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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1944
Page
1
A Highland editorial surveys wartime injuries and safety costs, notes postwar job gains for discharged soldiers, and critiques campaigns and possible leaders. It discusses Dewey and Roosevelt as presidential possibilities and urges unity to win the war. It cites safety statistics from the National Safety Council and comments on election practices.
A speaker critiques politicians who seek public good but face hostile, partisan attacks. He notes many expect fair treatment from opponents yet kick down those who worked for decent government. The piece cautions against hypocrisy and needing support without appreciation.
The speaker laments a reckless approach to life and urges government responsibility to ensure citizens look out for one another rather than pursuing self interest. The text questions whether perpetual self preservation can justify harm to others.
Meigs Georgia notes list residents and guests this June including Mr. and Mrs. Smithwick of Columbus, Mrs. Hal Wilson and daughters Pat and Dot from Marietta, and visitors from Birmingham Pelham Thomasville and Tampa. Several locals host relatives and friends, with moves to Putney and Jennings noted.
AP dispatch notes presidential hopeful Thomas E. Dewey trains his oratory by drafting brief lines. He spends about 60 hours shaping a speech, records broadcasts, and adjusts wording after listening to recordings. Close aides and veteran reporters say his style relies on short sentences for strong, lasting impact.
A. B. Hart declares candidacy for re election as representative and pledges cooperation to pass reforms in Georgia. Roy Segler also runs for one of two seats in Thomas county House of Representatives and asks for support in the July Fourth primary.
Robert EB Chastain announces candidacy for Representative urging support in the July 4 primary. He pledges to push constitutional finances reform and stable school funding while serving county and state.
Nine privates were sentenced to 16 to 25 years at hard labor and dishonorable discharge after a May 24 gun battle at Stookley Field with white military police at a mobile Alabama post. About 1,000 rounds were fired, rifles and submachines were stolen, and mutiny charges were listed for several defendants. Names and ages include Clarence Rogers 22, Willie Ward 20, Willie Fleetwood 21, Edward C. Reese 22, Willie Wright 21, Garfield Thomas 19, Enos Bailey, John F. Grant 25, and Willie E. Lane 25, all inducted at various camps.
Blakely Ga June 30 AP Clark Mosely a Jaking Ga farmer and merchant became sole democratic candidate for Early county seat in the state House of Representatives.
Columbus Georgia June 30 AP state revenue commissioner J Eugene Cook told the state association of life underwriters Georgia can weave a sound social fabric and enter the postwar era debt free while warning that expansion must consider the federal tax program. Delegates elected Henry M Powell of Atlanta president succeeding George M Venable of Columbus.
The Philadelphia Navy Yard announced the super-battleship Wisconsin was commissioned after 18 weeks from launch, a possible world record. Christened Dec 7, it was commissioned April 16 by Rear Admiral Milo F. Draemel. Displacement cited at 52,000 tons when fully loaded.
The race faced a setback as opponent Hilton E. Hightower announced withdrawal, altering the contest dynamics and leaving the field clearer for remaining candidates.
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