Roundup notes missing Clemson star and wartime air actions
The column mentions a missing Clemson football star linked to a fight over Europe, recalls Allied air operations including Mosquito bombers over Berlin, and reports on airfield advances and raids on French and German targets as Normandy actions continue. Also notes valor honors for Lt. Harold G. and Air Medal awards for Lt. Harold Blackburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemson
Europe
Ceceigedt
Fafe Falconers
Sheppard Field
Gli
Iwers
Jaeut
Harold High
Little Southwestern
Tenn) College
Ole Miss
Mediterranean
Harold Blackburn
Auburn
Yesterday's baseball results in the leagues
In the American League Washington beat Philadelphia 2 1 and Cleveland defeated St. Louis 3 2 in the only scheduled games. In the National League Brooklyn won 3 2 over Boston while Chicago edged Pittsburgh 3 2 in the scheduled contests.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Cleveland
St. Louis
Gaves
Brooklyn
Boston
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Bombers Hit Front Near French Coast With Secret Devices
RAF defenses repelled a raid as bombers approached the coast. Mustanes Lightnings and Thunderbolts escorted the attack and carried out strafing runs on German targets. Marauder crews reported dispersing tanks along a frontline highway and blocking the route. RAF fighters shot down three German bombers during the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RAF
Peasants II Continues on Page One
The former mayor refused a radio to a German officer and was removed. Lt Leon Ruben of Rocky Mount NC, fluent in French, said locals claim the present mayor is not a collaborator but holds office because his son is a German prisoner. Whether the Germans knew of yesterday's Allied attack remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Ruben
Rockey Mount
N. C
Germany
Price ceilings on used cars take effect nationwide
The Office of Price Administration imposes price ceilings on all used passenger cars sold by dealers or private owners, based on January 1944 levels, with regionally varied limits and two prices per model. Transfers must be filed with local ration boards after every sale, and nondealer sellers must meet the as is price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Chester Bowles
Mississippi River
Region A
Mississippi
Bowles
Biak as a strategic target in Philippines air campaigns
The article outlines Biak as a key base for land based air strikes against Japanese positions in southern and southeastern waters. It notes distances by air to Palau Sandakan Mindanao Manila and other targets, and discusses nearby airfields ports including Davao and Zamboanga as critical for operations and cover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Archipelago
Biak
Oriental
Palau
Waimahera Island
Jolo
Philippines
Sulu
Sanduakan
British North Borneo
Lake Lanao
Mindanao
Manila
Davao
Zamboanga
Armies Prepare Invasion Area For Practice Shooting
Three regiments moved into the area for maneuvers. On the eve of D day the commanding officer told the mayor there would be practice shooting but residents should not be alarmed. Six animals ferried supplies to troops while two carried food at noon. No effort was made to pack personal belongings or evacuate civilians, supporting a theory Germans did not suspect invasion.
New York Stocks Rally Amid Postwar Optimism
In New York on June 10, investors pursued postwar gains with motor and accessory stocks leading the rebound. Many small issues under $10 attracted bids in blocks, while overall market activity remained brisk with about 600,000 shares traded in two hours.
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New York
Chicago Livestock Market Report June 10
Salable hogs about 7,000 with 4,000 unsold. Hogs 180-270 lbs mostly 13.75. over 270 lbs 10-15c lower. sows 15-26c down. Cattle and calves weak overall. top steer price 17.50, next 17.40. bulk steers 14.00-17.00. yearlings mixed. Cows active early, later softer. bulls up to 14.50. sausage offerings heavy. Dealers steady to down.
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Chicago
Cotton futures rise after Bankhead amendment approval
New York cotton prices rallied as the Bankhead cotton amendment passed Senate, lifting crop loan rate and textile prices. Futures gained 35 to 50 cents per bale with most contracts at new seasonal highs. middling spot at 22.15.
Cotton futures rise after Senate passes price control extension
New Orleans cotton futures hit seasonal highs as buyers reacted to Senate passage of the price control extension bill with the Bankhead amendment to raise parity loan levels and readjust textile selling prices. Closing prices show gains of 30 to 40 cents per bale across the nearby and July contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Ctton
Senate
Chicago Butter and Eggs Receipts Report
Chicago dairy and market update shows butter receipts at 721 559 pounds and eggs at 16 166 cases for the period ending June 10. Officials note steady demand from grocers and institutions as prices move within seasonal ranges.
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Chicago
Cattle Market Review Southeast Area Summary
Slaughter cattle and calves sold at firmer prices week over week with steady canners and improved better grades. Fed cattle held steady, thin off colors slow, stockers active in small lots. Florida and Georgia Alabama markets show rising flows. eight packing plants recorded week-start totals of 1 411 cattle and 317 calves versus last week. Prices ranged from around 6 to 16 dollars for various grades, with primaries around 14 to 16 dollars and canners 5 to 6. Bulls and yearlings showed mixed demand, with good and choice lots scarce.
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Florida
Georgia
Alabama
Packer Hog Market Report From Thomasville Georgia
Hog receipts 1100 at eight major southeastern plants in Sa Georgia No Florida and Southeastern Alabama. Prices steady today and for the week. Quotations list various weight classes with prices ranging from 5.00 to 13.36 per hundred pounds depending on size and grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
WFA
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Classified Advertising Rates and Notices from Thomasville Ledger
A torn notice lists telephone ad orders, payments, and receipt requirements for Times Enterprise ads, with rates per line and minimums. It notes office deadlines, misinsertions protection, and city departments plus a Lost item and a rental offer. Casual wartime reference mentions troops and divisions, including the Hermann Goering division, from the 10th army context.
