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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1945
Page
2
Collections of brief items include press notices on post office transmission and re publication rights, plus social commentary and war era hints. Mentions of Truman De Gaulle and Mussolini reference leadership and policy, with notes on Japs, China, and Russia. Gainesville plans a Fourth of July with visitors as veterans return home with honors.
The piece discusses possible government rationing of railroad space to prioritize military traffic after Europe returns soldiers. It warns of civilian resistance to stay-at-home requests and cites plans for trips to serve service members. It also weighs international views on communism and allied strategies amid wartime uncertainty. Airway schedules hint at assignments to Thomasville once ports open.
General Eisenhower receives sweeping acclaim across the United States on his first visit since Allied victory in World War II. He directed the war effort that toppled Germany and led the occupation by the four powers, earning global honors including Stalin’s cross. Churchill lauds his judgment. future plans remain speculative.
The text discusses placing emphasis on planning for the eventual defeat of Japan and establishing control of the Pacific. It reflects strategic priorities and forward-thinking developments in wartime planning.
In Wiesbaden on June 22 AP report describes mobile field interrogation teams, or Mafia units, questioning German POWs to learn about Luftwaffe, political links to Hitler, chemical warfare, and armored warfare. Brig. Bayerlein and others share battles and tank tactics with emphasis on Sherman effectiveness.
Atlanta June 22 AP Col James H Palmer director of the office of supply for the Commodity Credit Corporation yesterday absolved lend lease of all blame for the meat shortage. He said lend lease was never a major factor and noted peak meat shipments to Britain and Russia in 1942. He cited five causes of the shortage including longer Pacific supply lines and higher civilian demand.
A proposed pension plan for longtime congressmen prompts Civil Service Commission questions during hearings. Mary Norton of New Jersey, elected Democrat, backs a system where government workers contribute 5 percent to a pension fund, with retirement after meeting years of service. The CSC notes the plan would affect Adolph Sabath, the longest serving congressman, since paying 5 percent since 1920 would be required for full benefits.
Donalsonville and surrounding areas feature visits and family gatherings. Residents share Father’s Day moments, military returns, hospital recoveries, and travels to Miami, Atlanta, Eufaula, and Montgomery.
The AP detail lists ration stamp validity for meats fats and other foods plus gasoline and fuel oil coupons. It specifies stamp groups and expiry dates through summer and early autumn with notes on plan continuations and coupon values.
Greensboro observers close hearings on Tri-State Airways request to operate 13 routes across six southeastern states. The plan covers round trips from Jackson Mississippi to multiple southern cities including Mobile Alabama and Pensacola Florida, with service to Alabama Georgia Florida Tennessee Kentucky and more.
New York carb exchange announced suspensions of operations on Saturdays in July and August and extending to the first Saturday in September.
The discussion centers on a proposed pension for Congress members with backdated payments to 1920. Sabath faces a 11 500 cost to secure full benefits, raising questions about feasibility and fairness. Mrs. Norton urges revision while lawmakers worry over long term funding and public reaction. Three years earlier Congress faced a similar pension plan backlash.
Atlanta on June 22 reports state director Garland Peyton announced commercial quantities of sillimanite and massive kyanite found in the northern part of Georgia. The minerals are key in refractory furnace linings and electrical porcelains. A. P. Green Firebrick Co. of Missouri is drilling. Extensive sillimanite deposits were located in Hart, Iboro and Madison counties.
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