Flood Debacle Strikes Northwest Texas Amid Wider Midwest Floods
The flash flood toll rises as northwest Texas towns of about 3,000 face inundation and 29 dead are reported alongside widespread river flooding across Kansas Missouri and Nebraska. Homes farms and businesses flood while bridges wash out and travel halts. Officials warn of rising rivers and further heavy rains but hope for improved conditions in Missouri and Kansas.
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Associated
Albany
Tex
Texas
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Nebraska City
Kansas City
Oklahoma
Kansage
Wichita
Kas
Panhand
Maryville
Ens
Big Blue
Nodaway River
War Dept Pleads For Quick Action On Property Seizure Bill
The War Department asked Congress to temporarily sidetrack the property seizure bill to speed passage of legislation granting the president authority to seize plants essential to defense. Robert P. Patterson testified the department supports amendments to the selective service law as urged by Sen. Connally and Rep. Vinson to enable government takeover of production facilities if needed. He noted a plant seizure at North American Aircraft Corp. occurred yesterday under presidential powers, but urged statutory authority to avoid delays.
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Washington
War Department
Congress
Robert P. Patterson
War
House -Military
Connally
D. Tex
o¢-Ghairman’ Vinson
D. Gal
House Naval Committee
War Départment
Ito
North American ‘Aircraft Corporation
Patterson
Army
Navy
Vinson
Legion seeks deportation measures to curb radical influence
In Valdosta Georgia June 10 the American Legion urged federal immigration action to remove alleged radical leaders. speakers claimed deportation would prevent circulation of subversive ideas and backed laws to close immigration loopholes. They praised Georgia's ban on the Communist party and cited the party’s Virginia vote results while promoting a new Legion boys state program and other anti communism efforts.
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Bridges Valdosta
VPI
Harry Bridges
Cous Wy
Américan Legion
Federwegislation
Homer Thaldux
National ‘Director of
Americanism
the Legion
Iny
United States Navy
Challaux
State Legion
Earl Browder Wis
Russia
American Peace Mobilization
White House
Communist ‘Party
Georgia
Communist Party
Legion
Virginia
Canada
Germany
Hitler
College Park
Americaniim
Inglewood
North American Aviation Company
Mussolini VI Continues Claims Of Cyprus Target
The piece reports Mussolini predicting Cyprus would be the next Axis target after Crete. It notes Cyprus as a British crown colony since 1914 and warns a seizure would aid Axis reach to Suez and the Middle East. It mentions Allied advances toward Damascus Beirut and the French defense in Syria and Lebanon amid a 3 day old invasion. It adds Japan Dutch East Indies negotiations nearing recall as talks sour.
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Peatedly
Cyprus
Adolf Hitler
Crete
Mediterranean
Axis
Middle East
Suez Canal
Damascus
Syria
Beirut
Lebanon
France
Vichy
Trans-Jordan
Jebel Ed Druz
Philippe ‘Petain
Far East
Japan
Dutch East Indies
Domei
Sritish French Drive Advances in Syria and Lebanon
British and French forces push into the Mandate of Syria and Lebanon as reports say Arab reaction appears favorable with only light losses. Three columns head north and northwest toward Damascus and Beirut, while a German radio broadcast from Norway cites Cyrus, British island stronghold, as part of counter information.
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Associated Press
London
Syria
Lebanon
Middle East
Olvest
Witi
Dam Ascus
Beirut
Jeroey
Norway
Cyrus
British Island
Rose Garden Club Picnic Postponed in Bainbridge
Mrs. Lloyd Rich, president of the Rose Garden Club, announces the club picnic planned for Friday June 13 at Southlanda will be postponed to a later date. Members will be notified when a definite date is set.
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Bainbridge, Ga
Edna Bord To wed Willie Britt In Meigs Ceremony
Mr and Mrs John Bord announce the marriage of their daughter Edna to Willie O Britt son of Mr and Mrs Walter Britt of Baconton. The quiet ceremony was held Saturday June 7 in Meigs with best wishes for the couple.
