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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1948
Page
2
A fragmentary report outlines union discussions on pay and benefits. It mentions at least three proposals: higher paid time differential and health care funding, hospital and medical care programs, and elimination of wage differentials with competitors.
The Odd Fellows Home Committee announces land secured from city county and Grand Lodge of Georgia with the home to be erected and cared for by the Grand Lodge. A $19 000 fund remains to complete the project and about half is subscribed. Local residents are urged to contribute and visit the Hugh Moore property on the Pavo road to view progress and possibilities.
The Warsaw communique outlined plans for German demilitarization by the Big Four Russia, the United States, Britain, and France. It proposes four power control over Ruhr industry for a limited period and the creation of a provisional all-German government to prevent future aggression. A peace treaty and troop withdrawals are also urged.
Senator James E. Murray quoted President Truman saying the GOP convention shows conservative interests control the party. Officially Truman offered no comment on Dewey's nomination as Republican candidate.
Albany plans unsettled as NLRB weighs whether a union election will be held at Clark Thread Mill after a Textile Workers Union request. Earlier Albany Fertilizer Works workers voted 39 to 9 to affiliate with the CIO. The board opened a hearing to determine the Clark Mill location.
Thomasville Georgia letter argues against a proposed rise in water and light rates. The writer cites 1947 profits of the Light Plant, depreciation, and proposed gymnasium funding from parking meter revenue, urging no rate hike and proposing alternative financing. The author pledges to vote against any increase as long as on the Commission.
In a week of visits, Georgia editors tour Jekyll Island to review the planned improvements and a four million dollar program aimed at boosting Georgia tourism. The piece contrasts rivals like Herman Talmadge and Roy Harris with current leadership under Acting Governor Thompson, urging Georgians to visit the island and spend within the state.
Georgia draft boards expected to function within two weeks to two months with first draftees in uniform by October the Adjutant General Alpha Fowler announced. Preliminary steps include selecting office personnel obtaining working space and appointments.
Representative Harry Moses said the southern group accepted the wage boost with reluctance. They insisted on a definition of the union shop that would compel all their miners to join the United Mine Workers eventually.
Mr. and Mrs. Elzy McLeod and Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Coheran returned from a three and a half week Northwest tour after attending the Kiwanis International Convention in Los Angeles. The Thom asville club members received the Silver Division Achievement Award for 1947.
A new ultra violet lamp, priced at five cents a month, claims to kill all bacteria and odors in a refrigerator. The device screws into a niche inside the refrigerator cabinet.
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