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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1941
Page
1
Published at The Times Enterprise Building Thomasville Georgia this item records the paper’s advertising and publication details including staff roles and submission deadlines for standing ads. The fragment clarifies postal service handling and AP news rights with standard masthead language.
The article lauds Maxwell Field as a key American aerial hub guiding Southeast air power. It notes its historic link to the Wright Brothers and describes General Weaver and Major Smith leading a capable, unpoliticized team. Thomasville seeks a base, remains hopeful, and pledges continued effort despite stalled local gains.
The remarks suggest voters were more moved to curb minor county actions than to decide statewide issues. Critics note numerous objections to how amendments were placed on the ballot and discuss potential political influence. They argue ballot order can affect perceptions, noting alphabetical listing for officials to reduce bias.
The piece argues power conservation amid drought and war demands, urging reduced use by nonessential agencies and entertaining glider training as a potential wartime program. It references Senator McCarran’s bill proposing $500,000 for school glider clubs, with input from Stimson and Jones, and recalls historical glider advocacy by Frank Hawks and German glider development.
Washington lawmakers push to arm the nation with huge gliders after Crete’s attack. Sen. Pat McCarran of Nevada and Rep. W Sterling Cole of New York advocate the “gliders for America” plan in the Capitol. They describe the craft as eight men with heavy weapons, weighing about 1800 pounds with an 85 foot wingspan and 39 foot fuselage, capable of 20 to 30 mph landing, using retractable wheels on takeoff.
New York City mayor and Marineland Florida leader Milton Bacon Jr meet at City Hall to discuss Park Commissioner Moses order to move the Battery Aquarium. Bacon cites New York as large enough for two aquariums while detailing Marineland’s 50 000 fish and diverse tanks.
A dense list of crossword prompts spans animals plants and objects from nickel symbolism to Italian mountains and tropical birds. It includes hints for words like fox, dolphin, quiver, and mystery terms, framed as a puzzle with multiple Across and Down clues.
Miss Martha Adams of Sanford Florida is the attractive guest of Mr and Mrs J H Crapps during a social visit at their home.
Cairo June 6 The Cairo unit of the American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Home with president Mrs J W Rogers presiding. Reports were given and a $16 gift approved for the Camp Library. Officers were nominated to serve another year including President Mrs B W West and Recording Secretary Mrs A W Rehberg. A brief program followed then refreshments were served.
Mrs H E B McKin non hosted a June 3 birthday party for her son Howell at their Cairo home. Guests enjoyed lawn games bocce gifts from a bocce board and ball, a three candle cake centerpiece and ice cream. Moving pictures were made of the group around the table.
Cairo items note Mrs. W. A. Gandy recovering well after an Archbold Hospital operation in Thomasville. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. E. McKinnon and relatives from various towns. Dorothy Shackleford from Miami is staying with Mrs. Howard Thrower. Wayne Walker family returned to Atlanta after visiting. Jean Mauldin spent weekend with parents after Ellaville schooling and plans Jacksonville Beach trip. Mrs. A. J. McKinnon and Frances Williams of Boston were recent guests of H. E. peers.
Train timetable fragments list arrival and departure times for multiple routes from Thomville to cities including Waycross Valdosta Tallahassee Dothan Monticello and Bainbridge. Entries show morning and evening services with connections to Columbus Tifton and Savannah.
Houston resident Saul Rayon grew despondent when his horse Billy Boy vanished. He now reports the animal is back, noting Billy Boy’s unique appeal attracts flies more than any other creature.
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