Allied Air Campaign Advances in Normandy Invasion
Allied air forces intensified night and day raids across northern France. American Fortresses and Liberators struck German rail and bridge targets from Brittany to Cherbourg while RAF Mosquitos and intruders hit Mézidon Caen air bases and German airfields. Bombers battered Villedieu Avranches St Lo railways and defense points as Mustangs hit further bridges and rail yards in the region.
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Italy
Great Britain
Mezidon
Caen
Geman
Normandy Battle Front
RAE
Munich
MAAF
Germany
Mediterranean
Britain
Brest
Cherbourg
Vannes
St. Balo
Rommels
Paris
le Havre
St. Lo
Andain Forest
VAP FAIN SENTENCED TO 30 YEARS HARD LABOR
Santa Monica Calif June 14 AP Convicted by Army General court martial on charges including statutory rape three other morals offenses bigamy and larceny Capt Morrison J Wilkinson was given 30 years hard labor and dismissed from the service He insisted he did not use force against the five women The names of two complainants were withheld by the court's request
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Monica
Calif
Army
Morrison J. Wilkinson
Wilkinson
China War Theater
Vames
Southern RRs Protest ICC Freight Rate Changes
Southern railroads protested to the Interstate Commerce Commission against adjusting freight rates for manufactured foods in the South to the higher Western levels. Grubbs of the Louisville and Nashville argued that higher Southern volumes and profits justify current rates, warning drastic changes could harm the South economically. Governors Cooper and Broughton attended as arguments stretched over days amid calls for nationwide rate equalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Walker
Washington
Southern Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern
W. Tl. Grubbse
Louisville
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Grubbs
Ite
South
Cooper
Tennessee
Southern Governors Conference
Congress
Hce
ICC
Market tumbles ease as specialists lift steady near close
New York stocks drifted after earlier gains with profit taking trimming momentum. Steel rubber motors and other leaders slipped slightly while buyers shifted to tobaccos air transport and gold mines aiding a firmer finish. General Motors Westinghouse and DuPont held gains as rails firmed after a brief early dip. Volume fell to about 1.5 million shares, down from the prior two sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
General Motors
Westinghouse
Dupont
Cotton futures end irregular before late rally on parity news
New York Cotton futures moved unevenly with a late hour rally on covering and trade buying after an amendment to guarantee parity prices passed. Earlier losses followed rejection of a Bank head amendment to raise cotton textile ceilings. Futures closed 20 to 25 cents higher with nearby levels around 21 cents. Middling spot quoted 22.38.
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New York
Cotton futures wobble on Washington talks in New Orleans
New Orleans cotton futures traded unevenly as Washington legislative developments influenced markets. Most months posted new seasonal highs while closing prices rose 15 to 65 cents per bale, with notable values for Heph, Oct, Dec, Mch, and May contracts.
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New Orleans
Washington
Uniform classification of rates eyed by ICC proposal
Chicago butter and eggs trade details outline proposed uniform rate structure. The plan would require equal rates for equal services, with ICC approval, potentially guiding later changes for rail, motor, and water carriers. Georgia plans to file in the U S Supreme Court to push railroad rate equalization, with over 100 railroads named in the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ICC
Georgia
U. S. Supreme Cour
Atlanta
Eklils Arnall
U. S. Supreme Court
Hog market in Thomasville sees steady prices amid mixed weights
Hog receipts reach about 2000 across eight southeastern plants in Georgia Florida and Alabama. Prices hold with Good and Choice 180-270 lb hogs at 12.50 to 12.75 dollars per cwt. Lighter and heavier classes show varied quotes from 5.00 to 12.75 dollars, with sows at 10.25 to 10.75.
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Thomasville
WFA
Southeastern
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Chicago Livestock Prices and Trading Report
Salable hogs 15,000 with total 23,400. generally steady to slow with good and choice hogs 180-270 lbs at 13.75, larger hogs 280-330 lbs at 11.50-12.00, large weights 400+ lbs near 11.00. Sows 10.85-10.99 top. Cattle 12,000. calves 1,000. Fed steers and yearlings steady to weak. top 17.60, 1249 Th averages next high 17.50, bulk steers 14.75-17.10. Heifers firm, cows steady to higher, bulls 12.75-14.75, stock cattle slow. Drop in volume noted with holdovers around 39,000 head.
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Chicago
Pope
California and Texas Bliss Potatoes Steady Market
Chicago reports potato arrivals 129 on track 213 with total U. S. shipments 1200. Demand moderate for southern shipments and light for California stock. Market unsettled with a slightly weaker tendency as U. S. No. 1 prices range from 3.25 to 4.19 in various regions.
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Chicago
U. 5
Southern
California
U. S
Louisiana
Bliss
Hog Market Steady In Moultrie With Mixed Hog Weights
Moultrie Ga June 14 soft hog market held steady with prices for various weight classes. No 1 hogs ranged 180 to 270 pounds around 50 cents per pound, heavies and extras higher, with prices listed for Nos 2 through 5 in 50 to 80 inch weight ranges.
