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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1940
Page
1
A hodgepodge of notes critiques wartime planning and political figures, sketches public concerns on taxation and defense costs, laments on neutrality, and a quirky quip about a hen abandoning goose eggs. Names and specifics about parties and dates appear in scattered form within this OCR fragment.
The city council plans a new building code to improve fire protection and influence insurance rates. Engineers warn rates likely rise. many homeowners shift to mutual companies with dividends. Chief Porter urges preventing wooden shingle replacements to curb fires and possible rate cuts.
The piece discusses Charles Lindbergh and the isolationist stance ahead of the 1940 election, noting support and criticism from Senators like Pittman and Lundeen. It covers European tensions, Germany, Russia, and Britain, and suggests Lindbergh could shape public opinion despite opposition. It cites advisers and political context in Washington.
The article argues Germany’s dominance hinges on unifying Europe while France collapses, England faces danger, and Stalin ponders influence from a triumphant Germany across the Baltic, Poland, Romania, and possibly the Balkans, marking a high-stakes chessboard of power.
Washington observers note Charles A Lindbergh Jr discusses government, warns against moving toward war with Germany. His broadcasts in recent months condemn Congress over arms embargo repeal and urge caution in U S policy. Reactions in Congress range from boos to praise amid national tension.
A portrait of Douglas G Hertz, a 60 year old New Yorker nicknamed Barnum on Horseback. Born in California, he claims a career spanning British Army service, Lusitania survivor status, managing Jack Johnson, film work, oil ventures, politics, real estate, and polo. He hosts Pegasus Polo and Hunt Club on Rockleigh New Jersey and plans a vast polo network. He drinks heavily and sleeps little as his indoor arena earns fame.
City council minutes document a tax lien sale and quit claim deed for J W and Mrs J W Jackson. The meeting covers sewer and water relief requests, a $40 donation for taps, officer account settlement, and a $10 000 loan for general funds. The document records mayor Powell presiding and multiple aldermen approving transfers and licenses.
A cryptic style listing presents a sequence of clues and numbers for a word puzzle. Entries include themes like needlework doula beleaguerment and pack literary composition with references to supernatural events and poetic terms.
A list of crossword like clues with numbered entries includes terms for music, chemistry, geography and history. Across clues hint at verbs nouns and adjectives while down clues cover greetings oceans time and language origins. The compilation blends word play with old terms and trivia for puzzle enthusiasts.
In Pelham Georgia on June 26 the Woman's Missionary Union held its regular quarterly social on the church lawn. The event was a silver tea to raise funds for the Georgia Baptist Hospital. Punch was served and about fifty ladies attended the afternoon program.
Pelham Georgia June 26 Mrs A L Hildreth and son Billie of Miami Fla left today for home after two weeks as guests of Mrs Forest West Mrs Brady Beasley of Sale City Ga spent Monday afternoon visiting friends in Pelham Mrs L H Hayes of Hopeful has returned from Pelm Beach where she visited her children She visited Mrs Co L Chastain in Thomasville on her way home
The Matrons Fidelis class of the Baptist church met at home of Mrs J A Rogers in Pelham on Monday night June 26 The devotional was led by Mrs E R Eilet and twenty seven members plus one visitor attended A social hour followed with refreshments served by hosts Mrs EA Rogers Mrs Johnnie Glenn and Mrs Floyd Fowler
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