Speakers Set for Griffing Meeting with Talmadge
Announcement from Griffin states Eugene Talmadge will speak at the August 7 event with U S Senator Richard Russell Jr also present. Other gubernatorial candidates Chas Redwine E D Rivers Blanton Fort W W Larsen Sr invited but no speaking slots. Russell cites Georgia’s social security act benefits and criticizes federal administration.
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Atlantis
Griffin
U. 8S
Pacar Riel
Ard B. Russelly Jr
Rover
Eugene Talmadge
Chas. D. Redwine
E. D. Rivers
Amidates
Hjollberg
Blanton Fort
W. W. Larsen
Anand
Rivers
Perry
Georgia
Georgia highway contracts let for 166.7 miles of paving
Avanta Ga Aug 8 The Georgia highway department awarded contracts for 2 118 702 worth of projects for 166 7 miles of paving in 28 counties The letting one of the largest in years was spread across the state The board estimated several thousand men will gain employment through the road projects
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Avanta
Georgia Highway Department
Highway Board
Georgia Bank Deposits Gain In State Banks
Alanta Aug 8 Deposits in state banks rose by 22 049 180 in the year ending June 30 with total deposits reaching 119 526 451 47 up from 97 477 271 22 according to a consolidated report from state institutions and nine branches Most asset gains were uniform while cash and real estate shifted modestly Capital stock and capital notes fell by more than 1 million though surplus and undivided profits edged higher
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Alanta
Department If Banking
WPA funds slated for 12 Georgia airport projects
The national WPA reported Monday that 12 Georgia airport projects are among 16 invited, with a proposed cost of 703000 dollars.
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Georgia
WPA
Robbery Targets Senator Reynolds In Mexican Tour Bus Heist
Tourists were robbed of money watches and jewelry near Taxco on a northbound ride toward Mexico City. Senator Reynolds of North Carolina, his wife and daughter GeraldineCollier of Ardmore Oklahoma and others escaped uninjured as three bandits with rifles stopped a motorbus packed with passengers. One man forced Jones to open suitcases while keeping a rifle pressed to his ribs. The bandits fled with 80 pesos from Jones and 15 from his daughter plus a wristwatch and binoculars. the watch had sentimental value to Jones who notified the U.S. embassy. Reynolds later left Mexico City for Acapulco. embassy officials could not immediately reach him.
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Senator Reynolds
North Carolina
Jones
Geraldine
Catherine Collier
Ardmore Okla
Mexicco City
Taxco
Texas
Illinois
Mexico City
United States
Reynolds
Acapulco
Cuthbert Begins New Post Office Construction
Cuthbert Ga Aug 8 Active work has begun on the government post office building by Lee and Co Atlanta. It will be a two story brick structure with stone trimmings. The base story will house heating water and light and storage for employees and will get lighting partly from the upper portion. Excavating for the underground story is under way. Congressman Castellon is pushing a 65000 dollar appropriation to make the building and lot among the best for the area and it will sit across from the county courthouse City Hall and fire department.
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Cuthbert
Georgia
Georgia markets under fire in 1995 talk by Roberts
Mr. Roberts argues Georgia farmers markets favor hucksters and speculators over producers. He calls for licenses and farmer-owned markets funded by federal aid, with one market per county. He criticizes the state agriculture department alignment with Roosevelt policies and vows broad reform if elected commissioner. He cites stalls bias, interstate produce dumping, and a plan to empower bona fide farmers.
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General Assembly
Roberts
Assembly
Georgia
State Department of Agriculture
Roosevelt
State ‘Department of Agriculture
Complete Candidate List In Coming State Primary
The complete official list of candidates for all state offices in the September 9 primary includes U S Senator Richard B Russell and incumbent Eugene Talmadge, Governor Blanton Fortson with several contenders, and numerous mentions of incumbents and challengers for roles such as Secretary of State, Comptroller General, State Treasurer, Commissioner of Agriculture, Superintendent of Schools, and various circuit judges and solicitors general across Georgia. The document enumerates candidates by office and circuit, listing both incumbents and opponents across multiple roles.
