Fund Raising Campaign Planned To Benefit Boys Estate
A campaign to raise funds for Boys Estate in Georgia is planned to begin June 20 led by state trustee W. B. Atkinson and county finance chairmen. Mrs. Atkinson and Mrs. Middleton will appeal to local citizens to support the town north of Brunswick created to guide Georgia boys. The community spans about 200 acres near Ga. 99, with a teen city government and facilities including a post office, cottages, gymnasium, chapel, and municipal services.
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Boys Estate
W. B. Atkinson
Thomas County Finance
Atkinson
C. L. Middleton
Georgia
Brunswick
Santo Domingo State Park
U. S
Ga. 99
U. S. 17
Local party candidates shift as Nix bid advances
The article notes changes in the party slate for September with Nix seeking the nomination. A potential rival to Nix is scratched after failing to pay a 1500 fee. Hargrett and Stuckey oppose U S Rep Tuten, while Attorney General Bolton requires independents to file signatures totaling six percent of registered voters to appear on ballots.
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Tion
Nix
Claude Purcell T
Travis Stewart
Democrat
Byrom M. Fitzgerald
Hargrett
Stuckey
Hastman
U. S
J. Russell Tuten
Brunswick
Overcrowding Cited as Inmates Refill Local Hospital
Ambros says about 20 percent of inmates fill the hospital's beds and many are not proper patients. He notes alcoholics are sent there to avoid jail, but the facility cannot treat them and is forced to release them quickly to prevent worse overcrowding.
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Ambros
Booker Returns to Meigs-Ochlochnee Church for Second Year
The Rev. Allen M. Booker is assigned to the Meigs-Ochlochnee Methodist Church for a second year. He attended the first week of the annual South Georgia Methodist Conference at Epworth by the Sea on St. Simons Island.
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Meigs
Allen M. Booker
Meigs-Ochlochnee
Bad Weather Strikes Texas with High Winds and Hail
Severe storms swept Texas today with strong winds and heavy rain. Tornado touchdowns were reported near Pampa and Damascus causing property damage. Hail the size of pears fell in Pampa as winds reached 76 mph near Amarillo and thunderstorms stretched across the South and Southwest Plains to the Missouri Valley.
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Associated Press
Texas
Weather Bureau
Pampa
Damas
Amarillo
Tex
Southwest Plains
Missouri Val
Record number of Americans planned travel abroad in 1966
A surge in passport issuances shows a record share of Americans planning overseas trips despite dollar drain. Officials note growth in official travel to Southeast Asia and Europe, with Lynda Johnson among those slated to tour Europe. Passport data indicate 364 701 passports issued or renewed in Q1, up 14.3 percent from 1965.
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Washington
U.S
Soauthen
Asia
White House
America
Lynda Johnson
Europe
Canada
Mexico
Passport Office
Police Raise Aims To Stabilize Force
Police officers will see a new starting monthly salary of 354 dollars from Thursday, up from 320. The pay increase, said Adkins, compares favorably with state and county rates and should reduce turnover. He noted recruiting costs of about 5000 dollars yearly and said higher pay may help retain staff though not solve all personnel issues.
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Adking
Adkins
Jaguar tale and street trouble haunt Fitzgibbon scene
A chaotic night near Fitzgibbon's home features a fury faced by a station attendant Joe Ghazar as youths demand gas and oil. The youths assault Ghazar, attempt arson, and trigger a rush order for Kitty while a Jaguar story weaves through the quiet nights at Harry's place.
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Joe Ghazar
Ghazar
Fitzgibbons
Kitty
Harry
Parks and Cemeteries Dept Active May Operations
The Parks and Cemeteries Department dug 20 graves in May, sold four grave spaces and 13 cemetery lots. Supt. Wayman Dekle attended an American Public Works Association meeting in Atlanta. Crews mowed parks, cemeteries, parkways, around beds, and at the City Armory, Library and other city properties. Ball parks were maintained with bleachers moved for youth leagues. playgrounds, curbs and trash were tended. perpetual projects and nursery work continued. roses were cut for civic groups.
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Parks and Cemeteries Dept
Wayman Dekle
American Public Works Assn
Atlanta
National Guard
Civil Air Patrol
Chamber of Commerce
Little League
Pony League
Colton Ave
Georgia paintings shipped worldwide for embassies
Twenty nine Georgia artworks are being loaned to U S embassies abroad. Rep Charles Weltner notes the exhibit showcases a South rich in mood and culture. The reception in Washington included lawmakers and art leaders as curator Gudmund Vigtel announced the program led by Nancy Kefauver.
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Washington
Georgia
U. S
Charles L. Weltner
South
Weltner
Canno1 House
Diplomatic Corps
Washington Art Galleries
Georgian State Society
State Department
Nancy
Kefauver
Gudmund Vigtel
High Museum of Art
Atlanta
Lamar Dodd
University of Georgia
Joel C. Reeves
Atlanta School of Art
Ed Ross
Roswell
Joseph Perrin
Georgia State College
Thursday Optimist Rotary and Lions Club Events
Calendar listing for THURSDAY events including OPTIMIST CLUB at Plaza Cafe noon ROTARY at Glen Arven 1 p.m LIONS at Plaza Cafe 7 30 p.m and other meetings at Garden Center Post 31 Masonic Building Salvation Army and Presbyterian Hall within Allen Cook VFW and Bethlehem Commandery plus AL ANON and A A at various venues. Friday ceramics class Kiwanis Senior Citizens East ern Star round out weekend schedule.
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Optimist Club
Plaza Cafe
Rotary Club
Glen Arven
Garden Center
Thomas County Kiwanis Club
Post
Lions Club
Allen Cook
VFW Post
Salvation Army
Masonic Bldy
Alcoholics Anonymous
Presbyterian Hall
Youth Center Hut
Kiwanis Club
YMCA
Eastern Star
Masonic Building
Public Drunkness and Disorderly Arrests Reported in May
City police logged 21 939 miles patrolled and 641 calls in May with 113 public drunkenness arrests and 25 disorderly conduct arrests. Other actions included six resisting arrest, seven illegal weapons, two concealed weapon arrests, 43 wrecks investigated and 26 cases opened, plus 48 speed and 81 stop sign tickets.
House Group Approves Stricter Rights Powers
Washington AP A House subcommittee approved adding sweeping new powers to the civil rights bill to curb interference with constitutional rights. The panel revived a section authorizing the attorney general to seek court orders to protect rights, while deferring the housing nondiscrimination provision for later negotiations.
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Civil Rights Workers House
U.S
Reptile warnings as humidity rises in area
Sam Sez warns residents to beware coiled rattlesnakes in area forests and backyards. He notes snakes may warn before striking but hidden snakes often cause trips to hospitals and police cases, with extensive office time reported.
Migrant Farm Training Topic On Agenda In County Panel
The Thomas County Community Action Panel will discuss an approved budget of 458 660 for the migrant farm training program at 7 30 p m tomorrow in the City Court Room of the Municipal Building. Also on the agenda are Head Start Program budget reports and the Child Day Care Committee. Chairman Logan Lewis urges public attendance.
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Igrant
Thomas County
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