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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1940
Page
1
The article shows masthead details for the Thomasville Times-Enterprise including publication days, editor W D Hargrave, business manager Lee E Kelly, and rates for subscriptions. It notes Associated Press rights and advertising deadlines and provides miscellaneous typographic clutter.
A lengthy editorial style note critiques wartime policy and public spending in a Georgia context. It discusses figures like Von Papen Hitler and Stalin, the Christmas truce, Greek Italian tensions, and public taxes. It mentions Edward Crozer and preparedness, plus critique of Roosevelt Willkie trips, defense spending, and fishing trips funded by taxpayers.
A discussion on preparedness costs and public funds outlines business and industrial burdens for national defense. The piece analyzes political reactions, presidential expenses, and potential economic measures as the United States faces looming involvement and global conflict.
In Atlanta on December 6, Dr. Arthur Holly Compton, noted physicist and University of Chicago member, expresses the view that scientists lead in civilization’s advancement, ahead of soldiers.
Mrs. T L Lodge returned from Tallahassee to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Maxwell. Residents Misses Sam McIntosh Sam D Groover and C F Groover spent the weekend in Atlanta and Covington. Local families hosted visitors from Moultrie Thomasville and Nova Scotia while church groups held Week of Prayer events for the Lottie Moon Christmas offering.
Dr Compton, recipient of the WGhel prize in science, delivered an address at Georgia Tech last night. The event showcased his research and drew faculty and students from the campus.
Les Dunkel a left handed pitcher who finished last season with the Montgomery Rebels was purchased by Scranton in the Eastern League. The Rebels also announced the purchase of shortstop Jim Mcleod from Syracuse of the International League. Gadsden sold catcher Bobby Dens to Dallas of the Texas loop.
Chicago reports nine dead in a United Air Lines Mainliner crash near the Chicago Municipal Airport. Florence M. Little, 23, a stewardess from Chicago, died at Holy Cross Hospital from skull fractures and internal injuries. Captain Philp C. Scott and Co Pilot George S. Young perished at the scene. seven passengers were injured, with two in critical condition.
A writer claims Russia hacks at the German platform and hails Dekanozoff as a lifelong ally of Stalin trusted on Near East matters. The piece portrays Dekanozoff as influential in German plans approved by Molotov and trusted by Joseph Stalin.
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