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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1950
Page
4
A Georgia market summary reports weak sales and low prices for vegetables and fruits. Peas, cabbage, and corn show limited demand with prices mostly in the low to mid range. Pointers include Georgia peaches scarce and other staples like potatoes and okra varying by quality and size.
June 19 1950 Thomasville Georgia report covers receipts at plants in Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville Sifton Dothan Jacksonville and Tallahassee with hogs mostly steady to strong. Prices quoted for 190-250 lb barrows and gilts around 20 dollars with varying quotes across plants and weights. Cattle demand generally good but prices show weakness in some weights and classes across the Tri-County area with grain fed steers and heifers 500-800+ pounds quoted up to 28 dollars and diverse prices for cows bulls and calves.
Turpentine offerings and sales noted with stock figures and price hints. Market activity shows varied bids and reported volumes across multiple lots, reflecting a fluctuating trading day.
North Georgia poultry market reports show FOB farm prices for broilers and fryers at 24 to 26 cents per pound with most at 24 to 25 cents. Demand and supplies varied as of June 19 according to AP and USDA notes.
Ancient stones from Mount Zion are to form part of a new Jewish synagogue in New York City. The stones are being handed over to a delegation for incorporation into the building.
In a Ta Kung Pao account the wedding, normally lavish, was trimmed to tea and cakes for 5 cents per guest. The feast, debt heavy, drinking, and procession were cut. The event featured discussion on modern marriage and a round table on its full meaning, signaling propaganda use.
Los Angeles AP reports Dr. Boyd Walker of UC Los Angeles says the Gulf of California could become a major commercial fishing area. His recent trip yielded 38 species with 11 unidentified, suggesting both known and unknown species may become important future food sources.
The Israeli army launches a nationwide mine awareness campaign with posters and leaflets in a dozen languages. It warns of thousands of unexploded mines and grenades left from past conflicts, while noting the high death rate and the need to protect civilians.
A delegation from Young Israel arrives in the city to discuss community matters with local leaders. Representatives from New York meet with municipal officials to review synagogue activities and cooperative programs.
A broad roundup reports General MacArthur and U S leaders discussing a near separate peace with Japan and retention of bases in the Far East. Talks cover military positions while political issues await State Department input. Western Europe faces routine defense actions and a Ruhr Communist defeat influences regional politics. Washington committees advance Foreign Arms Aid totaling 1.2226 billion dollars for Europe Asia and allied nations.
Los Angeles AP report profiles hobbyist Sylvia Wexler who has built a tape measure collection since 1939. The 18 unusual items include measures hidden in a doll’s head an alarm clock a metal turtle a tiny harp a porcelain duck an ivory spindle and a photo of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Lincoln high School in Lincoln Illinois invites a European youth to study next year. Students plan to donate 1000 dollars to cover board room and books while the American Field Service will select the pupil and pay transportation costs for the visit.
City of Thomasville Police and Fire departments along with emergency services and local agencies including Light Plant City Manager Clerk and Treasurer, Sheriff’s Office, Ambulance, Archbold Hospital, GIS, State Patrol, and related contacts. The fragment outlines key public safety numbers and offices.
Rates show per line charges for 3, 6 and 26 consecutive days with a minimum 3 lines and single insertions. Ads placed before 11 AM appear that afternoon and can be placed by phone by calling 12, requesting Want-Ads.
E C Westbrook Extension agronomist reports Georgia farmers face difficulty securing enough tobacco plants to meet May acreage. Blue mold and poor early April weather reduced supplies. some Florida plants damaged by freezes. Westbrook suggests wider spacing to 24 inches and topping higher to maintain yield, and warns against planting infested stock. He advocates preplant spraying with TEPP or Parathion to control lice.
New York AP notes a Ford exhibit translating British automotive terms into American equivalents. Glossaries explain mascot to radiator ornament, wing to fender, boot to trunk, damper to shock absorber, caravan to trailer, service station to decoke, and other pairings for American drivers.
Researchers trace evolution of bievele lizard in ec Australie area, examining how two legged forms emerged. The project follows ecological shifts and vertebrate adaptation, noting key species and potential evolutionary pathways.
Classified notice seeking a bull dog puppy with price details and full information. Instructions refer to financing options labeled CAR FINANCING and include a contact box RHH Box 101 care Tlhes Enterprise.
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