08 Nov 1949
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1949
Page
1
The message notes eligibility for Thom City mayoral and four commissioner races on December 20. It references registered voters, ongoing political controversy around Stalin, hog prices and harvests, weather for fishing, and local concerns from Christmas shopping to public markers and parking tickets. It mentions Wally Butts and Georgia fame, plus libel suits and newspaper ads.
The CIO faces a deep rift at its annual convention as factions push for ousting “communistic” elements. The split sparks fury with potential new alignments—one to the right and one to the left—amid worsening conditions and fears the nation could drift toward instability if currents persist. Murray wing argues the CIO must be controlled, not autonomous, as the schism widens amid turbulent times.
The article discusses rising tensions from the steel and coal strikes, noting Bethlehem Steel and U.S. Steel may yield to unions' demands, with wage hikes tied to old age pensions. It questions Lewis's leverage over coal measures and hints at Taft-Hartley act consideration while predicting lasting economic and political repercussions.
An observer argues that the current trio Tewis Murray and Reuther influence unions and elections, weakening control over economic and fiscal policy. Prices remain high, currency loses buying power, and the nation risks deflated money if conditions persist.
Rep Wood of Georgia said he will ask the House Committee on Un American Activities to consider contempt proceedings against Louise Rosenberg Branson Berman. The wealthy West Coast heiress refused to answer questions about Communist activities, citing self incrimination. The committee aims to obtain leads on Soviet espionage as witnesses are summoned. Berman, wife of Lionel Berman of New York, has ties to Steve Nelson and frequent contact with Soviet consular officials in San Francisco and New York.
Today 20 years ago, New York Stock Exchange activity cooled after a three hour session with over three million shares traded versus more than seven million the previous day. Local events include Armistice Day closures and a Red Cross drive starting next week.
100 years ago Wilhelmina and Leopold’s mediation offers raise only scant hopes for peace. A French source hints the answer will be no as Britain, Churchill report and gins on War on Nagi U-boats appear. Maritime Board prepares report for President Roosevelt on ship transfers and registry approval may come. Pension plans rejected by Ohio and California. Attendance rises at Thomas County Fair as Talmadge speaks and attracts crowds. Displays by schools and organizations show notable effort. Valdosta plans aerial attack against Bulldogs. Cats backfield injures may limit action and Bil largin runs for Bull dogs in practice.
Leroy Hedge a 21 year old GI student admits fathering Loretta Smiths child born Oct 15 and seeks a court order to keep the infant from adoption The case hinges on Section 230 of the California Civil Code and questions Hedge legal standing as a father before the law Lawyers contest his position arguing he seeks wedlock benefits without marriage and Smith seeks support hospital and legal fees
A humorous reflection on why bridges games drag on. The passage mocks optimistic boasts of a quick finish, noting assumptions about perfect hands, agreeable bidding, stalled stories, and interruptions for refreshments that extend play.
A fragmented sentence notes that the duration will be lengthy not brief, indicating a performance or activity could run twenty minutes to a half hour or more rather than five or ten minutes. The wording suggests ongoing time estimates without concrete details.
A New York Gallup poll indicates former Gov. Herbert Lehman leads Republican John Foster Dulles in the U S Senate race by a narrow margin with undecided voters about 20 percent. The survey tests the political climate as elections approach and notes a shift since a prior misprediction.
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