16 May 1942
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1942
Page
1
A gathered wartime column notes global strains from Russia to China, mentions Maritime Day, neutrality hopes for Martinique, and urges thrift. It cites sugar, fuel rationing, and public sentiment while praising AP reports and wartime production plans for taxes.
A historical note discusses the senate stance on gas rationing during an emergency. It mentions an effort to waive special privileges for unlimited gasoline and notes opposition, with Senator Pepper of Florida voting for the resolution. It warns of public resentment and potential unrest over priviledges, hoarding, and extended use amid government rules.
A Fingland based wartime dispatch describes domestic regimentation including clothing and food rationing, the shift to victory gardens, salvage drives, and the expected tightening of controls. It notes penalties for business, widespread sacrifice, and the drive toward similar mobilization as England. A Fresno report follows on Dutch Warmerdam’s pole vault bid at the West Coast Relays.
Kathleen Vaughan plans a Country Club date with Fred De Mille while Joe Neely frets over a picketing incident. The editor of the Linville Gazette scolds Joe for publicity stunts as Kathleen enjoys breakfast and resists his jealousy. A cliffhanger ends with Joe rushing to meet the editor and Kathleen preparing to attend the social clash.
The shift in gas ration cards prompted by government wartime policy led to widespread scrutiny as users realized overstatement risks waste and potential shortages. Many X or B cardholders reconsidered and petitioned the boards after reflection.
Sammy Angott defended his world lightweight title with a 15 round decision over challenger Allie Stolz at Madison Square Garden. Stolz floored Angott in the third and in rounds twelve and fourteen, low blows costing Stolz points, as Angott weighed 154 1/2 pounds to Stolz 133. The judges awarded Angott the victory and promoter Mike Jacobs set a rematch for June 11 at the garden.
A historical note recalls October 10th as Whipping Day in Hull England, a practice ending in 1856. It then describes the Kerry Blue Terrier, its Irish origin and domestication, and outlines fed safe foods for puppies while listing foods to avoid. The piece emphasizes breed traits, origins, and care tips for owners.
A newspaper note discusses dog shipping rates where weight and size do not affect cost, with small dogs priced the same as large ones. It also covers opinions on feeding dogs during meat shortages, favoring stew beef over hamburger for grown dogs due to digestion concerns.
A Chicago publisher releases a revised third edition of The Dashhund for dog owners. The column answers reader questions on stud fees and preventing distemper with veterinarian guidance.
Word puzzle style list with hundreds of clues across and down. Entries include animals plants rivers gods and common phrases. The page mixes nonsense phrases and dictionary like hints with foreign language terms and archaic spellings.
In a May 16 update from Detroit, Charley Keller and Red Ralls of the 1942 Yankees lead the American League hitting race after beating Ty Cobb. Ted Shipkey of New Mexico University has been commissioned to captain it the Army Air Corps. Rocky Mountain Conference lifts freshman eligibility for varsity teams next school year.
A wartime note from extension service workers warns that a bankrupt farmer has few assets to defend in the present war and urges minimizing debts to survive the economic strain.
Guayaquil May 16 authorities announced a violent earthquake that rocked the city and surrounding area. Fifty three deaths were confirmed and about two thousand people were injured though full casualty figures remained unavailable due to communication outages. Further tremors were reported nearby.
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