22 Nov 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1948
Page
1
A Georgia campaign to add thirty million to the education fund faces tax plan debates. Proposals include a state road tax or auto gas tax and a constitutional change to dedicate all highway revenues to road building and rehabilitation. Supporters cite urgent needs, while critics note previous misuses of highway funds.
The article argues Northern capital controls much of Southern industry as mills relocate southward for cheaper labor and favorable conditions. It notes climate, freight savings, and abundant local fiber as incentives, with rayon producers joining the move to escape high costs in the North.
A Thanksgiving football game is planned at the new Thomasville stadium funded by the Touchdown Club. Funds go toward paying debts for the school athletic association project to seat four thousand and add dressing rooms and showers. Donations from local agencies are encouraged to finish construction before the next Rose Show. The game is set for Thanksgiving afternoon with ticket sales at twenty cents and options to donate.
The article cites former Surgeon General Parran on mental illness prevalence in the U S with millions affected and high hospital shares. It notes alcohol's role, military service rejections, and calls for improved psychiatric treatment and new methods amid wartime and political debates.
Fragmentary text describes a government inquiry and disaster context with mentions of governors and political figures. It references ships, inquiries, roles for AL Smith allies, and regional political shifts, but specifics are unreadable. The piece appears to be a rumor-filled summary of a crisis timeframe with tangled names and places.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Ceonaie and France seeking pro war peace efforts, Britain facing possible shifts, and Japanese forces noted with uncertain Allied responses. References to Secre tary of OS fordell Hugh Stephens and other garbled lines suggest a World War II era diplomatic and military context with multiple nations, armies, and powers involved amid instability.
Fragmentary wire copy notes Rep. Brown of Georgia is identified as an important figure in a House committee or group. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate rising influence in the House. The text references Washington and mentions party or group names with garbled phrases.
Cairo Nov 20 The Chamber of Commerce supper will be held at Citizens Cafe this evening at 6 for an illustrated program on education responsibility featuring Harry Dickie of Atlanta as a speaker. The event aims to draw visitors from Albany Bainbridge and surrounding areas.
National policies are on the agenda as West FE Wight and national councilor Teg prepare for the next Chamber gathering. Mayes, chamber president, will preside and give remarks at the evening session.
Fordham University officials reported two earthquakes detected by its seismograph in New York. One quake occurred yesterday and another early this morning, with readings centered about 500 miles from New York. A separate unlocated quake was logged at 4:47.02 a.m. today.
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