14 Jan 1941
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1941
Page
1
A fragmented page from the Thom asville Times Enterprise contains editor notes and excerpts. It includes political commentary on Stalin FDR labor policy and the preparedness program, with references to Roosevelt and public spending. The text also mentions a stunt diver and maritime border topics.
The article discusses heavy wartime spending and United States aid to Britain to counter Germany, with local Thomasville residents urged to support defense efforts, industry growth, and welcoming new workers while avoiding exclusivity. It cites questions over lend lease policy, British reserves, and economic patriotism.
Readers ask about labor shortages in design and mining fields and education programs at Kansas universities. The piece also notes rising state speed limits and driver responsibility, postmaster questions about Walker, a potential New York governor bid, and FCC citizenship checks for radio operators.
A brief note suggests strong likelihood that the country will eventually provide substantial aid to Britain, with a belief that broad support exists alongside cautious knowledge about the outcome.
A dense list of crossword clues and scattered answers spans across and down entries such as Scandinavian number, cotton seeding machine, tropical blue bird, and various verbs and nouns. The jumble includes references to animals plants instruments and geographic hints, with numerous incomplete or misspelled terms interspersed.
The fragment discusses a coast studio trip to George Suitton and a book by Up and At Min’ author. mentions 14 prize ducks in a New York show. notes Brederick Machetate and Arc tic finds. recalls Tom Waller and Meb Gravy. invites to a party. Puerto Rico and Guam geography. Guth’s new Broadway play and Katharine Cornell directing. NY Public Library circulating Uncle Tom’s Cabin. autographed Life Out Of Melmye. stray address mixups and Chinese suspension-bridge history.
Irvin S. Cobb travels through continents and cultures sharing humor and wit. The column highlights his observational style, anecdotes, and reflections on society and travel as he samples diverse comedic material.
A nationwide survey shows state legislatures plan increases in operating agency budgets for the next biennium with public welfare programs and defense needs driving the requests. Maine Oregon New York Wisconsin and Kansas budget figures are cited with notes on welfare expansions highway improvements and defense costs.
In Ephrata Pennsylvania a 23 year old truck driver was held in connection with the hammer slaying of Robert R Hackman 19 during a quarrel over a girl. The battered body of the victim was found later.
A Barnum era anecdote recalls the famed diminutive performer General Tom Thumb meeting a curious neighbor at a New England country hotel. When asked if he was the celebrated midget, he replied he was, but was resting at the moment.
A reader reflects on Henry Kyd Douglas Civil War memoirs “YP Rode With Stonewall” newly published after 0 years in a trunk in West Virginia. Douglas rode with Jackson, Ewell, Stuart and Marty, survived Gettysburg, and finished the war at Appomattotox. The column notes moonlit cavalry duels and bivouac evenings as enduring legends emerge.
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