11 Sep 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1948
Page
1
fragmentary obituary for Thomasville area newspaper with scattered editorial snippets. references to Truman, Dixiecrats, school reopening, teacher pay, swimming safety, Henry Wallace visit, and local advertising notes. recognizably early 1950s political and social snippets from a small Georgia paper.
The article notes Cox sweeping nearly every county in the district with large margins, Dougherty included, signaling strong local support and distrust of his opponent's policies. It mentions Talmadge backing Cox, the impact of the campaign, and varied public reactions to recent political tactics.
The article discusses the nomination of Eugene Talmadge as Georgia governor and the push for early installation after the general election. It notes opposition figures, party factions, and support from diverse groups including the Ku Klux Klan, Ed Riv ery, and Roy Harris, while highlighting Talmadge’s independence and potential conflict with the political machine.
The piece debates inflation causes citing President and GOP as points of contention. It notes rising federal and local costs since 1939, wage pressures, price hikes after controls, and public demand for protection against extortion while urging unity for Georgia's future.
Sheriff Loomis and Deputy McCabe confront George Akers over a five thousand dollar bank deposit traced to him. Gay Hollis explains the money was hers and she had deposited it at George’s request, claiming she borrowed it from their Texas property sale proceeds. The tense confrontation ends with Akers denying guilt and the case proceeding.
Vague reads describe upcoming state primary votes and early GOP gains. Mentions Maine election skirmishes with GOP majority, Western states balloting, and local police seeking a missing person. References to grand jury and Baptist Home Mission Board funds appear as separate fragments with unclear links.
Bainbridge Ga September 11 Sunday Mass is at 12 oclock Confessions are heard before Mass.
Church and school convene Sunday morning at the Meigs Methodist and Baptist churches with featured lessons and good teachers. At 14 o'clock Church school ends and morning worship follows at the Methodist church, with evening worship also planned. An invitation to all to attend with family and friends.
The Coolidge P T A met Thursday afternoon at 3 30 in the school auditorium. After a brief business session the teachers were entertained at tea in the Domestic Science Room. The hour was enjoyed and the P T A will meet again on the first Thursday of each month at 3 30.
An inclusive invitation reads that strangers and visitors are especially invited to join Meigs and the community for a forthcoming gathering. The notice emphasizes welcome to all attendees regardless of denomination.
A jumble of crossword style clues and partial answers appears, listing numerous definitions across topics from geography to objects. The page includes scattered hints such as Italian house, curved molding capital, and ancient Irish clan, with many incomplete entries and stray letters.
A historical radio timetable lists programs from morning to evening including News at 8:00 and 12:15, musical segments by Wayne King and the Sunday Strings, church and devotional slots, variety acts, and a Red Cross program in the afternoon. The schedule features multiple hosts and performers such as Chuck Poster, Lynn Murray, and Mrs Jarred with sign offs at 6:45.
The Marshall plan totals about 5.03 billion dollars for non Communist Western Europe. After months of jealousy and bargaining Western European nations finally agreed on each share and Germany's allotment of about 414 million dollars.
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