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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1947
Page
7
Rush and Robin discuss last night’s paper deliveries and Xs weak organization. They note Prime’s political advantage and a Covington landslide as final results come in, while Pat Gunn faces confusion and a likely defeat.
Joe Barry describes a rapid power grab as a new mayor is pressed to appoint a chief of police. Rush orders immediate actions including raids, expelling nonworkers, and closing gambling fronts. Roswell is tasked with enforcing the purge while Rush plans to capture the killer himself.
Rush refuses help and presses on alone to find the loose trigger finger amid election triumphs. He talks with Bill Prime and seeks Matt Pedrick at home to share what he knows, hoping for guidance before midnight.
The Valdosta writer finds limited backing from his colleagues in the loop cities. After Anderson’s strong showing in Cordele, a possible agreement with Me. Bowers emerges as Anderson challenged Mullen and Waugh in the Tigers’ win. Observers say Anderson’s call in the second game seemed arbitrary.
Cordele defeated Lakes Alive 4-3 as the Indians scored three runs on four safe hits and committed four errors in the defensive outing.
The Tigers benefited from seven safeties and reflect on umpire mistakes. The writer notes Anderson is likable yet faces fan distrust, while urging restraint and a reminder that tensions linger beneath the surface.
The jovial Thomasville Tigers broadcaster Heeth Varnedee seeks a nameless lady who calls him with hints after a game. Her husband urged police when she joked about the theft. she later calls again, sending an apple pie and weighing on Heeth as he tries to uncover the caller.
Louise Suggs of Lithia Springs prepares to defend her title by entering the National Women's Open at Greensboro N C. Suggs defeated Dorothy Kirby 4 2 in the 36 hole final to retain the Western Open title and will face Patty Berg in the semi finals. The National Open begins Thursday with four rounds of medal play.
H O Hoke Wilder of Macon was elected the first president of the Georgian Retail Bakers Association as the group organized in Macon with 150 delegates. Theo Baldwin of Americus was named vice president and Vaughn Vincent of Atlanta secretary treasurer. Executive committee members include R H Taylor Toccor John N Smith Savannah Barney Hall Fitzgerald Ben Eidam Columbus. Next meeting set for Albany on Sept 22.
Bakers and confectioners use honey as a sweetening agent because it imparts flavor and helps preserve foodstuffs.
Fragment mentions being under oath about not telling and notes living within two city blocks of the victim.
San Francisco veteran Phillip Sinnott, former liaison officer with the 69th Infantry Division, reflects on the Leipzig assault and war aims as he travels from Europe to Japan. He notes the 69th’s bold attack on the city hall, the ensuing German surrender, and the ongoing Soviet occupation. He plans to teach economic geography and hopes fellow veterans stay informed on postwar Germany.
Illinois captured its second straight national title at the 26th annual collegiate meet in University of Utah Stadium. Herb McKenley clocked 81.2 seconds for the quarter mile and 20.7 in the 220 yard dash while Harrison Dillard won both the low hurdles in 22.3 seconds and the high hurdles in 13.9 seconds, with two world marks set and the team scoring 5092/3 to 341/6 for USC.
London June 23 AP Jack Kramer of Los Angeles sets out to cap his United States tennis sweep with Wimbledon singles championship. Seeded first, Kramer expected to breeze past W J Moss of Great Britain as he begins play at the all England championships. France's Yvon Petra faces British Davis Cupper Don Butler in the noon start.
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