27 May 1943
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1943
Page
1
A reflective wartime column urges readers to support the war effort through advertising discipline, volunteering, and continued endurance. It praises Jack Williams as Georgia Broadcasters head, cautions against idleness, and emphasizes communication with service members while highlighting pessimism about a quick victory and Russia, Rommel, and Japan in the broader war context.
The piece surveys a poll tax clash in the Senate with Southern lawmakers opposing removal of a state taxing qualification and critics calling it discriminatory. It shifts to a strategic wartime analysis, detailing Allied positions in Africa and the Mediterranean, the role of Churchill, and projected impacts of aerial and ground campaigns on Germany and Italy.
Washington May 27 The preview of the future income tax law shows higher taxes for the average taxpayer with more complex forms and a 20 percent check off on wages plus a 17 percent credit against income tax and a 3 percent victory tax. Installment dates and uncancelled 1942 taxes outline payment deadlines through 1945 with required estimates and final reports.
A wartime report notes a spokesman for a tactical group describing heavy Allied air operations over the Mediterranean and pressures on German defenses as the campaign intensifies.
A Berlin broadcast reported by AP said Adolf Hitler posthumously awarded Japan's Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto the knight’s cross of the iron cross with oak leaves and swords in gratitude for his merit in the common fight. The Tokyo radio noted Yamamoto died in combat on the Pacific front in April.
The Washington Red House on R Street spurs debate over lobbyists and Washington hospitality. Observers stress that the real issue is the persistent influence of lobbyists and agents in government contracting and political life, with many interactions reducible to direct approaches from business heads.
World War II column analyzes the Japanese defense on Attu Island as a stark lesson for Allied strategy. It argues intensified civilian effort and rapid production are essential to speed Allied victory, with air power key to crushing Japan and forcing capitulation.
They describe how firms curry favor with lawmakers by hosting dinners for senators and cabinet members. Such gatherings build the illusion of access as contracts often go to firms they represent or seek to represent. An experienced congressman can guide constituents, with many firms wasting money on constant agents in Washington.
Thomas county poultrymen are asked by the government to produce about 659000 dozen eggs this year three per cent more than in 1942 as their share in the Food for Victory program the National Poultry Defense Committee estimated today.
The U S Department of Agriculture urged a higher percentage increase in poultry production as Georgia farmers, led by Hobar Creighton, push to meet civilian and military needs. Last year Georgia produced 640000 dozen eggs in one county and 51750000 dozen nationwide. this year their share aims for 3410000 dozen amid labor and protein shortages.
A Navy airman using a slow heavy patrol plane as a dive bomber crippled a submarine so it became easy prey for a second aircraft. He was commended by his superiors though they cautioned that his methods should not be encouraged. The destruction occurred in the South Atlantic several weeks ago.
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