06 May 1950
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1950
Page
1
A historical style collage notes editor, advertising, and distribution details for Thomaston area newspapers, alongside fragmented remarks on politics, census notes, and local figures. The passage references schooling enrollment, Russian-American tensions, and a Georgia locale with mixed oblique commentary.
City policy aims to distribute funds and business through local banks and suppliers on a bid basis and without political favoritism. Officials stress equity across special funds sinking funds and current accounts while banks have been generous in handling city finances.
A garbled passage discusses public opinion in America and how observers react to statements. It mentions stereotypes and the idea that the public is willing to listen to information, though the text is unclear and incomplete.
An editorial voice questions political newspaper bias and campaign support. It argues papers should present facts and avoid manufacturing news or backing a candidate with deceit, stressing community interests over personal profit and urging honest, serious discussion.
Visitors fill streets for the Thomasville Rose Show and Water Carnival held at the VA Domiciliary. Governor Herman Talmadge crowns the queen as Mayor Eidson presents the gold Key to the City and dignitaries attend a luncheon at the Thomas Hotel.
In a lakeside cafe Andrew Nolan reassures Kate as they discuss Morton the actor, two weeks before a potential move to New York. He insists there are no strings, while she grapples with love, fear, and a career stepping stone in her acting life.
British troops and Gandhi followers clash in India with tightened security, leaving Indians dead and wounded. Forest fires eased by rain, while King George marks a royal anniversary. Local events include a diocese meeting, Legion visits, and a Pelham baseball loss.
Soviet troops active in Poland as Allied ships reach Aegean Sea. Britain tightens siege on Nazia. England may land in Greece. Huge crowd attends dedication of new municipal building with Mayor Powell and Judge Hopkins receiving a key. Tourists won Saturday night but lost Sunday. locals bow to Cards in Sunday game. Packers reach Glen Arven final with Evans and Vereen.
The spring revival at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church ended May 3 with guest minister Rev. G P Pinkney. He delivered five sermons including Watch for ye know not the hour and The Book Was Open. Several converts were added and will be baptized Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Lester Street pool. Rev. F D Martin Jr, Pastor.
A United States Department of Agriculture study finds acetate rayon and glass fabric as the most durable curtain and drapery materials. The glass fabric is a new weave made from tiny glass rods and offers long wear.
A garbled clue grid presents mixed Across and Down items with numerous typos and illegible segments. The list includes botanical terms, body parts, colors, emotions, and common nouns in a chaotic order, hindering solution and indicating OCR damage.
Edward McBride, 26, of University of Miami, claims ownership of Continental Press which runs race news from Cleveland. Senate subcommittee probes federal ban on interstate distribution of race data used for illegal gambling and hears from CP manager Thomas F. Kelly who argues the news sale is legal.
The piece humorously describes the chaos of answering a telephone from various rooms and situations. It notes the caller’s uncertainty and the rapid effort to reach the phone, illustrating the frequent missed connections and the race to answer before the caller hangs up.
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