American newspaper woman views Normandy beachhead
Ruth Cowan reports on the Normandy beachhead from a journalist’s view focusing on American medical care for the wounded. She describes transport by Ninth Air Force groups, rapid evacuation times, and the hard work of litter bearers and ambulance crews, noting soldiers’ concerns for home papers and the evolving medical situation after D-Day.
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France
Ninth Airforce Service Command
Clo
Carl R. Feldman
Sabetha
Kus
Britain
Art Stinnett
Sacramento
Calif
Phoenix
Ariz
William Jordan
Emory University
Milledgeville
Lester Dale Skeets
Lansing
Mich
Edwin A. Erwin
Hattiesburg
Miss
Cherbourg
George McShatho
Portland
Ore
Arthur Kleinman
Buffalo
N.Y
Capt
W. B. Oliver
Belvidere, Ul
Germans Claim Large Russian Summer Offensive Begun
Berlin asserts a major Russian summer drive has started to align with Western Front efforts. Observers note Russia concentrates forces from Smolensk north of Vitebsk Mogilev along the Moscow Warsaw Berlin corridor, aiming to straighten lines and seize supply routes.
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Germany
Europe
Berlin
Moscow
Smolensk
Ben
Soviet
Velikie Lukie
Gomel
Russia
Vitebsk-Mogilev
Warsaw
GOP boom for Byrd for VP ends with denial
Washington June 23 AP a GOP surge for Senator Byrd Virginia Democrat for the Republican vice presidential nomination surfaced but Byrd declared I am not a candidate on any ticket whatsoever He refused further comment when reporters cited a plan by Rep Knutson to push him at Chicago and noted he had not heard of the draft bid
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Byrd
Virginia
GOP
Congress
Rep
Knutson
R-Minn
Chicago
Hidden Battle at Sea as Jap Bombers Attack
A detailed report describes a carrier engaging Japanese planes, a battleship blasting for about 20 minutes, and a torpedo bomber crashing into the sea after a frantic anti aircraft barrage. The narrative focuses on the peril and maneuvers of the fleet during the engagement.
Republicans and Democrats Try to Shape 1944 Nominations
In Chicago Republicans sharpen preliminaries for their convention as the Dewey draft gains support from 22 states and two territories. In Washington Democrats weigh Roosevelt's plans amid southern dissent and Arnall predicts a fourth term nomination while the Texas Supreme Court rules electors chosen by the state convention will appear on the November ballot.
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Chicago
Washington
Roosevelt
Republican Resolutions Committee
Harrison K. Spangler
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Kris Arnall
Georgia
Walter F. George
George
Arnall
South
Rep
Sikes
D-Fla
Texas Supreme Court
States
Allied air raids hurt Japanese in Burma and China
Southeast Asia headquarters says Japanese efforts to cut the Indian supply line to Burma and China failed. General MacArthur’s airmen bombed Noemfoor island near Biak and attacked a 15 ship enemy convoy near Palau, sinking one merchantman.
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Burma
Southeast Asia
China
MacArthur
Noemfoor Island
Biak
Dutch New Guinea
Palau
Southern Ship committee lauded for efficiency gains in shipyard work
A new report praises the Southern Ship committee noting improved efficiency at Alabama yards. It cites J A Jones Brunswick yard delivering 21 Liberty ships in 1943 at lower costs and hours after takeover on Feb 1 1943. Southeastern Shipbuilding delivered 36 ships in 1943 with costs and hours dropping in early 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Brunswick Yard
J. A. Jones Construction Co
J. A. Jones
Southeastern Shipbuilding Corporation
Southeastern
Stocks Mixed as Industrials Gain and Rails Stagnate
New York stock action sees selective gains in industrial specialties with packing, motors, rails, utilities and metals trading unevenly. Turnover about 1.3 million shares. notable names include Am Rad & StS, Kennecott, Loews, Lorillard, Monsanto, Penn RR, Pullman, Radio, US Steel, Westinghouse and Woolworth among others. Cotton futures drift lower on profit taking with July at 21.74 and October around 21.14. New Orleans futures also ease on hedge selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aled Stri Wu
Am Rad & Sts
Roll Mills Sx iAm Smelt & Ram Tel & Tel
C Line
Manville
Kennecott
Loews
Lorillard
Monsanto
Boy Paramount
Penn RR
Pepsi Cola
Pull
Packer Hog Prices Stable Across Southeast Plants
Hog receipts about 1200 at eight major plants in Georgia Florida and Alabama show unchanged prices. Quotations for soft hogs list Good and Choice 180-270 pounds at 12.50 to 12.75, 270-300 pounds at 12.00 to 12.25, and lighter weights from 9.60 to 11.50 for various classes.