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Moultrie
Turpentine market report from Savannah shows mixed offerings
Savannah turpentine notes report June 14 from Savannah Georgia with figures on offerings sales receipts shipments stocks and rosin prices. Entries include various grade codes and price quotes such as E D I F G H I K N and WG WW X with center figures around 4.90 to 6.75 per unit.
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Savannah Turpentine
Savannah
Plan to Relax Controls on Rayon Yarn for Hosiery
Washington June 14 AP War Production Board plans to ease its grip on rayon yarn to return hosiery production to prewar status. The WPB presented the proposal to the industry advisory committee as part of relaxing controls on nonwar goods. Industry reps urged continued controls at least for the present, fearing open market competition once yarn is freed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Production Board
WPB
Polish premier says Poland can count on U S support
Polish Premier Stanislaw Mikolajekbyk reports after a week of talks with President Roosevelt and State Department officials that Poland can count on U S support and friendship. He notes improved relations with Russia due to Red Army and Polish underground contacts. The Galapagos Islands host long-lived giant tortoises.
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Poland
U. S
Washington
Stanislaw Mikolajekbyk
Roosevelt
State Department
United States
Russia
Red Army
Classified Ad Rates and Phone Ordering Policy
The Times Enterprise outlines how classified ads may be placed by phone with payment due on first call to the collector who provides a receipt. Rates are per line with minimums and monthly options, and ads must reach the office by noon for same day publication. The paper disclaims responsibility for more than one incorrect insertion.
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Times-Enterprise
Phone numbers you should know in Thomasville city services
City of Thomasville list of essential numbers includes Police and Fire Department, City Manager, Light Plant, Sheriff's Office, Ambulance, Archbold Hospital, State Patrol and Post Office with listed contact digits for each service. The compilation guides residents to critical numbers for emergencies and city services.
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City OF
Thomasville
Sheriff’s Office
Whiddon’s
Archbold Hospital
State Patrol
Automotive for Sale Listings from Georgia Notices
Multiple used vehicle notices including a 1940 Chevrolet 3-4 ton truck with good tires and running condition offered by Neal Chambless of Pelham, a 1941 Chevrolet 10 wheeler with heavy duty rear end and air brakes by G. Fuqua of Barney, a semi trailer for 2,000 pounds by Thompson Foundry & Machine Co, an assortment of farming implements including a John Deere tractor and multiple binders and pickers by W. T. Madre of Boston, and a 1931 Packard with new tires listed at 795 dollars at Hall's Grocery & Market Cairo.
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Neal Chambless
Pelham
Thompson Foundry & Machine Co
G. Fuqua
Barney, Ga
Packard
Yankee Plantation
Florida Line
Hall’s Grocery & Market
Cairo
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French Town
Navy
Normandy
George C. Marshall
U.S. Army
Dwight D. Eisenhower
H. H. Arnold
Army Air Forces
Ernest Hing
Signal Corps
Victor Eubank
Allied
Am Roll Mills
Am Smelt
D& R
Am Tel
Ateh
T & Sf
Atlas Corp
Beth Sthoo
Celinese Thes Oorches & Ohio
Chrysler Pcoea Colar
Tcanmwilth && Os
Curtiss Wright Douglas Acraft
Ns Pnesty Astern Air Dines el Pr & Lt
Vien Bu
Packer Hog Market
Galapagos Islands
Ecuador
TIMES
Sabors
Automotive
John Deer
McCormack Deering
Benthal
W. T. Madre
Boston, Ga
Troy Johnson
Matison
L. A. Mann Decorating Co
Floyd
Sinclair
Southern Motor & Air Service
Remington
Sinclair Station
W. M. Parker
L. A. Mano Decorating Co
Transfer & Storage
Vann Transfer & Storage Co
M. L. Simmons Plumbing, Contract and Repaira
W. Clay St
Madison Street
Gilbert Hotel
Huey
Wood's Watch
Lee Wood
W. Jackson Street
Southern Motor and Air Service
Remington Ave
Holland Barber Shop
Art Studio
N. Madison St
Mary Atkinson
Red Porto
Tuck Amps Co
Tuck Imp. Co
Morris Uestock Co
Cairo Road
City, Limits
W. Jackson St
Tuck Imp
Mra
Brown
Green Fred Cutter
New Hampshire
Warren Ave
Rosenberg’s Dept. Store
Steve M. Watkins
Admi
House
M. F. Hogue
Times-Eunterprise
N. Dawson S
MacIntyre &. Edwards
West Jackson Street
East Side
Alfred L. Turner
Tallahassee
Fla
George Letcas
Wesley L. Thomas
Spitz
Diddy Bite
Arnold
Brick Yard
Coolidge
A. R. Dekle, Sr
Rt. 1
Mae Frances Smith
Rose Roan
George W. Sellers
Jackson Street
Mary Jeannine Miller
Little White
Henry Willis
8Th Ave
S. EB
Allen Crawford
Harry Z. Hart
Rt. 5
Lower Cairo Road
J. R. Golden, Sr
Pavo Road
Hiley Bell
City Fruit Co
W. Jackson
Rosenberg’s Dept
Berlin
London
W. Lewis Wilson
Certified Public Accountant
Williams
Comaker
Brighton
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