19 Nov 1949
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1949
Page
1
Fragmented notes reflect mixed topics from turkey meals and Halloween damage to dial phones and park meters. Mentions of Truman era politics, World War II plans, and local agriculture hint at a community page blending personal, civic, and shop-talk items.
A farm contingent speaker challenges the view of barren broom sage lands. They argue thirty million acres in the South could support profitable timber and pasture programs with minimal machinery, transforming poor soil into productive acreage and boosting owner profits.
The Thomanville charter amendment prohibits any mayor or commissioner elect from promising city jobs before taking office. Violators face punishments under Georgia law and potential forfeiture of office. The article notes interpretation and possible voter confusion amid campaign pledges.
Miami's recent election exposed a liberal platform with calls for legalized gambling free milk for needy children city ownership of utilities and a city lottery among other measures. The strong ads drew 125 candidates for commissioner and 4446 votes were cast with Kennedy winning 1387 votes amid an overall open town sentiment and concern over legality and public conduct.
The passage describes efforts to refine an invention that will create newspaper pictures with fewer complex steps. If successful, the images will look better than some published photos, making current processes unnecessary for producing images.
In a dim Neapolitan café Tony's closes as writer Larry Hackett sits in a dark booth finishing copy for a Boston paper. A couple, Gin and Myron, argue with rising tension as he plans to leave after a tense exchange and a bold exit.
A tense scene unfolds at a cafe as a woman seeks restraint from a man named Ted while another man, Myron, arranges a taxi. Hackett suspects a dangerous confrontation building, following the woman's sudden exit and a lingering decision at the cashier's desk.
The home team struggles while the visiting side breaks through the line and scores at will. Star players lag in depth and Many enduring injuries keep key players sidelined. A pep talk by the coach may spark a rally but current play shows the home team unraveling.
The Bethany Congregational church will host African students from Florida A M College and teachers from Norman Park school during the 11 o'clock morning service. Rev. E W Spearman will speak on Life is a Way.
Twenty years ago tremors rattled the eastern United States on the 174th anniversary of the country’s worst earthquake. The report notes lingering seismic fears as communities remember the historic event.
Chattanooga November 15 AP Two Southern governors lauded the Democratic Party at the National Convention of Young Democrats. Gov Herman Talmydge Georgia boasted the state backed the Democratic presidential nominee in every election since the party began and warned against false prophets of socialism and communism. Gov Jim Folsom Alabama praised the party for a positive philosophy in rural electrification and dam building and urged unity within party ranks to resolve regional differences.
CIO Communications Workers of America official Joseph Beirne says wage increases will be demanded for telephone workers across the Southeast and may require a strike. He notes Alabama demands can wait until after the new contract term begins and cites Steel Workers’ wage ranking changes. Beirne is set to address a state meeting today.
Washington reports the public housing plan, passed last July, aims to wipe out slums, provide low rent homes, and aid poor farmers. It has begun surveys and loan approvals for 108 cities totaling 184000 low rent units, with building not yet started and full implementation years away.
Donalsonville November 1 1929 Mrs Shafter Faircloth marked a birthday anniversary while in ill health for over a year. Neighbors sent flowers cards and gifts and Mrs J Cross hosted a noon dinner. Kindergarten children nearby made birthday greeting cards and Faircloth said she has not felt so well and happy in a long time.
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