Damaging Blow Highlights Pacific War Carrier Losses
A war update notes Japan suffered heavy losses as Allied forces sank or damaged 14 ships and 15 to 20 enemy planes during a two day engagement. It contrasts past battles at Midway and Guadalcanal, details carrier losses, and cites Mitscher and Nimitz authorities on the action.
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Nimitz
United States
Admirl Spruance
Fifth Fleet
Misetter
Forrce
Mitscher
Admiral Mitscher
Wate
Philippines Sea
Midway
Coral Sea
State Committee Names Judge Dukes Democratic Nominee
Judge O H Dukes of Lowndes County was declared the Democratic party nominee for the unexpired term of the late Judge W E Thomas in the southern superior court circuit. Governor Arnall appointed Dukes after Thomas’s death as party officials certified the nomination. others pressed for open qualifications but were denied. The session opened Atkinson for the eastern circuit full term and opened the seat in the State Senate. Grayson and others qualified for offices as openings persisted.
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Atlanta
O. H. Dukes
Lowndes County
Democratic Party
W. E. Thomas
Southern Superior Rout Judiche Circouit
Dukes
Silis Arnall
Thomas
Democratic Executive Committee
L. Grantham
Douglas City
Granthion
J. J. Bouban
Savannah
Grantham Lud
David 5S. Atkinson
Superior Court of the
Eastern Judicial Circuit
John Rourke
Bohan
Rourke
Atkinson
State Senate
Spence M. Grayson
Chatham
Tvtv
Senate
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Chatham County
Texas Electors Unbound by Nominee in Texas Decision
Texas Supreme Court upholds Democratic Party system for presidential electors who are not bound to the party nominees unless the national party meets conditions. Court denied mandamus to force pro Roosevelt electors onto the July 22 primary ballot while the regular convention's nominees remain certified.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Suprme
Democratic Party
Secretary of State
U.S. Supreme Court
Honolulu Broadcast Summarizes Major Naval Victory
New York reports the Fifth Fleet crushed a Japanese fleet in a clash near the Marianas and the Philippines. Four Japanese ships sunk, two probably sunk, three heavily damaged, five damaged for 14 total. American losses were 21 aircraft. no ships lost.
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New York
Honolulu
Associated Press
United States Fifth Fleet
Marianas Islands
Philippines
Nimitz
Jap Fleet Segment Highlighted in War Update
A major segment of the Japanese fleet is identified in latest war briefings. Reports emphasize the scale of ships and potential strategic impact on ongoing operations.
Japs Caught Off Base in Saipan Battle Analysis
Washington reports early comments on the Saipan sea fight suggest the Japanese fleet was off base rather than challenging U S air and naval power. Analysts speculate the Fifth Fleet aimed to trap but the enemy ships possibly escaped while defending distant bases rather than seeking annihilation. The Saipan Guam region remains central to Japan's inner defenses. the Japanese armada was believed to be west and south of the Philippines during the clash.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
Siapan
United States Sea Air
Fifth Fleet
Saipan-Guam
Japan
Saipan
Philippines
War Briefs: Allied Buildup in Europe and Pacific Progress
Secretary Stimson cited strong Allied buildup on the European continent with large landings of men and heavy arms, weather permitting. He dismissed Nazi pilotless planes as a limited threat, while reporting Admiral Nimitz’s claim of a decisive Pacific defeat near the Philippines and promising intensified B 29 attacks on Japan’s steel center at Yokohawa.
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Channel
Luftwaffe
Wage dispute at Wright plant sparks postwar labor clash
A 15,000 member walkout at the Wright plant began June 5 after seven black workers were moved to a white department. The strike ended June 9 with most workers back on the job though over 100 were fired for refusing to operate machines. The UAW blamed an anti Negro issue and pledged to oppose such strikes while supporting service members to help win the war.
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Democratc
Wright
Navy
Forrestal
Thomas
Washington
Armed Services
International
Cincinnati
UAW
Arnall backs Roosevelt fourth term as party demand grows
Arnall says party leaders should back the nominee and warns Southern states may withhold electoral votes if the Democratic platform clashes with regional interests. He concedes discussing politics with the president and declares Roosevelt the proper fourth term nominee.
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Texas
Mississippi
South Carolina
South
Arnall
Roosevelt
Japanese Carrier Planes Withdrawn Far From Saipan Battle
The account notes Japanese carrier planes shifted outward toward the Pacific, aiming to defend the Philippines or intercept patrols, but Saipan operations and American strikes cut off island bases. Reports indicate carriers launched planes 500 miles or more west of Saipan, implying no imminent fleet battle at that time.
