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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1944
Page
1
A jumbled local column reflects wartime life with hints on bootleg demand and postwar dope. It notes women in service replacing male labor, early marriages, and moralizing rhetoric while warning about gas, cigarettes, and economy through a mix of anecdotes and quotes. The piece treats civilians and soldiers, urging thrift and work.
The piece argues that Tokyo bombings show Japan's structural resilience, disputing claims of rapid conquest and outlining the limits of bombing on war production. It notes Soviet plans, wartime alliances, and the looming settlement with Germany, urging cautious judgment and continued restraint amid global conflict.
A newspaper column argues that dropping gas on Japan would end the war more easily than TNT and notes strong opposition on ethical grounds. It condemns German and Japanese wartime methods, respects the emperor’s sacred status, and contemplates air power as a grim, contested option.
Seven year old Judy Ann Koch who lost her sight rescuing a dog found her vision returning today. Her parents and doctors note no surgical cause and credit prayers and support while Judy reacts to toys from well wishers and a goldfish bowl among early recognitions.
Washington dispatch reports Congress may create a special committee to study reform of committee structure and seniority. Critics fear power shifts and that reforms would change chairmanships. resolution by Senator Maroney and Rep. Monroney gains Senate and House scrutiny amid old timer skepticism.
Wax correspondent notes Tahiti and Papeete attract U S servicemen with music and dances. Prices are high with meals at 3 to 5 dollars per man and cigarettes 4 to 6 dollars a carton. Native interest in Western films grows as officers regulate entertainment and wages.
Testimony in a U S Labor Department hearing in Columbus Georgia shows seven Bible Manufacturing Co employees told by Macon Jones of Orb Co to misstate ages to obtain work certificates or direct hires. The case debates whether underage workers were knowingly employed on government contracts, with damages sought up to 125000 or 10 per underage shift. Witness Ramona Cooner Welch said she started work at 14 with a friend aged 15.
Washington announced that ceiling prices previously limited to rosin located at the Savannah cotton and naval stores exchange now apply to all rosin at interior yards and in containers other than drums. The Office of Price Administration disclosed the change yesterday.
printers at Atlanta's two daily papers end two day walkout after ITU order to resume work. The papers resume negotiations with the union under regional board conditions, with proposed pay raises and holiday changes in the new contract.
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