mother of the newborn Jeffery Allen
Wall Street reversed its downward trend and posted a moderate gain by noon on Friday. The Dow Jones industrial average rose to 897.36 from 1 0:30 a.m. and the broader AP 60-stock index gained to 319.3 as gains led by American Telephone and Reynolds Tobacco.
Georgia cattle auctions across 24 markets saw receipts of 12 300 last week versus 12 000 prior and 11 500 a year ago. Prices span slaughter steers to calves with varied weights and grades. Egg prices show extras at 41–42 cents, large at 40–42 cents, and mids at 30–32 cents. Produce markets report steady Florida citrus and details on greens, beans, cabbage, squash, peppers, and corn with regional price ranges.
Georgia Florida and Alabama packers received hogs in THOMASVILLE with barrows and gilts mostly steady though prices 25 to 50 cents lower on the plant delivered basis. No. 1-3 200-230 lbs sold 24.00-25.00, 2-3 190-240 lbs 23.50-24.50, some at 23.00-23.25. 2-4 240-270 lbs 22.75-23.75. Week to week shows 25-50 cents higher.
Live poultry demand in Atlanta remains strong as live broilers and fryers fetch prices around 14 to 15 cents at farms. The AP notes steady trade activity with buyers seeking supply for immediate market needs.
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