25 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1947
Page
1
The page includes an Associated Press disclaimer and local notices from Thomasville. It contains editorials on public figures, with remarks about Mayor Hague, presidential vetoes, and labor regulation debates. The piece reflects early 20th century opinion and newspaper boilerplate.
Hank Wallace continues to harangue in the interest of the New Republic or perhaps the presidential situation for the coming year.
The note suggests an initial confrontation between Truman and Taft, described as a possible precursor to a more significant battle planned for late October of the following year.
The proposal emphasizes using Fin ney to construct a hospital for the VA at one third the cost of similar facilities elsewhere. It highlights savings and the potential to expand care access for veterans through a more economical build.
A college professor who leads a department argues that success on the field or court is the best publicity for a college, highlighting how strong sports teams attract attention and elevate institutional reputation.
The remark notes intense, possibly violent handling by those with force as efforts continue to address the Finney issue. No further action can be taken beyond current attempts by powerful actors.
The town considers forming a baseball league this summer and may seek interest from the Georgia Florida area to sell a franchise. The note references ongoing British imperial contexts as a broader backdrop to local plans.
As malaria declines and TB VD near eradication in South Georgia counties, life and attitudes shift. The piece argues democracy may suffer from a widening gulf between liberalism and conservatism, with the middle ground failing to satisfy both sides. It notes political backlash when moving away from Atlanta or Athens and mentions Truman's veto on labor provisions signaling possible congressional action to ease regulatory bill rules.
In Georgia the Finney VA hospital plan draws local interest as a cost saving alternative to new building. Support praises Congressmen and the senator for advocating facts and reasonable conclusions while warning against threats to VA hospitalization controls and worker protections.
A contemporaneous editorial argues the Truman veto on the labor bill reflects desire to correct irregularities in labor, while acknowledging the bill’s flaws. It supports congressional action, warns against overreach, and stresses the need for reform to protect all parties in the nation’s economic system.
The author laments high rice and provisions costs hitting households, noting wage declines and scarce jobs. They argue controls had shielded living costs and urge moderation in prices while urging industry to restore buying power and wage opportunities for workers.
Atlanta reports U S district court Judge EB Marvin Underwood extended a temporary injunction until September 0 to restrain Columbia Broadcasting System from transferring WGST from Georgia Tech to WAGA. The Regents filed June 15 alleging CBS WAGA and Liberty Broadcasting conspired to cancel the WGST contract and move it to WAGA.
L H Wall plaintiff seeks private bids for Pins Slaughtering Co property near Thomasville Georgia. Receiver M Dixon invites bids by July 1 1947 for land improvements personal property or whole package with clear title on confirmation. Inventory available after this week with details from the undersigned. King Kamehameha and Hawaii history text appears as unrelated historical note.
The new labor law changes how unions operate for members. It lets individuals challenge high joining fees via the NLRB, bars political dues, enables a 30 percent petition for a decertification election if the contract is near expiry, limits firing for union activity, and phases in rules on union and closed shop contracts with date-based transitions. It preserves existing contracts until their terms expire, and restricts post August 22 signings.
State highway director John Beasley announced that extension of U S Highway 301 from Summerton South Carolina through Georgia to Tampa Florida is planned soon. The route would enter Georgia at Burton's Ferry near Sylvania and pass through Statesboro Claxton Ludowici Jesup and Folkston.
Hollywood notes Orson Welles drives a 21 day Macbeth shoot at Republic Studios with rapid directions dramatic rehearsal and on set shouts. Ricardo Montalban lauded as rising star and potential to bring wide attention from Fiesta while balancing his Mexico roots and marriage to Georgiana Young.
In Manchester Georgia on June 25 Senator Herman Talmadge told the Chamber of Commerce Georgia has not kept pace with the federal government in implementing GI Bill benefits. He said veterans are entitled to earn a living and warned Georgia veterans may lose benefits to other states if action is not taken.
A garbled report notes Dr L G Hardman inaugurated as Governor of Georgia. Other items mention hunger treatments, prison resistance in Kansas, MCA building heating upgrade, and local sports results including a water carnival victory by Pitkey Mason, Rhodie Mason and Betty Watt.
Three men tried to abduct Allen Major a member of the Palestine government secretariat and UN special committee liaison staff in Jerusalem. Major was beaten as he entered his apartment on King George avenue. Mrs Major cried for help and police chased the attackers who fled in a car. Major suffered head wounds according to a witness.
Canberra plans to enlist youths aged 13 or 14 into a permanent air force as cadets to build a steady training foundation. Officials say postwar defense requires a comprehensive air force system replacing rushed training of crews and ground organization.
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