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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1948
Page
1
A North Georgia judge links child misbehavior to home life while urging broader community programs to channel spare time into constructive activities. The article argues for safe facilities for all children and public support for expanding community centers.
A resident recounts seeing numerous modern school buildings on a five hundred mile journey and urges support for a local light rate increase to finance two new school structures, one for whites and one for others, arguing about fifty cents per month for less than three years will benefit children and communities.
City leaders argue the aging sanitary system requires full rehabilitation beyond existing sewer lines. A proposed bond of about 150000 dollars would fund water extensions, storage, and two school gymnasia projects, with light plant revenue supporting immediate needs. Voters face deciding on rate hikes and long term city improvements.
A local Community Council in Thomasville promotes unity among about seventy organizations to back town boosting projects. It urges passage of a bond issue for gymnasiums to benefit public welfare and children, arguing unified action will drive progress despite some opposition.
Investigator Yates questions Diane Ealing and Pettigrew at the Ealing home about the tool shed accident, the timing of Dr. Stokes, and the gun room discovery. Pettigrew speaks of weekly tool sharpening and a right handed grip as voices whisper of a hover.
A detailed daylong broadcast lineup lists programs from 6:30 in the morning to 7:45 in the evening. It features news and weather updates, music shows, talk segments, and a closing sign off with multiple orchestras and country music programs.
Floodwaters from a breached levee inundate a large area near Kenneth, driving hundreds of families from homes and farms. The crisis prompts concern as relief efforts begin and officials assess damage. Hoover reportedly supports distressed farm groups while bloc leaders seek cooperation. Curtis rests at home after a Kansas City triumph. Senator Norris attacks the Republican convention and its leaders, calling progressive discontent and criticizing current policies. Nationalists claim China unity and outline plans for liberty under new treaties, with equality demanded by government.
Ten years ago Franklin McCall was sentenced to die for abducting and killing a Florida boy. The judge pronounced the electric chair the fate for the accused, marking a high-profile capital punishment outcome. The case tied into a broader session of state political and legal actions reported alongside other items.
Irwington Ga June 16 AP Three candidates for governor are officially in the race with $500 fees paid. Hoke O Kelley Loganville qualified yesterday joining M A Thompson and Rev Joe Rabin Valdosta. Other races include Augustus M Roan for the State Court of Appeals and James A Perry Atlanta for Public Service Commission reelection with A J Hartley also a candidate. Additional filings reported Andrew J Ryan Jr Savannah James T Manning Marietta M H Boyer Hawkinsville and Echel Graham McRae in related posts.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports CIO steelworkers union calls a 20 000 worker strike at nine Aluminum Company of America plants starting midnight Sunday. Workers will not report for Monday shifts.
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