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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1945
Page
2
Decatur County voted dry last week by 1044 to 431 after repeal of prohibition in Georgia. The Bainbridge Searchlight reports liquor opponents failed to enjoin the election or to overturn the result. the county Ordinary ruled the election valid.
In a dramatic ritual aboard a ledge overlooking the Pacific Ushijima and Cho prepared for seppuku. An aide and staff witnessed as both generals knelt with white sheets and faced the sea before the adjutant ended each life with a sword strike.
Pelham Georgia native Marine Private First Class Fred Albert Grant, 22, formerly of Pelham High School class of 1940 and Pelham Bottling Company employee, is in a rest area after returning from the Battle of Iwo Jima. He also served in Saipan Tinian and the Marshalls, enlisting in the Marine Corps at Macon on September 18 1942.
The plan would make the speaker of the House next in line if the president cannot serve with the president pro tem of the Senate stepping in when needed. If neither exists the cabinet would assume duties until a speaker is elected. A special election would fill a vacancy at the next regular congressional election.
The Decatur County election shows a dry victory over two to one with 1044 against legalization and 431 for liquor sales. Protests and legal challenges followed, mirroring Brooks County as communities push back against open sale and control policies.
In Moscow talks on a Turkish Russian pact observers report discussions on Kars proprietorship and possible Montreux convention changes to favor the Soviet Union. No firm demands are cited. Also raised were potential Soviet bases in Turkey, with no substantiation. Venezuela
Storms sweep the New England coast causing one death and heavy damage to crops trees and power lines. Up to 4.59 inches of rain falls on Nantucket and 10 000 telephones are out of order with 7 000 in Cape Cod. Coast guard boats battle 60 to 70 mph seas to guide fishing boats ashore.
A South Georgia Rally of Odd Fellows will be held at the City Auditorium tomorrow at 6 30 p m open to the public. Delegations from nearby cities including Tallahassee and Bainbridge are expected. Visiting dignitaries D D Monroe T W Chestnutt M D Collins will participate with Collins acting as Master of Ceremonies and Chestnutt introducing the guest speaker.
The speaker urged rapid ratification of international cooperation on food finance and aviation. He praised the instrument for peace and human progress and warned that using it selfishly would betray those who died for freedom. He called for a worldwide rule of reason and enduring peace under God.
Paris reports the French government formed a French command in Germany to be led by Gen. Jean De Lattree De Tassigny and report directly to Gen. De Gaulle. The unit will act as the provisional French government in dealings with the Allies and include a commander of occupation forces and military, economic, and political advisors.
The Georgia Governor of President Roosevelt emphasizes freedom for both public and private initiative as essential to national development and prosperity. He argues that government and private enterprise support the country and should not be restricted. He cites Jefferson on liberty of rights as a guiding principle.
Rosenberg announce the birth of a baby boy named Mark Ira at Archbold hospital. Lt William Roy Stephens returns home from Maxwell Field before reporting to Shreveport Air Field. Jack King joins Great Lakes Naval Station near Chicago for his 18th birthday assignment. Mr and Mrs Morris Rosenberg host visitors at the Hudson Taylor wedding. Jimmie L Rigsby U S S N R will be on leave to Boxhall Plantation. Anne Flowers returns from Washington DC to resume Red Cross work at Finney General Hospital.
The Georgia governor denounces monopolies as a civil liberty issue and calls for free domestic markets. He criticizes the Fair Employment Practices Committee as unworkable while defending segregation as beneficial and stating that economic well being, not social equality, will solve racial tensions. He affirms Georgia voters may participate in general elections, while party primaries remain controlled by party rules.
Dr and Mrs B S Inman of Thomasville announce their son Captain Ben S Inman has arrived in New York after serving in Germany. Dr and Mrs C H Watt report their son Lieutenant Robert Watt is also among those arriving. Both officers saw combat in Germany and expect re assignment.
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