07 May 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1948
Page
1
A long editorial urges the Senate to oppose special oleo taxes that shield butter, arguing such tariffs hurt consumers and distort free market pricing. It emphasizes parity between oleo and butter, and criticizes protectionist measures as benefiting dairy interests over the public.
The piece surveys a Congress bill for universal military training for ages 18 to 25, arguing for efficiency and a three month summer program under professional soldiers. It cites past wartime training, mentions potential districts with reserve officers, and notes local issues and opinions on the subject and related matters.
Hildred debates love and aging doubts with Mamie as she plans a dinner with Lucien Lanier. Memories of two marriages surface while rumors of Lanier’s family and a grand plantation swirl. Hildred fears gossip and contemplates whether to reveal her feelings to Randy.
A partial timetable lists programs from morning to evening including News at 6:30 and 8:00, Sunrise Serenade, Georgia News, World News, and various musical segments featuring Langworth Choristers, Les Brown, Frankie Masters, Tony Pastor, and more. The rundown shows multiple shows interwoven with news blocks and variety acts.
In Cairo Georgia on May 7 Sheriff Strickland said a white woman was jailed on a blanket charge after officers recovered items from eight or more stores. She refused to identify herself, appeared narcotic influenced, and merchants planned tighter watch. The woman allegedly stole seat covers apparel and other items then even tried to steal in the jail. A formal charge would follow if she cooperates.
If sulfa drugs are fed to layers for too long, it may cause thin shells and could reduce egg production and hatchability.
Authorities report crisis subsiding after leakage at Cable Rock Cove dam and warn residents to stay prepared for possible emergencies while monitoring water levels and weather conditions. Peasants march on Budapest as political tensions rise in Europe.
Mussolini promises Germany a free land in Czechoslovakia and says Italy will pressure the Czech government to be reasonable in demands. Congress learns from Harry Hopkins that the WPA relief program for the next fiscal year may alter the current one billion dollar budget. Chamber of Commerce outlines plans for a new peanut shelling plant. Glen Cowden named new director. Budget remains short of goal. Georgia air tour scheduled to visit Thomasville.
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