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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1940
Page
4
A collage of aphorisms on war readiness politics and society. References to Florida Georgia Bainbridge pilot training and religious themes frame reflections on time punctuality and reputations. The tone mixes humor and critique amid wartime sentiment.
A brief editorial remark contrasts constructive behavior with gos siping and splenetic utterances. It warns against passionate resentment toward perceived slights and champions measured, positive conduct.
A humorous note claims wives threaten strikes to force husbands to hire younger workers, but the husbands are described as too old or ugly to attract attractive strike-breakers.
The Thomasville course is praised as the best in the area while Tallahassee gains traction with local participation and government funds. The text also notes malaria mosquitoes prefer humans, especially soft skin, and that summer is best spent on the job if the work is meaningful or keeps things moving.
The remark notes that judging a community by its aid to suffering Europeans reveals its real generosity beyond boastful population growth. It emphasizes that true measure lies in charitable giving rather than demographic claims.
A reminiscence on editor Billy Sutlive of the Savannah Press who died recently after a storied Georgia newspaper career. The piece recalls his optimism humor and generous spirit as well as the era his work spanned including war material debates and friendships with notable figures like Udet and Rickenbacker.
The piece argues political candidates should pay full price for radio time and newspaper ads. Editors in Georgia say papers won’t be forced to carry political pitches for free, urging fair funding across media and denouncing one-sided payments.
The column accuses Germany of breaking more pacts than any nation and cites Locarno Rhineland Austria Czecho Slovakia Poland and other regions. It notes disbelief in German denials and quotes General John J. Pershing urging the United States to supply allied war materials.
Washington readers discuss Thomas Dewey as a presidential candidate, noting Washington’s political mix and voters loyalty to colleagues with Washington experience. Letters touch on Roosevelt’s defense stance, air power’s potential, and Udet’s parachute troops concept, with anecdotes from Berlin.
The article recalls Juan Eltinge's public appearance in Manhattan at the Diamond Horseshoe on Broadway where he discusses his real estate venture with Sol Bloom and Billy Rose. It notes his multiple retirements and reflects on his early theater days and a quirky anecdote with a miniature elevator. He recalls Europe travel during the war and an odd encounter with a Kaiser equerry.
The text states the statue stands 30514 feet high and the U S Japanese and Russian air forces are part of the army while British French German and Italian air forces are separate entities.
Miss Filyth Lynn Kirbo daughter of Mr and Mrs J Kirbo of Camilla and Grady Griggs Dasher of Pelham were quietly wed on Sunday June 2 in Camilla with Rev S F Bennett officiating. The bride a Meigs and Camilla area teacher wore navy crepe and pink rose corsage. The couple reside in Pelham at the Hand annex apartment.
Meigs Georgia reports a steady stream of visitors and returning residents. Frank Banks from Pensacola visits his parents J F Banks and Mrs B L Shiver returns from Jacksonville after a long stay. Several college students and relatives travel between Meigs Athens Cairo Colquitt and Thomasville.
A compact word puzzle lists Across and Down clues from seed container to goddess of dawn and other terms. It includes entries like Notions, Epochs, Arabian sea port, Author of The Raven, and related wordplay.
At Gettysburg the Civil War's fiercest clash claims about seven thousand soldiers killed. The battle marks a pivotal day in Union and Confederate clashes near the town of Gettysburg and the turning point of the war.
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