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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1949
Page
2
Government officials describe a special dividend program for veterans holding life insurance policies in force on January 1, 1948. Eligible beneficiaries will receive payments in August via post offices and VA offices, with an application card collecting name service number policy numbers and address.
Montgomery AL June 20 AP Senator C B Harve of Blount county vowed to use the lazy man filibuster to delay passage of economy bills. Four hours were spent reading the journal Friday as the senate pressed on with more than half of the special order calendar. Tomorrow will see further spending bills with one measure proposing 100 bridges at 15 million dollars by Senator Robin Swift of Estambia.
Mr and Mrs C Ferguson Davis and their three daughters Jean Joy and Susan of Columbus Ga spent the weekend with his mother Mrs W A Davis at her home on County Line Road and attended the Davis family reunion Sunday at Big Creek Church They returned Sunday afternoon to Columbus.
Observation from the Weather Bureau notes partly cloudy and warm conditions through Thursday with scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers. Thunderstorms are expected to be more numerous on Wednesday and Thursday. Temperature details are given for the 8 a.m. observation.
A Duke University authored report for the Economic Council proposes flexible price policies, expanded conservation programs, and regional authorities based on surveys. It calls for 85 percent price support to farmers, expanded bank deposit guarantees, and heavy taxes on oil and gas to fund development, arguing $4 to $5 billion yearly investment is needed and should come from large national firms.
The piece notes the drain pipe laid and grounds graded for a new football stadium. Lights installed by the city improve sightlines with no poles. It argues for funding the fence at $2,500 to $3,000 by public funds and urges completing the project with the gymnasium ready soon for year round use.
The AFL and unions urged cooperation with management to cut waste and avoid inflation while productivity drives wage growth. Senator O Mahoney said the Senate House Economic Committee will study employment and investments as civilian employment reached a record 58.69 million in May 1949, with unemployment rising slightly but labor force expanding about two million since the year began.
Congregation and friends at Dawson Street Methodist Church held an informal reception after Sunday worship to honor Rev Jason Shirah and Mrs Shirah for five years of service and friendships formed. They will move Thursday to Cochran Georgia where he becomes pastor of the First Methodist Church. Board of Stewards presented a Hamilton watch to Rev Shirah, WSCS ladies gave Mrs Shirah a dresser set.
Lewis signals possible 30 hour work week and higher UMWA health and welfare contributions as coal demand slows due to rail shutdowns export slump and shift to gas. He notes miners may gain through modern machines allowing production with fewer mines. Operators seek contract changes including ending union shop and a clause requiring willing and able work.
Floods isolated towns and wrecked hundreds of buildings after rainfall near 12 inches spurred evacuations of 300 families. Officials estimate property damage in the millions as crops like wheat and corn were ruined and roads and lines failed across Moorefield and surrounding counties.
Mrs Breck Conholey and committee plan a Saturday to Monday event with prizes for high scorer and runner-up each afternoon, plus a grand prize for the overall high score. Reservations cost 1.50 for all three days to help plan for out of town players. tea is served each afternoon at the club house.
Georgia State Patrol Safety Education Division warns drivers and pedestrians to observe safety rules during Fourth of July travel. Last year fourteen people died in Georgia holiday crashes caused by drinking drivers speed and careless pedestrians. Patrol will increase patrols to keep highways safe and urges extreme caution. The note mentions the first bicycle being made in Scotland in 1840.
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