15 Sep 1950
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1950
Page
1
A fragment from the Times Enterprise mentions Miss America from Alabama and Georgia politics, noting the wartime mood, Korea defense tests, and a call to sign the freedom scroll to support Americanism. The column reflects local sentiment on governance, campaigns, and national issues.
A fragment recalls that few men avoid the draft yet some will refuse service to avoid conscription. The piece notes they may stay home and risk loss of self respect among older citizens and peers.
A fragmented passage discusses soap shortages and a startled driver reacting to a sudden blaze. It references lye and glaucerine, a proposal to replace lacking soap, and the unpredictability of fires along with methods to evade them once started.
A fragmented report discusses how local organizations like the Chamber of Commerce handle public funds and finances. It notes executive committee meetings, reporting of financial affairs, and calls for transparency in expenses.
President Truman accepted the resignation of Secretary Louis A. Johnson and promoted General George C. Marshall to the Defense post. At 69 Marshall faces a demanding role as Korea's war tensions and Soviet activity heighten military and strategic strains. The move follows Johnson's controversial tenure and law hurdles delaying civilian appointment of a general.
The YMCA plans a fund drive to expand facilities by acquiring the Evans home next to the current building. They seek public support to convert the property into additions for men women and youth programs. Community Chest funds currently earmarked for youth groups and camps reflect broad support for the project.
In a hopeful scene, Mayo Hale and her daughter Stephanie discuss life after war while Stephanie, newly married to Grant Hale, receives a wartime telegram. The message from Washington reveals her husband Sanders Quentin Vaugh is alive, recently found in a prisoner camp after Japan’s surrender.
National Guard restored order in Cartersville as disturbances and a wary crowd urged Governor Hardman to deploy state troops. Caustic comments surfaced from Carswell and Russell as Democratic candidates for governor ramped up campaigns. Dick Russell denied any tie with John Holder.
A fragment describes a test where an individual is chosen from a group to perform a vital task while preparing from bed and office. The narrative explores doubt, memory vitality, pride in trust, and the fear that the job may be reassigned at the last minute, undermining confidence.
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