20 May 1943
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1943
Page
1
A reflective passage on truth and time, noting that truth travels and time tempers accuracy. It urges writing to a trusted man if kin are lacking and warns that quiet, supposedly wise men can err. It cautions that poisoned words rebound and that violence leaves no lasting permanent effect. The Balkans and Lavaldom are mentioned as strategic routes, and a cynical remark about clothes and women closes the excerpt.
A man holding U S bonds expresses concern over lacking satisfactory coverage for his financial needs and the risk of being turned out in the cold without proper support.
A casual note mentions a walkable fishing hole and notifying the owner before fishing. The text questions chances of victory, contrasts confidence with gambling on words, and reflects on service members’ efforts and upcoming tough times for the Allied forces. It also criticizes Washington bureaucrats and slow access to top leaders.
The report highlights numerous soldiers wounded abroad needing bandages to prevent suffering from neglect. It notes the clearing hazards of lung oil production and vast acres awaiting development across the territory. It surveys Hitler’s perilous moment and suggests a possible early collapse before Germans realize the situation.
Reporters debate Mussolini's hold as supporters claim strength while others warn he may fall with the King, amid a crisis that Hitler has abandoned in Germany.
In Thomasville community leaders push to broaden the club for servicemen by adding recreation and varied entertainments. They urge local participation and note potential Negro soldiers may arrive for maneuvers, raising integration and policing concerns before their arrival.
Washington observers weighed Prime Minister Churchill's pledge to fight with the United States against Japan and other foes while speculating the European invasion may be limited to countering bombed enemy regions. Labor moves and a Senate tax ultimatum also dominated Capitol Hill chatter as naval funding surged.
The North African campaign is proclaimed over with success six months after a surprising coup led to American landings. Officials warn of future losses and urge a swift, concentrated Allied campaign to exploit new opportunities and hasten the end of the European war. Germany remains capable, but the text predicts a German collapse with a new Western push and Russia’s renewed efforts toward the Rhine.
Observers weigh the realism of Russia's postwar stance as Stalin and his leaders prepare a continued fight and strategy after a potential victory over Hitler. The article outlines Russia's program and aims in the changing afterwar landscape.
Dr. Charles Kendall of Milwaukee told the Georgia Dental Association that dentistry is the least expensive beauty service. He cited 1938 and 1940 spending on permanent waves and other beauty services to compare with 1935 net dental income of about 124.65 million dollars. The talk praised the Atlanta Southern Dental College and noted new Georgia dental group officers led by Margaret Henry of Savannah as president and Mary F. Joiner of Macon as president elect with Virginia Ingraham Annie S. Jackson and Charlotte M. White in key roles.
The Office of Price Administration announced 40 million application blanks for War Ration Book No. 3 were being sent by mail carriers. Book 3 replaces books 1 and 2 when stamps run out, includes tabs with pictures of airplanes tanks carriers and artillery, and will govern sugar coffee and shoe rations along with point value stamps for canned goods and meat.
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden lauded Winston Churchill as the greatest Englishman of our time and predicted his U S visit would aid the Allied cause. Eden spoke at a Conservative conference noting a planned intensified Allied air offensive against Europe and continued bombing of Germany around the clock.
OPA announced that recipients should not return the blanks until after June 1 because no machinery has been set up yet to receive them. The advisory emphasizes awaiting formal processing infrastructure before submissions.
The Board met in the superintendent's office with President Jerger and Merars. Elected Lucile Crawford fifth grade teacher and Minnie Wall librarian. Willie Mae Hollins re elected fifth grade teacher. Discussed East Side school repairs and band instruction. Approved weekly magazines, accelerated courses, summer session plans, and various bills. Opened school next session on September 13 and named a commencement speaker.
DeWitt Mackenzie notes Churchill urged urgent aid to China and probes air power’s role against Germany and Italy. He sees no shift in 1942 policy, but implies Allies can pursue both the Pacific and European fronts with greater force.
Ochlocknee Ga May 20 special services honoring service men will be held Sunday May 23 at Ochlocknee Baptist church. Rev J Gorham Garrison will preach with Major Randolph Blackford post chaplain Finney General Hospital Thomasville as guest speaker. Program features music and song. Services begin 12:00 noon and last one hour.
Ochlocknee Ga May 20 The annual commencement events begin May 20 with the junior senior banquet at the Woman's Club room hosted by the tenth grade and faculty sponsor Mrs Lowell Clark. May 21 features a music department recital in the school auditorium. May 30 holds the baccalaureate service with Rev J Gorham Garrison preaching and special music. May 31 the senior class play Aunt Tillie Goes To Town is staged under Mrs Eugene Ackerman with a small admission fee. June 1 graduation exercises led by Miss Laila Clifton with addresses by Supt J L Yaden and diplomas by Supt Mary Belle Nichols.
Georgia tests confirm sweet potato meal can replace part of the corn in dairy cattle rations. Trials with 48 cows show potato meal produced 9.3 percent more milk, higher butterfat, and better vitamin A in butter, with no digestive issues. Sheep feeding in three-year trial shows similar gains and milk production.
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