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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1945
Page
1
A fragmented collection of editorials and stray notes references war bonds, manpower controls, and political figures. It mentions Hitler and denounces long passages about economics and everyday life, including weather and social events, in a stream of dated opinions and quips.
wartime readers hear about the strain of Okinawa and persistent Japanese hostility. The piece notes bombings and incendiaries as ongoing danger and mentions public anger at the enemy. It references a local couple’s anniversary and nationwide greetings, alongside grim war reporting.
Editorial surveys the August 7 vote on Georgia's new constitution. It notes broad support from respected experts, warns of voter misunderstanding, and warns against political campaigning surrounding the measure. It cites price control debates and economic forecasts tied to the Arnnall administration.
The article alleges Cartier moved about three hundred million dollars in jewels from Paris to deter German plunder. It claims 40,000 Germans held wealth in Spain, with protections touted but passports limited. Allies allegedly discovered and held many caches of stolen treasures for rightful owners, deeming the theft the era’s greatest, to be returned to rightful owners including art treasures.
Washington notes that if Congress passes a Truman proposal to designate the Speaker of the House as successor to the president, a future vacancy could lead to a Republican president before the end of Truman's term. The piece discusses legality, cabinet lines, and potential out of Congress choices for speaker.
Atlanta reports Teofile Kaluszynske Horne of Americus is among 17 wives of Persian Gulf command soldiers en route to the United States. Publicist Al Smith notes language ease among the wives. Teofil is to live with the Horne family in Americus after marrying Sergeant James W. Horne Jr. in Teheran.
In Detroit Michigan the city prohibits decorating cars with pendants under penalty of law. The notice sets a public safety rule and warns motorists to remove or avoid pendant decorations to stay compliant.
The piece lists Allied ration stamps and validity dates for Meats Fats and Sugar as well as processed foods and shoes. It notes gasoline coupon expirations and mentions Wesleyan College for Women in Bacon Georgia as the oldest chartered college in the world.
American GIs hire a Paris nightclub near the Coliseum where champagne is $5 a bottle and cognac 40 cents a shot. The private venture, supervised by army special services, draws 1,000 patrons nightly though prices outpace a private’s pay in the European theater. Reports from soldiers describe the floor show and jitterbug room while military police provide escort services to those unable to travel.
Washington June 20 AP a senate backed move for pay raises for congressmen drew strong House opposition. Chairman Cannon said it was the wrong time to raise lawmakers pay or restore allowances as wartime salary limits loom. The dispute highlights partisan tensions over congressional compensation.
General Douglas MacArthur receives more American decorations than any other Army figure and also influences foreign government models.
The Bainbridge Tulary Club met at the Gilbert Hotel with Lt Hazen delivering a talk on rehabilitation and returning wounded soldiers. Special guests included Pvt A J Daughtry from Finney General Hospital Rev W J Odum and Orson Smith.
Bainbridge Georgia June 20 announcement from Mr and Mrs Charles H Darsey of Amsterdam of the marriage of their daughter Wreida Mae to James Edwin Wheeler of Bainbridge The Rev H H Shell performed the ring ceremony Monday since June 4 in the presence of the bride’s parents and her younger sister Annette Immediately after the ceremony the couple left for a brief wedding trip to Daytona Beach Florida and will reside in Bainbridge
Bainbridge residents share weekend visits and long trips as relatives travel from DeFuniak Springs Florida to New Orleans Louisiana. Mrs Gordon Varnoe returns to Bainbridge after visiting her parents H L and Begette. The column lists multiple residents such as Miss Mary Jane King Miss Doris Phillips Miss Marjorie Willis and others visiting relatives and traveling to Florida Ohio and Louisiana.
The bulletin lists numerous visitors and residents visiting relatives in Florida Alabama Georgia and Louisiana. Names include Mrs Susie Mae Elder Miss Anna Belle Heins Miss Doris Phillips and Pvt Sire BE Harrell along with several spouses and families. Several trips and returns from leave are noted amid mentions of hospitals and cities such as Delray Beach Birmingham Atlanta and Augusta.
Washington reports the seventh war loan shows total sales at 10.484 billion dollars of a 14 billion goal. Corporations account for 4.5386 billion and individuals for 5.46 billion to date. Officials warn millions have yet to buy in the last two weeks to reach the four billion dollar E bond target.
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