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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1945
Page
1
The document is a partial historic newspaper masthead for the Thomasville Times Enterprise with editor and staff credits, publication details, Associated Press notice, and subscription rates, indicating a mid-March traditional daily and weekly schedule.
A string of opinions touches on Hitler and Himmler, Japan, Hirohito, and Lord Haw Haw, alongside notes on weather, crops, okra pricing, and social events. The tone blends casual commentary with scattered references to war, politics, and domestic life.
An editorial lauds about 25 000 draft board members for their nonpartisan, diligent work in guiding millions through the selective service. It argues against gifting buttons or medals and emphasizes that their heroism lies in organizing and executing the mobilization, a crucial war effort, without seeking recognition.
An editorial argues long trials for German war criminals may fail to deter future atrocities and urges rapid, thorough punishment to curb imperial aggression. It also notes lessons for Japan and discusses tobacco heredity research and a cautious note on refunds and borrowing.
A mix of military legend and science fills the page. Winston Patton lore shows a charismatic yet controversial general, while Duke University research reveals tobacco leaf hairs as the aroma source, sparked by an accidental discovery during field studies and a scientist’s forgotten overalls.
A wave of visits and family news across Donalsonville and nearby towns highlights returning service members and relatives. Key figures include Lt. Hugh D Broome from Randolph Field visiting family, and Joyce Howell’s brother released from German captivity. Also noted are several travels to Atlanta Valdosta Fitzgerald Savannah and Birmingham with local hosts and anniversary celebrations in Havana Florida.
Washington reports a surge in troop movements from Europe to Pacific theaters and back to camps. Officials say about 4,000 of 8,000 Pullman cars and 5,500 of 17,000 coaches are in use with more may be taken. An estimated 20 million troop moves monthly are expected, prompting civilian travel reductions.
General Charles Haislip assumes command of the U S Seventh Army in Germany. He led the 15th Corps as Patton’s spearhead in France and overseed 31 of 62 divisions in the conquest of Germany. Haislip, West Point graduate 1912, recalls fraternization shifts at Coblenz and later roles in personnel and budget planning.
Edmund H. Abrahams of Savannah died after a week of illness following a heart attack. A 63 year old attorney and former law partner of Judge Davis S. Atkinson, he had been named by Gov. Ellis Arnall to a committee studying Supreme Court procedure. He chaired the Savannah Park and Tree Commission and led the National Advisory Board of National Parks and Monuments for the Interior Department.
The article describes crowded civilian trains as troops pour home from Europe, with peak movements not until late 1945 and likely into April 1946. It notes limited westward rail lines, East Coast networks, and heavy travel by war workers cutbacks. About 300,000 men monthly return by boat plus 50,000 by air, with each man likely seven train moves. The Meigs area reports many returning visitors and veterans, plus memorial services for a Navy casualty and ongoing overseas assignments.
Miss Ledumae Folds daughter of Supt and Mrs W P Folds of Meigs has been chosen as the 755th Bombardment Squadron Fly Away girl. A Ashbury College Kentucky graduate she majored in speech and produced abridged Pygmalion and played Joan of Arc. She plans to go to Winona Lake Indiana as counselor and radio program assistant at Bethany Camp.
Virginia Jonas and Mrs. Ernest Howe Jr. visited Pelham for a short time on Wednesday. Dan King offered a business tip there. H W Knight of Macon was a visitor Tuesday. Miss Suzanne Willis guest of her grandfather T J Willis and Mrs Willis in Pelham.
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