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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1946
Page
2
Community urged to keep turning in used fats to support soap production. Some women think saving fats is no longer needed or are doing only part of the effort, but organizers stress continuous collection to boost supply for new soap batches.
The U S Supreme Court ruled 8 to 0 that the Miami Herald and Associate Editor John D Pennekamp cannot be punished for editorials and a cartoon criticizing legal procedures in Dade County Florida The decision held that public comment on justice matters falls under press freedom and warned against chilling effects on criticism of the judiciary
Tokyo June 8 AP The international tribunal opened with the court denying last minute attempts to dismiss cases while granting 10 additional days for defense preparation The 10 allied judges may also rule on absentees due to illness and on accepting certain historic events as facts two cases involve former foreign minister Yosuke Matsuoka and propaganda chief Shumei Okawa
Readings on army ordnance depots at Conley near Atlanta and at Anniston Alabama reveal large stocks of jeeps, cars, and other property left unused or mismanaged. Photographs show 200 sedans weathering outside since 1943 and hundreds of jeeps aging in the sun. Critics say shortages of personnel and centralized disposal hinder public access and relief for civilians, with hospital beds and equipment shipping to concentration centers worsening veterans' care.
Macon June 3 AP Alex Rosetta of Atlanta was named state commander of the disabled veterans in Georgia. The group voted to increase districts from four to ten, with W L Taylor of Cordele and Frank J Pons Sr of Savannah as officers. Complaints rise over destruction of surplus military property by army and agencies, limiting local access and fair prices for nearby communities. The editorial questions why the public cannot obtain a larger share of surplus items and cites red tape and mismanagement by War Assets Administration and related agencies.
Tampa reports a nationwide alert for S. J. Scarborough known as Slippery Slim and 11 companions who escaped from the state prison at Balsford at midnight. Scarborough, a Tampan, has five prior escapes and is serving two life sentences for murder in Georgia and armed robbery in Tampa.
Nanking report says Communist spokesman Lu Ting Yi announced the capture of four government held Manchurian cities and vowed the forces would not retreat further. Chiang Kai Shek returned to Nanking with Madame Chiang while General Marshall reportedly offered a new peace proposal to revive negotiations. Chou En Lai met Marshall for six hours to discuss the crisis.
Boston Ga June 3 Auxiliary units of the Thomas County Baptist association announce their annual Young People’s Rally at Boston Baptist Church on Thursday June 6. The program includes a theme Commanded to Build, a series of hymns prayers and readings, Sunbeam sixty anniversary, missionary messages and plays by GA RA and YWA groups, with lunch served.
The Meigs area announces J A Pilcher as candidate for County Commissioner to succeed Altogel. Unopposed in the forthcoming primary, Pilcher has served on the Board of Commissioners for years and is praised as a former State Senator, industrialist, planter, and respected businessman supportive of Thomas County and the region. He plans to visit county areas to meet voters and express gratitude for the opportunity to serve without opposition.
The Veterans Administration reports over 175 Georgia schools approved for the veterans farm training program. About 2,000 veterans are already in the project citywide, with more communities and veterans expected to join when the next crop cycle starts in fall. Managers note veterans fully control farm operations through ownership lease or other arrangements to protect welfare.
The nation’s 400,000 bituminous miners resumed work after 64 days, restoring fuel supply and easing railroad strain. U S Steel plans a gradual recall of 41,000 idle workers as output rises to 35 percent in Pittsburgh area with six to seven weeks for normal rates. AFL UMW leaders toured fields detailing a new contract with welfare benefits and an 18 percent hourly wage boost.
Six educators formed to set standards and train veterans in Georgia. The new council will replace the Veterans Service Board created by Governor Arnall after the original group resigned June 15 over lack of authority. The change followed a stormy meeting two weeks earlier and Governor Arnall’s effort to iron out issues. some members of the present council are expected to join the new body.
Meigs District candidate L Pilcher announces re election bid for county commissioner in Thomas County. He pledges unselfish service and invites voters to call on him for aid in his capacity.
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