09 Sep 1944
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1944
Page
1
A reader column charts wartime issues from prison politics to mineral exploration and school funding. It highlights the Bell Bomber plant near Marietta, highway plans from Chattanooga to Florida, and TVA power expansion shaping Georgia's industry and transport, while noting Mrs. Roosevelt’s stance on social equality.
Washington discussion on a constitutional amendment to guarantee women equal rights stalls after decades. Proponents led by the National Woman’s Party push for passage while opponents from groups like the National League of Women Voters warn of lost state laws and court confusion. The piece outlines proposed hurdles two thirds in Congress then 36 states and a five year transition. It contrasts arguments that the constitution should guarantee equal rights with fears of sweeping loss of existing laws protecting women.
The piece urges continued backing for local assets like Finney General Hospital and nearby bases, noting large payrolls, civilian and military personnel, and the need to preserve facilities. It argues civic commitment benefits all and criticizes neglect or hostile criticism as harmful to community welfare and safety.
Robert A. Manners is held in Cartersville Ga on charges of obtaining gasoline ration coupons for 120000 gallons by posing as a warden of the State Highway Department. Assistant District Attorney Astor Merritt says Manners used Rossville Ga ration board coupons and secured a 65000 gallon certificate from the Office of Defense Transportation in Chattanooga Tennessee, then sold the coupons to filling stations.
Statesboro Ga Sept 9 AP the last Georgia tobacco auction market closed for the season yesterday with one warehouse still open to clear remaining leaf in this section good leaf continued to bring strong prices and buyers remained active in bidding
Georgia Tech coach Bill Alexander ordered the first real scrimmage of the season for the Yellow Jackets as 40 varsity players and 60 hopefuls worked two hours of light drills under assistant Bobby Dodd. Cooler weather greeted the squad in Athens as Florida-born Gene Singletary joined the starting lineup ahead of a scrimmage.
Prices ran high with baskets yesterday averaging 47 cents per pound. Most markets closed over two weeks ago except Statesboro Georgia where flue cured tobacco remained active.
A Maine dog caused concern when a mysterious squeak emerged as it lay down. Vet X rays revealed a small rubber ball with a whistle swallowed by the pointer. The owner advised humane handling and table-based restraint for examinations and treatment. Army dogs return home with mixed readjustment outcomes.
Sunday morning services at the Methodist and Baptist churches in Meigs featured classes for all ages under supervision of local teachers. Visitors and residents including Mr. Ce lams of Albany and Mr. Fields of Jacksonville attended church events and discussed business matters.
Obituary notice reports the funeral for Clary, with details of date and location in Florida. The brief highlights the deceased and service arrangements.
A funeral service in charge of Clark & Gilmore will be held at the Ham Cemetery near Boston at 3 o'clock Sunday.
Melvin Presley a colored man died at his home September 6 in the St. John's Community Funeral services are to be announced later with Clark and Gilmore in charge.
An estimate places Earth's underground water volume at roughly one third of the sea's total. The finding highlights substantial subsurface aquifers and informs hydrology and resource planning.
Rail timetable lists Eastern War Time arrivals and departures for the Southland Southwind and Daily services. Through sleepers connect Montgomery Savannah Atlanta Tampa St. Petersburg Detroit Chicago with multiple routes via N Y Jax Savannah and Montgomery. Wells, ticket agent, reports phone contact 162.
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