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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1940
Page
2
Deadline for submitting changes to standing advertisements is 6 pm the day before they run. The piece cites multiple time frames and reflects satirical quips on politics and war while noting Bainbridge pilot training and an airport. It contrasts readiness costs with urgency and comments on punctuality and public life.
A garbled line discusses ways to be good without gos siping or splenetic remarks. The text hints at avoiding passionate resentment over fan perceived slights while exploring manners and conduct.
A satirical passage discusses wives threatening strikes over strikebreakers, mentions the Thomasville golf course as the best locally while Tallahassee gains with participation and funds, notes malaria mosquitoes favor humans, and reflects on summer work and charity to Europe.
A tribute to Billy Sutlive editor of the Savannah Press who died last week noting his varied career and cheerful influence. The piece connects his memory to wartime industry drives, urging speed in production and sales of war materials to allies and Canada, reflecting broader Allied stance and German critique.
An opinion urges Georgia newspapers to charge political candidates for air time and ad space. Editors threaten a sitdown strike over unpaid publicity as shortages tighten and campaigns seek coverage. The piece argues candidates should fund all outlets rather than favor one.
A historical analysis argues Germany violated multiple pacts from Locarno to Poland. It contends Hitler’s boasts are empty and notes shifts in power. General John J. Pershing urges the United States to supply Allied forces with needed war materiel.
A Washington daybook excerpt discusses how locals view Thomas Dewey as a potential president, noting Washington’s Democratic lean and veterans’ influence, while acknowledging Dewey’s lack of national and international experience. Letters reflect mixed opinions, with admiration for wartime records and skepticism about inexperience.
The famed female impersonator Julian Eltinge explains his ongoing New York appearances, hints at final public shows, and discusses a real estate venture with Sol Bloom. He recalls Eltinge Theatre behind Times Square, the Diamond Horseshoe, and a humorous misstep about a tiny elevator, while recounting European wartime anecdotes and a dog breed boast to an imperial equerry.
The German pilot Ernst Udet treasured an authentic buckskin Indian suit given by a hostess after a Cleveland air races display. Pig Eddie Rickenbacker demonstrated an Indian dance and Udet joined in the stomp. Udet keeps the suit in a glass case claiming it may be the only one in Germany not in a museum.
From pedestal to torch the statue stands 30512 feet high. The article notes the U S Japanese and Russian air forces are part of the army while British French German and Italian air forces are shown as separate.
Miss Fidyth Lynn Kirbo daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Kirbo of Camilla and Grady Griggs Dasher of Pelham were secretly married on Sunday June 2 in Camilla Rev S H Bennett officiated at the First Baptist pastorium with close family present The bride a Meigs faculty member known across Mitchell and North Florida wore navy crepe with pink rose corsage The groom a Pelham native connected with Hand Trading Co and a descendant of local pioneer families reside in Pelham with plans for a happy life together
Meigs residents report visits and returns from Florida and South Carolina. Frank Banks of Pensacola joins his parents J F Banks and Mrs. B L Shiver returns to Jacksonville after an extended visit. Several college students arrive back in Meigs from University of Georgia and GMA Military College.
A mixed set of crossword hints with across and down clues covering seeds worries emblems and plant terms. Includes clues for both familiar and obscure words across themes from ancient Gaelic poetry to legal terms and botanical references.
At Gettysburg the Civil War bloodiest battle claimed about 7000 men as casualties. The report highlights the scale of loss and the pivotal clash that defined the fight.
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