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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1945
Page
1
A damaged obit clipping outlines Associated Press republishing rights and local newspaper rules. It notes deadlines for ads and mentions editors and business manager roles with unclear attribution and filing details.
A collage of 1940s wartime items notes new execution method debate in Germany and WPB releases on autos and liquor. It muses about aging to usher at commencements, fears a snake in the grass, Japan’s menace from B 29s, and ground prep rains for tomato farming. It cites FEPC politics, Sam Hobbs Alabama, war bonds, and hotel convention bans.
The passage notes the president can deduct 47 000 from a 75 090 salary for income taxes while the government covers White House expenses. It also mentions Hitler’s champagne grievance and France’s wine hunt, plus Germany’s Fritz Kuhn ordered home amid meat shortages and price shifts causing hog meat to rise in demand.
The piece argues Arnall's renomination could prevail if the people support him and legislators allow a people’s vote ahead of the general election. It warns a Talmadge Harriss or Rivers candidacy would be opposed, with Rivers seen as the lesser evil. It also reports on Japanese balloon bombs reaching the mainland.
Article commends South Georgia pine belt for supplying lumber to government worldwide. It warns against reckless cutting and urges continued forestry work to prevent long term damage, stressing reforestation and selective cutting as policy to make trees pay without depleting land.
The passage discusses educating appropriate authorities on optimal cutting methods and the need for reforestation. It envisions converting forests into a permanent annual pine timber crop for lumber and pulp wood, highlighting profitable exploitation balanced with sustainable practice.
Washington June 6 AP legislation to prohibit veterans from being required to join labor unions as a condition of employment was advanced by the House veterans committee. Introduced by Chairman Rankin it would add an amendment to the GI Bill of Rights, banning any honored discharged veteran from joining or rejoining a union club association or other organization as a condition of employment.
Americus Georgia June AP Jack Roy Green alias Booty Green convicted by Sumter Superior Court of rape. He faces execution in the electric chair on June 29 for the January 31 attack on a 65 year old woman in Sumter County.
About 10 million Americans must pay the second installment of 1945 income tax by June 16. If estimated taxes were filed by March 15, a bill arrives showing the balance and possible quarterly installment. Amended declarations may be filed by June 15 if personal or business circumstances change.
Ration details list dates for Meats Fats processed foods sugar shoes gas fuel oil and salvage. Lists stamps valid through specified dates June July August and September with notes on new four month validity and increased ration applications beginning June 11. Includes guidance to prepare tin cans for salvage.
Washington reports hotels and restaurants will receive reduced food supplies in July and August. OPA will cut meats and fats by 20 percent, fruits and vegetables by 12 to 15 percent, and sugar by 20 to 25 percent.
Miss Gloria Wurst, Seminole High School graduate, was toasted by Betty Jane Wilson and Caroline Fain with a platter chat try at Miss Wilsons home in Donalsonville. Guests included Elsie Harvey Josephine Balliett Louise Jones Betty June Thompson Patsy Forrester Martha Jane Clarke Joy Roland Adelle Minter Ruth Lansel and mothers Mesdames M C Fain and War Wilson.
The Donalsonville Georgia church WMU met last Monday afternoon to a Royal Service program themed Today s Youth and Tomorrow s Hope. Mrs L J Cowart led devotional from Timothy. 24 members attended.
Donalsonville Georgia June 6 The WSCS met at the Methodist Church with Mrs Carl Yarbrough presiding Reports from three circles preparation plans for a youth caravan this month devotional led by Mrs J B Mosely talk on white elite responsibility for juvenile protection and reports on Youth Centers of the church conclude with closing prayer by Mrs Margaret Sheffield
Donalsonville Georgia Lions Club met Tuesday to discuss a 4 H FFA livestock project. A carnival fundraiser will finance the plan with D F Wurst forming a committee, and E T Kelly endorsing the effort to keep youths engaged in farming.
Reports indicate the Office of Price Administration has received numerous complaints from housewives about public eating places receiving too much of the scarce food supply. The notices underscore concerns over distribution and shortages affecting households.
Paris notes recall General Pierre Koenig rising from captain to governor symbolizing De Gaulle’s provisional government. At Bir Hacheim his 8000 men held off Rommel’s two Italian divisions for three weeks, then slipped away in a brutal night retreat after Gen. Ritche allowed retirement. The defense boosted Free French morale but strategic value was limited.
A Lt Mildred Dalton of Jefferson Georgia one of the angels of Bataan left for Santa Barbara California for reassignment after a three month home leave in Georgia. Dalton spent three years as a prisoner of the Japanese and now returns to duty as an army nurse taking time off from her leave.
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