19 Apr 1944
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1944
Page
1
A collage of remarks touches on inflation, rent control in Thomasville, delinquent property taxes, and political figures like Willkie, Dewey, and Roosevelt. It laments government chaos, high stakes in national leadership, and urges aid to Russia while noting global conflicts and weather turmoil in the Southeast.
Donald Nelson spoke in Atlanta to industrialists and editors praising the South as the nation’s emerging top industrial and social candidate. He urged taking immediate advantage of postwar opportunities, noting the South’s leadership growth and the desire of business interest to invest locally rather than on Wall Street. He warned Japan’s threat and urged decisive action to prevent its dominance in Asia.
The article discusses Admiral King's stance on shifting to an aggressive U S Navy hunt for Japan rather than awaiting attacks. It notes vast Pacific ocean corridors, Japan's bases, and the goal to starve Japan by destroying cargo ships and naval assets while air bases and land stations suffer heavy losses. It concludes with skepticism about Japan coming out to fight.
The Moscow government reports mass shootings of Polish prisoners in Katyn Forest by German fascist invaders in 1941. It states German methods mirrored those used against Soviet citizens in Orel Voronezh Krasnodar and Smolensk, with graves opened to hide crimes.
Washington April 12 The 4-Fs are free to take war work or stay out with patriotism or fear of neighbors' criticism as pressure. The House Military Committee abandoned plans to draft 4-Fs or use special camps and may revisit if needed.
Glynn County Brunswick Georgia receives the National Health award for the fifth time since 1925 from the United States Chamber of Commerce and the American Public Health Association. The citation credits improved health services despite Brunswick’s population tripling due to war workers.
Daniel De Luce reports from Anzio on April 2 aboard an LCI. Skip er Frederick W Ahéarn recalls sea sickness and rough voyages while crewmen describe the ship as a rough, flat bottomed craft. Executive Officer Lt. Lowell Johnson notes the Atlantic crossing was harsher than any inland landings.
A compiled roster lists individuals with coded classifications such as w.-4-F Reichert and n.-2-C for numerous names including Lewis, J. w., Amos F. w., James C. w., Henry B. w., James R. w., Brock, J. 1L, Albert R. w., Kenneth L. w., George H. w., Thomas W. w., Homer R. w., John W. w., Stringer, Harry G. w., Roberds, Rafng Vow., Sherman, Garvin V. w., Davis, Bernard M. w., Hollis, Earnest, Stevens, Joseph uw., Hawkins, Ollie B., Fisher, James C., Coleman, Ulysses, Fields, Charlie U., Seruges, Leamon, Sapp, Walter TE., Jones, Jr. was J. ne., Lawrence, Johnnie, Harris, Jr. Tommy, Gloster, Seymour, Hollis, Jr. Brown.
Thomasville Georgia notes approvals of March minutes and bills. Reports from Welfare, Agricultural Agent, and Home Demonstration under State Extension Service cooperation. Martha Harrison chosen to lead year starting April 1 1944 and space for a demonstration kitchen authorized. Various road, tax, clock, and lease amendments adopted. extensive list of bills approved.
A dated accounting line shows payments to J N Rosolio Harris Electric Co Otis Elevator Co Wofford Oil Co Nationed Cylinder Gas Co and the State Health Dept with amounts 49 6 86 70 27 3 11 2 and a closing note Respectfully submitted H A Vann Clerk
Atlanta reports authorities searching the Augusta area for two POW escapees from Camp Gordon after four fled the stockade Monday night. FBI agent A. J. Means says two were recaptured within an hour, while the other pair remains at large. Descriptions: Herman Mueller, 22, 5'9" 138 lbs blue eyes brown hair. Gerd Guizat, 24, 6'1" 154 lbs blue eyes blond hair.
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