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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1947
Page
2
A compilation of varied editorial snippets and notices includes remarks on postal handling, advertising deadlines, and political opinions. It references the Tallahassee Elks, labor politics, U S wartime concerns, and social issues such as health at county clinics, with scattered references to figures like Truman Wallace and James Michael Curley.
The Finney VA hospital faces rumors about nursing shortages and strict routine. Congressman Cox cites a 2,500 waiting list and questions VA staffing while noting a Thomasville case. critics warn underused facilities and lost interest gains.
The 1935 bond program issued over two hundred million dollars due in 1945 has left over a million uncashed, missing, or hidden. The government plans new bonds to replace old ones and urges widespread purchase to ease debt and interest burdens.
In Collier’s Magazine James J. Farley recounts the split with Roosevelt during the third term dispute. He says Roosevelt assured him he would not seek a third term and describes the gradual rupture that sidelined Farley.
Donalsonville June 27 Miss Zora Carnes Clerk of the Court of Seminole County received a lapel watch as an award for being a good neighbor. The 17 jewel Hammond brooch watch and 14 karat fan shaped lapel pin were given by a radio broadcasting company. Mrs. Charles C. Foster sent in the story of Miss Carnes and received wool blankets.
Caroline Shingler of Donalsonville and Savannah was the youngest student invited to an advocate tour of New Orleans by the Savannah High School French Department. Twelve students and chaperons returned June 18 after a week of steamboat rides on the Mississippi and dining at Antoines, funded by her father Howard Mavromat as a music achievement stipend.
Donalsonville on June 27 reports a new Sunday School class formed for the local Baptist church at Rev. Whitt M. Aiken’s home. A group of youths 17 to 24 elected officers: President Paula Odom, Vice President Dorothy Hoover, Secretary Dorothy King, Treasurer Wilma Tom Odom, Corresponding Secretary Mary Ann Thomas.
Washington figures a new labor law will drive 1948 politics with President Truman opposing the bill and Republicans touting it as good law. Vetoed by Truman, re enacted by Congress, the bill prompts questions about its function and electoral impact as management and unions align differently and the public searches for a side.
In a brief odd incident the grasshopper emits a stream described as tobacco juice as a defensive display. The event highlights unusual insect behavior observed in the area.
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