03 Mar 1942
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1942
Page
1
The snippet from the Thomasville Times Enterprise reflects wartime editorials and notices. It mentions editor E R Jerger and publisher W C Hargrave, plus a brief reflection on William C Vereen's family after his death and lines about banking customs and rural Georgia homeowners.
An economist argues against excessive profits and hoarding during wartime, contrasting community impact in a thriving city built by civic spirit and material aid. The government now insists the war must be won without profiteering, challenging prior views on wartime economics.
The piece discusses wartime controls on prices and hoarding, noting government plans to ration sugar, restrict sales, and track inventories with teachers and retailers aiding distribution. It cites vigilance over aliens and fifth columnists, and reports on plans to intern suspected saboteurs.
A circulating tale claims Hitler duped Standard Oil in swapping formulas for artificial rubber and high octane gasoline. Standard allegedly surrendered an octane recipe, but the German version was incomplete and unreliable. The affair underscores German craftiness amid wartime considerations, with hopes to improve the formula via other firms.
Washington dispatch profiles Admiral William H Standley 69 a veteran naval officer and outspoken war advocate now picked as the United States ambassador to Moscow The piece notes his blunt speaking style his career from chief of naval operations to naval representative on the priorities board and his recent mission in Russia with the Harri Man supply group highlighting his contentious wartime views and social prowess.
Joe B. Lewis, a distinctive Manhattan comedian, is described as ugly yet personable and deeply tied to New York club culture. He earns good pay for daily bits about life, drawing crowds at the Copacabana and in winter circuits in Chicago, Saratoga, and Miami.
In this profile the comedian Joe notes money eases nerves and cites that a nine million dollar and a thirteen million dollar man both feel the same. He riffs on gypsies and the Feb 28 day joke before recounting a failed show Lady Come Across. He laments commercials and Don Wilson interruptions while locals say they crave his routine.
Puzzle listing with many across and down clues including topics like wind, tramps, metals, measures, and languages. Contains numerous misspellings and garbled phrases but preserves a dense set of general crossword terms and potential solutions.
In early Denver barrooms a pub keeper posts a $100 reward for ridding the place of flies. A vagabond volunteers promising to clear the atmosphere for ten dollars. After a cash exchange he brags he will summon the flies one by one and remove them.
The sewing club met at Mrs. Sara Gibson’s home on Moultrie Road for a convivial Thursday gathering with strong attendance and refreshments. Relatives and friends including the Dekles of Alma and Thomasville, Chastains of Thomasville, Subers of Pine Grove, and visits from Carlton Morris and Wilson families were noted during the weekend. Also reported are births at Pavo Hospital, and social visits by Banister, Alma Barrow, Ed Wilson, Walter Jones, and the McDowells among others. Mrs. Preston Carlton’s recovery at Daniels Hospital in Pavo was mentioned.
St Joe Fla and Miss LaRue Chastain of Thomasville visited Mr and Mrs J Di Chastain Sunday night. Mr and Mrs G Alien called on Mr and Mrs J L Suber in Ellabelle Sunday. Mr and Mrs Raymond Harvey visited relatives at Pavo during the weekend.
In Macon four city councilmen push back against chatter in city dealings as a sound engineer tests echo suppression by installing sound absorbing panels. Mobile soldiers stranded by a breakdown rely on passersby for help and aid along with a charity handout. Fort Benning closes Pastry Pantry amid sugar shortage but with no official reason given.
The Extension Service reports good housing practices as part of national defense planning. It notes suitable homes for workers, improved living conditions, and guidance for communities to support defense readiness.
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