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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1946
Page
1
A collage of haphazard clippings mentions local advertising shifts, tax and subscription notes, a may hit the stores shortage, a Georgia Florida sports tease, political talk about GOP and Democrats, hunting licenses, and a stray hotel project in Thomasville. The text blends editor notes, public notices, and stray quotes.
The piece argues the recent election was predictable given Roosevelt era issues and Truman's tenure. It warns of continued partisan strife and warns voters may repeat mistakes as they anticipate the 1948 presidential race amid calls for steadier leadership and national direction.
All land banks report increased loan activity in fiscal year 1946 with long term loans up, as farmers used funds to clear mortgages and shift assets into securities for future improvements. Borrowing for soil improvements and farm purchases is expected to grow in the coming year, aided by normal agricultural value basis policies to protect owners and promote upkeep of land and productivity.
The passage notes many farmers exist but few are on the market at prices that make it a good investment for the average farmer. It emphasizes current pricing as a constraint on market participation.
The article notes strong interest in pheasant shoots across the Dakotas and Georgia. It warns of dangers from long range shells used by guards and urges hunters to obtain licenses to avoid fines, costs, or legal action.
The International War Crimes Tribunal heard that secret 1841 Japanese American talks were used by Germany to delay U.S. entry into the war and curb aid to Britain. German envoy Ott reported to Ribbentrop that the core aim was to postpone U.S. involvement and reduce support for England.
Washington observers debate whether Truman could resign and appoint a Republican as interim secretary of state to become president under 1886 law. The plan hinges on Senate approval and the risk of triggering a cascade of GOP contenders while testing constitutional power and political optics ahead of 1948.
Quitman Georgia will close for a holiday on Wednesday November 13 to allow faculty to attend the district G B A meet in Moultrie with about 1500 teachers expected. The afternoon session will host department meetings and forum discussions led by local faculty.
Quitman Georgia November term of Brooks Superior Court known as Big Court was cancelled this week because no judge could preside. Judge O H Dukes has been ill and other South Georgia judges had prior engagements. Court postponed to January with criminal and civil cases moved to January. divorced cases may be heard sooner with a borrowed judge. Solicitor George Lilly, elected judge, will preside at the postponed session.
Miss Sara Moore of St. Lauderdale Florida will assume duties as superintendent of Brooks County Hospital in Quitman around December 1. She succeeds long time head Miss Sven Land who resigned recently after serving several years.
Former Georgia highway employee NM. M. Jennings credits Retonga with relieving acid indigestion and loss of appetite. He says after using Retonga he regained ten pounds, improved digestion, sleep, and energy, and stopped harsh laxatives. Retonga is advertised as aiding digestion and appetite, available at Inman Drug Company.
Seven veterans aid measures appeared on ballots in seven states and all but one passed. Three states South Dakota Nebraska and Arizona approved amendments against the closed shop. Massachusetts voters require unions to file public financial statements. Oregon defeated a 3 percent sales and income tax to fund a $100 monthly pension for those over 60. California rejected a loan amendment for veterans but approved a $100 million bond issue to aid veteran home and farm purchases.
I will be at designated locations on specified dates to collect State County and School Taxes for the year 1946, as announced for taxpayer access and settlement.
The Philippine Liberty News quotes Olongapo residents alleging marines shaved heads jailed men for refusing to pick up trash, beat others, forced hours of standing with arms raised, required ID cards, coerced signed affidavits, and taxed civilians. Officials claim the public authority on the reservation rests with the navy.
A survey notes 13,000,000 Negroes in the United States with 800,000 professing the Roman Catholic faith. The finding highlights religious affiliation among African Americans and may influence community demographics and church outreach.
An 11 hour debate began after a resolution was introduced demanding that Tzaldaris and his cabinet resign to allow a coalition government to form.
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