Ride to Atlanta offered for Tuesday or Wednesday
Share expenses with Barnard Chisholm. Phone 687 before and after 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Barnard Chisholm
For Sale Semi-Trailer and 1938 Ford
For sale semi trailer with 2000 pound load capacity and 10 to 50 tires, 22 inch rims. Also for sale a 1938 Ford with an excellent motor and good tires. Holland's Service Station located at 240 W. Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Foundry & Machine Co
Ford
Holland’s
W. Jackson
Plymouth
Ellis Service Station
Jackson and
Madison Streets
Southern Motor and Air Service
East Remington
W. D. Enfinger
S. Hansell
Moultrie Hog Market Steady With Unchanged Prices
Moultrie Georgia on June 10 reports a soft hog market steady as prices stay the same. Prices listed by weight class include No 1 hogs 180 to 270 pounds at 12.50, heavies up to 300 pounds, No 2 150 to 180 pounds, No 3 130 to 150 pounds, No 4 110 to 130 pounds, and No 5 80 to 110 pounds.
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Moultrie
Chicago Potatoes Market Summary
Potatoes arrivals in Chicago total 174 with 262 on track and 1,223 U S ship ments. New stock moderate while California demand is fair at lower prices. Market weak overall though southern markets show strong demand. Louisiana prices improve as noted in the U S line 1 4 47.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U. S
California
Louisiana Bliss
WU. S
Caen Bombarded as U S Marauders Report Heavy Shelling
U S Marauder crews on their seventh mission since D day report Caen under terrific shelling and burning with shells bursting in the city. Captain John B. Stirling of Annapolis describes the burning city and surrounding fighting along the British bridgehead near Bayeux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Britain
Caen
Balleroy Woods
Bayeux
John B. Stirling
Annapolis
Stirling
Normandy Beach
Weather report for Thomasville Georgia June 10 1944
The U S Department of Commerce weather bulletin notes mostly cloudy skies and warm conditions with scattered afternoon and evening thunder showers through Sunday. Observation taken at 3 am shows total rainfall 0.12 inches in 24 hours and 9.51 inches for the month. Normal rainfall for this period is 5.45 inches. Highest temperature yesterday and lowest in the past 24 hours are listed, with records for the month noted.
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U. S. Department OF Commerce
Thomasville, Ga
Fights in Macon France Amid Vichy Collapse Report
A French traveler reports heavy fighting in Macon on the Saone with thirty collaborationist militiamen killed and Vichy officials fleeing. He notes revolt spreading to Auvergne near Vichy, destruction of authority, tricolor seen on public buildings, and administration offices closed or loyal to underground groups as civil conflict looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valence
Macon
Saone
Vichy
Auvergen
Pierre Laval
Gannat
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ration Board
Times-Enterprise
Berlin
Rom
Normandy
Flitler
Clermans
RAK
Miers
Rennes
Laval
le Mans
Derancee
Mtampes
Paris
Mieht
Cremury
Air Ministry
Oight
Peasants
Victor Hubank
Allied Stra Am
ATL Smil & Re
Tel & Tel
Atl Coastline
Atlas Corp
Coca Cola
Cimawith & Son
Nat Bskt
Nat Dist
Nehi Corp
NY Central
NC & Stl
No Am Aviat Paramount
Penn RR
Pepsi Cola
Pullman
Tudio
Rep Steel
Reynolds Metals
Reynolds Tob
Sears Rob
Simmons
Socony
Standard Oi NJ
Studebaker
Swift & Co
Bag & Pap Aly
Ws Steel
Warner Bros
Western U
Western Fel & M
Woolworth
Bey
Commission House
Las
Howe
Kere Barlay
Cattle Market Review
Southeastern Area
Packer Hog Market
Waye
Times-Ealerprice
Mont
Atres Daily Bet
Ike
Oartisa
Amely
Clerk & Treas
Sheriff’s Office
Archbold
Hospital State Patrol
L. A. Mann Decorating Co
Wood’s
Lee Wood
W. Jackson Street
Holland Barber Shop
Art Studio
Mary Atkinson
House
Bus
George Letcas
Tréy Laundry and Cleaners
W. Jackson St
Woodrow Callahan
Campbell St
Neel’s
Sears-Roebuck Order
N. Broad Street
Ezekial
Virginia
Robert Carrie
Lillian and
Bobbie Scott
Virginia Monroe
Jersey
Guernsey
Clara Dupee
East
Steve M. Watkins
Boston Road
Porto Rico
Tuck Imp. Co
Tanglefoot
Rosenberg’s Dept
Morris Livestock Co
Cairo Road
City Limits
City Fruit Co
D. L. Smith
Coolidge, Ga
M. F. Hogue
R. K. Sparks
John W. White
J. Goldberg
Tel
Gordon Ave
W. F. Macintyrd
L. B. Edwards
10Th
Hermann Goering
Sisily
Automotive
Neal Chambless
Pelham
Floyd’s Sinclair
W. M. Parker
Transfer & Storage
Vann Transfer & Storage Co
M. L. Simmong Plumbing, Contrast and Repaira
N. Medison St
Spirit
W. Lewis Wilson
Certified Public Accountant
Brighton
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