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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1945
Page
4
A submarine's maiden patrol tells of surface engagements with a lugger and a near air attack. Harvard alumnus and Lt. Comdr Edward Beach commands a bold sinking of a downed plane from the deck as crewmen corral Japanese survivors and prisoners.
The assembly heatedly debated a constitutional measure with Rep. Harris and Gov Arnall figures central to the clash. Harris defended his role and funding of the electing process, while Arnall faced accusations about political leverage and loyalty amid warnings of future reversals.
Chinese high command reports Japanese troops pushing along the east China Sea coast in Chekiang to form another anti invasion line. Pingyang fell as Chinese forces advance. Inland gains in Hunan and Kwangsi accompany plans for a grand general offensive by Chiang Kai Shek.
Tonopah Nevada June 1 AP When Otto Vanek of Berwyn Illinois waited days for action on his furlough request a personnel clerk told the sergeant we tore that up then said his overseas service made him eligible for discharge and they would send him on a permanent furlough.
A lawmaker who signed the petition for a session convening later voted against the measure. He claimed the push originated from the governor's office and his lieutenants, calling it a political issue and stating he voted conscientiously against passage after reassessing the situation.
The Office of Price Administration announced a sweeping program to stop sugar chiselers amid home canning shortages. Chester Bowles said some applicants falsify needs and pledged strict measures including reports on canned food and sugar use, suspending new certificates, and a touring investigative staff.
Atlanta June 1 AP Georgia lawmakers faced adjournment as Governor Arnall urged the House to end the special session without reconsidering a proposed constitutional amendment to lift the ban on consecutive gubernatorial terms. The Senate had already approved the measure 38 to 12 but the House defeated it 127 to 68. Arnall argued further discussion would harm the state while Rep Ben Fortson Jr. vowed to press the fight for re election rights as session continues.
New York buyers return to the stock market with gains in rails and specialty issues after a subdued start. Total trading around 4.2 million shares. advances were fractional but widespread near the close with steady tones in various sectors.
British leaders ordered intervention to curb French fire in Syria and Lebanon, with Gen. Paget to protect Allied lines. Lebanon mobilises volunteers and imposes taxes while protests condemn French actions. Washington notes urged France to reassess Levant policy amid threat signals.
The Georgia House fell 10 votes short of the two thirds needed to approve an amendment to the new constitution, in a heated clash pitting Governor Arnall against opponents. Speaker Roy V. Harris urged rejection as Arnall urged acceptance, signaling a political setback but framing the fight as a broader liberal- ism battle. The defeat ends the push for the amendment and clears the path for the constitution’s adoption.
Hog receipts reach 500 at eight plants in Georgia Florida and Alabama with quotations steady. Barrow and gilt classes show mixed wholesale values 110 to 150 pounds at 12.00 to 14.35 while 130 pound to 150 pound hogs test 13.50 to 14.35 and sows 12.50 to 13.60.
Chicago market data shows butter receipts at 1,226,774 with no price change and egg legs receipts at 32,839 with no market shift. News brief from Chicago market desk dated June 1.
Salable hogs 4 000, total 8 500, steady. Hogs 140 lb up to 14 75 ceiling. Sows 14 00. Cattle 1 500 sold, calves 500. Trade very active, high as Thursday on steers and heifers. Best steers 17 75, typical 16 00 17 60. best heifers 17 15. Beef cows 10 50 13 50, canners 7 50 9 25, heavy bulls 15 00. Wealers 16 00, early next week undertone top heavy.
Savannah market notes show Turpentine at 81 with offerings sales receipts shipments and stocks listed. Rosin unchanged with offerings receipts shipments and stocks at 68 100. No other notable activity or totals provided.
The article notes the Syrian crisis shocks the San Francisco security conference yet urges perseverance. It argues the European war's end means continued hardship before lasting peace, with America Russia and Britain bearing major responsibility for world stability.
President Truman praises the soldiers who will carry the fight to the enemy but stresses they cannot operate effectively without adequate reserve troops in training in the United States and a sufficient base to supply and service advancing troops.
Georgia remains clear to partly cloudy with continued hot temperatures tonight and Saturday. Extreme Northwest Florida experiences partly cloudy skies through tonight and Saturday with hot conditions.
Forecast for Thomasville and vicinity calls for clear to partly cloudy conditions with continued hot weather today tomorrow and Saturday. Observation at 8 am shows 75 at the 75th Meridian time with statewide temperature data noting highest and lowest readings yesterday and for the month, plus totals for the last 24 hours and since the month began.
Rate table for telephone ads with per line and monthly options. Advertisers must pay at office and keep receipts. Ads from out of town require cash, with deadlines at noon for same day appearance. Refunds issued for overpayments, incorrect insertions limited to one correction.
Classified note from Times Enterprise seeking 150 feet of used water pipe. Also advertises sale items breakfast set and a blue 9 by 18 rug with a contact number 918 J.
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