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Thomasville
WFA
Southeastern
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Chicago Livestock Market Report Highlights Sluggish Hog Trade
Salable hogs 9 000 to 16 500 head with slow to steady demand on 180 270 lb hogs, top 13 75 for good 180 270 lb. 360 lb down to 11 25. Cattle and calves weak with most classes sold at new low prices. vealers 8 50 to 10 50, beef cows 9 00 11 00, bulls 8 50 12 50.
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New York
Chicago
Chicago Livestock
WFA
Butter and Eggs Market Report Chicago June 23
Chicago butter and eggs market notes receipts for butter at 868,031 with no price change and eggs at 19,297 with firm current receipts around 32 to 33 and other markets unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Potatoes Market Bulletin June Update
Potatoes arrivals 189 and on track 244 with total U S shipments 1272. California long whites priced 3.40 to 3.65 for U S No 1. Oklahoma bliss 3.50 and Louisiana bliss commercials 3.60. Local demand fair outside demand strong as markets firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U. 8 S
California
Bliss
U. S
Oklahoma Bliss
Louisiana Bliss
Turpentine and Offerings Reported in Savannah Trade
Savannah moves show June 23 data with offerings and sales figures across categories and recent shipments and stocks. Quoted price listings include multiple grade codes and values such as 5.10 5.20 5.65 6.70 5.80 6.90 and other fractions, reflecting market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Turpentine
Recesan
Hosin
Advertisements Classified Rates Notice
Advertisement rate schedule outlines minimum orders and time and line rates. It notes monthly and per insertion charges, deadline for submission by 1 pm, and Times Enterprise not responsible for more than one incorrect insertion. Phone tag details included.
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Times-Enterprise
Phone numbers you should know from Thomasville city services
City listings provide essential numbers for police and fire departments, light plant, city manager, clerk and treasurer, sheriff, ambulance, hospital, state patrol, and post office. Numbers appear with abbreviations and spacing, offering quick public safety and municipal contact points for residents.
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Thomasville
Clerk & Treas
Sheriff’s Office
Archbeld Hospital
For Sale Used Cars and Finder Reward Offer
Five prewar cars listed for sale by Faulk Chevrolet Co. include a 1941 Chevrolet 4 door Special Sedan and a 1941 Chevrolet Master De Luxe 2 door, plus a 1941 Ford Super De Luxe 2 door and a 1938 Chevrolet 4 door sedan. A gas cap lock and keys were lost near Madison Street by Times-Enterprise. finder to return to Times-Enterprise for reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faulk Chevrolet CO
Madison Street
Times-Enterprise
Soft hog market steady at Moultrie GA auction
Moultrie Georgia June 23 hog market remains steady with prices unchanged. Prices listed by weight class for No 1 hogs ranging 180 to 270 pounds, heavies 270 to 300 pounds and up, No 2 150 to 180 pounds, No 3 130 to 150, No 4 110 to 130, and light hogs 80 to 110 pounds.
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Moultrie Hog Market
Moultrie
Republ Call for New Regime and National Harmony
Chicago June 23 AP Coy Thomas E Dewey of New York sent republican platform drafters a message criticizing the national administration as a sprawling overlapping bureaucracy and calling for a new regime where the President would work with Congress to raise federal service to efficiency and competence. Dewey’s supporters expect him to win the nomination on the first or second ballot at next week’s convention. The message was read to the platform committee after Senator Vandenberg proposed a foreign plank for creating peace forces to deter future aggression.
