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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1958
Page
2
Editorial credits list AR Jérger as editor and Lee E. Kelly as general manager with W D Hargrave business manager. Channeling a historic masthead style, the snippet notes editorial staff roles and leadership.
A grower notes the melon yield is down from recent years as shipments shift from rail to truck. Demand up North remains strong for whole to sliced fruit, while traditional shipper Kolb Gem and Pearson/Watson varieties are mentioned. Canteloupes also face timing, with early cars down in value and buyers pausing as prices fall.
The article discusses unidentified submarines sighted near the U S coast amid fears they threaten national safety. It notes the vast and varied capabilities of subs including nuclear powered ones and questions the intentions of Russia in ocean mapping and defense developments.
The World’s Fair in Brussels showcases Georgia’s story on film along with many exhibits from nations. The Georgia films Land of the Cherokee Our Thirteenth Colony and Ever Since Oglethorpe are highlighted to attract attention to the state amid global displays.
The piece cautions that gifts to those in high office risk influencing votes and inviting exchange for favors. It notes George Washington received gifts, warns of demands and bribery, and questions tax fairness and tariff costs while urging prudent restraint. It also mentions real estate sales in Thomasville as available with financing options.
Fragmentary newspaper line shows publishing rights and postal details for the Thomasville Times Enterprise daily edition. Includes copyright reservation, republication note, and mailing information with subscription rates.
New York AP reports Johnny Carson views recession era humor as a relief, arguing laughter reduces pompousness and taboos. Born in Corning and raised in Norfolk, Nebraska, he rose from radio to TV and Broadway, citing his heroes and the shift to gentler, television friendly comedy.
Liberal Senator Neuberger urged a new law to require annual disclosures of income gifts and assets from members of Congress and high officials. He criticized inconsistent ethics rules between Congress and executive agencies and noted loopholes allowing lawmakers to lobby or represent private interests immediately after leaving office.
The article discusses how identifying with film characters can soothe personal troubles by seeing problems resolved. It critiques logical happiness, notes reactions to miraculous outcomes, and questions memory based gifts versus education. It cites a past study about longevity in families and references aging relatives.
A column reflecting on Suzy Parker and her sister Dorian Leigh, then broad sociological notes on celebrities, marriage, and looser social mores. The piece frets about the nouveaux riches, peep-hole columnists, and public attention to private conduct amid postwar America.
A US Army draftee methodically drops dimes into a PX machine eager for a long streak. The lieutenant interrupts after 14 bottles, questioning the plan. A second vignette shows Mr Shaugnessy fishing all day while a stranger watches, and a joking exchange about patience.
A scrambled crossword style puzzle lists clues such as Remember appetizer Asiatic peninsula and other numbered hints across and down. The garbled text shows partial clues, misprints, and misaligned numbering, suggesting a published word puzzle in a historical newspaper.
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