18 Jan 1945
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1945
Page
1
A scattered collection of quotes and aphorisms touches on war, leadership, economy, and social issues. It cites figures like General MacArthur, discusses alcohol licenses in Albany, and weighs service, manpower, and parity. Various editorials and musings echo wartime sentiment and public policy.
Members of the Georgia Game Commission are hosted in Thomasville by Ed Komarek to learn about game preserves, propagation, and the potential for broader adoption across the state. The piece notes the legality limits on hunting and argues for careful, profitable preservation instead of reckless exploitation.
The article lauds U S soldiers for heroism and valor decoration, noting numerous stories of outstanding merit. It emphasizes public pride in the armed forces, teamwork, and the government’s role in informing home newspapers with publishable details.
The piece reports De Gaulle’s vow to call up 1.5 million French youths for training if arms and equipment can be secured. It notes French forces in action alongside British and American troops, their adapting to battle conditions, and the broader hope that liberation will shift the need for a large army in Europe. It reflects on medals, decorations, and public interest in valor stories and wartime honors.
Washington reports debate grows on a proposed National Service act to compel work or face penalties. Questions linger on coverage, relocation, wages, unions, housing, and administration as lawmakers push for a quick bill while considering broader labor impacts.
Senator George of Georgia estimated that a treaty joining the United States to a collective peace preserving organization could be pushed through the Senate in four to six weeks. He spoke as Dumbarton Oaks questions would be debated with Roosevelt Churchill and Stalin. He expected early security program action after the meeting and a possible UN session to formalize submission.
The House military committee began shaping a work or be drafted bill spurred by President Roosevelt and Army Navy concerns. Chairman May aims for rapid progress with a limited national service plan, while debating age groups penalties union rights and draft deferrals in non essential to essential roles.
Erwin Rudolph, five time world pocket billiard champion and World War I veteran, will perform an exhibition at Finney General Hospital post gym January 22 for officers and enlisted men. He will demonstrate championship skill and teach fundamentals of pocket billiards focusing on stance, bridge, and cue grip.
Lt James J Browning, Finney General Hospital, says the army reconditioning program frees beds by returning 6 000 patients weekly to duty in the US with about 2 000 more raised weekly. Maj Gen Norman T Kirk reports on the plan which adds physical education occupational and diversional activities to medical care to aid recovery.
Major General Norman T. Kirk reported to the Association of Military Surgeons that rapid first aid at the front and fast evacuation to hospitals have dramatically increased survival. He said 60,000 soldiers live today who would have died in the last war, and 9,000 have been restored to complete health after wounds that would have caused permanent disabilities.
Two new officers 2nd Lt. Sara N. Lenderman of Newnan Georgia and 2nd Lt. Louise W. Hendricks of Waynesville North Carolina volunteer for nurse service. They will join Finney General Hospital staff after a month of training at Camp Rucker Alabama. They entered service January 15 and begin training at the Fourth Service.
The Medical Section leads the Enlisted Men's American Bowling League with Band No. 1 and Finance Office close behind. A detailed schedule lists matches from January 26 to February 2 1945 including Surgery No. 1 Registrar's Office Dental Clinic and Reconditioning Unit, plus high scores by Saltzman Ziobro Marlink Webster and others.
OCR reads a 1945 timetable listing medical and orthopedic departments. It mentions several clinics and reconditioning groups, followed by a series of matchups including Nursery No. 2 against Orthopedics and Medical No. 2 versus Special Services scheduled for Thursday 25 January 1945.
In the Enlisted Men's Bowling League tournament at Finney General Hospital on Monday night the Dental Clinic won two of three games against Surgery No. 1. Sgt. Charles Copasek of Surgery led with a 201 game and 537 series. Swanson of Dental Clinic rolled 200 in one game. Frank Langham of Finance led his team with a 191 game and 523 series, as Finance beat Medical Supply 3–0. Team totals and box scores follow.
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