Senate subcommittee kills postal increase bill and local notes
The US Senate Post Office subcommittee rejected the Presidents 430 million postal raise. The Warrenton Clipper marks 114 years in publication and Dawson News enters its 74th week. Georgia broiler industry to keep national leadership for sixth year. State tax bills rose from 18.85 in 1942 to 86.08 last year. Columbus Enquirer Sun celebrates 130 years. Middle Georgia peach sheds close after a strong season. Houston County called most surrounded among 159 counties. Quote on mistakes and action from Sparta Ishmaelite. J Robert Elliott resigns as Georgia Democratic National Committeeman and will skip the 1956 convention.
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J. Robert Elliott
Columbus
Georgia
Chicago
Tax reform proposal tied to annual elections
A columnist suggests the government could lower income taxes only if Congressmen and Senators are elected for one year terms. Elections would be held on the income tax filing deadline.
Meeting of Old Friends an Enjoyable Event
Editor Ernest Camp of the Walton Tribune is honored with gracious remarks from Mrs Camp and the writer after a Monroe visit. They traveled July 9 to Indian Springs Georgia to Elder Hotel enjoying old friendships, with Benny family ties to Butler and Georgia Press Association history.
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Ernest Camp
Walton Tribune
Macon
Atlanta
South Georgia
Florida
C. E. Benns
Butler
Charlie Benns
Benns
Georgia Press Association
Thore
Butler Herald
Charles, Jr
Benny
Georgia FFA and FHA drive youth leadership aims
The Atlanta Journal notes widespread high school participation in FFA and FHA with about 18 000 FFA and 22 000 FHA members. It highlights a camp on Lake Jackson headwaters in Newton County that is underfunded and plans a $200 000 fundraising effort this fall to expand educational and recreational facilities.
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The
Atlanta Journal
Georgia
FFA
FHA
Lake Jackson
Newton County
July Named From Quintilis In Roman Time
The Christian Science Monitor notes how July evolved from Quintilis the fifth month to the seventh month in the modern calendar. The essay reflects on historic timekeeping and the shifting names and customs of societies across eras.
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Julius Caesar
Christian Science Monitor
Auto deaths and injuries cited across wars and cars
A Macon Telegraph writer cites figures from U S News and Information Please and Travelers Insurance claiming 1775–1955 war deaths total 1 130 393 and 1900–1955 automobile deaths 1 149 414 with war wounded 1 153 836 and 1955 auto injuries 2 158 000.
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Macon Telegraph
U.S. News
Travelers Insurance Co
Principles of Successful Life and Public Opinion
A compact column discusses lifelong success rooted in firm principles and public opinion. It notes that caring about public opinion aids reputation, business success, and social trust, with reflections on marriage for income, neighborly generosity, and church property. The piece cites A C Jolly and Eugene Anderson while referencing local items on missing hospital beds and crime topics.
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Cooper Etheridge
Perry Home Journal
Perry Baptist Church
J. M. Teresi
You Can Control What Depends On You
Advice on personal responsibility and self control urging focus on factors one can influence. Encourages building wealth, managing mood, ethics, and preparation to weather hard times by proactive actions and disciplined habits.
Federal road bill passes Congress and signed by Eisenhower
The measure raises federal aid road funding and increases gasoline taxes by one cent per gallon, costing the average Georgia car owner about 6.42 dollars yearly. A tire tax adds roughly 5.76 dollars per owner. The law took effect July 1 and funds became available immediately.
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Congress
Eisenhower
Georgia
Boy Scouts Return From Enjoyable Camping Trip
Americus reports thirty one Boy Scouts and three adult leaders from Troop 21 return from a camping trip at Gumtersville Alabama. Scoutmaster Charlie Hogg and assistants Thomas Argo and John Argo accompanied the group.
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Americus
Troop 21
Gumtersville
Ala
Charlie Hogg
Thomas Argo
John, Argo
Convicts Break Legs in Georgia Prison Protest
Buford July 30 about 36 inmates at Rock Quarry State Prison attempted to break their legs with 10 pound sledge hammers to protest working conditions. State corrections chief Jack Forrester rushed from Atlanta after being informed. a jail doctor said all but about three to five of 39 prisoners suffered leg fractures.
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Buford
Rock Quarry State Prison
Jack Forrester
Atlanta
Fort Valley Welcomes Indian Girl As New Resident
Laura Garner daughter of missionaries in Anjangaon India arrives in New York June 15 and travels to Fort Valley to live with grandmother Mrs Frank Vance. She plans to enter Asbury College in September after visits in Atlanta and Cairo Egypt en route.
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Fort Valley
India
Ft. Valley
Anjangaon
U. S
Frank Vance
Laura Garner
Gerald Garner
New York
Atlanta
Cuthbert
Cairo
Egypt
County Canning Plant Opens Two Days a Week
The Taylor County Cannis Plant at the old Color High School campus will operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays weekly. It will receive products for canning from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on listed days. Charlie A. Hicks, vocational agriculture teacher, oversees the plant as it offers modern facilities for high quality canning to all.
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Taylor County Cannis
Old Color High School
Charlie A. Hicks
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Payne Motor Company
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