25 Apr 1941
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1941
Page
1
The piece sketches potential candidates for Georgia governor if Talmadge declines a senate bid against Russell. It cites George's health rumors, Roberts and others, plus tax policy views and possible campaign dynamics affecting 1940s political standings.
The piece argues Germany's victory depends on crippling the United States either economically or militarily. It warns ordinary Americans may face sustained hardship and calls for vigilance and readiness, criticizing dissenters and urging support for national effort.
Thomasville residents look forward to a Rose Show amid civic pride and a busy Race Show afternoon and evening. Local press notes hospitality, while broader items discuss Greek history, British plans, and troop deferments. The Statesman prints pensioner names and debates wartime deferment importance.
Secretary Mor presents a congressional plan to raise taxes to cover a large defense bill. The proposal seeks equalized distribution, broadening the tax base to include those previously exempt or in lower brackets. Rich brackets remain high but not as extreme as before. new levies target more taxpayers and corporations with added revenue.
Washington readers learn of a new China derived drug named Want, identified by Department of Agriculture botanists, suggested as a potential cold and stomach ailment remedy. The piece notes long use in Chinese medicine and hints at an engaging backstory in agricultural science.
A National Geographic expedition traced a mysterious fruitlike drug to a newly identified plant species, Johan, a Momordica. The Minos people cultivate only female vines by hand pollination in Kwieresi provinces, yielding a fruit the size of a hen egg used to make a sweet medicinal brew. Dr Walter Swingle of the botanists concludes Johan may become a familiar medicine like aspirin or ephedrine.
Washington Daybook recounts how Alice Duer Miller's The White Cliffs of Dover inspired Frank B. Hick to write a musical background, Lynn Fontanne’s dramatic readings, and a Victor recording. The piece traces Fontanne’s Cleveland and New York performances and Farr’s biographical notes while noting Gone with the Wind’s US box office surge past 22 million dollars.
The text presents a scrambled crossword puzzle with across and down clues mixed with garbled words. Entries include slight taste gone by references to animals and plants, various foreign words and partial phrases, and scattered enumerations. The legible parts point to a traditional puzzle layout with clues for metrics, letters, and historical terms amid numerous garbled segments.
The piece recalls lavish sums paid for film rights including Margaret Mitchell receiving 50000 for Gone with the Wind and Edna Ferber getting 175000 for Sapatoga Trunk. It notes the Mitchell deal as a mere drop in the bucket given later cinema successes and the impact of the Stone project.
Augusta Ga April 25 The Columbus Redbirds defeated the Jacksonville Tars 6 4 to seize undisputed first in the South Atlantic League while the Greenville Spinners were routed 11 4 by the Savannah Indians The Redbirds move atop the standings with the win
Green ville’s four game win streak ends with a loss to Savannah. Macon’s Peaches cling to third after Augusta’s Tigers beat Charleston Rebels 8-7 while Columbus cherishes a strong start in Tar ter ry, Ernie Jefferson fanning 13 in a nine hit affair. Roy Fowler homered as Redbirds beat Jacksonville for a second straight win. Indians topple Spinners on errors and 11 hits as James Dean’s debut fades and Hal Willett’s triple helps Larry Smith’s homer win. Greenville wraps up series tonight before departing Saturday.
A Cunard liner from New York to Liverpool lists Major H Reynolds of London sharing a stateroom with a Texas cattleman who refuses the arrangement. The captain asks for objections and the Texan reveals the Major’s other name is Harriet, a Salvation Army member.
A fragmented round of sports items and light gossip spans 1912 references, travel notes, and player updates. Mentions include Jim Thorpe medals, Lefty Crome’s two wins, Pete Reiser’s hospital neighbor Mickey Medwick, and Archie Ward’s column remark. Also notes broadcasting sponsorships, visiting teams, and various personalities arriving in cities.
Ernie Jenkins took over on the mound for the Tigers after Augusta pitchers walked 14 Rebels. Mack Stewart delivered early offense as Macon built a five-run first inning while Hargrove finished on the Charleston mound.
Atlanta April 25 Bugs Glover former state superintendent of convict forces was denied a new trial by Federal Judge Marvin Underwood yesterday. Glover was convicted last December of using the mails to defraud on charges that state financed wardens homes were built on land he owned.
A garbled boxing news snippet mentions Prof. Billy M'Carney taking over Gus Doriusio, a Philly heavyweight. It references promoters aiding the old fighter and a familiar voice broadcasting from St. Louis. It also notes Hank and fans awaiting action as dates wind down.
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