22 Jun 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1948
Page
1
The commentary notes factional splits over Truman’s renomination and civil rights battles. It discusses southern democrats' potential electoral impact, party cohesion fears, and threats of splinter groups shaping the 1948 landscape.
In Georgia the gubernatorial contest unfolds as candidate Talmadge promotes an independent constitutional highway board, veteran benefits reforms, and full GI Bill implementation. He backs educational and fiscal modernization while signaling moderation on the white primary issue amid past governors’ patronage practices.
A vehement editorial attacks communism urging loyalty to the United States. It denounces communists as disloyal, calls for regulation of parties, and warns that those who follow communism should leave the country. It also condemns underground advocates as a menace to national loyalty.
The Republican National Convention debates civil rights and plots posturing as Taft and Dewey vie for dominance. Stassen and Vandenberg emerge as possible running mates, with Bricker and Warren discussed as alternatives.
Yates meets Holmgren in a seedy bar to discuss a collaboration. Holmgren, a steady lab expert, agrees to aid in gathering evidence and potential coercion to secure rewards from Ealing’s will. They mention Altsen sanger and Dr Stokes as a previous contact in the case.
In a tense visit Holmgren questions a rough man about the Pettigrews and a shooting. The discussion centers on the Pettigrews being in town that afternoon around 2:40 PM and hunting berries before leaving, with time notes and whereabouts under scrutiny.
Yates and Holmgren inspect a shed in pursuit of Pettigrew’s hand injury. They dust sickles for prints, noting only one set remains. Holmgren vows to take findings to his hotel room as a broader inquiry continues.
Atlanta reports Jesse James Roberts, a former insurance salesman turned car thief, faced court action as insurers sought to seize assets. In 1946 and 1947 he earned about 20000 selling insurance, while a court ruled the $12000 Clarkston house belonged to Mrs. Roberts and ordered four cars forfeited. Police noted his arrest for auto theft and a mistaken inmate identification briefly freed him on bond.
A mixed list of crossword style clues across topics including timber hemp meadow North American rodents feminine names and more with fragmented entries and definitions. The piece reads like a sparse glossary of terms and partial answers typical of a puzzle page.
A report notes 1,300 Georgian farmers conducted demonstrations to show the path to higher per acre yields after a man telephoned his attorney saying he was on the way leaving police to guess his destination.
Program log lists daily slotting from 6:30 morning news to 7:45 evening close. Features include Music hours, News bulletins, weather, and varied show lineups such as Star of Day, Serenade, News segments, and band orchestras.
The article notes the outstanding prohibition question ahead of the Democratic National Convention and says Governor Al Smith’s views remain unchanged. It also reports riots in Jugoslavia with four Croatian deputies slain and over sixty injured amid rising tensions.
Preparing for market curing crops in barns and a night life sessions plan. Joe Louis remains a heavy favorite to win tonight's bout with Max Schmeling. Orioles win two games from Capitals. Date set for City Tennis Tournament to begin next week.
A letter from Jack urges his father to return home. He explains his mother’s misery stemmed from constipation caused by a lack of bulk in her diet and credits Kellogg's All-Bran with restoring regularity. She now eats bowls of All-Bran daily, drinks water, and bakes muffins from the box recipe.
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