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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1944
Page
1
Fragmented 1940s column sketches reflect wartime social issues from court reliance to dating norms. Observations touch on prewar standards, gender roles, taxes, finance, and the German war on Berlin, with scattered references to oil fights and credit plans.
Reports from Germany claim Allied airmen were mobbed or lynched after parachuting into Reich territory. German press and propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels reportedly avoided direct calls to attack the airmen while denying police protection to those who fall into angry mobs.
A regional column discusses manpower needs and housing for workers, Japan's strategic position under MacArthur, Allied advances in the Pacific toward the Philippines and China, and potential Russian involvement. It notes alleged Japanese misdirection, ongoing battles, and appeals to readers to write to senators Ellender and Milligin about oleomargarine taxes.
The article discusses Britain’s demand and its enforcement, noting potential sinister plans behind Goebbels’ order. It warns against immediate retaliation but hints it may be used if all other methods fail, and comments on Britain’s historically fair treatment of civilians amid wartime protests against bombings.
The piece notes returning service men adjust to peacetime comforts after harsh wartime scenes. It argues civilian–veteran relations may drive future American policy, with labor unrest and political actions likely as veterans reclaim jobs and influence shaping reforms.
Beginning June 6 the Senate committee will hold hearings on oleomargarine. The piece argues the product is pure and healthy, opposes the unfair butter tax, and notes Georgia producers use peanut, cottonseed, and soy oils. Senator Richard B. Russell of Georgia is on the committee.
NBC correspondent Wright Bryan described the first paratroopers dropping on occupied Europe in a June 6 radio report. He reported the Sweety aircraft and others dropping troops, the return over the channel, ships on the water, and Eisenhower visiting the airborne troops at the camp.
Meigs Georgia on June 6 records several social notes. Tom Spivey of Albany visited on business. Mary Scott of Havana Florida is mentioned. Jerry Davis returned to Brunswick after a Meigs visit with his wife and daughter. Bessie Grainger went back to Valdosta after days at local homes. Mr and Mrs Smith and Mr and Mrs Maddox hosted Cpl and Mrs Preston Smith of Avon Park Florida. J N Pitcher shopped in Thomasville while Walter Smith and daughter and Louise Smith from Pelham visited.
Fifty one ill or wounded American troops, prisoners of war in Germany, arrive in Jersey City aboard the Swedish liner Gripsholm. The voyage began May 2 with 700 German prisoners and civilians and included an exchange at Barcelona for Allied repatriates.
Sugar stamp 382 in War Ration Book Four will become valid on June 6 for five pounds of sugar. The action maintains sugar rations at five pounds per person every two and a half months at the going rate.
The YMCA boosts Allied morale from the North Sea to the South Seas by supplying hospitals, first aid, recreation, and education. It aids Chinese refugees, treats tens of thousands of wounded, feeds soldiers, and runs entertainment centers. In Italy, Britain, India, Egypt, and Jerusalem, YMCAs provide comforts, clubs, and services.
London reports that fresh Nazi infantry and tank forces attacking the Iasi sector in Romania were repulsed yesterday. Moscow said Red airmen struck the Bessarabian railway hub of Chisinau, 70 miles east, destroying transport and equipment as tanks and planes were lost in the Iasi fighting.
Griffin Georgia residents received the Griffin Daily News on schedule despite a press mishap with three inside pages printed upside down. Publisher Quimby Melton blamed invasion jitters and kept the presses running so readers had the extra by 5 30 a m.
In a June 6 report from Washington the AP explains how electors, chosen by party machines, cast votes for presidential candidates. It notes South Carolina and Texas could defy their party if the Chicago convention disappoints, potentially tipping a close November election and revealing the South’s outsized role due to representation.
George R Lilly announces candidacy for Soligitor General re election to lead the southern judicial circuit as Sencitor II. He runs under Democratic party rules with a July 4 1944 primary. He notes county spread and resource limits will prevent meeting every voter and asks for support and vote.
A. P. Lerr y Hart writes to voters of Thomas County seeking re election as Representative. He pledges cooperation to pass laws for Georgia and notes pride in reforms already enacted. He requests vote and support in the primary on July Fourth.
The figures show Arizona with 3 electoral votes and 149,297 popular votes from a 499,297 population. Texas with 23 electoral votes cast 1,039,302 votes from 6,414,824 people. Massachusetts with 17 electoral votes saw 2,016,222 votes from 4,316,721 residents.
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