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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1944
Page
2
In a mix of Christmas and political notes the column laments wartime shortages and prices while noting the Senate confirmation of state officers. It mentions a Christmas bond purchase, a mayoral charter amendment for Tifton to levy up to ten mills for schools, taxi economics, and war news including German offensives and frontline leadership claims. The piece blends light holiday commentary with civic and wartime concerns.
The piece meditates on Christmas as a time that shifts from personal wants to selfless giving, honoring those serving in conflict while criticizing selfish attitudes. It mentions Joseph W. Grew and Leish in context of a state department appointment and notes Republican opposition.
A wartime column describes Christmas in western Europe as grim yet hopeful. It notes Germany's offensive, Allied countermeasures, and the impact on home front fund drives and morale. It also discusses Roosevelt's state department appointments and New Deal politics shaping postwar policy.
Secretary Stettinius convened 2 505 department staff at Constitution Hall to introduce his new aides and outline a push to humanize and loosen secrecy in the State Department. The event, billed off the record at first, sparked mixed reactions about transparency and tradition.
Mrs. Mattie Weathersby Bass died at her Cairo home on December 17 after a year of ill health and a three week illness. Funeral services were held December 18 at Macedonia Church with Rev. W. R. Bass and others officiating. Interment followed at Macedonia Cemetery. Survived by husband G. A. Bass two sons Cecil Bass and William Bass four sisters and numerous relatives. Born February 25 1875 near Athens she moved to Thomas County where she resided since 1897.
Washington reports the German winter offensive signals a long war ahead. American workers face heavy demand and shortages as production shifts to wartime needs. Civilian supplies likely stay restricted, with draft calls rising amid air and ground combat, and officials warn extended mobilization may be required.
A fragmented timetable shows departures and arrivals between Atlanta Tallahassee Pensacola Waycross Tifton Columbus Monticello and other points. Entries list multiple city pairs with varied times including early morning and evening slots.
Donalsonville Georgia December 22 Smith Perry radio electrician in the U S Navy visits home on leave with Mr and Mrs Oscar C Smith on his way to Washington DC for a year at the Naval Research Laboratory He has radar experience and will continue study He meets his brother Boatswain Jack I Perry in transit both left Donalsonville ten years ago for Navy service They have served in the Southwest Pacific since 1947 and in the Pacific campaigns Jack is recommended for the Legion of Merit for Leyte duty and for the rank of Lieutenant jg The brothers have earned two other commendations for major South Pacific engagements since 1941.
Pasadena California December 22 AP The Tennessee Volunteers are conducting two strenuous workouts daily as they prepare for the Rose Bowl game against Southern California on January 1.
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