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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1961
Page
1
Former Georgia governor Ellis Arnall announced he will not run for governor in 1962 or seek any public office. He cited efforts to clear Georgia's political atmosphere and said he will devote himself to law and business.
Abraham Gordon 35 testified in Jerusalem that Adolf Eichmann personally joined a guard in beating and killing a Jewish boy 16 or 17 for stealing cherries from a Gestapo chief’s garden. The 1944 Hungary tale framed Eichmann as taking personal command in Jewish affairs during deportations.
Cedric Foster’s speech at the Rose Festival drew a standing ovation from Kiwanis members and dignitaries. Ed Martin plans 100 pressings of a 12 inch LP of the talk, to sell at cost about five dollars, ready in two weeks. The waning speech, taped by WKTG, covered the fight against Communism and was praised by students and adults alike.
Missing watch between Flair and Commercial Bank. Reward for return. Julia H. Smith at 107 North Broad. Call CA 6 1797.
President Kennedy hailed Lockheed Aircraft Co. for an equal job opportunity agreement, signed at the White House by Lockheed President Courtlandt Gros. The plan covers nine locations including Marietta Georgia amid NAACP complaints of denied work and promotions. VP Johnson signed for the government and praised the commitment.
New York AP reports television listings show a sparse week with most notable items in international and sports categories. CBS caps the slate with Way Out and False Faces while ABC and NBC offer a mix of sports, public affairs, and Variety programs featuring guests like Laurence Harvey Dick Van Dyke and Brenda Lee.
Georgia public school operations will rise by 15.667 million dollars in the 1961 62 fiscal year starting July 1. The State Board of Education approved a record 214.882 million budget, with 25.7 million chargebacks and about 13.5 million state share increase. The plan includes 4.632 million federal funds and funds for 700 additional teachers plus higher bus driver salaries. The package awaits final state budget bureau approval.
Atlanta police report Mrs. Nettie F. Donaldson 53 wife of the Southern Association Atlanta Crackers general manager was found with a bullet wound in her head in her Coca Cola company office where she was personnel executive. Det Sgt J E Helms said a gun was under the body and notes were found. She had a heart condition and was a former gem society president with a large gem collection.
Manila AP reports at least 50 residents have died since Tuesday in a Luzon mountain village from gastroenteritis with about 100 more ill. No further details released by the Philippine News Service.
Meigs Kiwanis heard from H G Drake of OCDM District III Mobile Alabama on nuclear war dangers and the need for fallout awareness and bomb shelters. Kathy Hickey discussed democracy and will represent Thomas County in the 4 H Club contest at Rock Eagle in June. Visitors included Mrs Betty McAlister J W Keaton and Winston Jay of Thomasville.
The Thomasville Moose Lodge will sponsor a family night supper on Monday May 29 at the lodge home on Carroll Hill. The event invites families to join for a community meal and fellowship at the lodge.
Birdwood College received two end tables a matching coffee table two table lamps and a notice announced by Elder J Harley Chapman. Donors were Mrs Bruce Patterson and Mrs T O Estes with praise for the Town and County Home Demonstration Club and Miss Ophelia Smith for ongoing support.
Funeral services for Ollie E. Early 78 of Bainbridge were held Friday at Cox Funeral Chapel with Rev W L Snellgrove and Rev R M Duches officiating. Interment followed at Mt Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Early died Wednesday in Memorial Hospital. He was a Topeka Kansas native who lived in Decatur County five years and belonged to Bethel Baptist Church. He operated a Bainbridge grocery. Survivors include his wife Pauline Grubbs Early a daughter Irene Young Topeka a granddaughter Melba Sue Young Topeka two grandsons Marion Nichols Memphis Tennessee and Billy Nichols Buhalia Mississippi and two nephews.
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