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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1940
Page
1
W D Harggrave writes in a Times Enterprise column reflecting on wartime strategy and leadership. He critiques Britain and France, praises American resolve, and notes political maneuvers shaping Georgia politics with mentions of Albany and Gene Talmadge.
The Times Enterprise notes two candidates are contesting the two legislature seats. Both favor guaranteeing a seven month term for children and funding educational costs before salaries, aiming to elevate Georgia education to be on par with other states. The paper plans to pose questions to the candidates and the prospective senator.
The piece urges focusing on domestic challenges as war continues, calling for faith, unity, and self sufficiency. It warns of profiteering, promotes buying local produce, and expects government action to curb price gouging while noting the 1940s political climate and looming presidential race.
The piece discusses the fall of Paris, a new premier seeking peace terms, and Britain's vow to fight on. It predicts Germany will demand strict security and expansion rights, with France fearing naval loss and colonies. The outcome hinges on whether Germany confines itself to Europe or pursues broader conquest.
Washington Daybook explores the strategic Gibraltar scenario as Nazi forces threaten Spain access and a possible battle for the Rock. The piece notes fortifications, cave shelters, and water and food stocks prepared since 1939, with Gibraltar defending against a potential siege unlike any in history.
The passage proclaims that despite a dark era threatening civilization and centuries of progress, there remains one indestructible force: humanity's simple, enduring resolve to strive upward toward the light. It frames a struggle between vast evil and persistent human effort.
A garbled puzzle from an old page presents across and down clues ranging from prows to volcanoes and mathematical terms. The mix mentions places like Belgium and Africa and includes items such as water Latin food staple and preposition.
Mr. Seiden at the Lido Beach club and hotel planned a small party inviting friends. Word spread, 200 invited grew to 7083 guests arriving, turning the resort into a bustling scene with visitors from Hollywood and others enjoying the waves and music.
A fragment recalls a weekend dinner in Manhattan involving Frank Seiden and a lady's household with five attendees including the hostess and her young daughter. The incomplete narrative hints at a personal sympathy for Seiden and a forthcoming story.
A humorous vignette features a bold colored fighter claiming toughness and naming himself Wild Bill while teasing a local champion who pockets brass knuckles. The banter escalates as the challenger promises a nickname change to Sweet William after defeating him.
Meigs Georgia reports Bronwood Tenneyson of Pelham spent a short time in Meigs. Master Doyle Cozart has recovered from a recent Cairo hospital operation and is hoped to soon be home. Ernest Cozart visited Cairo recently. Lougenia Davis and Pauline Carter spent time in Thomasville. George Martin of Benna Vista was in town on Saturday.
Miss Suzanne Willis of Pelham is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T J Willis on College street. A spend the day party featured Wynell McGinty with her dog Wynell rushed to a dog psychiatrist. the dog is said to be suffering a nervous breakdown. The item also notes a joke about ailing husbands and a reference to Miss Angelus in a film.
Health warning from stomach specialists about constant acid conditions leading to ulcers. Udga relief offered at 25 cents per box with money back guarantee. Fulford hosted a social with flowers, games, and entertainment. Guests included Garnett Warren Sybil Miller and Virgene Carter.
Meigs Georgia June 18 Mrs John Lennard a June 8 bride was the central figure at a miscellaneous shower Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs C Wurst on Church Street. Joy Collier Myla Lee Miller and Mrs James Carter were joint hostesses. Guests admired colorful flower arrangements and gifts while callers viewed the array between five and six o clock. Each guest brought a favorite recipe and refreshments included fruit punch and cookies.
In Kearney Nebraska on June 18 Jean Ferguson 15 and Charles Kidder 16 who fled from a state industrial school detail began hitchhiking eastward. Their trip ended when they signaled an oncoming car too aggressively and were stopped by Fred Dickson the school superintendent.
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