16 Nov 1944
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1944
Page
1
A collage of postwar concerns includes labor safeguards, home plans, air power, and public optimism. It notes figures like Eisenhower and Dewey, comments on fashion and social norms, and praises service members while acknowledging space limits for letters and citations in local papers.
The passage discusses preserving workers rights through organized unions, with leaders managing agreements and addressing complaints. It notes some members resist joining special unions while others seek personal work terms, arguing the amendment is democratic and potentially workable under current pressure without undue unfairness.
The article explains mixed regional results in special constitutional amendment elections on closed shop practices in labor unions, noting defeat in California and strong final outcomes in Florida and Arkansas. It argues the amendments challenge union dominance and may reach the Supreme Court amid broader labor-control debates.
The piece argues Dewey secured more electoral votes but not a larger popular vote than Willkie, condemns Dewey as isolationist and criticizes campaign backers. It warns that if Dewey had won he might have shifted policy and harmed national security, while noting the public knew who supported him and Roosevelt.
Washington reports a 1 percent tax on employees and a 1 percent tax on employers, totaling 2 percent, will begin January 1, 1945 unless Congress freezes the rate for another year. The fund pays monthly Social Security benefits to those 65 plus dependents and eligible surviving relatives. The program began collecting the tax in 1937 and began paying benefits in the same period.
War dispatches recount humorous incidents near Haaren Germany and battles with German troops. An American duo escape a hideout after sharing wine with a French family while German soldiers loiter in the yard. Other tales include a colonel’s or I the First Division’s captures and a dentist’s unlikely front line filling. The entry shifts to a discussion of social security tax policy and the war era funding, noting past freezes and current projections for 1945 and beyond.
Atlanta, Nov. 16 AP The Georgia Baptist convention selected Macon for next year’s gathering with Dr FE Sheridan of Augusta to speak. Delegates numbering about 1,000 approved the social service commission’s condemnation of racial prejudice and isolationism and the Waquor traffic at the final session. The commission, led by Rev. Searcy S. Garrison of Savannah, urged an international organization in line with Southern Baptist principles.
Washington officials dismissed fears of a coffee shortage after the Inter American coffee board’s price request was rejected. The Office of Price Administration and War Food Administration ruled that a price rise would hit the cost of living, while an agreement with Brazil to ship 1,000,000 bags monthly runs only through year end.
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The Georgia Baptist convention opened with talks on peace through Christian action. A proposed George W. Truett Junior College was sent to the executive committee for study as part of a five school program. A $800000 centennial endowment drive for four schools was approved.
Athens Georgia reports Big Bill Haley a Hamtramck Michigan fullback has likely earned a chance to showcase against Auburn in Columbus Saturday. Haley displayed speed and skill in a Georgia Bulldog workout, prompting coach Wally Butts to ease his usual pessimism.
Yesterday's session stood out as one of the season’s best workouts. Athletes pushed hard, showing improved pace and technique across drills and sprints.
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