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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1944
Page
4
The piece argues that a Supreme Court shift to federal oversight endangers life insurance, threatening policyholders across the nation. It cites Samuel Pettingil and Orval Adams, urging readers to contact Congress, governors, and insurers to preserve state nuance and current protections.
An advertisement notes that when water changes to steam it expands about 1700 times its original volume, highlighting a key property of vaporization and steam production.
Allied forces push toward Cherbourg with major bombardment and ground assaults as Montgomery defeats German armor near Caen and British troops seize Ste Honorine la Chardonnerette. Bradley’s troops tighten the noose around Cherbourg, while German reserves move to reinforce fortifications.
Allied dispatches report renewed Soviet gains around Vitebsk with seven and a half to nine and a half mile advances on a 19 mile front and five to six miles on a 16 mile front, capturing more than 50 towns. Russian assaults widen from the Vitebsk region to Pskov Ostrov and toward Lwow, while American forces hit Cherbourg with heavy air strikes as Montgomery units advance near Caen.
Allied and German air operations dominate the night with heavy bombers, torpedoed targets, and mine laying. British Mosquitos sweep Bremen waters while RAF Typhoons hit German tanks near Caen. In 24 hours ending dawn, 29 Allied planes and 18 Germans were shot down.
Finney General Hospital’s baseball squad plans a 3 p.m. Sunday game against Marianna Florida Air Base on the Finney diamond. Marianna holds two wins this season and the first half league title. Finney recently strengthened its lineup and batting. Col. Browne invites residents from nearby communities to attend.
Notice states Henry Hulsey sold the Thomas County Marble and Granite Works effective June 12 1944 to Drew Lewis and PF. Debts owed to the old firm are payable to Hulsey who claims no further connection or responsibility for obligations of the business.
Mrs. Stringer learns of Lt. Arthur B. Stringer’s safe arrival in England. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Clarence Carter of Michigan with their son at Finney General Hospital. Finney’s baseball team reports lineup notes and tonight’s Officers Club dance. Red Cross hosts a plantation outing for patients and summer travels touch several residents including Virginia Hudson, Jane Caldwell, Jimmie Brown, R. E. Stringer Sr., and Lark Rich.
The Thomasville Municipal Band will perform a regular Sunday afternoon concert tomorrow at 4:30 at the courthouse. The public is cordially invited.
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