15 Nov 1949
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1949
Page
1
The fragment notes no liquor permit revocation in fifty years in a Georgia county and praises Judge Chester Bell. It also mentions a humorous idea of a Thanksgiving turkey offer and a light breakfast scene, reflecting casual local chatter.
A Doctors Exchange pilots around the clock on call service in Griffin where physicians arrange hours to cover emergencies when family doctors are unavailable. The plan aims to reduce sleep loss for doctors and provide timely care for ill children and emergencies, with potential expansion to ensure constant medical presence.
The Georgia solicitor general B Garland of the Flint Judicial Circuit defends halting widely criticised give away schemes amid claims influential figures back them. He warns the action could cost him his job while arguing the programs shift from gifts to direct commercial benefits. The piece also critiques wage minimum changes and their impact on small businesses, employment, and consumer costs, noting broader political and social tensions in postwar policy debates.
A Georgia tax revision committee formed years ago is urged to report promptly. Critics say the next legislative session cannot complete the job in time, risking more delays and continued reliance on the current work pattern. The piece argues for an early report to guide debate and legislative action on tax forms, rates, and reforms.
The text argues constructive criticism aims to build better outcomes while considering the critic’s tone and the feelings of the criticized person. It warns against frank brutal approaches that discourage effort and suggests framing suggestions as friendly questions to avoid fault finding.
The Northern Tier from the northern plains to New England reports chilly conditions this morning with temperatures mostly below normal. Readings reach near freezing in places like Springfeld Illinois at 31, while snow flurries appear in Illinois and parts of Northern Michigan and Wisconsin. Light rain affects the upper Ohio Valley and Western New York with cloudy skies over the Great Lakes and clear to partly cloudy conditions elsewhere.
Dr R B O Quinn announces candidacy for City Commissioner in Thomasville for the December 20 municipal election. He pledges cooperation with the board, aims to improve all city departments, and opposes tax increases.
A brief, pointed remark hints at heated reactions to criticism during a tense discussion. The speaker urges decisive action claiming the criticized item is very poor, reflecting a charged exchange amid unresolved tensions.
New Delhi reports two young Indian journalists narayan V Godse and Naryan B Apte were hanged for the murder of Mohandas Gandhi. Godse, editor of a Poona daily, fired the shots as Gandhi walked to prayer. The printer and publisher were sentenced to die, five others to life, and one acquitted.
State's evidence presented in case against Dr. G. W. Smith and Philips who stand accused in the killing of Stocomb, the St. high school principal. Georgia deputy missing. eight believed victims of alleged foul play by associates. Local civic events and talks noted. Red Cross drives and community concerns mentioned amid regional sports notes and upcoming primaries.
Forces renew action in the South China theater amid new activity in the Sinses conflict. Admiral Byrd plans a strategic South Pole trip while Finns return from Moscow. Neutrals suffer heavy losses at sea as Venezuelan fire claims hundreds.
J Lowell Mayers has been named president of the Savannah Cotton and Naval Store Exchange. He is connected with Naval Stores Dealers Inc and succeeds Charlies Sanford, a banker.
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