GOP platform hearings reveal calls for tax overhaul and world cooperation
Witnesses urge revisions to the 1948 Republican platform with NAM proposing to cut non essential government activity and overhaul taxes to spur investment. CIO's Van A Bittner accuses GOP of breaking 1944 pledges and calls for repeal of Taft Hartley. Others push for global cooperation to combat communism and sustain peace.
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Jesippi
Alaska
GOP
National Association of Manufacturers
NAM
Morris Sayre
CIO
van A. Bittner
Edelle Harris Memorial Poem Published in Local Paper
The piece by J H Harris honors his wife Edelle Harris who died recently. It describes her steadfast faith and final hope of joining loved ones in heaven, with poetic reflections on her life and a touching farewell. The column also includes Observations by Lee E Kelly about Tom Linder and politics impacting farmers and federal policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Harris
Edelle Harris
God
Edelle
Hell
House votes to delay draft decisions until next year
The House approved 123 to 72 Rep Shafer suggestion to postpone all draft decisions until next year. Earlier debate featured Eaton's plea and a plan to add a third major provision in the draft bill. The measure would compel 18-year-olds to enlist for one year in the regular services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
House
Rep
Shafer
Rmich
Crow
R-Pa
Ford Unveils 1949 Models At Thomasville Show
The 1949 Ford was unveiled at the Thomasville Sales Company with hundreds viewing the new styling features including the new bustle back, eight panel dash, and expanded interior space. Hosts Jack and John Turner welcomed visitors as staff arranged broadcasts from WKTG and staff members offered impressions of the car’s comfort and ride.
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Thomasville
Jack Turner
John Turner
Hil
Thomasville Sales Co
Ford
Pratt Secrest
WKTG
Jeff Golden, Jr
Lindsey Watt
Jack Bracey
W. W. Jarrell
Times-Enterprise
Trial Testimony Recounts Turner Killing and Body Disposal
Wallace described grabbing a shotgun and firing as Turner was killed, with a scalp wound described in graphic detail. He testified for nearly seven hours exonerating Hering Sivell and Henry Mobley, while prosecutors prepared rebuttal witnesses to challenge his account. The investigation head said Wallace’s testimony would not alter the state case.
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Turner
Wallace
Hering Sivell
Henry Mobley
Wilson” .Turner
Social happenings and dances at Thomasville club
Miss Annette Kelly hosted a dinner for visitor Miss Lucille Yeager of Mobile and Austin Texas. The Women’s Club Benefit Dance followed at the municipal airport hangar with the Georgia Bulldog Orchestra entertaining. Also reported are upcoming weddings and honeymoons in June including Alvin Krech and Sara Frances Godwin, Dela Turk and Gordon Errickson, Mary Joyce Youngblood and Bill Ford.
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Annette Kelly
Lucille Yeager
Mobile
Ala
Austin
Texas
Huntingdon College
Dodson
Yeager
Jack Inman
Kelly
Herschel Clay
Mary Bradford
Benson B. Earle
Nan Pait
Dick Izzo
Dorothy Felkel
Ben Grace
Thomasville Woman's Club
Pavo Road
Georgia Bulldog Orchestra
South
Thomas County Vocational School
Alvin Krech
Pagis~a-Grille
Fla
Sara Frances Godwin
Willis Singletary
Dela Turk
Gordon Errickson
Mary Joyce Youngblood
Bill Ford
Plane crash witness accounts from Wilburton area
Airliner Belich of Wilburton a 47 year old mine locomotive operator was piloting when the plane winged in and fell. Belich recalled fear as the plane passed over his head. Fred Worner an auto mechanic saw the left motor smoking minutes before the crash. Joseph Fluett of the Civil Aeronautics Board called the scene the worst he has seen.
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Belich
Wilburton
Fred Worner
Kulpmont
Joseph O. Fluett
Civil Aeronautics Board Region One
Girl Scout Camp Opens Registration for All Girls
Registration for the Girl Scout camp is open to all girls including non Scouts. Brownies have two period options July 7 10 and July 11 14 while Girl Scouts may choose two periods July 14 21 and July 21 28. Fees vary by local or out of town status and by unit. A Pioneer Tent Unit is planned and Typhoid immunization is required. Publicity by Mrs. Margaret Dillinger.
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Margaret Dillinger
Claude Rountree Nominated for Postmaster Here
President Truman nominated Claude Rountree of Thomasville Georgia to be postmaster with Norwood W Miley of Hahira Georgia and Russell E Rancin of Union City Tennessee named to other postmaster roles. Rountree’s temporary appointment ends with confirmation and he is praised by friends for his service and qualifications.
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Claude Rountree
Thomasville, Ga
Norwood W. Miley
Hahira, Ga
Russell E. Rancin
Union City
Tenn
Clauce Rountree
Thomasville
Congressman Cox
Rountree
Lester
Wyche
Local Dance Invites Members and Guests at 50 Cents
Due to the dance’s nature admission is 50 cents. All members and their guests are cordially invited to attend.
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Bank OF Thomas County
Federal Depost Insurance Corporation
Dak S
Tere
Hippocrates
Edelle W. Harris
Lorne
By Lee E. Kelly
Powers That Be
Tom Linder
Georgia
Linder
Henry Wallace
Department of Agriculture
Washington
United States
Egypt
India
Tim Linder
Bendix
James Gribben
South Broad St
Gue
Rcemuy
Procter & Gamble
Shas
Inman
VFW
Allen Cook
Truman
Dodson’s Grill
Dodson's Grill
V. Dodson
Mary C. Woodward
AAA
Carroll
Ea R
Neel Brothers
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