15 Mar 1954
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1954
Page
1
W D Hargrave serves as business manager for the Thomasville Times Enterprise daily edition. The notice highlights Hargrave continuing duties overseeing advertising revenue, circulation, and classified operations for the paper in Thomasville Georgia.
Local discussion centers on a dial system for Thomasville’s exchange. Officials cite company plans and financing unknowns, while residents argue for faster action, noting service and cost implications. The upgrade hinges on company decisions and subscriber funding.
The piece weighs indifference as a virtue or vice, outlining pro and con arguments. Proponents call it refined and protective of ego, while critics label it shallow and disengaged. Fence sitters remain undecided, treating it as a momentary reaction rather than a fixed stance.
The Georgia race shows four main candidates with four others discussed as voters weigh Talmadge influence. Observers predict Talmadge stays neutral to protect future ambitions, avoiding open support that could pit friends against each other and risk his senate plans. Russell remains friendly with Talmadge, likely to refrain from challenging Dick or George this year.
The 1954 congressional race analysis shows Democrats better organized and united while Republicans face internal rifts on issues, leadership and McCarthy. The piece notes how Democratic restraint on personalities helps, and predicts committee control shifts if Democrats win, with McCarran and Jenner affected chairs and Eisenhower's position weakened.
Washington AP Stevens, a wealthy Pentagon official, faced off with Senator McCarthy after a public dispute over Army witnesses. A 34 page report detailed efforts to secure special treatment for Roy Cohn's friend Schine, with Stevens denying surrender and McCarthy denying the charge.
The piece argues that internal quarrels make politics appear self serving and harmful to national welfare. It notes Truman era tensions, McCarthy splits, and contrasts military figures MacArthur and Eisenhower as they navigate political campaigns amid international concerns.
A garbled discussion critiques Republican tactics and political campaigns, mocks entertainment funding and hair politics, and laments hospital costs and governance while interjecting satirical questions about integrity and public service.
Media guide shows NBC with Barlow concert at 8:30, Voorhees at 9, Band of America at 9:30, Talent Scouts at 8:30 on CBS, Radio Theater at 9, Vaughn Monroe at 10, ABC Opera auditions at 9:15, MBS The Falcon at 8:30 Under Arrest, NBC Name That Tune at 8, Dennis Day at 9, Who Said That at 10:30, with Burns and Alene at 9 and 10.
Boyle recalls Tracy eight month old joining a Cunard Line West Indies South America cruise. She treated like a movie queen, spoiled by crew, learned patty cake, spoke a Cockney coo, and added a fifth tooth by journey’s end. Captain A B Fasting hosted her aboard a party in his cabin.
Historical note recalls Hitler entering Bohemia with German and Hungarian forces dividing Czech Slovakia. Reported reactions describe stunned civilians and cautious European leaders as a broader war effort intensifies across Europe.
In Thomasville a pastor famed for preaching and golfing arrived amid high interest. Pierce Harris faces the challenge of the Dukes of Glen Arven while critics doubt a preacher can hit well. Eisenhower’s Augusta pastor preached last week. revival meetings draw Christians to support all churches including Baptists who need it.
A humorous piece describes a patient in a hospital ward who urges visitors to stay but not too long. The patient insists no doctor visits or meals, yet asks to chat about ailments and news while the visitor watches the clock. The visitor battles to avoid upsetting the patient and keep conversation steady.
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