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Philippines
Japan
Marianas
Saipan
Americcan
Volcano
Bonin
Tokyo
New York Stocks Rise On Rail and Industrial Demand
Persistent buying of rails and select industrials and metals gives the market a recovery tilt. Leads in some divisions lag, but overall turnover shows improvement with rails, motors, and chemicals among notable movers.
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New York
Hog receipts steady with varied prices at Georgia plants
Hog receipts reach 2000 across eight southeastern packing plants in Georgia Florida and Alabama. Prices hold steady with good to choice hogs 180 to 270 pounds at 12.50 to 12.75 and lighter weights down to 5 to 7 dollars per hundredweight. Sows 180 to 279 pounds fetch 10.25 to 10.75.
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Thomasville
WEFA
Inio
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
New York Cotton Prices Jump on Amended Price Bill
Broad trade and commission house buying lifts futures as July hits the highest since 1928. Late afternoon prices rise 35 cents to 1.85 a bale, with July at 21.75 Oct 21.15 Dec 20.94, and futures closing 65 cents to 1.75 higher. Spot price center at 22.77.
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New York
Jly
Middline Spot
New Orleans Cotton Prices Rise on Forecast Legislation
Cotton futures reach season highs as traders cite favorable price control bill signals. The market closes steady with gains of about 1.55 per bale amid mixed daily quotes for nearby and distant contracts.
Chicago Butter and Eggs Market Summary
Butter receipts total 724 805 with firm market. Egg receipts 14 969 with firm prices. U S specials 2514 to 387, standards 33 1 to 3444. Current receipts 3214 to 32. Dirties 26 to 2714, checks 24 to 27.
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Chicago
U. S
Moultrie Hog Market Steady Prices Across Weight Classes
Moultrie Georgia on June 22 reports a soft hog market with prices steady. No 1 hogs range 12.50 per hundredweight for 180 to 270 pounds, heavies 270 to 300 pounds 12.00, extra heavies 300 pounds and up, No 2 11.28 for 150 to 180 pounds, No 3 9.76 for 130 to 160 pounds, No 4 6.15 for 110 to 130 pounds, and No 6 6.60 for 30 to 110 pounds.
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Moultrie Hog Market
Moultrie
Berlin Raiders Score Major Daylight Blitz Ending in Britain
Allied bombers inflicted heavy damage on Berlin with over 1,000 B 17s and B 24s supported by 1 200 escort fighters in a dawn assault. German reports claim incendiary rocket bombardments and aerial activity across Sty ria and Poltava while RAF Lancasters strike Ruhr targets.
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Berlin
Russia
Poltava
Ukraine
London
Ruhr
Rhineland
Styria
Italy
U.S
Reich
Pas de Calais
Red Army Hurls New Offensives On Anniversary Of Invasion
The Red Army launched new offensives on the third anniversary of the German invasion, aiming to clear the Murmansk Leningrad railway of Finnish forces and threaten seven German divisions in Northern Finland. The Soviet information bureau tallies German losses at 7.8 million killed or captured and Russian losses at 5.2 million, with German equipment totals including 70,000 tanks and 90,000 artillery pieces versus Russians with 49,000 tanks and 43,000 guns.
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Met
Moscow
Soviet Union
Murmnsk
Leningrad
Finland
Soviet Information Bureau
Russia
Classified Advertisement Rates And Deadlines
Public notice of advertising rates for the Times Enterprise, detailing column widths and pricing. Includes payment handling, receipts, and responsibility for errors. Mentions deadline to place ads by noon and phone submission.
Phone numbers you should know for Thomasville City services
City resources list public safety and utility contacts including Police Fire Light Plant City Manager Clerk & Treas Sheriff Ambulance Archbold Hospital State Patrol Post Office and other local numbers for emergencies and public services.
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Thomasville
Clerk & Treas
Sheriff's Office
Whiddon’ S
Ae Archbold Hospital
State Patrol Post Office
Used Cars for Sale at Faulk Chevrolet Co Patten Ga
Five pre war used cars listed for sale by Faulk Chevrolet Co in Patten Georgia. 1941 Chevrolet 4 door special sedan and 1941 Chevrolet 2 door Master De Luxe both with good U S Royal tires. 1941 Ford Super De Luxe 2 door sedan with fog lights radio heater five good tires and 1938 Chevrolet 4 door sedan with radio and original finish. 1940 Ford Tudor sedan in perfect condition with good tires Wallace Vick.
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Faulk Chevrolet CO
Wallace Vick
Patten, Ga
Radiator Repairs At Floyds Sinnclair Station
Repair crew uses pressure equipment at Floyds Sinclair Station to service radiators.
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Floyd
Sinclair
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