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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1944
Page
1
A collection of opinion snippets touching on morale tactics, postwar recovery, and political views. The text mentions saving materials with a quick freezing plant, Germany’s casualties, loyalty to the US forces, voting rights, and wartime sentiments about Mussolini and Cherbourg. It references Cox, the Ku Klux Klan, and a Thomasville city campaign.
A historical editorial argues the President oversteps in race policy, urging state rights on segregation and miscegenation issues. It condemns federal meddling, warns of conflict as Southern whites defend racial hierarchy, and cautions against political groups seeking power.
A wartime editorial argues Allied efforts to eliminate fascism and Nazism in Germany are essential for civilization. It justifies air attacks targeting factories and armaments while defending civilians and condemning indiscriminate violence, contrasting past bombing ethics with present ruthless determination.
The letter portrays Congressman E F Cox as closely reflecting local sentiment amid war time upheaval. Voters in Thomasville and Thomas County express pride and rally to Cox, while criticizing opponent Mr. Smith Nick of Moultrie and noting Cox’s alleged influential work for counties and cities both home and overseas.
In a pledge to voters he asserts his readiness to contribute to solving national problems. He stresses belief in his understanding and industry as a public servant and vows to stay in office if elected, returning to the people who honored him to serve the remaining term.
New York reports a 10 round heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden pitting Henry Armstrong and Al Davis. Armstrong, favored at 8-5 to win before the limit, has 21 knockouts in 39 bouts since losing a title run. Davis, known for a lethal left hook, has 16 knockouts in 25 bouts with two draws and five losses since leaving the service.
Four of five principal bus runs in Southeastern Greyhound Lines Birmingham division were suspended due to a 30-mechanic walkout over a New York schedule in effect since June 1. Routes to Jacksonville, Montgomery, Mobile, Atlanta, and Chattanooga were idle. Birmingham to Nashville operated with buses serviced elsewhere.
Sid ney Hillman, chairman of the CIO Political Action Committee, says the PAC will be a permanent force in U S politics. He notes local branches defeated several congressmen this spring but the national PAC does not target individual races. He stresses the PAC evaluates lawmakers on postwar international cooperation and home front policies.
Mrs. J. J. Cummings completed six years as president of the Donalsonville Garden Club with a tribute and potted plant. A patriotic Flag Day program featured a piano duet and a discussion of allied flags, with Red Cross and Army Navy Buddy Bag pledges announced for the summer. The new president Mrs. C. D. Thomas announced committees and officers, and the next meeting is set for September.
Donalsonville Georgia June 15 leaders named for district war bond drive. In Seminole county districts Donalsonville Henry Cummings chairman Edgar Stapleton Julian Webb and Mrs J B Thomas named vice chairmen Iron City E R Ward chairman T W Miller and Mrs E J Greene vice chairmen Spring Creek L C Fulford chairman A M Nichols vice chairman W H McDonald vice chairman John C Earnest Rock Point L F E Spooner chairman Mrs Wesley E Langford vice-chairman Steam Mill C Wes Beardsley chairman John J Cummings and T W Hawkins vice chairmen D F Wurst stated organizers will leave negro community to organize separate meeting.
A compilation of visits and departures from Bainbridge and nearby Georgia areas. Includes Miss Mary Shirley’s Monday activities, families joining loved ones in New River, Mrs Culberth returning to Camp Pickett, Miss Frances Rich in Macon, Martha Teal's move to Anniston, Myrtie Jester’s new Georgia Power job, and Bill Austin and J E Willis planning journeys to St. Petersburg. Also mentions executives visiting Savannah, Albany, Montgomery, and Dothan offices for railroad business. Biographical note on a 1939 graduate receiving a commission and later serving overseas in World War II.
Bainbridge Georgia June 15 Friends of Corporal Charles W Roberts son of Mr and Mrs W T Roberts learn he is temporarily stationed at the Army Air Field in Bryan Texas receiving further schooling in Link Trainer instruction He is a Bainbridge High School honor graduate Davidson College graduate Cum Laude Phi Beta Kappa and a former mathematics teacher He trained at Chanute Field and Barksdale Field before transfer to Bryan Field for advanced training.
Bainbridge Ga June 15 Mrs B Harrison of Bainbridge received a cable from her son Cary Cox stating he has been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army. At twenty six he is one of Bainbridge's outstanding young men and a former Bainbridge High School football star. He led the Alabama Crimson Tide as captain and earned All American honors for his athletic prowess and scholastic excellence.
The county faces an expected oversubscription with a quota of 99,000, continuing a pattern of higher demand than supply. Officials anticipate rapid enrollment and urge early action to secure slots.
Bainbridge Ga June 15 Miss Grace King Bainbridge Junior High School principal has joined the Bainbridge Army Air Field Service Club staff as assistant hostess for the summer. She will aid Lt Helen Patterson and Miss Hester Hall with entertainments and programs at the newly opened club. King has long planned entertainments for Bainbridge residents and has served on the U S O Hospital Committee visiting convalescent soldiers at the post hospital.
Blytheville Arkansas wires report Aviation Cadet Clint Castleberry formerly of Georgia Tech wins $25 by pinning a greased pig with a flying tackle in an Army airfield contest. Chicago hosts 11th annual all star game Aug 30 at Northwestern Dyche stadium for war charities. Manager Jim Dykes of the Chicago White Sox misses game due to banishment extension and dizziness. Bill De Correvant Northwestern star marries Dorothy Lagorio in Norfolk Virginia.
The advertisement promotes Pattern 9254 described as cool and easy to sew. It claims a flattering look for sizes 12 through 40 and notes a sundress and bolero in size 16 require 3 5/8 yards of 35 inch fabric.
Request to Times-Enterprise urges sending twenty cents in coins for pattern book orders. Provides mailing address in New York and instructions to write SIZE NAME ADDRESS STYLE NUMBER and a line about sending FIFLREN-CENTS sstor for a 32 page book. Note directs not mailing to Thomasville address.
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