06 Nov 1940
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1940
Page
1
The article notes the Solid South backing Roosevelt in a decisive election while addressing drafts in Georgia and Florida. It details draft board quotas for Thomas County, the processing of questionnaires, exemptions, and appeals, plus proposals for defense oriented highway construction and regional cooperation with federal authorities. It also mentions job application biases seen in a Florida tearoom context.
The item presents publication masthead details for the Daily and Semi-Weekly Times Enterprise from Thomasville Georgia. It lists office location transmission notes Associated Press rights and advertisement change deadlines and pricing.
The column rails at mudslinging and the New Deal, notes election fatigue and Roosevelt vs Willkie. It warns of France and Germany’s moves, hints at England’s security and trade issues, and emphasizes the free ballot amid a charged political climate.
The passage discusses wartime election dynamics with Roosevelt favored for president, Willkie for opposition, and Democrats likely to hold the Senate while the House outcome remains uncertain. Voters favor continuity in preparedness and leadership amid fears of the Hitler threat and potential entry into war.
Captain Charles P. Mason of the local Naval Air Station urges Florida to build wide roads suitable for military airstrip use in war. The idea aligns with proposed military highways and targets aviation defense, noting that wide flat roads without poles could serve as runways if needed.
Washington Daybook reports the current congress may break the 354 day record set during World War I as the three day recess rule allows a five week pause. The piece notes the skeleton staff meets periodically and no major business is pursued while lawmakers seek re election. It also mentions Dempsey’s potential senate bid and a spinless plane license.
Uncertainty surrounds the draft quotas for Georgia as state authorities project that fewer men will be drafted from Georgia than from many other states. The exact figures and methods for allocating draftees remain unresolved and pending further guidance.
Stenos turned star Ethel Merman rises to solo lead in Panama Hattie on Broadway after persistence with a stenographer wage and a boss who helped her get a staging break. The singer shows improved voice and comic dancing with screenwriter Louis Weitzner and composer Jimmy Van Heusen linked to current film and stage work.
The Thomas County Housing Authority invites sealed bids for construction of dwelling houses pit privy and bored wells for Rural Housing Project GA 12 1 in Thomasville Georgia with bids due by October 31 1940 at the county courthouse. Bids must meet minimum wage rates and include a 5 percent bid bond. Documents available after October 10 1940 with a $5 deposit refundable if plans are returned in good condition within 10 days after bid opening. The authority may reject any or all bids and reserves the right to waive informalities.
Thomas County Housing Authority announces an addendum to the bid notice for the construction of fifty low rent rural housing units GA 12 in Thomas County Georgia. Bids due 2 P M on November 14 1940 read aloud at the Thomas County Courthouse Thomasville Georgia. Plan and specs available October 29 1940. J W McMillan chairman.
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