09 Jan 1941
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1941
Page
1
A scrambled, 1941 wartime issue page with editorials on isolationism, war, and local civic matters. It mentions Lady Astor, Germany, dividends, and municipal governance while noting reader sentiments and upcoming year resolutions. The fragment references 1942 themes and local political ideas.
Wary expectation grips readers as Governor-elect Talmadge prepares to take office and faces a legislature seen as sympathetic to his plans. Observers weigh potential policies and the political dynamic shaping the new administration's early moves.
The piece outlines U.S. moves toward supporting Britain with war materials while avoiding a formal declaration. It discusses Roosevelt’s leadership, Hopkins in London, and domestic resistance to preparedness. It also previews the upcoming presidential inauguration and related ceremonial plans in Washington.
Washington Daybook notes that eight to ten thousand more people will attend the third Roosevelt inaugural than the first two. Capitol architect David Lynn had been paid 32000 in 1936 for building stands and asked 45900 in June, but Congress held that price steady citing no new carpentry or lumber costs.
Dinah Shore returns from a telephoned warning to a surprise party in Manhattan where a brandy lit plum cake started the celebration. She then heads to California to join Eddie Cantor on his show while the piece notes a growing oral openness and a northward shift of New York nightlife with new clubs on side streets.
A fragmented reminiscence names venues and characters from mid century New York culture. Mentions Leon and E abves, Tony the night-dite operator, Tony’s Wife inn, a purse maker in Grockion, and a party quiz about seas and universal experiences.
Pittsburgh January 9 The Hoboes of America Inc launches a campaign to employ 250000 tramps and bums as part of the defense program. Leader Jeff Davis vows a house cleaning as able bodied beggars are urged off the road to steady jobs and registration with fingerprints proposed for all.
Baltimore reports home building and industrial contracts in 1940 soared to 1.534 billion dollars, led by aircraft, steel, oil refining, and power. Industrial construction jumped from 162.9 million to 412.7 million as factories and military camps planned future gains.
Washington, January 9. Workers erect props for Roosevelt's third term inauguration. Bunting on the Capitol facade signals the upcoming event on January 20. A white platform covers the steps as a parade is prepared with military and civilian units. Notables such as Justice Douglas, Warden Lawes, Charles Chaplin, Lowell Thomas, and Joe Louis are mentioned among attendees.
A humorous anecdote features Irvin S Cobb lamenting lack of good champagne. A wealthy publisher drinks a quart of firry water poured by a costly butler at a club. A guest jokes that a “best geller” emptied a wine cellar into a book seller.
The preparations include thousands of bleacher seats for the parade and viewing of Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt. Two hundred army and eighty navy planes will fly over the route, with weeks of work for a three hour program. The arrangements committee expects millions to witness the inauguration or parade and plans to house 100,000 visitors, seeking rooms nationwide. Five thousand families offered accommodations, the White House will host guests, and Mrs. Roosevelt notes the president's children hope to attend except James. A thousand invitations go to a post-inaugural buffet and hundreds to a White House tea as police from major cities prepare for the weekend.
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