09 Jul 1941
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1941
Page
1
A collection of editorial thoughts and quotes on current events and social issues. Topics include responses to Hitler, farming wage regulations, public aid costs, and the value of work and kindness, all reflecting postwar concerns and civic perspectives.
About 250 soldiers marching through Memphis were chastised by a general after they shouted at girls in shorts playing golf. The general called for disciplined conduct to reflect citizenship duties and reduce crude behavior, noting most troops have shown temperance despite occasional lapses.
The author argues air warfare drives aviation growth, urging rapid airport development to support military and later commercial flying. War fuels use of air travel, but towns should plan for dual use airports while avoiding mixing war and commercial planes.
Writers suggest expanding training for young men while lowering the age cap to 28. They argue the illiteracy barrier blocks many potential recruits, recounting a drafted man who never learned to write his name and remains unaccepted despite fitness and character.
Katharine Byron of Maryland fills a late congress vacancy, becoming the first woman from the Free State to serve in the House. Her debut triggers media fanfare, a playful kiss to Speaker Rayburn, and light chaos as her 3 1 2 year old son tugs at desks during sessions. Byron, from Williamsport, is described as vivacious with dark hair.
The piece profiles Mrs. Byron tracing her lineage to Louis J. McComas and E. Goodloe Edgar. It notes her early wish to join the House military affairs committee and highlights her family ties to politics and military service. Her career includes Williamsport council service, Red Cross leadership, and floods confronted.
An article recalls an astrologist predicting Manhattan would sink under the weight of rising towers while a New York architect quips the RCA Building needed a deep dig and more rock than its 65 stories. It notes a revival of hour long Broadway style vaudeville shows, Spanish dance acts Rosario and Antoine, dancer Bea Wain winning a bowling event, and fans with cameras gathering around Broadway dining spots.
Jackson's Senators battled to close the gap with Mobile in the Southeast League race as of July in Birmingham Alabama. The article notes Jackson gaining ground on Mobile with a tighter chase for the lead.
A large mixed list of crossword clues across and down shows definitions for public conveyance coarse meal urchin collection of facts funeral oration silk roman household god memoranda and more. Answers span foods metals animals and abstract terms with numerous cross references.
The Senators piled 20 hits and four runs in the first inning after winning 11-7 in the nightcap of the SE League series. Pat Malone had 10 hits and a strong start before relief in the eighth as Selma beat Gadsden 8-4. Pensacola edged Meridian 8-4 while the Eagles squandered chances. Turner's homer sparked the Fliers in a 5-run seventh to beat Meridian, and Anniston split a doubleheader with Montgomery, taking 4-1 in game one before a 10-2 nightcap that was halted by the midnight rule.
Augusta Georgia deputy R W King reached a wreck scene fifteen miles out in the early morning. One driver had fled. He searched the neighborhood in a police car until dawn, then borrowed a mule to track the driver through the woods and arrested him hours later.
Three two motor Army bombers ran out of gasoline and crashed in California near Madera after refueling in Phoenix. One airman, Sergeant C G Herron of Savannah Georgia, was injured lightly after bailing out near Visalia. Pilot Lieutenant A M Rulison of Long Beach led the flight from Savannah to March Field California.
Four airmen parachuted or bailed out near Madera as Lt. J R Cables and Sgt G M Thonfis jumped five miles southeast and Lt H B Adams with Cpl S L Norwood four miles south. Lt Rulison and his plane landed nearby. Fresno army air base opened an investigation with Lt Cal S G Frierson placing guards around the craft and offering no discussion of the incidents.
Paris reports looted armor and finely carved helmets recovered as Napoleon's artifacts yield from Vienna and Amberg travel amid restitution efforts.
A northern town near Little Rock sees midnight Ku Klux Klan marches and visits to Black residents. Offenders warned to reform face whippings or tar and feather punishments, with two Black men discussing a potential notice from the Klan.
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