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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1963
Page
2
The article discusses rising unemployment as millions of youths enter the labor market, worsened by automation. It notes that those with training have better odds, cites child labor laws and their impact on teen employment, mentions vocational schools expanding to help, and highlights ongoing difficulty for many young people to find work and prepare for future careers.
A report describes a cluster of six teen babies born with spinal deformities and high infant mortality in Atlanta. The text links similarities to a feared European foreshadowing disorder once blamed on thalidomide, noting widespread uncertainty as investigations continue and pregnant women worry about potential risks.
Professor Lovell argues boys are shaped by a female dominated world in schools. He suggests minimal censure for misbehavior and ample praise for civil conduct as boys mature. He predicts boys will adapt by learning basic grooming and skills later.
The Nashville Banner notes weeds defy every device from hoes and heat to drought and blight, thriving in gardens while crops fail. It adds a caution about sun exposure as beach season approaches and hints Congress may stay in session.
A string of humorous and poignant mock letters from an era a reader might recognize. They range from a yachting misadventure about Oswald Frothingham Frisb to a dentist refunding an upper plate, a Coolidge essay prize, a Dallas real estate windfall, eloping plans, a mink coat concern, and a President offering a Cabinet post with moving expenses.
A windstorm in Thomasville exposed hazards from old decayed oak trees with shallow roots and broken limbs. Authors urge city and private owners to inspect and remove hazardous oaks near buildings and public spaces, and replace with younger trees for future growth. The piece notes several large oaks fell or damaged property, including near churches and residences, urging a planned replanting program.
Washington columnist John Chamberlain critiques how urban crime, school performance, illiteracy, and racial discrimination are reported. He argues District schools show strengths in fundamentals, notes widespread functional illiteracy, cites relief policies affecting job uptake, and warns that ending discrimination requires long term personal changes beyond laws.
The article reflects on the end of the color line in baseball as players threaten strikes over Jackie Robinson. It also notes Sugar Ray Robinson and Althea Gibson as Black athletes advancing in their fields through patient progress, amid broader calls for economic advancement and social change.
President Kennedy seeks to ease Cold War tensions while pressing civil rights reform, as Khrushchev faces Red China and Moscow propaganda keeps up pressure on racial issues and NATO nuclear forces. The July talks hinge on race and Sino-Soviet tensions, with no quick resolution in sight.
Mrs T B asks how to handle her husband’s new job and the impact of absence on their children. The adviser urges quick, clear family choices and warns against pursuing higher living standards at the expense of home life, urging a focus on security and a stable Christian home.
Local notice lists republication rights for Thomasville Times Enterprise editions. It details address for subscriptions and change of address, contact numbers, and mail rates including weekly, semiannual, and annual prices with tax estimates for Georgia deliveries.
A wedding scene is interrupted by a crying child as a guest laments the disruption. A young woman vows to inscribe on their invitations that children will not be invited, highlighting social tensions at the ceremony.
The article notes that selecting a career or trade is not easy for young people who often face uncertainty and may later regret their choice. It suggests parents cannot always provide correct guidance and youths may ignore parental input, as youths are usually better positioned to decide for themselves.
The grid shows a large themed crossword with numbered across and down clues including definitions for items like Sidetrac and Ember. Readers are invited to fill with solutions such as Dyer style spellings and common crossword entries across references to people places and objects.
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