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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1945
Page
1
Public notice style remnants show advertising and publication rights details for the Associated Press service. The fragment mentions branding ads must be submitted by 6 pm the day before, plus payment terms for weekly and monthly rates and a business manager reference.
A collection of quips and observations on postwar austerity, rationing, and national resolve. Musings on spending, inflation, waste, and the price of war, with notes on soldiers, wives, and differing views.
Editorial urges immediate collective effort to build a true city of progress in Thomasville. It calls for unified leadership, active enthusiasm, and decisive investments in a hotel, warehouse, and local installations, warning delays will leave the town unprepared and stagnant.
The article argues Hitler caused Germany’s hunger by diverting food from civilians to a war machine. It predicts ten years of suffering, ruin for the country, and billions in losses paid by Germans as they resist his plan to rally against conquerors. It portrays Hitler as wrecking Germany’s stability and future.
The piece critiques De Gaulle as arrogant and provocative after France's liberation, noting vast destruction, fragile confidence, and sparks of conflict with Syria. It warns that British forces had to intervene to curb French aggression and calls France's gains from wartime fighting a marred legacy.
A fragment from a column laments postwar diplomacy, accusing De Gaulle’s stance of inviting forceful action. The writer likens France opposing Syria to Italy’s betrayal of France, portraying the situation as unacceptable and unreasonable.
The report notes Italians struggle to find accommodations with equal dismay and ineffectiveness as opportunities arise.
Washington dispatch explains that the $275 million in adjusted service bonds mature on June 15 1945 and must be converted by June 15 to collect 3 percent interest. Veterans who kept old endowment policies can exchange them for bonds to receive nine years of missed interest.
AP reports sales of E bonds in the Seventh District are underway and expected to boost federal savings. Officials urge investors to participate, highlighting security and return prospects amid a rising interest environment.
Columbus Georgia June 7 AP Muscogee County Clerk Robert Barnes faces criticism from juvenile court official Pauline Lamar who accuses him of controlling finances and blocking needed items. Lamar says all court requisitions should be complied with and criticizes Barnes for obstructing aid to disadvantaged children. Barnes denies the allegations.
In the Ek bond race Georgia leads in purchases while Tennessee nears its quota. Jackson P. Dick of Georgia’s war finance committee reports Tennessee has bought 19 million dollars of E bonds, 29 million short of its quota. Georgia has bought 28 million dollars, 32 million short of its quota.
The ad promotes pattern 9277 a two piece playsuit with a brisk jacket and button-front skirt. It lists sizes 12 through 44 including 16 and 30s with bra and shorts and 13 4 yards of 39 inch material.
Paris dispatch says General De Lattre is the French army’s most consummate actor, poised to influence Berlin talks. Reports claim he may head the French army in postwar command, with Juin to Morocco, Leclerc to lead the First French Army, and Koeniz to govern Paris in occupied Germany.
Ration details list book and stamp periods for MEATS FATS and PROCESSED FOODS with good through dates, notes on sugar and gasol ine coupons, and advisories on increased rations applications beginning June 11. Also mentions shoes fuel oil and tin can salvage programs.
Mrs Laney Williams entertained at her West Street home in Bainbridge for her son Wilbur Williams turning five. Guests played in the back yard with toys and enjoyed the swings and roller coaster. A white iced cake with pink birds and flowers held five pink candies. Sherbet cups cookies and favors included chewing gum and candies.
Bainbridge June meeting of the Rotary Club at the Gilbert Hotel was presided over by President J. M. Simmons. Mrs. Fol. Smith served as accompanist, substituting for Mr. Clark Gurley who is out of town. Andrew Avery presented a sound movie titled B-29's Over Dixie.
Bainbridge June 7 Miss Nel Maxwell ordinary of Decatur county authorized a no fence election for the first Wednesday in July in response to a petition by fifty three holders. No counter petition was filed and the measure awaits local action.
Balbidge Georgia June 7 The Officers Wives of Marianna at Bainbridge organized club elected Mrs Anne Webster as chairman succeeding Mrs Vivienne Ahlquist. Mrs Mayre Cicero named recording secretary Miss Tina Palumbo treasurer and Mrs Nan Bryan corresponding secretary and others named.
Send twenty cents in coins for this pattern to Times Enterprise Pattern Dept. New York. Print plainly size and style number your name address zone just out. The Marian Martin Summer Pattern Book showcases new and smart family wear with a free nightgown pattern printed in the book.
War Loan totals today stand at 2 070 000 000 dollars or 52 percent of the 4 000 900 000 quota. Individual purchases total 4 398 000 000 dollars or 62 percent of the 7 000 000 000 quota.
June 7 Manila reports intense combat as the 38th division engages stubborn forces around the Marikina hill mass east of Manila. Mindanao operations see Eighth Army landing at Cape San Augustin and Balut Island to seal off Davao Gulf with air and naval support. Major actions under Lt. Gen. Robert L. (W)ichelberger and Maj. Gen. R. B. Woodruff are described as part of broader offensives in the Philippines.
Duggar serves as publicity chairman for the club. Charter members include Mesdames Ahlquist Gustafson Webster Palumbo Cicero Robinson and Duggar. New members are Mesdames Harkness Naruto Patrick Bryan Wise Burke and Morse.
In the Magixina hill mass a battalion pressed against Japanese positions atop Mount Purrd while other elements advanced toward Mounts Ayaas and Copananga. The 38th division pushed toward Mount Mapatad as Maj. Gen. Beightler's Buckeye 2 (37th) division moved into the Luzon Cayuayan Valley facing sporadic resistance.
A brief schedule item lists departure times to Atlanta at 2:45 p.m, 6:20 a.m, 10:16 a.m, 1:36 p.m, and 7:30 p.m. The fragment notes multiple daily departures without additional context or destinations.
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