20 Sep 1949
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1949
Page
1
The piece notes Thomasville Georgia aims to become a premier regional shopping center with diverse merchandise and strong store expansion. It cites high shopper activity, prospects of new ten cent stores, and interest from chains evaluating local sites to boost business for current firms.
Citizens discuss autonomy of action and federal funding in a democracy. They argue allocations treat units equally and criticize partisan influence, urging fair aid to subnational governments without bias or factional maneuvering.
The piece critiques Georgia politics over liquor sales, accusing leaders of tolerating bootleggers and liquor dealers who bypass dry counties. It calls for stricter enforcement of laws, citizen resolve, and unified support for dry counties to wipe away the current corruption and political stench.
The piece explains that literacy affects the registration process with some counties delaying. Readers who can write must copy a constitutional paragraph in their own handwriting, a quick task, while illiterate individuals follow a different procedure and face questions. The article notes no barrier to those who can read and write.
The Georgia Klans association faces a second federal tax claim, this time for 8,383 dollars, as reported.
A wife traveling briefly prompts concern over her husband who insists he will not be lonely. He outlines dining out with bachelor friends, attending summer stock shows, catching movies, and perhaps visiting nightclubs or sporting events while she is away, confident plenty of companions exist to fill the time.
Imperial Wizard Sam W. Roper of Georgia and Rev Lycurgus Spinks of Montgomery addressed a Chattanooga Klan meeting. Local Klan officials say they have been cleared of false accusations tied to flaggings in the tri state area.
A fierce blaze swept through a Detroit club trapping patrons on stairs and cutting escape routes. The fire spread rapidly as flames damaged decorations and many were unable to flee. Open house events and tours were announced for nearby facilities later today.
British Prime Minister replies vigorously to Hitler's Danzig speech stating Allies will not retreat from Poland or embark on reckless ventures. Nazi Soviet pact disclosed by High Command outlines partition plans as German Soviet armies map operations. Dr E F Wahl speaks to Rotarians on tuberculosis control at luncheon. Allen canning plant employs over 200 workers processing Pimiento peppers. Sanford evens series with Albany Cardinals. Bainbridge Bearcats prepared for opening grid clash at Tiftan Friday. Support the National Guard keep America strong and at peace.
A garbled note discusses dieting advice and constipation, mentioning bulk in the diet and water intake. It references Hamma and Main Street indeterminate locations, but the readable text is fragmented and lacks clear events or sources. The content reads like a stray, nonsensical memo rather than a coherent news item.
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