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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1940
Page
2
A Thomasville newspaper notes that American travel will dominate this year with Canada and Mexico sharing the flow. It cites 16,000,000 autos on vacations last year and about five and a quarter billion dollars spent, mostly in the U S. It warns war fears and regulations will limit travel abroad and promotes seeing America’s natural and fair attractions.
Reading on wartime opinions, the piece highlights calls to aid refugees, strengthen defense, and deter German aggression. It notes figures like Pepper and Mussolini, debates over preparedness and the Monroe Doctrine, plus Garner’s political stand and Texas division scheme.
Washington observers speculate on John Nance Garner’s political fate as a possible end to his national career if Roosevelt seeks a third term. Analysts note Garner’s stance against a third term may bar him from a running mate role on a New Deal slate, forcing others to seek second place on the ticket.
Florida Senator Pepper advocates all possible aid to the Allies amid fears from Mussolini and Hitler that bold steps could save the French. The piece notes opposition and concern over radical measures while urging decisive action in support of Allied cause.
Horace H. Morgan, a hardware dealer from Pittsburgh, reports his wallet containing 75 dollars, a railroad ticket and IDs stolen during the first month of the Fair. The article pokes fun at the scene with references to doves, sarongs, and parrot acts, suggesting Morgan’s perceptions may have been obscured by spectacle.
A long compiled clue set with numbered hints spans categories from geography to biology and crafts. It lists definitions for terms like city in India and large fish, plus archaic phrases and cross references, forming a complex puzzle grid.
Dr. Eric Liljencrantz of Stanford University notes that while younger pilots have quicker reaction times, many veterans near age 50 exhibit defects that could disqualify them from flying. The piece discusses aging and aviation readiness.
Scientists at the University of Oregon Medical School report that small iodine doses given to expectant mothers improved pre birth well being and post birth recovery. Doctors Zener Phatak and David compared treated mothers with un treated controls, noting fewer labor abnormalities and better nursing outcomes.
Two northern travelers reach a Kentucky mountain cabin where a lone rustic greets them with sparse dialogue and dry humor. The scene unfolds in a backwoods, rural setting highlighting isolation and regional flavor.
The Oregon studies found that mothers given iodine had basal metabolism rates closer to normal. Those without added iodine showed increased basal metabolism, suggesting iodine helps regulate metabolic rate.
Milwaukee reports coach Paddy Driscoll defends spring football at Marquette University. He argues out-of-season sessions are practical and worth while, addressing the charge that colleges stage spring practice to keep up with others.
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