26 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
1
A scattered page itemizes notices and witty quips with varied topics. It includes editorial-style snippets on communism, gambling, age in wine, and taxes, plus remarks on trains, juvenile delinquency, banking nationalization, and foreign policy with Germany and Japan.
The article argues municipal control of water and light is essential to fund general government through taxes on private firms. It notes utilities are large, with separate departments, and suggests adding artificial gas now to hedge future natural gas losses, while planning for natural gas adoption at lower costs through existing operations.
A reform proposal argues for broader tax relief to reach more taxpayers and make the system fairer. leaders say the plan would adjust rates and exemptions to reduce overall burden while preserving revenue.
The article surveys the history and debate over presidential vetoes in the United States. It notes Truman’s recent vetoes and discusses Andrew Jackson Roosevelts past use, the idea of requiring two thirds congressional approval, and the tension between majority rule and minority rights in shaping veto practice.
The piece argues for scientific property valuation to replace discretionary assessments. It notes current disparities where some properties are valued far above or below their real worth and urges Thomasville to adopt a modern system. It envisions equal city county and state tax sharing once valuations are objective.
Selby Ohio June 26 six, and possibly seven, lives were lost when twin locomotives pulling the New York Central St Louis Special from Cleveland to St Louis derailed and plunged into an embankment at Shiloh. Firemen, engineers and two railroad camp workers were killed with a third camp member believed buried. Three of 48 passengers were slightly injured.
Cairo Georgia June 25 Mr and Mrs W M Tyson offer use of private pool to City Recreation for the annual Learn to Swim program The free instruction runs 9 am to 12 noon from late June through August with classes for six to nineteen year olds in beginners intermediate advanced and life saving under Coach West and Mack Willis The department aims to double last year's 32 graduates and seeks lifeguards to join the new pool staff.
Meigs Georgia saw about two thousand attend a Tuesday night street dance on June 24. Gene Mills and his Twilight Play Boys provided music for locals and visitors, raising funds to help a sick resident afford medical treatment. Napoleon became Emperor at the age of 35.
Atlanta June 26 AP reports a two billion pound Southern peanut crop advancing due to good rains. Virginia and North Carolina are hampered by cold weather, but warmer temperatures follow. Harvesting may start later in the Southeast. old crop stocks stay light as prices firm in Georgia Florida Alabama belts. Shelled No 1s and runners No 1s fetch 15 to 17 cents per pound with prices volatile.
Meigs Georgia June 26 Mr Mack Wilkes faced a destructive fire at his tobacco barn. A snark in the flu is blamed for the blaze which destroyed a new structure filled with green tobacco. Loss runs to several hundred dollars with no insurance. A new barn will be built soon.
Today marks the 20th anniversary of reports predicting Madris fall as NJ Duce’s newspaper headlines stir third term talk. Washington buzzes as Gov. Earle backs Roosevelt amid a flurry of speculation. Mary Pickford and Buddy Rogers wed in a private ceremony. Orioles win first half title as Cy Morgan smiles.
UNESCO announced invites to Italy and Austria to participate in a study of international education. Neither country is a current member, but their candidatures will be considered at UNESCO's next general conference in Mexico City in November.
This ad explains backache may stem from tired kidneys. It touts Doan's Pills as a stimulant diuretic used for decades to flush poisonous waste from kidney tubes and relieve symptoms like swelling, fatigue, and nocturnal urination.
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