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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1944
Page
6
Washington reports the worst black market is in meat, especially beef, with consumers paying hidden cash bonuses. Dealers exploit tight beef supply as wholesalers buy from slaughterers at regular price and then pay extra cash bonuses not recorded, repeating the scheme.
Officials report three main wartime controls, including price gouging, short weighting, and-grade misrepresentation by retailers. The OPA cites 416 arrests for gas coupon theft or counterfeiting from April 15 to June 1, with 143 convictions and 50 jail sentences. New A coupons with unique serials are expected within 45 days. B and C cards already carry serial numbers.
Greyhound Lines Birmingham division will restore full service after about 30 idle mechanics returned to work. The suspension of routes to Atlanta Mobile Chattanooga and Jacksonville was ended by a satisfactory agreement between the company and the AFL Associate of street electric railway and motor coach employers.
More than fifty landing craft types are in service with Allied forces for use in European waters. The broad variety supports amphibious operations across beaches and river mouths, with different vessels assigned to beaches, assault waves, and supply lines.
Allied task force led by Vice Admiral Fletcher shells Taon Point airfield and Matsuwa base in the Kuriles for 30 minutes amid fog. Rear Admiral Small commands the force with Rear Admiral Smith as second in command. The strike aims to surprise Matsuwa’s defenses as Japan endures Marianas carrier pressure.
June 16 1944 special session with Mayor Powell and four commissioners approved Project A Ga 91-281 N contracts. Actions included 50 percent of call of FWA, transfer of 95000 from Water and Light General Fund to City General Fund, and borrowing to complete first car from FWA. Also approved cemetery transfer and bills.
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Chinese 22nd division takes Kamaing, a key base in north Burma, after a seven day siege. Lauhkuan falls forming a China Burma link. Allied forces gain in Myitkyina and Kohima Imphal sector amid monsoon slowdowns and air supply continues.
Allied air forces conducted a major strike across Pas de Calais targeting Nazi air bases near Paris and Laon. Bomber formations backed by U S fighters destroyed numerous rail assets and vehicles while executing a new tactic with incendiary fuel drops. Italian based bombers hit Bratislava oil facilities and multiple sites near Vienna as escort fighters repelled enemy planes.
Otis notes the low-limb pickers and a jumping spin catch for a high apple. Chili Walsh may leave coaching the Cleveland Rams for the front office. Bob Keely joins as Cardinal catcher and hints at acoustic tile work for cars. Milt Rosner leads Stark General Hospital in Charleston league. Pvt Walter Hicks and S/Sgt Raymond Terrell are noted as former players serving in Bougainville and Marine forces.
Eastern War Time passenger timings show arrivals and departures for Montgomery Savannah New York Jax Perry Waycross and other cities. Through sleepers advertised to Montgomery Savannah Atlanta Tampa Petersburg Detroit Chicago with daily and third day patterns noted. Ticket agent M. T. Wells provides contact numbers 163 and 162.
In Candlewood a murder aftermath ignites fear as rain stops and roads flood. Justen and Spring clash with Gil who aligns with police as Jo’s killer threat looms. The storm traps residents, lines to the road fail, and the group plots to uncover who harmed Jo amid rising danger.
In New Orleans local league, the baseball and softball clubs share players and dominance with the baseball squad leading USC standings while the softball team sits at the bottom. The article notes a naval center theme song and contrasts with historic library opening data and serviceman diet figures.
Reported estimates suggest up to two enemy divisions defending Saipan, about 30 000 troops, while Tokyo radio claims 15 000. Nimitz noted an invasion day task force moved toward the Marian Islands and Japan to hinder reinforcements and struck Kazan and Sonin with carrier air power. The Bonin strike, 6588 miles from Yokohama, likely used a closer approach than the Tokyo raid of 1942.
The British Army awards all war commissions from the ranks with certain technical and professional exemptions.
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