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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1946
Page
4
W B Cochran Jr announces candidacy for one of Thomas County two seats in the state House. He asks voters for July 17 primary support and pledges to pursue sound progressive legislation and address state and county needs.
A candidate from Thomas County announces bid for one of two General Assembly seats. He cites duty to county and state, pledges effort for public good, and notes limited campaign time but will meet voters as possible. His appeal asks constituents for support and influence.
A handwritten appeal from Lawson Neel to Thomas County voters outlines commitment to 35000 residents and a belief in a progressive fair government. He asks for support in the Georgia State Legislature race.
Candidate Henry P Russell Jr announces his bid to represent his county in the General Assembly for the 1947 48 term. He pledges wholehearted efforts in the best interest of county and state and asks for votes in the upcoming July party primary. He plans to meet voters during the campaign.
Two candidates announce runs in 1946 Democratic primaries. GEO R Lilly seeks the Southern Judicial Circuit Superior Court seat to succeed retiring Judge O H Duken, pledging impartial duty. J E Craigmiles runs for Judge of the City Court of Thomasville to fill an unexpired term, vowing fair administration and mercy.
On August 21 1945 I was appointed Judge of the City Court of Thomasville to serve until the next general election. The appointment followed the death of Judge Earle. The public vote to fill the term is scheduled for July 17 1946 under applicable rules.
Roy Segler argues during his tenure he fulfilled duties faithfully and impartially. He asks voters of the county for favorable consideration and supports on July 17, 1946 for election to the remainder of the unexpired term.
A Thomasville District candidate announces for County Commissioner four year term starting next January first. He aims for a safe sound economical county administration and pledges impartial service to all sections if elected, succeeding Paul Searcy who will not seek reelection.
H D Burton announces candidacy for the unexpired term on the Thomasville District Board of County Commissioners. He notes appointment in October last year and requests votes for the remaining two years of the term, promising a business like administration and harmony with the board.
Floyd H. Sbarcy announces candidacy for the unexpired Thomas County Commissioner term from the Thomasville District. He pledges best efforts for a progressive cooperative county administration and asks for votes in the Democratic primary on July 11.
A.BP AIEGAHBE announces candidacy for County Commissioner representing the Coolidge Ellabelle Merrisville District in Thomas County. He pledges best efforts in office and asks for support and vote, stating he will serve the people to the best of his ability.
In a letter the Meigs district commissioner candidate states intent to re elect self to continue county service. He notes past unselfish efforts for the entire county and expresses gratitude for running unopposed in the primary and openness to constituent contact for service.
Thomasville Georgia reports hog market activity with prices steady for local hogs and regional plants in Albany Columbus Moultrie and other cities. Cotton futures in New York and New Orleans weaken on profit taking with prices 60 cents to 1.05 lower at noon.
New York stocks rose on selected rails and industrials while leaders paused. Buoyed by revived freight rate prospects after a Supreme Court ruling, earnings and dividends prompted varied moves with many issues down slightly. Commodities mixed. rails bonds firmed. notable listings include Am Can, Am Tobacco, Du Pont, Chrysler, US Steel and Union Pacific among others.
Chicago potatoes arrivals 105 on track 175 total U S shipments 1 031 newest stocks and prices for various varieties. New York cotton futures declined sharply under profit taking and hedging amid price control bill uncertainty with spot markets firm and late session prices down about 0.35 to 1.35 per bale.
Savannah Turpentine reports offerings and sales none, receipts 165, shipments none, stocks 1 542. Rosin offerings none, receipts 141, shipments none, stock 34. Prices unchanged. Moultrie hog market steady with No 1 180 lbs and up 14.38, No 2 150-180 lbs 14.36, No 8 130-150 lbs 14.44, No 4 110-130 lbs 14.35, No 5 80-110 lbs 14.35. Plows listed at 22. Stags noted.
The $1.5 million Hessian Crown Jewels loot prompts two key questions for the War Department. Should the treasure be public or family property, and should any high stakes trial occur in army courts. Officials note the decision hinges on whether the gems are state property or private heirlooms. The matter involves the House of Hesse Darmstadt and Princess Margarita, sister of the late Kaiser Wilhelm II. The case remains under review by American military legal authorities in Europe.
Chicago cash grain prices on June 11 show Wheat No 2 Red and Hard at 1.97 per bushel, Corn No 2 Yellow at 1.44, and Oats No 2 grades around 6.92 cents. Ex auction or exchange figures are listed as 4.42465 for reference.
Atomic energy and the insecticide DDT will be used by the U S public health service in its war on malaria on a permanent peacetime basis. Dr Rolla Eger says atomic energy aids studying the parasite to develop other attack methods. Dr Warren Draper notes overseas malaria cost soldiers and imported infections will persist.
Weather bulletin shows partly cloudy conditions with little temperature change expected tonight and Wednesday. Widely scattered showers possible, with no significant precipitation reported in the last 24 hours. Temperatures include a high and a low for the period, with rainfall data remaining at zero in the last 24 hours.
The Times Enterprise explains telephone ads and in person payments for classified notices. Out of town patrons must pay cash with a minimum order of eight lines. Rates are shown per line by time and size, with deadlines at five by noon and error responsibility limited to correct insertions.
A man and wife seek a ride to Tampa in the next few days. They offer to share expenses on a per trip basis and have references to exchange. Phone contact listed as 363.
In Elberton and Winder Georgia on June 11 Eugene Talmadge and James Carmichael campaigned as E D Rivers spoke in Quitman. Carmichael accused Talmadge of white primary rhetoric and constitutional fixes while Talmadge attacked bureaucracy and warned of Negro delegates if he loses.
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