04 Sep 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1948
Page
1
Community notes discuss votes and campaigns with remarks on Congress Truman and Stalin. Readers are urged to vote next Wednesday and participate in election counts with civic club volunteers offering six to sixteen workers.
The piece quotes Lilienthal urging open discussion of atomic potential and control to use power constructively. It contrasts U S perceptions with Russia, noting large Russian air and sea forces and submarine expansion as alarming but claims American forces have matched and outpaced Soviet strengths in planes, armies, and naval reach.
Grave speculation swirls over the two year term for governor in Georgia with talk of Thompson and Talmadge seeking longer terms. Senators George and others face reelection questions as factions maneuver for power ahead of the 1960 political realignment. Tom Linder is cited as a rising figure drawing support from major interests.
Civic clubs including Exchange Rotary and Kiwanis rally six or more volunteers to staff polling places and speed ballot counting. Voters are urged not to be disturbed by solicitors on polling day and to protect ballot secrecy. The article advocates using election machines in Thomas County as a future goal.
The piece discusses a state rights approach to electors, arguing votes should be counted by proportion of each candidate’s statewide tally. It notes Georgia’s 12 electoral votes could be split by population, altering outcomes and diminishing southern solidarity.Labor backing Truman may influence results. rallies are optional for voters.
Public schools announce exam and enrollment dates for September 8 9 at East Side Junior High and Senior High. New students returning pupils report to Senior High while transfers enroll, with course changes to Mr McComb and Mr Mulling. Colored schools set locations and prices. staff lists include principals and teachers for White and Colored divisions.
The National Safety Council predicts 260 people will be killed in traffic accidents and 108 million travelers will use 30 million vehicles over Labor Day weekend. Last year 293 people died in traffic mishaps and 81 drowned during the period.
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