22 Feb 1944
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1944
Page
1
A survey of a prominent family shows the mother with three daughters and nine sons serving in the armed forces. The piece reflects on wartime life, public planning, and social commentary from old-fashioned phrases and opinions on war, policing, censorship, and subsidies.
The article debates postwar punishment for Axis leaders and soldiers, arguing for military tribunals with broad powers and urging neutral nations to curb asylum to those charged. It contrasts opinions on how to apply justice in Germany Japan and Italy, citing figures like Hitler Mussolini and existing wartime norms. It also mentions civilian harms and calls for stricter international legal reforms to prevent future atrocities.
Washington explains deductible expenses for earning living including tools union dues travel uniforms and maid costs. It covers itemized deductions for church charities mortgage interest taxes losses medical costs and the choice between long and short tax forms based on totals.
The Thomasville school system reports that students purchased or had purchased for them more than 25000 in bonds and stamps in the last four months. Most purchases were small but steady as schools teach saving for the war effort and civic responsibility.
A historical summary lists extensive public works figures including 67 000 miles of city streets and 78 000 bridges. It covers drainage systems, sidewalks, tunnels, libraries, auditoriums, hospitals, stadiums, parks, athletic fields, water lines, and utility conduits across broad municipal projects.
The WPA has spent about twelve billion dollars in eight years and many communities benefited from worthwhile projects. Official figures show construction or improvement of 651,000 miles of highways and streets including 572,000 miles of ...
London reports Churchill predicting massive Allied bombing and a joint U S British invasion force near equal in power. In Ukraine Soviet troops push Krivoi Rog defenses, Kholm falls, Isstroia oil plants abandonments noted. Italy sees pressure easing below Rome with patrols on Cassino fronts. Pacific forces seize Eniwetok and strike Parry as Rabaul endures new blows.
A U S Army airfield in Italy shows sergeant Frank Massack and war correspondent Dick Massack reuniting after years apart. A muddy nose story links combat duties, family ties, and wartime reporting as Hal Boyle and Neil Massack share war desk moments. The piece folds into broader reflections on battlefield reunions.
A collection of campaign notices from Thomas County shows multiple candidates for sheriff urging voter support in the April primary. Joe J Holton Gen. GTIY PON Hancock RP Tavell each pledges fair, impartial service and requests residents’ votes and influence.
A series of candidates in Thomas County announce re election bids for local offices including Tax Receiver County Commissioner Superintendent of County Schools Ordinary Tax Collector and Solicitor of the City Court. They request voter support in the Democratic Primary set for April 12 1944.
Candidacy notices from J B Craig Miles Metcalf Groover A Thomas for Clerk Superior Court County Commissioner and City Court Judge describe seeking another term. Each letter thanks voters and pledges faithful service if re-elected ahead of the Democratic primary on April 12 or 13, 1944.
The letter from B. Earle thanks supporters for loyalty and confidence and pledges to continue faithful impartial service. He expresses gratitude, affirms reelection hopes, and commits to merit the trust of the electorate.
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