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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1947
Page
1
A collage of brief items from the Thomasville Times Enterprise page includes notes on world events such as the Cold War and sugar rationing, light local chatter about workers and vacations, and miscellaneous remarks on meat prices, bombers, and youth camps. It references Truman, Russia, Hungary, and regional topics amid scattered opinions.
Veterans and supporters urge keeping Finney VA hospital operative in Thomasville arguing it serves about fifteen hundred parents and meets current and future medical needs. They criticize wasteful plans, call for utilization of existing facilities, and demand a ten year operation to address emergencies without surrendering essential care.
The piece argues Truman's Canada trip should not be overhyped but serves to solidify Western Hemisphere unity amid Cold War tensions. It warns of Russia-US enmity fueled by malcontents and urges a future peace plan or strong military posture to deter Soviet aggression.
Fragmentary remarks describe a tense world where Russia has not agreed to rival nations’ proposed actions. The text notes the volatile climate as rivals push for swift measures to curb Moscow’s influence and assert world prestige.
A historical report describes the B-36 super bomber as the largest and most capable air project yet. details reveal a 230 foot wing span, 278000 pounds maximum takeoff weight, six large electric propellers, and a transport capacity up to 400 troops. The piece notes the secrecy of the project and discusses potential peacetime uses and implications for global defense and economy.
The Cairo Chamber of Commerce will hold its June directors meeting tomorrow night at 8 o clock. President R A Bell will preside. The notice was announced today in Cairo.
Washington reports how airlines insure passengers and planes, with typical passenger coverage around 20 000 dollars per person and airline plane insurance about 3 to 4 percent of value. Officials note out of court settlements and court action in crash claims, plus the distinction between personal insurance bought by individuals and airline passenger coverage.
Cairo officials say the transfer of Grady County Hospital from Dr A W Rehberg to the Grady County Hospital Authority will finalize in about a day. The hospital formerly Cairo Hospital has operated under the new authority for four months and will undergo a broad improvement program. Individuals and groups have offered to sponsor upgrades at $300 to $600 per room. Public operation has been successful to date.
Donalsonville June 16 Mrs Elbert P Trulock Jr entertained Miss Harriette Patricia Forrester at a cocoa cola pre nuptial party at her home The decor featured red blue and yellow balloons flowers and color scheme Clown centerpiece with Jumbo peanuts and lemon lilies Gifts included a corner whatnot for the guest of honor Attending were Miss Jackson Miss Johanne Walker Betty Jane Wilson Betty Martin Lucy Hoover and numerous relatives and friends including Mrs Clay Forrester Mrs Y L Roberts and Mrs C C Foster.
Lindberg plans final calls in New York prior to departure for St Louis. Golf note: Bobby Jones trails Harry Cooper by eight strokes and trails for the national open title. A Dodge senior line debut is invited by M A Huston Motor Co. Rotary lunch in Thomasville hosts Albany club. Insurgents drive toward Bilbao outskirts. civilians flee. British welcome Hitler’s foreign minister signaling improved ties. Bitsy Grant may replace Frankie Parker for Davis Cup in England. Salvation Army's $500 appeal gains strong support.
A Little Rock woman was charged with intoxication after being seen staggering along a street. She claimed she was not drunk and blamed torn shoe laces and her shoes for the wobbling. She did not specify her address.
Grady countians have two days left to take part in the FB VD health survey offering chest X rays for tuberculosis and blood tests for syphilis. About 7,000 have already participated. 650 on Saturday. Health officials, backed by federal state and local staff, push reminders and even used an airplane to attract attention. A stray dinosaur note appears in the text.
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