16 Mar 1943
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1943
Page
1
A collection of dated clippings and wire copy notes reflecting wartime sentiment and public discourse. Includes references to Spain policy, March fifteenth, fourth terms, Ruml plan, Admiral Standley, German advance, prices, Tojo, Axis dynamics, and Washington war talk.
The piece reports that doctors will be drafted into service with a state led induction system led by Georgia not expanding its local pool. Internes and nurses will be required as the nation reorganizes medical support, while debates about publicist activities and national morale are noted.
The Moscow interview by William H. Standley drew swift denials from the State Department over implied approval of lend-lease details. The piece notes public mistrust of New Deal policies, antiwar critics, and calls for harsher sabotage trials while warning of risks to farm labor, transportation, and manpower as 1.5 million workers may shift from farms this year.
Donalsonville Georgia March 16 Miss Eunice Matthews of Laverne Alabama is guests this week of her sisters Mrs Wynne Howell and Mgr Uowell Lieut W E Brigham of Turner Field Albany was home for the weekend Mrs L E Way and Mrs Bill Hay spent Saturday in Bainbridge Mrs Grady Richardson visiting Atlanta with her sisters Mesdames Bill Chandler and John Fiveash and their families Mesdames Ellison Dunn and J A Timmerman attended the state in Gainesville and shopped in Dothan with others Mrs B B Clarke Eleanor Chason L C Hay Martha Jane Clarke and Ethel Cowart shopped in Bainbridge last Thursday George Amos has returned from Atlanta Joe Brunson a student at Oglethorpe University spent time with his parents Dr and Mrs J W Brunson O C Smith business visitors in Colquitt Dr KE C Smith moved from Frazier Elis Hospital Dothan to his home near Jakin his condition serious P A Walker and daughter Joanne of Atmore visited relatives here Miss Frances Balkcom of Blakely visited Mrs O C Smith
A brief passage warns that propaganda may affect public opinion, likening its influence to subjection to coercive ideas. It suggests the possibility of friction arising later from overused themes and messaging.
Dr. Thomas Patran notes rationing aims to distribute scarce food fairly as shortages deepen. With one quarter of the food going to the military and lend-lease, prices rise and workers gain wages, pressuring farmers to boost output amid manpower and transport limits. The policy mix points toward extending controls to meats and dairy as shortages persist.
The Navy announced 49 casualties among naval forces including six dead and 43 missing. This raises total Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard casualties to 24,395 reported to next of kin since December 7, 1941.
Senator Joseph Falzone told the Missouri senate a measure would let St. Louis County hire a supervisor of rabies control. He recalled a boyhood incident with a terrier and refused the dog catcher label. The proposal aims to establish county-wide animal control authority.
Mrs Billy Schue of Dallas received a letter from her husband in North Africa that claimed to include a five franc note as a souvenir. The husband forgot to enclose the note and joked there was an autographed present from the censor.
A report notes there are 176,900 physicians in the United States with about 25,000 serving with the armed forces. It highlights the contingent of medical professionals aligning with military service.
One hundred marines and navy men recovering from war wounds stay at the Sonoma Mission Inn north of San Francisco under a naval program. Led by Lieut. Edgar R. Overton, the group follows relaxed rules with limited duties, enjoying movies, games, golf, tennis, archery, and social visits as they recover.
Army soldiers in North Africa joined a native hunt with Arabs then gathered under canvas for a dinner of wild boar chops. The meal featured 250 pound boar chops and omelettes, served by Sergeant Bradberry, with officers including Lieutenant Colonel Harold Forde and Captain Frank Casiello present in the field unit.
A local report notes the villagers discuss a man in an outdoor cage who is often teased by girls passing by. The piece highlights social tension and public curiosity about the unusual enclosure.
A 1919 Texas death notes the deceased left no estate though mourners joke he hoarded no wealth. Two men on the front porch recall Bill’s life after the Eighteenth Amendment’s start. One laments lack of forehandedness, the other retorts he left a sizable estate in liquor.
Three Bainbridge officers received promotions at the Bainbridge Army Air Field. Captain Bohannan and Captain Burlingame moved up from first lieutenants, while First Lieutenant Richardson became a captain. The report also lists the officers’ backgrounds, home towns, and education.
A Sunday gathering at the Bainbridge County Club featured ping pong shuffleboard darts and other games followed by a spaghetti supper. Attendees included Miss Susan Bower Margaret Chalfant Georgia Graham Adelaide Bower and cadets Emery Haynes Harvey Haines Glen Hartwell and Walt Garrett.
Bainbridge Ga March 16. Mr and Mrs A P Wimberley of Tallahassee spent the weekend with Mrs E A Wimberley. Ensign and Mrs Joe Williams visit before departing for Del Monte California. Ben Jackson US Navy stationed at Bainbridge Maryland visited home with his parents. Major and Mrs Dwight Caswell host in Savannah with Col A D Caswell then plan a Florida trip before returning home. L Hodges Jr US Navy Chicago and John S Hodges US Navy Bainbridge Maryland spent time with their parents.
George Washington Dunn, a 69 year old Canadian-born man awaiting final naturalization in Phoenix U S District Court, suffered a heart attack and died in the courtroom while awaiting his American citizenship.
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