22 Feb 1945
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1945
Page
1
The document appears as a rights and advertising notice from a newspaper. It lists Associated Press attribution, republication rights, and advertising insertion deadlines. It references a local business manager contact and phone numbers.
The column mixes wartime China and German affairs with social notes. References include Hitler and Nazi leaders, Wallace and Jones, rationing and inflation, fashion, light systems, and livestock production amid manpower shortages. It portrays public critique, economic strain, and looming political shifts.
The text argues democracy remains essential despite flaws and fears, contrasts it with communism and fascism, notes property rights and civic education are crucial, and predicts adjustments in Russia and society. It predicts manpower shifts and the enduring rise of mechanism in work, while stressing the need to support democratic principles.
A persuasive argument favors a ten man committee to study community activity, pool resources, and guide civic progress. It notes the Chamber of Commerce as a foundation needing coordinated effort and warns that personal grudges can hinder progress unless a unified front is formed.
The notice lists valid ration items including blue stamps X5 Y5 Z5 A2 B2 expiring March 31, red meat stamps Q5 R5 S5 T5 U5 V5 W5 X5 expiring April 28, sugar stamps 34 and 35 with expiry dates February 28 and June 2, shoes airplane stamps 1 2 3, fuel oil period 4 and coupons 2 3 4 5 valid for 10 gallons, gasoline A-14 through March 21, and requires owners to record license numbers on each coupon as issued by the rationing board.
In Rocherath and Schoeneseiffen German towns, American soldiers transition from enlisted to officers amid fierce fighting. Lieutenant Patterson of Douglas, Georgia, reflects on civilian life during battle. Capt. Pearson and platoon leader T Sgt. Harding report German prisoners and surprising cellar encounters. A pair of reissued trousers with Crane’s name and D-Day tag underscores small world quirks amid the push into Germany.
Washington AP The OPA cut home canning sugar allotments for 1945 to 0.20 pounds per family member up to eight, with no per person limit to receive. Allotments must be issued by local rationing boards and sugar stocks are at wartime lows due to Cuban output and shipping shortages. The program aims to cap the 740 000 ton supply and prevent past overdrawals.
The article explains filling Form W-2 withholding receipts for 1944. It covers whether to file jointly or separately, retaining original and duplicate receipts, and attaching receipts from multiple employers. It uses a sample where Jones owes $11 after withholding, detailing line entries and bracket tax calculations.
This ad promotes FASTRETH improved powder to sprinkle on upper and lower dentures to hold them firm and improve comfort. It claims no sour taste or denture breath and markets the product as non-alkaline and easy to use, available at any drug store.
Albany, Ga Feb 22 AP The Albany Indians beat Tifton High 33 13 in the first round of the district tournament at Camilla. Albany faces the Sylvester Quitman winner in the boys finals Friday night. Albany girls fell to Tifton 44 13, and Moultrie topped Thomasville 29 13. Colquitt defeated Camilla 29 17 in the final game Wednesday.
Atlanta reports both chambers accept a maximum 15 mill tax levy for school maintenance in the proposed new Constitution. Lawmakers differ on many topics but unite on financing schools via a fixed levy.
A proposed constitutional amendment authorizes counties to levy a tax for education between five and fifteen mills on the property tax base outside independent school systems. The measure directs the levy as recommended by the county board of education and governs all taxable property within the county.
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