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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1949
Page
1
A garbled aggregation of items mentions beauty trends, a California widow, Noah’s Ark housing notes, a ten pound sweet potato, a new hospital subdivision residence, Stalin remark on wartime sacrifices, a pool game trend with more women players, a truck incident with a road light, a Boston road wreck with two killed, and vague remarks about inquiries and conditions.
An Irwin County court case seeks to force educational authorities to provide equal facilities for white and Negro children, highlighting controversy over school desegregation in Ocilla. The column denounces the NAACP and criticizes federal civil rights pressure, framing the issue as a racial and political conflict with long standing regional tensions.
The editorial advocates a constitutional highway system in Georgia to curb past abuses. It favors a five member board appointed for five years with staggered terms to prevent governor control, contrasting with current weak safeguards and political pressure in highway management.
Senator Byrd addressing the American Automobile Association warned that Truman era money policies threaten the longevity of the U S form of government. He called for spending reductions and a balanced budget to avoid higher taxes and a slide toward socialism or welfare state programs.
Gen Lucius Clay former military governor in Germany becomes campaign manager to raise 2000 dollars for the Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation He cites five percent of Americans affected and says disciplined effort will reach the goal through a nationwide drive led by a seasoned leader.
Dietitians praise fruit for health but households fail to eat it. When fruit is available some eaters make excuses and delay consumption. Even ripe fruit often goes forgotten or rots, while overripe fruit is trimmed down and wasted.
Fall receives a one year prison term and a fine after a trial. Judge Hitz denies a new trial motion and explains the maximum sentence would have been imposed due to the ex-Secretary's health condition. Six missing from steamer tragedy on the Michigan coast. Dixie lobbyists push protective tariffs. Resolution for re signation of Sen. Bingham presented to senate. Mitchell county juror convicted of cow theft. Cars and trucks advertised at reduced prices. Roadster sold for 158, Tudor sedan 500, Fordor sedan 625. Over 17,000 new rose plants ordered for the city. Garden Club to meet this afternoon to plan free plant campaign. Ladies night at
Ten years ago recall of the U S envoy to Russia urged as Molotov criticisms of Roosevelt surface. Poland risks war unless concessions are made. Britain readies food rationing. A freighter sighted near New Land sea raiders. Madison Street traffic route discussion continues with state highway board. Banister calls county fair attendance. Lands promotes a large crowd for Talmadge speech. A local Girl Scout campaign nears its funding goal.
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