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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1944
Page
1
A fragmented wartime column discusses war bonds, Nazi crimes, and Roosevelt. It highlights a projected ten million new jobs after the war, the shift to peacetime industries, and the need to manage resources and prices as the conflict ends.
The article argues Congress will not abandon price control and expects no changes that would weaken enforcement or distribution. It warns of possible missteps that could erode the program and push inflation risk, noting ongoing fears and the need to keep inflation in check amid shortages and profits.
The Georgia governor Ellis Arnall commended state newspapers for their public service and welfare contributions both nationally and locally. The Times supported Arnall as a better governor and hopes his administration will pursue constructive plans for Georgia over the next two years.
Report from the Normandy front describes Japs found slain and captured with German troops at a bridgehead. The notes raise questions on Japan Germany alignment and potential repercussions with Russia amid ongoing global conflict.
OPA officials report two main chiseling strategies in Swiss watch sales. Retailers set prices above ceiling and defraud on quality, with cases dressed in fancy cases to lure buyers. Some big stores and fly-by-night dealers target service personnel and army camp areas, creating wide price variance across cities.
Washington observers note a Senate dispute over continuing the Fair Employment Practices Committee as legislators plan a Friday night recess through the conventions. House funds FEPC at 500000 to back anti discrimination efforts while Republicans back Southern Democrats to abolish the agency. A Truman led inquiry examines idle plants and surplus materials amid labor shortages and civil production rules with Donald M. Nelson as first witness.
The dispute centers on interference calls and protest likely to crown ex Yankee Chapman as Fredmont League protest champion. Eddie Popowski Roanoke manager earned a nod for the Vols, while Red Lucas of Nashville shines as pinch hitter and reliever before a series of on field maneuvers including a mound change and staged warmups.
New periods extend validity for many ration categories including meats fats and processed foods. Book Four stamps A8 to V8 and blue stamps A through VR become valid indefinitely, sugar stamps 30 31 and 22 for five pounds, stamp 40 for home canning through Feb 28 1945. Shoes airplane stamps 1 2 valid indefinitely. Gasoline 10A 11A 12A in various regions three gallons limits through specified dates. Fuel oil period four five through Sept 30. New period one coupons usable on receipt from local boards.
New York visits Brooklyn in the American League with a gaily game scheduled. Washington plays New York in the only National League game. Memphis travels to Nashville in the Southern Association.
A medicated powder used after every diaper change to soothe cool and relieve itching from diaper rash. Marketed as a long trusted product over 40 years with ingredients favored by specialists, available in large supply at low cost.
A county wide Fifth War Loan Rally was held at the Donalsonville courthouse with Captain David B. Howard of Finney General Hospital as the speaker. He spoke on his Italy campaigns, the courage of American soldiers, and urged bond purchases to support the war effort.
Little Elizabeth Annette Spooner, 19 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Spooner, died suddenly in Conalsonville Georgia on June 19. The brief notice notes the infant’s family and location.
Wakeups with half sick feeling headaches and upset stomach due to delayed bowel action. Stir one teaspoon Kruschen Salts in hot water then drink and follow with breakfast coffee or tea. Relief arrives within an hour. Try for 5 days and adjust dose to achieve easy movement. Over 245 million bottles sold in 100 years.
Washington June 19 The Senate committee opened a probe into reviving output of simple civilian items such as pots and pans irons and pressure cookers using idle plants and unskilled labor. Witnesses from War Production Board Aluminum Co of America and Reynolds Metals outlined potential civilian uses for aluminum and magnesium while broader relaxations on steel and copper were anticipated. The group seeks removal of government restraints on civ ilian production leveraging surplus materials and idle plants.
A 15-year-old American Legion junior pitcher threw a no hit game but lost 3 to 2 as costly errors by teammates in the sixth inning allowed the opposition to score. The seven inning game saw five strikeouts by the pitcher.
The file lists arrival and departure times across multiple cities including Tallahassee Dothan Waycross Tifton and other locations. Times show a mix of early morning and evening departures with several 12 hour and 24 hour formats intermingled.
Memphis wins a twinbill 5 to 3 over Knoxville. In Thomasville Georgia the Glen Arven invitation golf meet runs July 2-4 with women entering for the first time in its 26 year history. Qualifying on July 2, rounds on July 3, and finals on July 4 alongside the ninth annual contract bridge tournament.
Atlanta officials announce that left handed pitcher John Burrows, 31, property of the Chicago Cubs, has been obtained by the league leading Atlanta Crackers of the Southern Association. Burrows is a Winnfield native.
A pitcher from Louisiana played with the Philadelphia Athletics and the Cubs last season mainly in relief. He earlier appeared for Selma in Alabama in the suspended Southeastern League and later played for Chattanooga.
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