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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1945
Page
1
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A collection of wartime headlines and opinion notes discusses rain shortages, political tensions, and wartime topics. It references Rudy Brown in Sports Done Brown and notes rising interest in county managers and war crime accountability.
Report notes uneven tomato growth with some gardens thriving while others rot due to prolonged lack of sun and water. Local observers worry harvests may be impacted as conditions vary across plots.
The article notes that plastics are not yet developed enough to substitute for some raw materials in utility uses. It discusses limitations in properties and potential future developments without asserting immediate replacements.
Experts claim only a few of the 3 500 counties in the United States are well managed. The rest are described as headless and ramshackle with sloppy accounting and budgeting concerns. In Georgia some counties face checks on expenditures and questioned accounts while calls grow for tighter supervision.
The article discusses a proposed international body with over fifty nations aiming to guarantee peace and security while providing social welfare. It emphasizes U S ratification by two thirds of the Senate, notes the House's lack of role, and critiques earlier league failures. It also describes a security council with troop deployment powers and the need to keep domestic issues out of decisions.
The piece argues that long terms and political strain shorten presidencies. It cites Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt and warns leaders require rest to maintain vigor. It notes the dangers of sustained high‑pressure campaigns and the need to rotate leadership to protect national programs.
The text argues that fatigue causes physical and mental lapses and urges regular relief of overwhelmed military installations. It warns against assuming any unit is irreplaceable and stresses training replacements so personnel can be spared without sacrificing readiness.
In Meigs Georgia on June 16 the Methodist and Baptist churches will open at 11 o clock for worship and church school across age classes led by qualified teachers. Everyone in Meigs and surrounding communities is invited to attend with family and friends.
Meigs Georgia items report Maurice Rogers returning from Pelham to his home after visiting grandparents. Mrs C C Maddox andMrs W A Mason visit Tampa relatives for a week. Sue Ann spends a brief time in Pelham Wednesday. Dr J A Garrett visits wife hospitalized at Archbold Memorial in Thomasville.
Atlanta June 16 The Georgia Academy for the Blind supervisor John S Herndon of Macon refused a $400 pay raise. He told state school department officials yesterday he would not accept the increase until other teachers and employees at the Academy received one as well.
James Marlow reports that Congress overwhelmingly supported a postal pay hike and overtime or night work bonuses. The Senate committee eyed easy passage next, with the plan boosting regular annual pay by 300 to 400 dollars for most of the 375000 postal workers.
Bainbridge Georgia reports Lt Bert DeRieux son of Mr and Mrs H M DeRieux was featured on the NBC Army Hour from Seventh Fighter Command at Iwo Jima. The P 51 pilot recounted aiding the rescue of an American submarine attacked by Japanese picket boats. He and two fellow pilots diverted from escorting B 29s to strike the boats and witnessed explosions as the threat burned.
Bainbridge Ga June 16 C A Miller Jr announces as candidate to succeed himself as mayor in the Democratic primary set for July 31 Miller has served two terms bringing experience and knowledge of duties required for the office.
Bainbridge Ga June 16 Evening Prayer and sermon will be held at the St John s Episcopal Church Sunday evening June 17 at 8 o clock. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Bainbridge Georgia notices list Miss Fannie Maye visiting Beacon Hill Florida and several guests staying with local residents. The item also notes several social visits among Mrs. H Baxter Williams Mrs. C C Robertson and others with relatives in Atlanta New Orleans and Norfolk during the period.
Lt Colin Johnson, a 25 year old British artillery officer, heads a three ring circus for Allied troops in Hamburg. He rebuilt a fallen Hagenbeck setup with 1000 bulbs, 3000 seat tent, 30 pounds meat for Bruno the lion, horses and a mule, one monkey and 30 performers. The show uses German rations and features Bongo the Gentleman of the Jungle and other Poles, Czechs and Yugoslavs who continued circus work through the war.
A public figure recalls how a dog saved his life after the 1929 crash by inspiring a change of heart and delaying a suicide. The piece also offers dog care tips on fostering, lead poisoning prevention, cold noses, and field questions about feeding puppies and pups.
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