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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1961
Page
10
Congress moves quickly on Kennedy omnibus housing bill for signature and approves a temporary $208 billion debt ceiling plus a $1.78 billion civilian space program bill. The Senate fast tracks action with a lunar landing goal within a decade and awaits House consideration on increases exceeding $442 million.
Paul Sewell president of the Georgia Assn of Vocational Teachers told Pavo Kiwanians that morality and citizenship must be stressed in education. He argued character strength should be emphasized, noting not to sacrifice values in teaching. Luther King introduced him as brief business notes said street signs for Pavo thoroughfares have shipped and will be erected upon arrival.
Mrs. Vinnie L. Shouppe and her husband were arrested in a morning police raid on their Fletcher Street home. Officers seized 45 gallons of moonshine valued at about 360 dollars. Judge Johnson offered a choice between a 1000 dollar fine and two years probation or 12 months in prison for Mrs. Shouppe who is seven months pregnant. The husband was found not guilty. Det Lt Ramsey and Prim John Noble led the raid following months of tips.
The Northern Great Plains suffer a drought with scarce winter snow and no June rains. Cattle graze poorly, small grains fail, and wildfires increase as public officials seek drought disaster declarations from Washington. Canadian fires threaten Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta crops amid extreme heat.
Adolf Eichmann testified for the eighth day denying responsibility for the Holocaust and rejected an International Red Cross report that named him a key figure in the final solution. He insisted he had no function or authority in camps and shifted blame to Otto Abetz for persecutions and deportations.
Congressman John J. Flynt has begun secret talks with Georgia political leaders about a potential run for governor next year. He traveled from Washington to meet with Jim Gillis, Phil Campbell, and Roy V. Harris as observers say only modest encouragement is needed to prompt a bid against Lt. Gov. Garland Byrd and former Gov. Marvin Griffin.
Meigs Kiwanis heard Georgia Boys State delegate Michael Alligood describe the program as a constructive method of educating youth in good government. Alligood, elected to the Boys State Supreme Court, shared experiences and explained the organization’s purpose and functions.
Quitman reports show H W Mytick haw bought the old Quitman Ice Co property on Screven St and is remodeling a building. R M Owenby sold to Dr and Mrs E Cunning ham Jr of Carthage Tenn a property on Moultrie Rad. Mr and Mrs Russell Warmack bought from Mr and Mrs Stanley Shiver a property on Lafayette St.
Beefsteak leads the Fourth of July bargain parade with top spots for Porterhouse, sirloin and round steaks. Sirloin prices fall 7 to 20 cents a pound across areas while poultry lowers meat costs. Fryers shine on price, seafood earns attention with shrimp and lobster listed among fish specials. Egg prices rise, vegetables and fruits show varied best buys across multiple items.
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