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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1949
Page
1
Reading of a call for more places to teach cerebro-palsied children in Georgia. Some propose publishing delinquent tax lists monthly instead of advertising property for unpaid taxes to increase exposure and collect overdue funds.
A visitor warns Thomasville city officials that lax fire safety endangers property and residents. He cites a menacing building in a residential area and calls for expert opinion and decisive action including condemnation if needed to prevent a major blaze harming nearby properties and the Times-Enterprise.
A public debate over atomic energy is marred by political infighting and personal attacks on Lilienthal. Senators and congressmen are criticized for bias and effort to discredit rather than address safety and policy. The TVA is defended as effective amid calls for high standards and caution.
The piece argues Russia blocks Western powers in Berlin talks and threatens world peace. It claims Russia deceives its people, disgraces negotiations, and hinders any settlement unless forced, while noting limits of the atom bomb and ongoing Cold War tensions.
A Gainesville News editorial criticizes Congress and the Eisenhower administration over Federal Aid to Education. It warns the bill could later enable federal dictates on textbooks and courses, likening it to past overreach and urging independence for denominational and independent schools.
The piece argues back-seat driving is moral yet risky and urges a safety pledge with commonsense exceptions. It calls for warnings to the front driver about approaching cars and red lights and allows monitoring fuel, oil, battery, and engine heat while maintaining overall road safety.
Maryland farmers see about 15 percent of piglets killed when sows lie on them accidentally. The article urges simple preventive measures to stop the mishap.
A Columbus grand jury hears a confession about a killing from a college professor linked to violent car quarrels. Proposed federal reform aims to curb patronage by barring campaign contributions from federal officers and limiting postmasters and office holders. Local sports news mentions Bobby Jones at Winged Foot and New York series support, with state events including Kiwanis luncheon, Georgia wage trends, and the Legion convention in Atlanta.
Ten years ago Japanese troops seized Swatow tightening control of the South China coast. The Tientsin Britain row grows unsettled as 1,000 British women and children are evacuated from a city. FDR silent on third term amid Senate debates. Aviation training for 95,000 American youths expected in four months. Lou Gehrig’s baseball career ends as doctors diagnose chronic infantile paralysis.
An old advertisement promotes Lavoptik eye wash with a promise of quick relief for inflamed burning itching and granulated eyelids. It asserts thirty years of success and money back guarantee with availability at all drug stores.
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