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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1944
Page
8
A veteran narrator describes battle scenes with a steel ribbed canvas flak vest, a Mae West life preserver, and a tin hat as tracer fire and 20 millimeter shells rip past the bomber. He notes ropes, a glider, and a crew chief signaling danger while Halpeska recovers a loose tommy gun.
Allied forces penetrated deep into occupied France with massive air and sea support. Reports cite beachheads over 40 miles apart along the Orne and near Cherbourg, heavy fighting around Caen and Bayeux, and extensive transport aircraft and glider operations.
Peaceful tone faded as rails and lower priced motors fell late. Steels oils and gir lnes pulled back after early bids while cotton futures edged lower toward close. Trading volume remained light with about 800 000 shares transacted for the day.
The Dover Strait brightened with sunshine and blue patches, a strong north west wind, and smooth sea on the English side. Earlier it was grey and cloudy. Berlin broadcast says an Allied air borne division has landed on the western Normandy peninsula.
Wire on the road used by German reinforcements from Brittany to northern Normandy. heavy night bombing hit road targets near the invasion area and at Chateaudun 70 miles southwest of Paris. Canadian fighters back from first sorties say things generally go well on American-held coasts. Staff officers suggest German command is unaware of Allied strength and dispositions, with possible misperceptions on both sides.
Market notes show mixed New York stocks and uneven bonds with cot ton profits at New Orleans. Wheat falls slightly while rye declines. commission houses show sympathy for wheat. Hogs slow with 13.7 is top and 23,000 head on holdover. Cattle cattle are weak with steers and heifers around 17.50 as prospects remain unsure.
Hog receipts around 2500 at major southeastern packing plants across Georgia and Alabama. Demand stays broad for well finished hogs with prices largely steady. Quotes: 180-279 lb good to choice 12.50 to 12.75, long hauled barrows 13.00, 270-300 lb 12.00 to 12.25, 180-270 lb sow 10.25 to 10.75, 180-270 lb hard butcher hogs 13.35.
Chicago hogs salable at 17 000 to 25 000 with slow demand and mixed weights. sows lower and top prices around 189 to 270 pounds. Cattle and calves show tone weaker with top beef at 17.00, bulk 13.50 to 16.80. New York cotton climbs to intraday highs before dipping, July at 21.68 and futures closing lower amid price control debate.
New Orleans cotton futures declined today as late realizing and hedge selling weighed on prices. Some futures showed steady daily closes around 20.40 to 21.87 with mixed highs and lows and notable activity in several contracts.
Market reports show slow demand for potatoes with arrivals around 139 on track 263 and total US shipments 1208. California long whites sell at US No. 1 3.70 to 4.04 per cwt, while Louisiana bliss tops US No. 1 at 3.65 to 4.30 in mixed trading.
Pravda prints Eisenhower photo and Allied landing barge in a display of wartime solidarity. Maj. Gen. Galaktionov hails bloodless unity of east west and south, praising storming of coast fortifications and parachutists. Moscow revelers sing in the streets as vodka runs short in stores.
Advertisements may be taken by telephone with payment due at the time of service or to the collector. Receipts will be issued and kept for reference. Rates are listed by line, with minimums and word counts, and ad placement must be reported by noon for same day publication. The Times Enterprise bears no responsibility for more than one incorrect insertion.
A classified style note lists key public service numbers including police fire department light plant hospital sheriff post offices city hall and ambulance. An entry seeks a ride to Savannah with shared expenses and references, offering phone contact 1175.
Ford De Luxe Sedan 1937 with radio seat covers in excellent condition. Plymouth De Luxe Sedan 1939 with 5 good tires and new seat covers. 1941 Chevrolet Special Town Sedan with radio original two tone finish interior like new. 1941 Ford Super Club Coupe with radio low mileage and extra good mechanical.
Detailed movement reports describe Japs advancing on the Aradura spur near Bishenpur and southern Imphal, Stilwell’s forces pushing slightly south of Myitkyina, and Chinese forces nearing Kamaing and Lonkin in the jade mine region.
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