23 Jun 1942
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1942
Page
1
A December era column discusses wartime aims and morale, including industrial shortages, propaganda caution, and the idea of global deployment for two years. It notes Churchill’s quiet talks with the president, predicts Russia and China moves, and reports on Bainbridge air base prospects and a U S Army hospital announcement pending formal War Department confirmation.
A national essay argues for inclusive American ideals while condemning hostile elements. It urges rapid selection of a site for a new institution, with cost assumptions and joint action by city, county, and taxing bodies to finalize certification.
In Thomasville, strong voices urge growth over serene complacency. Backers push immediate development to combat business losses, arguing the town must attract projects and services to avoid decline. A proposed site near town, backed by local authorities and First National Bank, could host a new public venture and offset wartime shifts.
City workers and prospectors in Chicago unearthed an old rubber deposit estimated at 400 tons. The find reflects wartime need for scrap rubber to supply planes and cars. The story notes the environmental and material value of salvaged rubber and urges the public to contribute scrap instead of burning it.
The agriculture department explains under the Sugar Act of 1937 federal payments to sugar producers cannot exceed the area's quota. In 1941 beet acreage was restricted due to a surplus, while beet sugar production rose 22 percent overall. No domestic-area production limits exist this year, with payments increased to aid wartime output.
A scrambled list of Across and Down clues with definitions and partial answers, ending with a signature DY VON YANK. The page presents a typical puzzle layout featuring numbered clues for various word lengths and topics including weather, mythology, and geography.
Broadway buzz centers on Irving Berlin led This is the Army a 300 member army entertainment cast for the United Service Organizations. Notable names include Maxwell Anderson Victor Moore Ernest Truex Joe Cook and their sons Alan Robert Philip Joe Cook Jr. The July 4 run promises songs like My Sergeant And I Are Buddies and I Left My Heart At The Stage Door Canteen.
An American journalist resting in 1910 Southern France endures an austere Englishwoman at a guest house. She belittles Americans and recalls a famous murder case, prompting a sharp exchange about Doctor Crippen and the rift between American and English views.
A list of residents and visitors frequenting Boston and nearby towns includes Mrs Harvey Averett and daughter from Perry Georgia visiting R B McCrae, W O Wall family from Atlanta with Groover relatives, Frank McKinnon of Birmingham Alabama visiting his mother A J McKinnon, Mattie Groover of Jacksonville Florida visiting sister Pearl Heath, Douglas McRae and children from Meridian Mississippi, J M Jones and Jessie Ida Wilder visiting Cross City Florida, H M Groover and R P Stanaland in Valdosta, J H Sweat visiting Balkum in Quitman, J R Groover from Jacksonville visiting S D and family, J E B Philips and daughter Alice Jean from Frost Proof Florida visiting Harris family, Mrs John Hogg of Tifton recovering after appendectomy with Parra more parents, Oma Lundy home from Valdosta, Rev John B Kennyon in Dallas, Ella Mae Groover of Valdosta visiting W T Mardre family, and notes on W T Mardre’s health.
Mrs Camadas aided by dative 2 Jacksonville hosted guests last week. Mr H J Slack working in Atlanta visited Monday. John Hall and son from Jacksonville spent Saturday with his father T Hall. Christine Barker and Buster Barker of Jacksonville visited Barbara Harris and Pete Harrison respectively. Perritt family from Waycross were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs R H Perritt.
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