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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1933
Page
6
Washington reports the reforestation army of 250000 men will be in the field by May 15 under President Roosevelt's program. Fechner notes 91 daily with board in camps already housing 2607 men in conditioning, training, and medical checks as the effort aims to cut unemployment from the 12 million wage earners.
Rail lines coordinate to boost passenger business for the Century of Progress opening in Chicago on June 1 1933. A nationwide plan offers a "visit" package with hotel stays, coupons, Exposition tickets, taxi rides, and sightseeing, aiming to attract visitors and ease travel costs.
Dr Henry Van Dyke world famous educator author philosopher and clergyman died Monday at his Princeton New Jersey home in his eighty first year He was noted as a Divine thinker and prolific writer with a long career in public service and religious work.
In Decatur Alabama Morgan county jury convicts Heywood Patterson the first of nine men retried in the Scottsboro assault case and sentences him to death in the electric chair after a 21 hour jury deliberation. Chief defense counsel S S Leibowitz declined comment and gave no clear indication of an appeal. Patterson faced the verdict with a lowered head.
Naval Station Lakehurst N J April 10 A court inquiry heard new testimony on the Akron disaster noting a misinterpreted order by Captain McCord caused the dirigible to alter course 15 degrees and then 50 degrees. Commander H V Wylie testified he believed the change reflected the order given. The hearing continues as the investigation refines the disaster report presented to Navy Swanson last week.
In Jacksonville on April 7, Mrs. R. Frazier, wife of a former U S narcotics chief, was acquitted by a federal jury of shooting Miss Manona Murrell, a 26 year old divorcee, on the post office lawn amid home breakup claims. The jury deliberated about two hours before verdict.
Washington reports a plan to slash at least one billion dollars with a $200 million reduction for the army and navy. The administration aims to set a broad downfall in fixed charges and interest on the public debt, pushing beyond the pledged 25 percent departmental cuts.
A strong Republican flank planned a move to strip broad powers for Secretary Wallace in the farm bill on Saturday night. Democratic leaders, however, remained confident they could block the assault and defend the administration's proposals.
Death from heart disease ends the career of William A. Elliott 47 longtime business manager of the Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville Florida. Elliott was a well known figure in southern newspaper circles.
Washington Senator Bone proposes restoring the 2 cent postage rate for first class mail. He argues the move would raise government revenue and bolster postal finances.
New York April 7 condolence pours in after the death of H N Straus a Macy’s vice president and L Bamberg Co Newark president He was brother of Jesse J Straus and Perdy S Straus and director of Davison Paxon La Salle and Koch Co The Straus family business began with Lazarus Straus in Georgia and Isidor Straus who died on the Titanic Herbert Straus son of Isidor rose from stock boy to led merchant work and charity a Republican and Hoover early supporter.
Renewed interest sweeps Georgia as Cason Callaway urges a 100000 dollar drive to erect Georgia Hall at Warm Springs. Roosevelt’s Warm Springs Foundation and Dr. Michael Hoke are highlighted, with county committees enlisted to raise funds across 159 counties including Troup and Taylor. Subscriptions already reach thousands as the campaign seeks to finish the first fireproof unit.
Chicago April 11 A rise in wheat prices on the board of trade added about 8.5 million dollars to U S farm crop value as prices jumped 1 to 2 12 cents a bushel in response to a government crop report predicting a smaller wheat yield than any since 1904.
By order of Taylor County Court of Ordinary the estate of J E Mangham will sell at public outcry in Butler Reynolds and surrounding areas. The property includes multiple land parcels in the 18th and 14th districts totaling hundreds of acres, plus a brick Pharmacy building in Reynolds. Cash terms. Administratrix J E Mangham Estate ARS.
Washington April 7 President Roosevelt takes the 16 percent cut he decreed for government workers and makes his own salary reduction effective March 4. In cashing his first pay Friday he wrote a check for the treasury for one percent of his 75000 annual salary. His first return to the treasury under the self imposed cut totaled 848.76.
Philadelphia reports that a will filed on Friday provides a $20,000 bequest to Berry Schools Inc at Mt. Berry New Rome Ga. The gift funds the Wm E Haydock endowment with income earmarked for general expenses.
Taylor county sheriff sale announces public auction at courthouse in Butler for real estate tied to Alex Searcy for 1929 state and county taxes. Sixty two acres from lot 180 and eight acres from lot 79 comprise the parcels in the 16th district section two. C F Smith transferee. April 5, 1983.
The firm Garrett & Fouche, consisting of H. J. Garrett of Charing Georgia and R. E. Fouche of Ideal Georgia, is dissolved by mutual consent with Garrett retiring. Fouche will carry on the business at Ideal and settle liabilities and debts. Dated March 14 1933. Witness J M Snelgrove J P.
Murphy North Carolina April 10 three former officials of the closed Cherokee Bank of Murphy were convicted of violating state banking laws in superior court and sentenced to prison. E A Davidson 78 president received five to eight years in state prison. His son a bank director drew a similar term and E D Story cashier was sentenced to three to five years.
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