18 Feb 1944
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1944
Page
1
The piece notes gasoline buyers accept sales tax as part of cost, discusses municipal electric utilities and TVA under public ownership, and warns that government operation is unstable and occasionally wasteful. It compares fuel and wage costs, calls municipal ownership a cautious socialistic approach, and ends with a caution on traffic safety versus fire delays.
A rambling wartime column comments on labor leader John L. Lewis and gender roles, praising women in service yet lamenting political figures. It notes Atlanta’s quiet politics, mentions Stalin and Illichito, and hints at Germany’s air defense shifts as war news filters through casual observations.
The article argues blinkers at dangerous intersections may foster carelessness and accidents. It advocates returning to Stop and Go signals to curb reckless driving and suggests universal rules to prevent red light breaches by emergency and service vehicles.
The Russian government rejects U S mediation on Poland boundary disputes and says Moscow will control European affairs if it wins the war. Britain and the United States are urged to stay united with Russia and England on Europe and Asia while Finland nears a shift away from Germany. Congressional efforts to influence wartime manpower continue with Rep. Boren and others pressing the President on draft-related orders.
Washington observers note two moves with broad political implications. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. resigns to accept active duty as a major, while four House members led by Representative Lyle Boren urge the President to allow armed services leave without sacrificing seniority. Lodge’s departure reshapes the Senate, potentially placing him back as a freshman if he returns.
Georgia lost 125,939 residents since 1940 per Commerce Department census figures based on war ration book four registrations. Rural counties fell due to military inductions and civilian migration while urban areas including Glynn Savannah Chatham and Fulton counties showed gains. National civilian population dropped about 4 million. Georgia on Nov 1 1943 stood at 2 976 645.
Official minutes from Thomasville Georgia February 8 1944 record regular session with Beverly Manley Pilcher Searcy Stewart Thomas Vonier. Bills approved and paid. County Agents Bolton Harrison reports request for $25 monthly raise. Equipment committee buys Caterpillar grader. Watt State Guards funds approved. Tax sale quitclaim deed authorized for Viola Williams property corrected. extensive bill list recorded.
Pattern 9548 features a ruffled front with a sweet heart neck and back button to secure shoulder straps. Comfort by design, suitable as kitchen or hostess wear in sizes Small Medium and Large with yardage noted for Small 2% yards 35 inch.
Advertisement urges sending sixteen cents for a pattern to Times-Enterprise in New York with a plain format request. It mentions a 1944 Marian Martin Spring Pattern Book and offers ten cents more for the book. Direct orders to Times-Enterprise pattern department in New York and warn not to mail to the Thomasville address.
Washington reports grim mood among motor freight operators and Defense Transportation Director Joseph Fastman. Shortages of manpower, vehicles, tires, and gasoline push costs up while maintenance climbs. Truckers urge new equipment and parts to avoid price shocks and loss of business to rail. Interpreting profits, the Interstate Commerce Commission notes Class 1 carriers income fell in late 1943 from a year earlier. Finland mixed straw into bread flour during World War I to extend wheat supplies.
A long list of payments to numerous individuals and businesses is presented, including J M Golden, Ferguson Hardwire Co, Son Bell Tel, Kirby Evans Material Co, and Yancey Tractor Co, totaling many dollars. The notice closes with Respectfully submitted by H A Vann, Clerk.
Secretary of War Stimson announced that more than 260000 U S troops have been sent back from overseas since the war began. He outlined rotation aims to restore efficiency and morale, with eligibility based on overseas service length and theater needs.
The article argues that losing Truk would be a severe blow to the Japanese empire, leaving a major vulnerability in eastern defenses. It notes Nimitz has challenged Japan to defend the prize, and mentions two weeks earlier American bombers obtained valuable photographs of the Truk base. Japanese forces reportedly responded with anti aircraft fire and pursuit aircraft.
Inconsistent times listed for departures and arrivals show a travel timetable fragment. Entries include 1:00 a m 6:10 a m 10:08 a m 1:30 p m and 7:10 p m with no context or destinations.
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