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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1946
Page
6
Jackson AP report says the Mississippi House of Representatives paused mid debate to review the parliamentary status of an amendment to an amendment to a committee substitute for a bill to finance county highways. The body carried on the discussion into the following day.
Louisiana resumes its two month frog hunting season until June 1 with the Wildlife and Fisheries Department enforcing a closed period. The move aims to conserve a key state resource as frog legs remain a regional delicacy and export, with annual catches around 750000 pounds.
James E. Folsom, a 3 year-old Cullman insurance man, secured the Democratic nomination for Alabama governor with broad rural majorities and strong northern support. He led Lt. Gov. Handy Ellis in 47 of 67 counties, while Ellis drew strength from Black Belt farms and urban cores. In a separate race CIO PAC endorsed Laur ie C. Battle who lost to Luther Patrick in the Ninth District race for Congress.
Robert Murphy from Boston announces a plan to unionize Pittsburgh baseballers and seeks recognition for the Player Guild as their bargaining agent. He claims 90 percent of Pirates players are enrolled and says a refusal would send the case to the National Labor Board for a hearing and election. He cites broader interest in six other majors and outlines wage and sale-participation aims.
Albert Noe Jr. bought the former Milky Way farm and turned the 68 stall horse barn into a 20 000 chicken operation. He processes 300 birds daily for use in his five hotels and also maintains Tennessee walking horses and a dairy beef cattle herd on the 2700 acre property.
Basel in Switzerland is described as the golden gate to Europe offering hospitality and strong purchasing power for Americans. The piece notes American soldiers on leave, Swiss currency strength, rationing, and abundant goods, with Basel highlighted for culture, history, and commerce. It mentions Swiss women’s suffrage debates and Basel’s role as a trade hub on the Rhine with diverse languages.
Fuller F. Callaway Jr. purchased a $52,000 bull at the Silver Trust Ranch in Ft Worth Texas. He plans to bring the animal to Georgia. The five year old Real Silver Domino the 44th is a son of Real Silver Dollar the 52nd, an international champion.
Washington June 5 AP reported a CAB examiners approved extending service on Southern Airways routes covering Georgia and nearby states. The plan lists Memphis to Charleston via multiple stops including Rome Toccoa Athens and Savannah and new connections between Atlanta and Charlotte via Gainesville and Athens among others.
In Nuernberg readers propose non smokers surrender their tobacco ration amid a shortage. Imports are restricted and home grown tobacco is scarce, though American Military Government allows southern German growers to expand acreage.
Governor William M. Tuck of Virginia testifies that kerosene can serve as a satisfactory substitute motor fuel in an emergency. An emergency test occurred twenty miles from Richmond when the gubernatorial car ran out of gasoline and no nearby service station had any.
Hollywood reports Andy Russell rejects Crosby style patter preferring plain singing. He heads to New York Paramount and Newark Adams while on Hit Parade. Michele Morgan discusses French taste for strong stories and avoidance of American musicals. Also notes on Vivian Blaine, Ray Milland, Johnny Coy, Lana Turner, Frank Sinatra, and Bette Davis summer plans.
The governor settled for a gallon of kerosene to power the trip and reach another station where the car could fill up with gasoline.
Rome reports a government source stating there is no doubt Italy rejected the monarchy in the weekend plebiscite. Newspapers claim the Royal Family planned departure from Naples or Genoa, but confirmation is lacking. The lead for the republic nears two million votes with only small southern towns left to report.
Incomplete text shows a political contest with Dew Gasperi, a Christian candidate, claiming victory amid rivals. It mentions racists finishing second and Communists close behind, but the garbled lines prevent a clear summary.
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