02 Sep 1939
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1939
Page
1
Local editorial remarks on wartime strategy and politics reflect tension over Germany Poland and Italy. The piece comments on Roosevelt and leadership, liquor laws, education, and upcoming games while noting civil defense concerns and international risk.
The Daughters of the Union Veterans denounce the film Gone With the Wind as untrue and inflammatory. They challenge claims of Confederate destruction and praise Sherman’s harsh campaign while urging restraint to avoid inflaming public opinion.
The article reflects on the escalation from Munich to a broader war, arguing that appeasement failed and Germany under Hitler triggered a worldwide conflict. It laments past policy mistakes and calls for strong action to curb aggression, warning of deep, lasting harm across nations.
An analysis highlights European capitals mapped across the United States, noting Berlin and Warsaw proximity and the strategic role of air power. It discusses potential German offensives and the likelihood of Italy’s entry, projecting shifts as Hitler pursues ambitious goals.
Mrs Otto Witt of Mankato reports a white leghorn hen laid a seven and three quarter inch egg, then followed with another large egg, prompting local curiosity about the bird's unusual production.
A New York columnist critiques Sam and contemporary novels by John Steinbeck and others. The piece targets works that depict heroines in leather jackets and violent street scenes, arguing writers age out and deform characters to shock readers while praising Grapes of Wrath as exceptional.
A scrambled crossword puzzle prompt with many incomplete clues and garbled OCR markings covering across and down entries. The readable items include hints for pronouns, distances, celestial terms, planetary and flora references, and various common nouns, with multiple errors and misreads throughout.
A young Southern woman in New York narrowly avoids danger crossing Fifth Avenue. A vigilant traffic policeman saves her, joking that he is a Valentino, as she thanks him for pulling her to safety.
In a rough day for the league Memphis Chickasaw reclaimed the lead from the Vols as Nashville’s hold weakened. The Chickasaw edged Nashville 6-4 while New Orleans defeated Crackers 9-2 and 10-8. Knoxville edged Knoxville’s rivals 7-5 and 6-3. Birmingham and Chattanooga split a doubleheader 3-2 and 10-1.
Train schedule fragment lists arrival times from Atlanta via Route 3:35 p m to 8:20 p m and from Dothan with 10:20 a m and 1:55 p m connections. Entries include 6:20 p m 9:50 p m 2:14 p m 4 12:40 a m 9:45 p m and 6:07 p m at Ce ia Tifton.
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