09 Mar 1949
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1949
Page
1
The fragment references 1952 political year and Georgia figures amid boxing talk. It mentions Joe Louis patterns, promoters, and public interest in fights while noting census figures, electricity, and local dynamics around Thomasville and regional coverage. The tone echoes a partisan, era-tinged column mixing sports and politics with unnamed individuals.
A fragmented discussion criticizes peonage practices in Georgia and the North. Emphasizes respect for individual rights and scrutinizes sensational reporting, urging cautious public discourse over shock value and propaganda.
A discussion on the value of school safety patrols notes their role in directing traffic under police guidance and the potential to reduce accidents. It highlights positive outcomes in Thomasville where patrols have long operated and argues for prompt action against reckless drivers and damaged signs.
Governor Herman Talmadge urges a public vote on April 5 to approve a broad 45 million dollar budget plan. The package adds 24 million for education, 15 million for highways, 4.4 million for rural roads, and funds for health welfare and state institutions.
The Middle South Georgia Soil Conservation District spans Thomas, Brooks, Colquitt, Worth, Tift, Irwin, Turner, Ben Hill, and Crisp counties. It advises land capability surveys, water management, cover crops, and terracing to protect soil fertility and reduce erosion, urging farmers to learn their land type and best crops to prevent losses.
Rivers and allies plan to salvage a twelve pounder from a wrecked long boat and use it to threaten Don Fernando’s ships on the lake. They haul the cannon into cover, fire a warning shot, and await the response as dawn breaks and tension rises in a perilous river-lake pursuit.
A humorous profile denounces game haters who avoid starting, blame luck, and resist learning. It links their reluctance to childhood wounds, poor card sense, and habit of breaking rules to spoil games, while they feign indifference and seek to quit late.
A fragmented puzzle page presents across and down clues including opening exist ship’s employe near water and zodiac signs. Readers solve a list from today’s word game featuring biblical names apostles and coloring agents.
Mr T J Watchinson died Tuesday morning March 3 at his home on Route 1 Coolidge Ga He was 77 years old a farmer by occupation Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Second phase Oc active Lochnee Baptist church.
The obituary mentions Elder Josh Davis officiating and lists survivors led by his wife and a son. Also noted are daughter Mrs. Inez Yandle of Thomasville and J. B. L. Hutchiser of Route 2 Cookage, plus six grandchildren.
A fragmented timetable lists multiple radio programs from sign on at 6:45 through 6:45 p.m. including morning music segments, news blocks, and varied shows such as Melody Parade, Sunrises, Veterans News Review, Dixieland Barn Dance, and Sports lineup with Go News and Dance programs.
Federals assemble greatest fighting force since General Prado Villa to crush rebels. Juarez remains quiet after yesterday’s bitter battles. Flooded South Georgia areas see rising losses. Albany crews build third dam to keep waters from cemetery.
Harold Blancke president of Celanese Corp of America visits the Rome plant with R C Jones and 18 plant managers for a two day tour and to hold the monthly meeting. The gathering will rotate between the New York office and company plants.
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