26 Jul 1945
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1945
Page
1
A fragmented wartime column debates gas use and rationing in England and the Pacific, noting public attitudes toward efficiency and waste. It cites plans to curb gas consumption, outlines allocations to non-highway users and commercial and passenger cars, and mentions a Midwest club promoting reduced gas use to ease rail strain.
The piece lauds Congress member Gene Cox for years of service, noting his strong district support and bipartisan backing. It argues voters should reelect him and keep his office to continue his proven influence and conservative leadership in Congress.
A fragment urges channeling present traffic crisis into productive activity rather than personal gain, stressing community benefit and civic responsibility.
A editorial argues for limited public discussion of Big Three conference issues. It condemns hostile congress attacks and defends secret deliberations as necessary for responsible policy. The piece urges tempering freedom of speech to protect national and global security while promoting constructive criticism.
The article discusses Mountbatten building ships in the southeast Pacific and attending Potsdam, while monsoon winds threaten Indian Ocean plans. It envisions a British amphibious strike on the Malay Peninsula to recapture Singapore and reopen the Malacca Strait for operations against China and Japan. It notes past Japanese victories and wartime momentum.
James Marlow surveys the UN charter debate in Congress. He notes the two thirds Senate hurdle, possible executive agreements to bypass it, and upcoming decisions on troop and ship commitments to the United Nations. He highlights potential battles over how and where US forces would be used and warns about limiting measures undermining the UN.
City commissioners meet with Mayor Powell in regular session. E A Robinson's Silver Bar beer license revoked after hearing findings. Other actions approve Scott Construction sewage project completion with liquidated damages waived. aging delays noted and Federal Works Agency concurrence required. Ordinance on sewer service finishing read. various license matters and a plan for water and sewer improvements with W H Flowers discussed.
White House directive blocks Army Navy funding for abroad trips unless committees are resolution authorized. Speaker Rayburn confirms the move. 11 member envoy led by Representative Wickersham began travel last Friday. Others named include Huber Feigan Weis Chelf Tondern Horan Merrow Mamey Fulton.
The commission adopted on first reading a tax ordinance from January 29 1945 limiting transfers of all licenses to one during the fiscal year. The meeting adjourned after no further business. W J Powell mayor Pittman clerk.
The note lists validity dates and stamp ranges for meats fats processed foods sugar shoes gasoline and fuel oil. It covers Book Four blue stamps T2 through SX and other ranges with expiration through late summer and fall, including period four and five coupons and 1945-46 season updates.
An ad for FASTEETH powder claims to secure upper and lower plates firmly without sliding. It is described as alkaline non acidic and free of gummy taste, preventing plate odor and dental breath issues. Obtain FASTEETH at any drugstore.
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