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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1940
Page
2
A collection of wartime commentary covers warnings about recruitment, political contests, and public works. It notes ad deadlines, airport delays, and an array of opinions on leaders, warfare, and social topics from swimming to fashion. It references Hitler, Nix, duce Italy, and French resistance elements amid a broad mix of local opinions.
The article notes population declines in several South Georgia counties amid ten tough years. Thomas county falls while the city rises, indicating many residents are migrating to urban areas or taking WPA jobs. It argues for tax relief, education funding shifts, and more equitable taxes to ease rural strain. It references broader industrial shifts and political commentary from Waycross Journal-Herald.
The Supreme Court of the United States allows county school boards to require all students to salute the flag and repeat the pledge of allegiance. Pennsylvania had appealed, and many schools had shown restraint, balancing parental wishes with state authority. Some schools have permitted exceptions for religious beliefs.
A prominent citizen suggests shifting taxes away from real estate to other assets to ease real estate burdens. He cites a $4000 rental house with $12 monthly taxes and questions the sustainability of high rents and real estate taxes. The piece notes school boards and teachers show leniency over flag saluting policies and discusses respect for the flag and religion.
The piece argues King Leopold faced Italian, Nazi and fiscal pressures, proposing state takeovers of some education costs while noting his order to his troops to lay down arms. It contrasts Allied bravery with Leopold’s decision and hints at wartime tax and bond solutions for schools.
In Washington on Massachusetts Avenue embassies of lands absorbed by Germany and Nazi-ruled states perplex ambassadors who speak for governments erased by war. From Poland to Norway, ministers face unclear allegiances while the U S struggles to straighten affairs with conquered nations.
New York chatter follows a circus of promotion as Red Nichols and his Five Pennies announce their club opening with a penny mail stunt. Tommy Dorsey and Jimmy Dorsey duel in NYC venues while Pat Rooney reflects on a 50 year stage career and refusing retirement.
Meigs reports William Johnson left for Greenville Florida last week to take a new job. Miss Mary Mason of Valdosta is visiting Misses Bettye Rose Horne and Anarah Carter. Miss Helen Johnson of Live Oak Florida is staying with Mr. and
Mrs. T. J. Willis Mrs. Spencer Scott and daughter Mary and Mrs. Harold Norris have returned to Havana Florida and Macon after a delightful visit to Mrs. Hannah Johnson. Dot Wilson of Winter Haven Florida is spending a while in Meigs with relatives.
Miss Beatrice Greene of Leesburg Georgia married Mr Alva Creach of Meigs in a quiet ceremony conducted by Ordinary R C Harris in Albany The groom works for Reeves Bros and is temporarily located in Leesburgh The bride is the daughter of A S Greene of Leesburg and Zena White of Albany They reside in Leesburg after the wedding
A dense puzzle list with numbered across and down clues includes terms for type measures abbey head pagoda and many others with various word lengths and crossword directions. Entries cover geography language currency metals and common nouns, inviting solver to fill a comprehensive grid.
Memphis June 11 report says Walter Clark janitor at Southwestern College was stung by a bee when he opened his mouth to holler in pain. A friend removed the stinger in a delicate operation, but Clark’s face swelled considerably.
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