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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1940
Page
1
The piece surveys wartime sentiments on Mussolini Hitler and America Europe roles, noting propaganda lines about Europe American leadership, tradeoffs in Spain and Belgium plus the Paris occupation context, with stray editorials on American isolation and German actions.
The piece argues for preparedness through selective training rather than conscription in peace time. It asserts trained recruits are needed to equip ships, aircraft, and a strong navy and air force, while proposing education and physical fitness over forced military camps. It criticizes opponents, notes Georgia's education funding issues, and emphasizes maintaining current standards.
A critique praises the Associated Press as a leading, ethical, accurate, and dependable source. It notes AP's rapid, censorship-conscious war reporting and its costly, steady service that keeps newspapers informed as news breaks.
The Savannah Evening Press warns that education is not a cure all and condemns gossip about neighbors amid wartime tension. It urges citizens to report real subversive activity to police or federal agents, while opposing rumors that fuel hysteria and undermine liberty.
A columnist notes capital life costs rising and questions a Japan deal, war jitters boosting marriages, and remarks on politicians and officials. The piece covers LaGuardia's possible War Secretary move, Perkins retirement rumors, and a crowded Washington scene with jokes and observations.
Jacksonville Tars win 8-5 over Spartanburg for fifth win in six starts and third straight. Steve Kuk shines with four hits, driving much of the offense. Garrett McBryde collects four RBIs on a triple and two singles as Greenville Spinners top Macon Peaches 14-12 in a slugfest.
Simple home remedy claims to ease rheumatic or neuritic pain with Ru-Ex Compound diluted in four quarts of water and the juice of four lemons. Artful note promises results within 48 hours and a money back guarantee if pain persists, with sale and recommendation by Rountree's pharmacy and drug stores.
Defending champion Bobby Dunkelberger falls in the first round as Gene Gaillard and Ed Schreiber advance. Former champions Sam Perry and Carl Dann Jr. exit early while 18 year old Schreiber becomes the youngest finalist contender. Quarterfinal matchups include Gaillard vs White and Christiansen vs Cummings with several other upsets shaping the bracket.
Life magazine’s Clare Maxwell and Charles H. Babb, a one‑handed gunsmith and airplane trader, rank among top wing shots in the country. They demonstrate miniature pigeon shooting at the World’s Fair midway, where 8 shots cost a quarter and discs leap from traps. Maxwell plans a Arkansas duck trip. Babb trades old planes from Glendale and LaGuardia, noted for Ford tri-motor sales to South America.
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