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Chicago
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Republican Platform
Congress
Dewey
Platform Committee
Vandenberg
Rmich
Yesterday’s Baseball Results Across Leagues
Scores across American League National League and Southern Association include Boston 5 2 Philadelphia 4 3 New York 4 Washington 0 Detroit 4 Cleveland 3 Chicago 10 St Louis 3 Philadelphia 1 4 Boston 0 7 Pittsburgh 9 7 Cincinnati 4 4 Brooklyn 10 New York 3 St Louis leads Chicago after rain delay Birmingham 11 2 Chattanooga 3 4 Nashville 12 Memphis 8 Little Rock 6 Knoxville 4 10 innings New Orleans 9 Atlanta 8 10 innings
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St. Louis
Boston
Chicago
Eure
Detroit
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Owen High
Cleveland
National League
Pvo Med
St. Louis Rone
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
WHEAT
Brooklyn
Jly. Loty
Wd Ns
Philadelph
Dee
Chicago Aa
Southern Associat Jy
Cluw Joy
Nashville
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Barli Y— Sly
AMD le Lay
Southern Association
Birmingham
Memphis
Little Rock
Knoxville
Atlanta
Schedule of NBA Games On Tap Across Cities
The day’s slate lists New York at Philadelphia Washington at Boston Cleveland at Chicago Detroit at St Louis Philadelphia at Brooklyn St Louis at Pittsburgh Chicago at Cincinnati.
For Sale Autos in Patten and City Areas
Multiple vintage cars offered for sale including a 1940 Ford Tudor sedan in perfect condition and a 1941 Ford Super De Luxe 4 door with low mileage. Other listings include a 1930 Model A Ford sedan with good tires a 1940 Chevrolet De Luxe and a 1936 Plymouth with a 1940 Dodge motor. Contact details given for Wallace Vick E C Herndon Atlas Peacock and William Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Vick
Patten, Ga
E. C. Herndon
West Monroe Street
City
Atlas Peacock
City Cafe
Quincy
Fla
Eden says Nazis admit killing 50 Allied officers
London reports Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told the Commons that Germany admitted killing 50 Allied officers at a German prison camp, up from 47, and called the killings murder. Germany's claim said officers were shot resisting capture near Dresden on March 25, a justification Eden rejected as a crime against war laws.
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Eden
London
Anthony Edeh
Commons Today
Muder
Dresden
Switzerland
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Mandy
William C Phillips
Richland
Hitler
J. M. Roberts, JR
DeWitt
MacKenzie
V. P
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Demos
Pagene
Southern Ship
York
Victor Eubank
Jly. Ow
Dee Med
Packer Rug Market
Lée
Samat
Floyd
Sinclair Station
DEVOE
L. A. Mann Decorating Co
Transsyer & Storage
Vann Transfer & Storage Co
M. L. Simmong Plumbing
W. Clay St
Wood's Watch
Lee Wood
W. Jackson Street
Southern Motor and Air Service
Remington Ave
Joye
Happy
Holland Barber Shop
Automotive
Thomas M. Boals
Moultrie Road
Ira Jones
Rt. 1
Boston, Ga
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Mamie Nelson
Elmon Hardy
Tuck Imp. Co
Rosenberg’s Dept
Thomas
all—City Fruit Co
Tharin
R.F. D
Winthrop
D. D. Freeman
Johnson Quail Farm
Cairo Highway
Ochlocknee Highway
Seersucker
Typenz Tuck Imp. Co
Morris Stock Co
Cairo Road
City Limits
Les Kelly
Steve M. Watkins
Admi
House
M. F. Hogue
T. N. Broyles
B. Clay St
Republ
National League Philadelphia
Kelvinator
Westinghouse
William Welch
1St Ave
S. W.W
Cairo
Southern Motor & Air Service
Remington
Gabriel Daniel Fahrenheit
Troy Johnson
N. Matiaon
Sinclair
Louis Jacobson
Madison St
W. M. Parker
W. Lewis. Wilson Certified Public Accountantee
Thomasvielce
Comaker
Brighton
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