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Meigs
John’ J. Bord
Edna
Willie
Britt
Walter Britt
Baconton
Finneds
Bainbridge Personal Notes Mention Visits and Travel
Bainbridge Georgia residents report travel and visits. Mrs. David Tonge leaves for High Springs Florida to visit her son Samuel Tonge and family. Miss Wrancey Mayes spent the weekend in Rencon Hill Florida with friends and relatives. Mr. Girard Kwilecki arrives home from Yale for the summer with his parents. Several young women form a congenial party and motor to Thomasville. Sgt. William Townsend of Camp Stewart Hinesville spent the weekend in the city with friends. The Shirleys and others spent the weekend here with relatives. Mrs. Jack Tonge and brother head to St Simons Island for Camp Reese. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bridges and children visit Donalsonville with relatives. Glover M Burney of Apopka Florida stops by on business. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hardeman return to Commerce after visiting Rev. H. H. Shell. Mrs. Harry Burke returns from Tampa after days with relatives. Messrs L. R. Streander and Herb King of Philadelphia Attapulgus Clay Company officials spend several days on business. Mr. A. B. Domingos of Macon spends several days here on business. Mrs. W. N. Hilton and Miss Mary Ola Hilton return from Atlanta after visiting their son and brother W. Hilton.
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Bainbridge
David Tonge
High Springs
Fla
Samuel ‘Tonge
Mra
Tonge
Wrancey Mayes
Rencon Hill
Girard Kwilecki
Yale University
Ins
Julian Kwilecki
Anna Carrol Smith
Marcelle’ Cliett
Beck Shuiley
Norené Young
Thomasville
William Townsend
Camp Stewart
Hinesville
A. J. Shirley
W. M. ‘Shirley
Jack Tonge
Red
St. Simons Island
Camp Reese
Fred Fredges
Red, Jr
Mary
Shirley
Donalsonville
Glover M
Burney
Apopka
Fin
J.G. Hardeman and
Commerce
R and
Herb King
Philadelphia
Attapulgus Clay Company
B. Domingos
Macon
W. N
Hilton
Miss Mary
Ola Hilton
Atlanta
Jame Hilton
Hardeman Couple Honored at Bainbridge Fish Fry
Social event in Bainbridge Georgia Thursday night honored Mr. and Mrs. Lamartine Hardeman of Commerce Georgia. The Branson Harrison home on Broad Street hosted a fish fry with an outdoor rear-yard supper. Attendees included Rev. H. H. Shell Mrs. E. F. Vickers Mrs. R. B. Coleman Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Conger Mr. and Mrs. Marx Gaines Rev. and Mrs. J. B. Ward Dr. and Mrs. Robert F. Wheat Mrs. G. H. Cliett Harry Burke and Mr. W. N. Sirtan.
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E. F.vickers
R. B. Coleman
Mraz
A. B. Conger
Georgia to Pay for Diverting Highway Funds
Georgia highway officials await word on the federal penalty for diverting road funds. Thomas H. MacDonald said Georgia diverted 3 million dollars last year, the largest unspent federal highway fund accumulation among states. Governor Eugene Talmadge claimed no diversions since his term began and questioned the penalty.
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Georgia
Washington
Thomas H.macdonald
House ‘Roads ‘Committee
W. 5. Wilburn
Georgia Highway Department
MacDonald
B. D.rivers
Eugene Talmadge
Talmadge
Rivers
Augusta
University of Georgia Medical School
Attack Targets Cyprus Ports Amid Axis Aerial Assault
The report notes an Axis air offensive 69 miles west of the Syrian coast lasting 48 hours. Famagusta port sheltering British ships and Nicosia capital, inland on the island’s southeast, are named as major targets though no official British confirmation has been issued.
