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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1944
Page
4
The official Taylor County newspaper comments on excessive rainfall retarding farming and gardening. Rev Louie Newton reflects on balance from the Lord as the year 1944 progresses.
The $16 billion Fifth War Loan drive begins June 12 with a radio address by Secretary Henry Morgenthau from Texarkana Texas. The campaign runs through July 8 and targets six billion dollars from individual contributors.
The Ft Valley Leader-Tribune notes the end of a record coldest winter and the community prepares for a summer described as the longest, driest, and hottest on record with anticipated complaints and adjustments.
Warrants charging assault and battery have been sworn out against four Johnson county youths following an alleged altercation at a tavern on the city outskirts several days ago. The Wrightsville Headlight reports the incident and ongoing investigations.
The owner of Buck's animal farm in New Jersey faced a comical challenge as 100 monkeys escaped and needed to be corralled back into their cages. The incident drew onlookers and highlighted the spirited chaos associated with primate escapes.
At Daniel Field Augusta troops answered a poll on whether soldiers should give seats to women on crowded buses. Responses ranged from support to opposition with varied remarks, including equal rights jibes and a manly standard.
Taylor countians praise Reynolds high school under Prof. E. H. Joiner for sixteen years of strong teaching. At the Americus district meet last Friday Reynolds placed first in all contests, outscoring larger towns like Fitzgerald and Montezuma. Read the Herald for full report and celebrate the faculty and students’ achievements.
The Montezuma Georgian editor Calvin Cox reports a healing in a personal column after an injury suffered during routine shop duties weeks earlier. He thanks neighbors for gifts and cards including a joke pill bottle from Charlie Hall and shares appreciation for stay in hospital.
Georgia farmers face labor shortages from the draft and heavy rains. Extension agents urge volunteers, including women and youths, to harvest crops such as peaches, peanuts, cotton, and vegetables to support the war effort and avert hunger on the home front.
The Albany Herald reflects on Memorial Day observed on a Wednesday in April. It honors Confederate veterans while noting reconciliation and national unity since the Civil War, with praise for those who fought for their principles and a call for remembrance without bitterness.
Florida faces persistently hot weather until after the May primary as five candidates seek the governorship and races span nearly every congressional district. The piece likens upcoming political contests to cyclones in Georgia, predicting frequent, whirlwind campaigns.
U S Underwood announces candidacy for Georgia General Assembly representing Taylor County. He accepts Democratic Primary on July 4 and pledges to serve all interests of the people, state, and county to the best of his ability.
Ed Wohlwender, appointed Solicitor General of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit to fill an unexpired term, announces his bid for the four year term starting January 1 1945. He pledges faithful, honest service and seeks public endorsements while stressing law enforcement and pursuit of truth.
The Chatsworth Times editor explains a no poetry rule and explains why they refuse to publish poems sent home by soldiers. He notes duplication from other papers and the risk of misattribution, deciding to turn down service poetry despite sympathy for troops.
Jackson Progress notes Albert Hardy Jr and Sister Trawick provide strong editorial support for the Commerce News. The measure highlights their experience and commitment to delivering desired weekly coverage.
The piece reflects on April 19 1944 noting the Lexington and Concord stand sparked by Sam Adams and Hancock. It frames the American dream as expanding opportunity for liberty education and faith with a global echo and calls on readers to see progress from 1775 to the present.
A Savannah crime story reports four men aged 17 to 20 accused of larceny burglary robbery and blackjacking in a wave of offenses. They face multiple major charges in connection with raids in Savannah and Tattnall County, echoing fears of a Dillinger era reemergence.
The Tifton Gazette reports War Department figures showing V Mail handled in March reached 61,252,856 letters. About 30,991,269 came from the United States and 30,261,587 from overseas, with home and overseas mail nearly evenly split.
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