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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1944
Page
1
A collage of wartime notes mentions Governor Dewey, Prince Umberto, Mussolini, and Allied operations. It jokes about patch shirts, rediscusses political shifts, and foresees a quiet July fourth primary while noting concerns over selective service and postwar employment support.
The Finney General leads a broad effort to give official guidance on rights and liabilities for ex service men and their families. The Times Enterprise and local agencies will provide answers and directions, directing people to proper sources for needed information and services. Special agents will probe blackberry regions to curb illegal conversion of berries into alcoholic products under war food order 69.
The article discusses a tax equalization board using broad powers to assess property and adjust ad valorem taxes amid changing methods. It notes shifts toward scientific measures, local surveys for Thomasville, and general satisfaction with assessors’ efforts despite complaints and limited time for thorough appraisals.
Washington report notes the OGFO Political Action Committee backs a Roosevelt fourth term and aims for a pro labor win in Congress. Rep. Smith seeks an AG probe but Biddle finds no law violation. PAC faces scrutiny from HUAC as primaries unfold and Hillman plans Senate testimony.
A brief note argues for adopting a modern assessment method used in progressive cities. The author invites testing the approach now, suggesting it could replace the current system.
Berlin radio announced that General of Artillery Marcks commander of the Cherbourg peninsula died in fierce fighting at the head of his troops. London dispatch.
The article notes a Texas primary ballot dispute over presidential electors aligned with a pro Roosevelt faction. Texas Supreme Court review looms as O Daniel predicts defeat. National politics heat up with CIO P A C head Hillman testifying on campaign activity and Willkie urging anti poll tax and anti lynching federal laws while Idaho and Virginia vote in their primaries.
George R. Lilly announces candidacy for General of the Southern Judicial Circuit to succeed himself with a Democratic primary set for July 4, 1944. He notes county numbers and fuel shortages limit outreach but will campaign as many voters as possible and asks for votes and support.
To the voters of Thomas County, A B Hart seeks re election to the General Assembly. He praises past service, pledges cooperation on laws and administration, and asks for support in the July Fourth primary. Hart cites involvement in reforms and thanks constituents for their confidence.
A native Thomas County resident announces his candidacy for one of the two Georgia House seats. He pledges to serve the county in the General Assembly and seeks active support in the July Fourth primary.
Robert E. Chastain announces candidacy for Representative before the qualifying deadline and asks for voter support in the July 4 primary. He pledges to push funding reform, stable monthly school financing, and cooperation for the county and state in the new Georgia Constitution era.
In the 19th Winds district the sole name on the ballot for the late Rep. Wheat’s seat is Rolla no McMillen of Decatur, a Republican. Idaho Senate renomination features John Cornell of Boise, James H. Hawley of Boise, Glen Taylor of Pocatello, plus Gov. Bottolfsen and Ben Johnson seeking the Republican nomination.
Atlanta reports the Georgia Supreme Court refused a 30 day stay on delivering a remittitur in the Chattahoochee circuit solicitor generalship dispute. Copland and rival Muscogee figures contest the office after Eugene Talmadge appointee Wohlwender, with Stephen and Gainer also named, though Gainer did not run. The July 4 Democratic primary looms as the fate of the office awaits federal access.
Corporal Grady E. Codfrey of LaGrange Georgia piloted an amphibious duck to shore delivering General Dwight D. Eisenhower and his party during a tour of the invasion front. Admiral Ernest King thanked Codfrey personally for the lift and wished him good luck.
Rome June 13 AP Lt Gen Mark W Clark told Fifth Army troops they had broken the German armies in Italy and are in full flight. He praised the men who captured Rome’s sector near the front regimental center and welcomed Allied troops, urging visits to historic sites yet warning to watch their step and keep discipline.
A United States destroyer and destroyer escort with a Grumman Avenger from an American carrier helped the Canadian brigate Prince Rupert destroy a Nazi U-boat in mid-Atlantic waters. Canadian navy minister Angus MacDonald announced today.
Atlanta reports a $78,803 increase in truck registration receipts this year as total motor vehicle registrations reach 492,524 on May 15, up from 471,034 last year. State Revenue Commissioner J Eugene Cook credits the new weight system requiring model numbers for checking against factory weights, noting many vehicles were reclassified to higher weights.
In Tifton Georgia during the second day of trial in Tift Superior Court Bernie Coker faces murder charges in the shotgun slaying of Benjamin Mitchell Overby a 54 year old farmer. Co defendants include Mary Rowland Overby Overbys widow Gordon Coker and Henry Harden Copeland who reportedly signed statements admitting involvement. Overby’s body was found near his barn in March.
The article argues that Allied dominance in air and sea power made western Europe invasion feasible, while Hitler's Luftwaffe weakness and Rommel's inability to shield troop and supply movements delayed German efforts. It notes bad weather and strong Allied naval and aerial support facilitating operations.
Textile pattern 9247 offers a slenderizing women’s dress with few pieces. Available in sizes 30 through 48, size 36 requires 37 8 yards of 33 inch fabric.
An appeal offers a needlework pattern set and a larger Marian Martin Summer Pattern Book. Readers are instructed to mail twenty cents for the patterns to Times-Enterprise in New York and add fifteen cents for the 32 page book. Instructions include writing size name address and style number and note to mail to the New York address, not Thomasville.
The report notes Axis air power and a depleted fleet, estimating about 1 750 fighter planes and 500 bombers remaining, far short of Allied strength. It suggests Germany cannot challenge Allied superiority and cannot block a second front, though may win local skirmishes.
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