05 May 1942
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1942
Page
1
A condensed column notes rationing plans for sugar and gasoline as World War II enters its grip. It discusses public attitudes, expected shortages, and the challenge of distributing scarce resources fairly, with emphasis on civilian sacrifice and nationwide mobilization. It cites local sentiment from Thomasville and broader views on defense, taxes, and unity.
Attorney General Ellis Arnall launches a campaign broadside against Talmadge. Ralph Smith notes Arnall’s critique of Talmadge’s wartime stance and alleged Japan talks in the Statesman. Smith quotes Cox’s House remarks on price fixing and Henderson, and comments on political rhetoric shaping Georgia’s race.
President Roosevelt backs a voluntary share-your-car movement through the American Municipal Association and U S Conference of Mayors urging cities and car owners to reduce traffic. Officials estimate up to 5 million cars could be removed with savings in gas and rubber while maintaining war production. Suggestions include neighbors car pooling for work and school and synchronized business trips. The bronze Statue of Freedom atop the Capitol dome weighs 14 985 pounds.
George Tucker profiles beggars like Frank Annie and Tony in New York, contrasting street hustlers with fortunes. Frank hides $5 900 in a Brooklyn mattress, Annie owns four Jersey houses, while Tony the Battery bootblack earns big tips yet toils daily for pennies, and their fates reveal urban ambivalence toward poverty.
A patriotic appeal notes that twelve Americans buying one $18.75 U.S. War Bond total $225 funds a parachute. It urges paratroop needs and explains silk formerly used for dresses shifts to parachutes, with 20 women forgoing purchases to save for War Bonds.
The peace proposal from the Nazi group outlines a conditional halt to hostilities, with demands to keep current gains plus minor adjustments. The strategy aims to gauge the Allies plans and willingness to concede before finalizing terms.
A destitute Bowery man discovers important notes on Wall Street and, after receiving a handsome reward, becomes insane three days later. He enjoys steaks and wine during the interval. Doctors say the sudden influx of rich food and vitamins caused a rapid bloodstream change that affected his mind.
Washington May 5. The War Production Board issued the sweeping conservation order M-126 directing thousands of plants to stop use of iron and steel for guns planes tanks and bullets within 90 days. Many durable goods firms face shutdown unless they shift to war material, with limited exceptions for essential repair and hospital equipment.
A fragmented tale recounts a French hunter's tiger story. Friends advise a goat lure and tree ambush, but the hunter admits no tigers were killed as the cats now travel in pairs with one eye closed.
The order bans manufacture of common items from bath tubs to voting machines and novelties with limited 90 day production. After that period no metal may be used except gold or silver, and prior orders target automotive components. Handymen must improvise when stocks exhaust.
Miami reports U S naval planes saved 24 of 44 men after a British freighter was sunk by an enemy submarine during its maiden voyage. The rescued were brought to Bermuda and a Florida air station. 20 others remained missing at sea.
In a tropical wind and rain storm lifeboats separated and were rescued by passing vessels. Twelve survivors were landed at Charleston, South Carolina, while Captain Harold Richardson of Scarborough, Yorkshire, and others reached Cuba and then Miami. No injuries were reported from the sinking of the medium craft as the submarine was not seen, though its engine exhaust was heard after the torpedo launch.
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