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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1944
Page
4
Officials said the revolt stemmed from objections to quartering German saboteurs and spies in the same building. Many inmates arrived recently and participated only partially, with guards overpowered and unarmed during the incident. Prison activities outside the segregation building continued normally.
The Third Army sits half a mile from the Roer and six miles southwest of the river citadel of Dover as U.S. Ninth to the north reports patrol and artillery actions between Julich and Linnich. Both sides suffer heavy Roer casualties while forces refit for a deeper push into the Reich. German losses are officially estimated at 9,000 daily on the Western front as the British Second Army holds along the Maas and Canadians contend with Rhine flood breaches in the Arnhem Nijmegen area. The U.S. Seventh and French First Armies continue operations nearby.
London reports a $210,000 payroll for U S troops on the Western front was stolen in transit in England. The theft, described as the most hush hush of its kind in English history, remains a mystery with American military police and G men leading a wide hunt.
In the House of Commons Eden admits a blunder and defends Britain’s right to express opinions on a minister under crisis. He says Britain does not oppose Sforza taking a post other than foreign minister as Bonomi seeks a new government. Eden notes US and USSR consultation was not undertaken and answers are revised to the last minute.
Public notice from the Times Enterprise outlines telephone ad intake, payment on delivery or at office, receipts provided, and out of town ads required to include cash. Rates shown by line and time, with minimums and deadlines, plus admonitions on errors and late reporting.
Victor Efrank notes late buying interests lift rail stocks while overall market remains uneven. A noon list shows diverse names like Am Tel & Tel Amcan and Union Pacific amid an irregular session. hogs and cattle rise modestly as corn and wheat show limited demand and hedge selling.
Hog receipts total four thousand four hundred across Georgia New York Florida and Southeastern Alabama. Prices for soft hogs range from 14.00 to 16.50 for various weights with still finished hogs commanding 13.25 to 14.00. Smaller and lighter classes quote 5.30 to 12.75 with scattered good butchers at 13.25 to 14.00 in the 180 to 270 pound range.
Savannah reports December activity with turpentine offerings 41 sales 2 050 receipts 9 shipments 842 stocks 25 486. Rosin offerings and sales 2790 receipts 136 shipments 155 stocks 15 075. Quotations list various grade codes and prices.
London dispatch reports 800 American heavy bombers with 800 escorts attacked Germany's No. 1 synthetic oil plant at Merseburg and rail yards at Beilefeld in a 3000 ton raid under bad weather. Observers did not note results amid broader Allied air operations across Germany.
Chicago potatoes report shows total shipments ten dollars and arrivals as 113 units with 220 on track. U S No 1 Idaho russets demand moderate and market steady at ceiling while Idaho utility grades see slow demand. Prices listed include Idaho russet burbanks G S No 3 at 1.52 to 1. Yesterday's Colorado Red McClures at 1.25 to 1.37 and Minnesota North Dakota bliss triumphs around 2.25 to 2.70.
Salable hogs 15 000 to 21 000 head with good demand for light weights up to 270 pounds and higher prices for weights under 270. Cattle and calves totaling 7 500 and 13 000 respectively show higher values, with fed steers and yearlings 25 to 40 cents higher and cows stronger amid active trade. Bulls and vealers rise as stock cattle grow more active. top yearling prices reach 18.00 for 50 choice.
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told the House of Commons that neutral countries approached have given assurances they will not harbor war criminals. The statement follows discussions on postwar accountability and international response.
Baxter McCreery, 17, of near Savannah Georgia, won top honors in the Red Division at the National 4-H Club Congress health contest. He is the 1944 Georgia champion rifleman and serves as vice president of the State 4-H Club Council, with wins in safety, paring, meat animals, and rural electrification in Chatham county. Gwendolyn Jones of Lyons and Mary Nelle Traylor of Gabbetville are noted among other national 4-H winners in dress revue and record contests.
The piece argues Britain acts as Europe’s gendarme through Mediterranean dominance and support for Italian and Belgian governments. It notes U S policy urging Italy toward democracy and warns that the United Nations should guide liberated territories, including Greece.
Forecast calls for cloudy and cool conditions tonight and Thursday morning with clearing Thursday afternoon. Intermittent rain starts this afternoon and ends Thursday morning, with winds turning fresher in the west. In Northwest Florida, rain tonight then warmer in the east, Thursday mostly cloudy with morning rain and cooler western afternoon.
Local notices promote Ve (686 on's) and G V Baker selling shelled corn at 1.55 per bushel. Thomasville Georgia figures dominate, with Norman Stegall Auctioneer offering quick sales and high prices. Vann Transfer & Storage Co announces fireproof warehouse space and packing services.
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