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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1961
Page
2
The editorial argues tax dollars and federal aid to education are misused and politicized. It criticizes conditions tied to funds and warns against eroding local school control while noting Georgia’s rising federal education spend relative to 1943 levels. It urges restraint and accountability in federal strings.
A jumble of excerpts argues whether federal or local funding better supports education. It notes the high share of taxes already paid and questions how funds reach schools, mentioning desegregation, FHA, and state budgets with decades of history.
New York AP report describes a family plan for a grand Father’s Day surprise. A mother engineers a steak dinner at a pricey restaurant for the dad, with gifts and celebrations that honor his decades of care and warmth. The family orchestrates transport, wine, and a four‑steak feast, culminating in a touching toast and a $26.38 bill.
A welfare board in Thomas County grapples with limited funds $250 monthly from the County and $228 for Juvenile Court. An elderly man requires weekly medical trips to Augusta costing $25 each, totaling over $100 monthly, risking other cases as resources run short. The piece notes parental sacrifice on Father’s Day amid ongoing relief needs.
Local appeal from Mrs Hastain for humanitarian funds and medical transport for an elderly patient needing weekly trips to Augusta for treatment. article notes limited church and charity resources, including Salvation Army and Red Cross, and urges community action to cover $38 weekly travel costs and related care.
Andrew J. Gutman argues national anthems unite people and shape identity. He contrasts Israel’s Hatikvah, Germany’s Deutschland Uber Alles, and socialist anthems like The Internationale, noting music’s role in national spirit and cultural memory. He condemns anti patriotism as spiritual decline.
Opinion from 1961 argues the emotional impact of the Star Spangled Banner varies with each man’s character and life, blaming a split patriotism on individualism and internationalism since Woodrow Wilson. It claims American symbols should be revived to restore national pride and unity.
Puzzle clues list with numbered Across and Down items including Moccasin blood fluid droop artificial language Himalayan Marmot equilateral parallelogram and other entries plus missing or garbled terms.
A.T.&T. held its annual meeting with about 1,416,000 shares represented, roughly 81 percent of total shares. The gathering underscored broad public stake as dividends and steady growth were highlighted and praised as part of the company’s service to patrons across all walks of life.
The document notes a gathering of 19,000 share owners by proxy during an April session. It reflects on United States development and investor reliance, the blue chip lineage, and a bonus tied to shareholders. It emphasizes a proven record and expansion potential driven by stockholders and executives recognizing shareholder value.
Dr J Earl Smith in St Louis outlines safer lawn care after months of grass cutting injuries. He notes accidents harm feet and eyes, often from stones glass or mower blades when children play nearby.
A fragmentary tip led to a report noting seven injuries from mower incidents. The piece mentions Dr. Smith and a chief victim among the injured, with warnings about power lines and dangerous setups. It underscores the need for safer handling and supervision.
The piece recalls Khrushchev pressuring for a West Berlin settlement from 1958 to 1969, threatening to hand East German control of supply routes to the East, risking confrontation with the United States. It notes U2 incidents, Paris crisis, and subsequent talks with Eisenhower and Kennedy without resolution.
The text urges seeking a personal faith in Christ rather than inheriting parents beliefs. It notes Paul spoke of the gospel as his own and counsels readers to claim a personal gospel and faith, concluding with a confession of assured belief in Christ’s keeping power.
Cheryl Turner, Lana Turner's 17 year old daughter, is reported to be in trouble with juvenile authorities after being found with two intoxicated youths. The case adds to a high profile history including the fatal stabbing of her mother's boyfriend Johnny Stompanato and ongoing publicity surrounding the family.
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