21 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1947
Page
1
A jumble of opinions touches on taxation prices and public policy. Mentions LaGuardia Curley and Finney VA funding while noting transit strikes and press dynamics. The column mixes political names and local issues with broad commentary and scattered anecdotes.
The piece argues the President should not veto the labor bill and urges Congress to override. It notes broad public demand, union pressure, and fear of unions gaining control over industry if the veto stands, claiming the bill balances worker rights with national welfare and cautions against overreach by any one group.
The drive led by Congressman Cox and Senator Russell seeks to accelerate use of the Finney site for temporary veteran hospitalization and eventual permanent construction. Tallahassee and Americus units are discussed as alternatives, while Thomasville pushes its existing facility.
A brief note highlights the availability of care for men and their families in this city, suggesting ample access long before it becomes affordable in other cited cities.
Column argues the national debt tops a quarter trillion dollars with Truman favoring use for recovery and Republicans seeking tax cuts and delayed debt payments. It suggests limiting expenditures and direct funding as a path, noting bond drives will not ease the treasury without lower interest and taxes.
The Senate Appropriations Committee backs a 177 million dollar rise in house voted Navy funds for fiscal 1948 starting July 1. The move restores funds to support 43,000 officers and 395,000 enlisted men, against the house cut to 42,000 officers and 355,000 enlisted. The Senate bill totals 3.84 billion in new funds versus the house 8.668 billion.
Sunday school at 10 morning worship at 11 revival begins tomorrow morning with Rev B T Comer continuing through the meeting all are welcome to attend and join the services at 7 p m for evening worship
A sunny day incident sees a man report a window broken to free a dog from a hot car. A passerby freed the trapped animal and warns owners never to leave dogs in cars in heat. The column covers care for dogs, tick prevention, and a Q&A about dog health and puppy show eligibility.
Prominent Georgians back a 150 million highway plan for state needs and prompt submission to the General Assembly. Included details on funding and proposed routes amid political backing from business and civic leaders.
Eastern Standard Time schedule lists arrivals and departures to Montgomery Savannah Jax NY and other points. Through sleepers to Montgomery Savannah Atlanta Tampa St. Petersburg Chicago Detroit and more. Streamlined coach trains operate every third day with daily service except Sunday. Consult ticket agent for dates.
Bainbridge Georgia June 21 Jessie Lambert daughter of Mrs Ralph Lambert of Decatur County is on the faculty of New Jersey College for Women at New Brunswick New Jersey She earned her degree in Economics from Georgia State College for Women Valdosta and GSCW Milledgeville and later a master’s in clothing textiles and arts from Columbia University She is noted for a solid record on the faculty at the New Jersey institution and recently oversaw a display of work by students under her supervision.
Bainbridge Georgia hosts a nine day revival at the Church of the Nazarene starting Sunday led by Rev C C Burton Somerset Kentucky a veteran evangelist. Mrs W H Hollis a former Fitzgerald Atlanta resident will serve as junior worker singer and chalk artist with chalk illustrations during songs. Evening services start at 8 with long sermon sessions. Burton helped establish Nazarene churches locally and has organized many in the movement.
In 1945 commuters accounted for 36 percent of all passengers carried by Class I railroads, reflecting the share of daily travelers among long distance and local riders across the system.
Bainbridge Georgia June 21 Members of the Decatur County 4 H Clubs will leave Tuesday June 2 to attend a summer camp at Cattip Sawyer on Spring Creek. The camp runs through Friday June 27 with directors W R Carswell Tyler A Lowery and Miss Helen Brown organizing demonstrations moving pictures and recreation for campers.
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