E R Jerger notes and local commentary in Times Enterprise
A page from the Daily and Semi-Weekly Times Enterprise includes editorial musings on Dizzy Dean and wartime debts, TVA projects, licensing renewals, and local reflections on democracy, Germany, Syria, and electricity use. It also references Stone Mountain memorial work by Julian Harris and Moultrie graduates.
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Times- Enterprise
Times- Enterprise Co
Thomasville
Housing delays hit rural programs amid war effort
The piece notes a shortage of housing in wartime communities with federal aid slow to progress. Thomas County started rural housing and sold 50 of 200 planned units, while Thomasville hoped for a $350,000 city program stalled for months. Delays affect rents and preparedness, with unions and government contracts under scrutiny amid broader war mobilization.
Jobs Abundant for American Youth Say Parent Advocate
A parent argues that U S youth have unique access to good wages and shorter hours, with the United States offering the best job prospects now. She notes skilled labor demand is high and vocational training pays off, while army service may be the path for some to maintain favorable conditions.
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England
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Beasy
Russia Germany and the looming alliance shift
The text predicts Russia may join the Axis if trades favor it and Germany seizes Ukraine. It notes German pressure on oil and Ukrain e access, Russian doublecross fears, and Britain’s fragile pause. It mentions U S wartime stance and Legion involvement, plus social workers facing criticism over beneficiary lists.
Washington Daybook Boost Seen From Educational Broadcasting
Washington Daybook notes a boost for FM radio in Capital Town as non commercial educational broadcasting expands. Edwin is mentioned in connection with the potential growth and impact on the broadcast landscape.
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Washington
Capital Town
Edwin
Babe Ellis Homers as Leafs Win to Gain on Mobile
Selma's Clover Leafs rally behind Ted Pritchett in relief to beat Mobile era and narrow the Southeastern League gap. Eight clubs split doubleheaders after Sunday games in Montgomery.
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Babe Ellis
LEAFS
Gainon Mobile
Montgomery
Ala
Selma
Clover Leafs
Mobile
Ted Pritchett
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues Summary
Crossword style list of clues including Sword handle Clotern Moccasin and many others with across and down entries. Includes terms like God for whom Tuesday is named First appear ance Accumulate and patron saint of Norway.
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Norway
Man About Manhattan shows slim book sales and fading clubs
George Tucker notes publishers report weak book sales despite wide selections. New York nightclubs and Broadway theatres scale back for summer as crowds shift to parks and large mass entertainment like Proser's Dance Carnival at the Garden.
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Monty. Proser
the Garden
New York
Baseball and bowling results from the region
Scores across leagues include Swift’s four hit night cap win as the Leafs beat the Rebels 4-1 with Pelson and Ellis homering. Pensacola’s Fliers swept Mobile 8-3 and 1-0. Alfred Robertson earned his 10th win as Anniston topped Gadsden 3-2 and 3-1. Rams climb from cellar with two wins over Pilots, and Meridian’s Eagles defeated Jackson 10-4 and 7-2.
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Toones
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Mobile
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Burman Dare
Anniston
Rams
Gadsden
Pilots
Charlie Harig
Charlie Hambley
Meridian
Eagles
Jackson
Southern Amateur golf opens with practice at Birmingham
Dixie golfers prepared for the Southern Amateur at Birmingham Country Club with practice rounds on the par 71 west course. Early leaders include Jack Slayton of Columbus, Ga Earl Christiansen of Miami and 17 year old Gene Dahlbender of Atlanta. Sam Perry a 1932 champion shot 72.
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Birmingham
Ala
Dixie
Birmingham Country Club
Jack Slayton
Columbus
Earl Christiansen
Miami
Gene Dahlbender
Atlanta
Local runners named in regional track results
Veteran runners including Jennings Gordon from Rome Georgia and Tom Walsh of Greenville Mississippi appear as leading finishers in regional competition. Other noted athletes include Tomm Barnes of Atlanta Charlie Harpe of Valdosta Skip Alexander of Durham and Crawfordwater among Panwatotes contenders.
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Pion
Jennings Gordon
Rome
Rainfall Hits Southern States Breaking Dry Spell
General rainfall swept across the south for the first time in weeks, with Texas and Mississippi reporting over an inch. Forecasters said rain would help crops but not solve power shortages, as clouds lingered and was expected to continue for several days. Temperatures cooled by about 5 degrees, with southern highs around 80 and Georgia cities list showing varied rainfall amounts.
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Louisiana
Arkansas
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
South Carolina
Abilene
Navasota
Diana
Pennysylvania
Missouri
Kansas
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Middle West
LaGrange
Macon
Savannah
Griffin
Columbus
Newnan
Atlanta
Augusta
Miss Collegiate Aviation Elaine Wood Crowned 1941 Queen
Elaine Marie Wood of Ann Arbor Michigan a 22 year old University of Michigan senior has been named Miss Collegiate Aviation 1941 to reign over the three day National Intercollegiate Flying Club meet at Middletown Ohio. Wood a licensed pilot will compete in meet events.
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Elaine Marie Wood
Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
National Intercollegiate Flying Club
Mid' Aletown
O. A
Miss Wood
Three Rate Mystery on Montana Stage Line
A Montana citizen upgrades a stage line to autos and introduces a three rate system. First class stays put, second class climbs down, and third class supposedly waits as workers shovel during a blizzard. The scheme confounds riders until winter challenges expose the plan.
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