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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1955
Page
2
A missing man case from a hot summer evening leads police to a deciphered note formed from scraps. Neighbors saw happiness amid loud spats while the wife sought answers. a pasted note pieces together a solution in the Bonanzagram contest context.
The Associated Press reports continued pleasant and cool weather across much of the central and eastern United States. Western Nebraska and eastern Wyoming clean up after cloudbursts with up to 20 inches of rain yesterday. Rain stretched across the South Atlantic coast Great Plains northern Rockies and northern Pacific Coast. Six hour downpours reached 18 inches in Dickinson North Dakota 1.42 inches Lemmon South Dakota .95 and .80 inches in Tallahassee and Daytona Beach Florida. Guernsey Wyoming saw about 20 inches of rain cutting off communications and power lines. Torrington Wyoming near the Nebraska line logged 10 inches flooding a third of its 38 000 population.
Homer Hoger a 32 year old aerial daredevil from New York was seriously injured when a 65 foot pole broke during a netless head and unicycle act atop a small platform at White City amusement park. He fell about 65 feet and four spectators were hurt though none seriously. He described the pole swaying and bending before collapse while his assistant aided from ground level.
London dockers with 18 500 workers vote to continue a six week walkout after northern ports set picket lines. The dispute pits the National Amalgamated Stevedores and Dockers Union against the Transport and General Workers Union with TGWU opposing the strike. Liverpool and Southampton settle an unofficial 27 day seamen strike easing costs for shipping companies and passengers.
A nostalgic survey contrasts old devices and routines with modern comforts. It notes electric freezers, lighting, stoves, milking machines, engines, packaged coffee, hotel service, cinema, air conditioned churches, motor funeral coaches, school transport, and quieter family life, concluding people prefer today’s conveniences.
Georgia Thomas County records show O. F. Powell declares he will not be responsible for debts incurred by anyone else starting June 25 1955. This legal notice serves to limit personal liability to Powell’s own actions and obligations.
Dr W L Stucky explains the nervous system structure and function noting separate nerves for pain temperature and pressure and claiming chiropractic care helps nerves function normally. Office address given in Tuck Building Jackson Texas.
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