15 Sep 1955
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1955
Page
1
Local opinion argues beer sales threaten residential peace as residents fear disorder and loss of home value. Thomasville regulates beer permits, balancing access with strict location and use controls to prevent abuse and maintain quiet neighborhoods. Officials warn excesses could prompt a rapid halt to such activities.
Mississippi Governor White begins aggressive action against open gambling in Gulf Coast clubs. National Guardsmen arrest twelve owners and operators of liquor dens with gambling machines, destroying bottles and casino gear valued around fifty thousand dollars. The drive aims to wipe out organized gambling statewide, with Georgia expected to follow.
The Christian Science Monitor notes the nine year rise of the Griffin plan of government from a 1918 shift away from mayor council. By July 1946 639 communities used it now 1310 in 45 states six provinces Puerto Rico and Alaska.
The article urges strong soil conservation in Georgia as essential for farmers and all residents. Governor Marvin Griffin proclaims Soil Conservation Week to emphasize savings from preservation, noting eroded farms diminished by rains and the need to protect land for future productivity and value.
A collage of remarks on drugs school life sportsmanship and governance. The writer weighs parental alumni student roles and state pay scales while musing on international politics and the United Nations.
The article recalls local Civil Defense heroes in Otis and Sandisfield Massachusetts during a disaster river floods. Clifford Clark and David Judson led dam and radio efforts. Dr Henry Erbe supplied health precautions. First Selectman Charlie Allah warned residents. Red Cross aided immediate relief and long term rehabilitation amid ravaged farms and soil loss.
New York AP dispatch quotes wardrobe expert Charles Le Maire of 20th Century Fox. He lists four common faults in women’s dress and reveals tips on fur handling gloves veils and shoes. He also urges husbands to participate in wardrobe decisions.
Washington briefs reflect a tougher State Department line toward Russia and West Germany after Adenauer's deal. Officials say Moscow and Bonn resume relations while prisoners may be released. Eisenhower and Nixon speeches amplify pressure as Dulles prepares for a key October meeting with the Russians.
The Daily Sketch reports a forthcoming public statement may confirm whether Princess Margaret will marry Group Captain Peter Townsend. Prime Minister Eden may discuss with Queen Elizabeth at Balmoral as court advisers reportedly favor an announcement. Parliament can still veto, and Margaret must give notice before marrying.
Experts say Miami will likely miss the worst of the hurricane now sweeping toward the Florida Keys. The threat shifts from city areas to the Keys while authorities warn residents to prepare and monitor updates as the storm progresses.
A historical reminiscence notes Napoleon's costly Russian campaign with 250000 dead, most Germans, and a harsh snowstorm at Moscow. It frames divine judgment as stronger than human armies, recalling Jehovah's power over worldly affairs and the inevitability of divine law.
A reader asks for help with heavy drinking and hospitalization. The answer urges complete surrender to Christ, accepting Him as savior, and trusting Him to deliver from alcohol. It advises continuing service to God after victory and facing temptation with faith.
The Georgia Supreme Court blocked Davis C. Baily an Atlanta telephone worker from probing the financial resources of the CIO Communications Workers of America he is suing for damages. Baily a non striker shot during a strike last winter sues A A Neely and J T Becker members and officers of the union for 125000. Becker was acquitted on a charge of assault with intent to murder Neely's trial is set this month.
A dense list of cryptic style crossword clues with numbered entries across and down note likely for a puzzle grid. Entries include references to animals foods languages dates and common words such as chide palm leaf acidity donkey Greek light repast allow and various occupations and names.
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