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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1950
Page
11
A political advertisement urges Thomas County voters to re elect the candidate citing a record of backing the Minimum Foundation Program Hospital Building and Health programs and a new plan to localize automobile and truck license tag sales. The speaker promises continued progress and thanks voters for past support.
In Columbus Ohio the National PGA Championship reaches a 36 hole finale between Chandler Harper and Hank Williams Jr with a $3500 first prize. Williams rallies from 2 down to force a late showdown as Henry Picard falters. Harper defeats Jimmy Demaret 3 up to reach the final.
Georgia’s corn, tobacco and truck crops suffer in a rainless spell. A long drought could damage yields, though cotton fares better as Boll Weevils die from heat. Officials warn continued hot weather may parch crops. some areas remain moister and shielded. Local farmers hold prayer for rain and expect limited recovery if showers return.
June 27 dispatch from Tsugaki Airbase Kyushu reports U S Air Force evacuations from Korea proceeding rapidly. Fighters guard Kimpo and another airfield while a Yak intercepts attempts to disrupt the operation. About 663 people expected to fly out by nightfall, the largest airlift since Berlin. Ambassador Muccio believed flown to Japan, with other personnel, last seen near Suwon.
General MacArthur's command reports Argentina has $10 million in foreign exchange for imports from Japan, with $11.8 million already picked up and $8.8 million for steel billets and related goods. Japan in turn bought $12 to $14 million in Argentine products, mainly wheat, barley and linseed. Frank Pickelle notes many contracts await import licenses. Joe DiMaggio linked to Yankees amid fall season context.
An attic exhaust fan vents hot air through an attic window to cool the house. Crawford notes the air should be changed about every two minutes, with 5000 to 10000 CFM, best run late afternoon through morning. Insulation helps but cooling costs under a nickel a day.
The International City Miningers Association reports 1 062 000 men and women employed by cities at the start of 1950 a gain of 43000 Payrolls rose to 219000000 in October 1949 from 206000000 a year earlier The figures reflect growing municipal employment and payrolls nationwide.
Bloomington police report a burglar took four one dollar bills from Mrs. Taylor McGinnis's icebox. The odd note ends with a stray line about opinions on skunks.
Washington reports Congress weighing foreign aid lines to back UN action in Korea and possible Pacific defense steps. The House eyes a billion-dollar excise tax cut while Truman threatens veto without offsetting revenue. A postal pay raise bill advances, boosting veteran pay and seniority for those who served.
Agricultural notices urge residents to plant beans in all Georgia counties for home use or local markets. Officials emphasize soil readiness and seasonal timing to maximize yields across communities.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a meeting or event in Mino Meigs Ga with mentions of Mrs. Forting and Mrs. Worling. Names like Millet and Worling appear as participants or members in a group. The text is unclear and several words are garbled.
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