06 Nov 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1948
Page
1
The piece analyzes fears among diverse interests over Truman’s postwar program. It cites demands for housing, expanded educational aid, higher wages, and price controls. It notes resistance to policy changes and warns of economic fallout if controls remain loosened or abandoned.
A discussion urges action by the Talmadge administration and General Assembly to raise school funding and improve teacher salaries. It cites teacher shortages, aging staff, and overcrowded classes while echoing a Wisconsin book excerpt about education as the key to freedom.
A column defends Cox against critics over Civil Rights policy, arguing he defends the people and resists sectional attacks. It accuses Southern prejudice of aiming to curb progress and labels opposition as cowardice and self interest. The piece praises Cox as principled and capable.
A sermon-like critique argues that snap judgments and gossip harm individuals and communities. It urges restraint, honest self-examination, and careful speech to avoid violence, danger, and social disrepute, noting risks in judging others and breaking laws such aspassing a school bus during unloading.
Rosalie learns Wayne Kahler will marry Winifred Carlton in California and writes back in a friendly tone while planning her own fresh start. She recalls meeting Joe Monahan and vows to move forward, dressing to look her best and choosing independence over fear.
The Bainbridge and Decatur County Chamber of Commerce held a monthly directors meeting on a Wednesday noon. AV Miller announced his district chair appointment with the Georgia Port Development Association and reports on state forest fire programs and Navy Phy program progress were discussed. J G Kwilecki outlined 30 nominees for 15 director votes to be mailed to members soon.
A 24 hour schedule lists programs from 7:55 sign on to 5:45 sign off. Includes John Gart The Sophisticates Songs of Hope Gilvert Gospel Singers David Rose Show Lynn Murtiay Show Bing Crosby and more with news updates and church programming.
Early returns signal a close presidential race with minimal leads and heavy turnout. In Atlanta precincts vote totals surge as boxes overflow while at Cairo a fatal auto wreck injures three and a woman dies from glass injuries. City Council hears street work and utility improvements requests amid planning for paving and main line upgrades.
Cairo reports the fall term of Grady Superior Court ended with guilty verdicts for two white men in livestock larceny cases. G Cleve Harrett, a farmer and lumberman, received six months in jail and twelve months on public works plus a $1,000 fine, with probation on payment. Jim Miller near Whigham also convicted, same sentence but a $500 fine. Cow stealing cases were continued.
The New Jerusalem Missionary Baptists church at Wright and Stephens streets hosts Sunday school at 10 a.m. Deacon L. A. Taylor is superintendent. Worship occurs on 1st and 3rd Sundays with sermons at 11:30 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Reverend F. W. Williams of Live Oak Florida will preach. attendance urged.
The notice outlines a train service running every third day with through sleepers to Montgomery Savannah Atlanta Tampa St Petersburg Chicago Detroit and more. It directs passengers to consult a ticket agent for dates and reservations and provides a contact for information.
St Josephs Catholic Church Painbridge Ga offers Sunday Mass on November 7 at 12 15 p m with confessions heard before Mass Reverend John OShea pastor leads the service reflecting a local parish schedule for the day.
The taxpayer will be at the Court House during the October term of Superior Court and every Saturday from November 18 through December 20 to collect state county and school taxes for 1948.
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