Governor Urged to Reappoint General Scott as Adjutant
Petitions signed by a majority of the Georgia House and Senate urge Governor Joseph M Brown to reappoint General A J Scott as adjutant general. The 129 House members and others argue merit over politics, noting petitions were unsolicited and representative of constituents.
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Weather outlook shows showers across country with Ohio valley rain
A forecast notes generally cloudy conditions with showers mainly in the Ohio valley and little in the southern states. The rain lowers temperatures, producing an unusually pleasant June day. The Gopher adds a local remark about not judging by appearances.
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Backward Roles at a Movie House and a Hot Night
A friend and a visiting girl watch a youthful couple on screen in a moving picture show. The couple’s restrained hugs sparks a remark that the scene is tame and the lover should grab her. The narrator asserts strong views on visitors and on Cupid while noting the temperature at 86 degrees.
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Gay Paree
Osteopathic Board Wins In Senate
The Senate passed a bill creating a five member state board of osteopathic examiners with no opposition. Georgia osteopaths have long sought formal recognition. The measure now heads to the House for final action this session.
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Board of Osteopathic Examiners
Georgia
Vienna Wipes Out Sale of Near Beer
Vienna Ga July 27 Special One thousand dollar fine and six months in jail is the sentence given J 4 Smith a negro beer dealer of this place who was tried today in the city court. A number of witnesses testified that the beer sold by Smith would produce drunkenness and the jury promptly returned a verdict of guilty. This probably means the end of near beer in Vienna and Dooly.
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Dooly
Summer Jewelry Styles Spark Enamel Cloisonne Trend
Summer jewelry highlights include shirtwaist sets belt pins collar sets and lace pins described as the prettiest and newest fashions. Cloisonne enamel is noted as exceedingly popular with a large variety available.
Quitman to entertain agricultural society at convention
Quitman Georgia July 27 special the annual convention of the Georgia State Agricultural Society will be held in Quitman Brooks county August 1 and 2 The program planned by President Conner includes speeches and debates with notable speakers expected The first day will feature a committee report on revising the constitution and the convention aims to broaden attendance beyond current delegates
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House votes to cut soft drink tax to five cents a gallon
Georgia House revisited a 10 cent per gallon tax on sirups tinctures and extracts for soft drinks, voting 79 to 53 to amend to 5 cents per gallon with stamps on containers. Debate covered Coca Cola profits caffeine and scope of production tax amid claims of health and constitutional concerns.
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Georgia Senate Debates Biennial Sessions Bill
The Georgia Senate debated a biennial sessions bill by Senator Slater, aiming for a fifty to sixty day two year legislature. Supporters argue saving 70 000 to 80 000 dollars biennially and align with other states, while opponents say one session per year is needed to meet evolving laws and prevent stagnation. The measure requires a constitutional amendment and awaits further action as unfinished business.
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Forestry laws eyed in current Alabama legislative session
Montgomery July 47 Special John H Wallace Jr state game and fish commissioner notes strong support for forestry law adoption during the present legislative session. He says the call includes this feature and most members favor it.
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John H Wallace, Jr
New Trial Refused in Douglas Murder Case
Special Judge F Willa Dart, Colonel Dicken son and Colonel F N McDonald argued for a new trial of R VoL Day in Coffee county. Judy Parker refused to grant a new trial after Day was convicted of murder for killing Beeman Good year near Douglas. Day remains jailed on a life sentence awaiting this hearing.
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F N McDonald
Waycross
R Vol Day
Deppty Aail
Beeman Goodyear
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Big gains shown by county tax digests statewide
Returns from thirty seven counties indicate a net gain in property valuations over last year totaling 1 917 684, with a statewide digests gain under ten million dollars. Eight counties report notable increases while twelve counties show losses, suggesting varied local outcomes despite larger counties pulling up the average.
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Meter Inspector Ordinance Placed In Limbo By Absence
The general council ordinance committee debated a two year old meter inspector bill by Alderman James L Key. Chantman Candler was absent and debate stalled as Huddleston Hancock Wright and Dodd postponed action until Candler could attend, keeping the measure in the incubator.
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Chatman Candler
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Wright
Dodd
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No Quorum Present Of Police Committee
The police committees of the general council tried to hold a meeting yesterday afternoon but failed due to no quorum. Councilman Spratling, chairman, was present with several near beer licenses applications but could not act. Applicants were ready to speak as Spratling quipped that near beer men must return another day.
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