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Famagusta
Micosia
College Students Return Home For Vacation
Meigs Ga June 10. Girls and boys from various schools have returned to their homes after completing a year’s course. Families noted include Miss Longenia Davis and Pauline Carter of Valdosta, and Mr. Alex Crittenden Jr of Emory Junior College. Other students listed include Miss Myrile Collins Latrelle McCutlar Marie Hall Hmmett Bond and others from Gordon State College West Georgia Lincoln Baldwin and North Georgia College.
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Meigs
Callegen
Malizs
Aftex
Kelzo Carter
Georgia
Athens
Priory
Valdosta
Mary University
Athleta
Longenia Davis
Pauline Carter
G. S.cw.c
Valdostan
Alex Crittenden, Jr
Emory Junior College
Valdosthn
Myrile Collins
Latrelle McCutlar
Freel
Warrst
Southwestern College
Jack
Singletary
North
Georgia College
Dahlonega
Marie
Henry Cotton raises funds for Red Cross and St John’s
London June 10 England's golf icon Henry Cotton has turned his skill into cash for charity. The 1934 and 1937 British Open champion raised $104,224 in exhibition matches last fall and this spring, with total contributions to the Red Cross and St John’s Ambulance Fund reaching $557,456.
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London
England
Henry
Cotton
Britain
Red Cross
St. John's Ambulance Fund
Grady County Home Demonstration Council Meeting Planned
Cairo June 10 plans are under way for a session tomorrow at 3 o clock in the North Side grammar school building. Mrs A A Clifford will lead the meeting to choose the council representative for Farm and Home Week in Athens. Leonora Anderson a clothing specialist from the State College of Agriculture will attend and a skit Cotton and Silk will be presented by a community club. A cotton exhibit will display numerous uses of cotton and all club members should attend on time.
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Cairo
Grady County Home Demonstration Council
North Side Grammar School
A. A. Clifford
Athens
Leonora Anderson
State College of Agriculture
Cairo Personal Notices Highlight Summer Plans and Visits
Mrs Maynard Smith and daughter Helen Maynard and Miss Anna Frances Barrett travel to Harrisonburg Virginia to visit Mrs Bessie Miller. Barrett will then serve as a councillor at Camp Studerman in Columbia Furnace Virginia for the summer. Miss Nona McTier of Avera visits Rev and Mrs W McTier. Miss Elinaruth Snellgrove spends Sunday in Valdosta with relatives.
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Cairo
Maynard Smith
Helen Maynard
Anna Frances Barrett
Harrisonburg
Bessie Miller
W. &. McTier
Elinaruth Snellgrove
Sister Jeanette Snellgrove Guests Saturday
She had as her guest here Saturday her sister Miss Jeanette Snellgrove of Valdosta.
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Jeanette Snellgrove
Valdosta
Cairo Woman's Club Holds Annual Meeting
The Cairo Woman's Club met at the club house with President Mrs. Guy Nicholson presiding. Reports from officers and department heads were given, showing funds: treasurer Mrs. John Powell $356.40, school lunch fund $155.97, British Hospital Day $15.46, three Bundles for Britain. Miss Anne Mivnell spoke on Grady county work. a patriotic program featured a skit and songs, closing with Ballad of America.
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Cairo
Britain
H. D. Eskew
Anne Mivnell
Grady County
Temperance Lear
J.B. Leanton
A. B. Reynolds, Jr
John Wight
J. N. Harvey
P. C. Barkley
W. M. Tyson
H. T. le Gette
H. E. McKinnon
Old Newspapers for Sale at Times-Enterprise Office
Sale offers old newspaper bundles from the Times Enterprise office. Three bundles priced at ten cents, with a special discount for larger quantities.
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Times-Enterprise
Cotton Mill Strike Settled at Greensboro Georgia
Atlanta reports the Mary Leila Cotton Mill in Greensboro Georgia reached a settlement after four months. Conciliator W G Witcher of the U S Department of Labor announced the agreement placing the Textile Workers Union of America CIO as the sole bargaining agent and granting a ten percent wage increase and an eight hour workday.
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Atlanta
Mary Leila
Greensboro
W. G. Witcher
U. S Department of Labor
Textile Workers Union of America
CIO
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