06 Nov 1950
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1950
Page
1
A readers letter page from Thomasville reflects a mix of town news and opinions. It laments local issues such as civic donations, debates on international topics, and everyday concerns about street conditions and public services, all echoing the town’s anxious mood.
An urging editorial emphasizes voting in the general election to decide amendments affecting state welfare. It notes voters may choose any or all amendments, warns against abstaining, and stresses the importance of participation despite partisan discussions and the County Unit debates.
A dated critique questions the reckless rise in sports spending across colleges and schools. It argues that funds are wasted on teams and players, undermining traditional financial prudence and sacrifice for representation in athletic events.
A Georgia reader argues the County Unit plan is a stopgap that must be repealed if abused. The writer warns voters will quickly revoke unconstitutional provisions and asserts Georgia’s democracy can correct any dangerous change.
Halloween customs draw praise for fun and fears for vandalism as reports of damage persist. Citizens discuss pranks and property damage while officials and experts weigh crime risks and social impact amid varying community responses.
Marc visits Mrs. Arnold as Joan arrives and recalls the tense group dynamics. He notes parental bullying by Linden and tension with Dave while assessing Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Johnson. Joan criticizes Mrs. Johnson yet cautions about fairness. They discuss the six year marriage and the proximity of the summer home.
Marc discovers a sealed envelope inside a wall safe containing a dossier on Dorene Johnson alias Kitty Dean alias Dorene Dean born in Cicero Illinois. The file traces her past from school to reform confinement and vaudeville, noting a marriage to Arthur Johnson and current life under that name.
Two Senate contests linger with Kentucky and Minnesota undecided as Democrats press to gain a majority. A Cairo-Bainbridge promenade project advances, with the Highway Board set to award contracts around 1.6 million dollars.
Ten years ago Roosevelt won 468 electoral votes with victory in 49 states. Willkie carried nine states as Roosevelt secured a third term. Thomas county reported 2072 votes for Roosevelt and 135 for Willkie. other counties also backed Roosevelt. YMCA drive opened with 1596 dollars and Rotary leaders praised local club. Democrats kept control of Congress, narrowing GOP presence in both chambers.
A historical reflection argues that walls and armaments fail without moral character. It notes that banks rely on trust in bankers, marriages fail without fidelity, and business depends on credit grounded in virtue. The piece asserts collective security rests on moral character.
The piece argues that by identifying public timepieces across daily paths a person can become independent of their own watch. It lists clocks at banks, bus stops, college towers, railway stations, hotels, stores, offices, telegraph offices and asks readers to use these to maintain accurate time until a repair is possible.
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