10 Jan 1945
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1945
Page
1
The text states that the Associated Press exclusively holds reprint rights for dispatches and local news, with advertising changes due by 6 p.m. the day before publication. It lists subscription prices and contact numbers for editor and business manager.
A garbled, opinionatedOCR passage reflects on delayed action and optimism amid war, mentioning rayons tires red meat Jap admirals and Hitler, with a stray note about teenagers seeking cooperation and a stray line about a Fook on a pet.
A commentator notes politicians rely on ghost writers more than money to craft messages. The surplus military goods unsuitable for civilian use offers limited market appeal.
The fragment notes airline control of traffic and a court petition for restitution, mentions Attar of roses as a sensory drug, and cites John Monaghan’s gift to Tallulah Falls dormitory. It also references libraries aiding the military, Stalin versus Hitler, uncommitted homes, pedestrians, Christmas clothing, and Nazi threats about robots and the Empire State Building.
The article discusses a new defense law for Brooks county effective January 1 and the shift to no fence farming. It notes boundary overlaps with Colquitt, livestock adjustments, possible legal challenges, and expected changes in cattle and hog production over several years as farmers adapt to open range practices.
A wartime diary fragment discusses zoning in Georgia towns like Thomasville to protect residential order from nuisance installations. It shifts to a Belgium field report detailing Rommel and Von Rundstedt breakthroughs in Tunisia and their near-misses with American forces, highlighting strategic setbacks and close calls.
A narrowly worded law makes it a federal crime to publish or distribute anonymous statements about presidential, senate, or representative candidates. It requires the statement to name the author or sponsoring body or face fines up to 1000 dollars and a year in jail. Legal experts say its true reach may hinge on court interpretation.
A mother speaks of her son at the front while neighbors misjudge the home front. The piece condemns discouragement of government bond purchases at two percent, lax regulations, and gossip that aids enemy aims. It urges all civilians to support the war, noting ten million boys rely on home front discipline.
The speaker argues the United States does not aim to dominate Europe or Asia. It seeks justice and fairness in relations and prefers solidarity in the American hemisphere. Yet threats to safety test decisions shaping peace duration.
Eleven airmen died when a B-24 bomber crashed and burned eight miles south of Chatham Field near Savannah. One crewman parachuted to safety. Names of the victims were not released by the Army.
The article notes Rommel’s advance toward Liege and Constantinople, comparing it to a drive toward Antwerp and Paris and claiming he delayed Allied offensives by two months. It questions whether Von Rundstedt achieved a similar disruption and states he managed to keep Allied forces off balance for about a month.
Donalsonville Georgia January 10 senior Tri Hi Y met with Dorothy King for a Bible study on An Unfaltering Trust from Matthew 3 1 11. Dorothy King and Gloria Wurat led the session and 14 January projects were announced.
The Lottie Moon Circle in Donalsonville Georgia held its first meeting of the year on Monday afternoon. Chairman Mrs L L Cannington presided, Bible meditation by Mrs L J Cowart, officers elected Mor rison Stingler as Co chairman and Mrs A J Godfrey as Secretary Treasurer. Committees were appointed and members planned a strong year of WM S work. A social hour with fruit cake and coffee followed for 11 members.
Mrs Ellison Dunn hosted the Catherine Bryan Circle of the WMS in Donatronville Georgia on January 10. J S Ward and C S Forrester led the program from Daniel 12 while committees were named for the year. Two new members Mrs Robert Faircloth and Mrs R S Reed were welcomed.
Emmett Wiggins, longtime Administrative Officer for the AAA in Donalsonville, will assume new duties in Calhoun County at Morgan. During three years here he helped farmers in Seminole County receive conservation services and materials at no cost, including seeds, lime, and terrace materials, and aided private suppliers in farm practices. He also participated in War Bond sales activities.
Washington reports say civilians remain in the Philippines near Santo Tomas camp outside Manila. Army prisoners of war are said to be in dire strain with some freed as MacArthur’s forces return. Japanese reportedly move war prisoners to Japan. civilian internees numbers are uncertain, with estimates around 13,060.
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