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Candicat
Ation
Te Naee
U. S
Richard B. Russell
Eugene Talmadge
Blanton Fortson
Larsen
E. D. Rivers
Charles D. Redwine
DelLacy” Allen
J. J. Pope
W. F. Scott
Reuben Garland
Wm. M. Lester
F. E. Strickland
M. J. Yeomans
John B. Wilson
L. D. Cook
Atlanta
W. B. Harrison
Homer
Hul M. Stanley
Prison Commission
Johns
R, K, Mann
Clem
Rainey
Kl, Rainey
Public Service Commission
Ben T. Hutch
C. D. Rountree Andij
A. Terry
J,_ EF, Anderson
Matt L. McWhorter
Thos Ky Davis
J. L. Haralson
Perry Knight
Judge Court of Appeals
Nash R. Broyles
Frank Jenkins
E. 3
Ault
J. Db. Bradwell
Jule W. Felton
M. Mathews
Dave M. Parker
Supreme Court
Sam ©. Atkinson
Monroe Stephens
Columbus
S. BP
Gilbert
W. F. Jenkins
Alapaha
Wm. R. Smith
R. Smith
Albany
B. ©. Gardner
E. D. Thomas
G. H. Howard
Edgar Watkins
E.hudge
Huh M. Dorsey
Danielsville
Oconee
Eschel Graham
O Mel
Woman slain after car dispute in Lee County
In a Lee County case, a woman was found dead after a shooting during a quarrel in a car near Opelika. Trotter, arrested in Jackson Mississippi, claimed he and the woman argued over a pistol while driving from Smithersop to Salem. He said he moved the unconscious woman to the ground, fled to a physician’s home, and later to the Blue Eagle Inn to secure $200. The body was discovered near Opelika, with investigators noting the wound above the knee.
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Trotter
Holt
Gay
Phenix City Police Department
Jackson
Miss
Smithersop
Salem
Lee
Opelika Road
Opelika
Blue Eagle Inn
Lika
Howard
Oeal
Allen
Four Farmers To Be Honored At Georgia Week
Athena Georgia August 10 presentation of master farmer awards will open the 1986 Farm and Home week at the University of Georgia tonight with Dean Paul W Chapman directing sessions set to run through Friday The awards will be presented Wednesday Dr C B Poe president of the Progressive Farmer will speak on the awards and certificates will be given by H L Brown Farm women and 4 H club youth will register today for short courses and leadership conferences
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Athena
Georgia Agriculturists
University of Georgia
Paul W. Chapman
University
College of Agriculture
C. B. Poe
Progressive Farmer
H. L. Brown
Senator Russell Endorsed for Reelection by Labor Allies
A Georgia labor leader declares strong support for Senator Russell, urging Georgia workers to back his renomination and reelection. He contrasts this with Governor Talmadge, stating Russell deserves continued U S Senate service for the interests of working people and all Georgians.
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Georgia
Senator Russell
United States Senate
Talmadge
Russell
State of
Pace’s Life of Service and Civic Leadership Highlighted
The profile details Pace securing laws for a state auditing department, veteran service, and extensive civic work in Americus and Sumter County. It notes his roles with Red Cross, Kiwanis, Bar Association, Chamber of Commerce, and Boy Scouts, plus education at Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia. Pace is described as active in good roads, youth programs, and church duties as he pursues district progress.
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IAW
State Auditing Department
Pace
Wilson
Sumter County
Red Cross
Americus
Americus Kiwanis Club
Americus ‘Barr Association
Bar Association
Southwestern Judicial Circuit
Chamber of Commerce
Boy Scout Movement
Americus Playground
Scout Tae
Scout Court of Honor
Terrell County
Dawson
Georgia Tech
University of Georgia
J. A. Hixon
Pan Hellenic Council
Sigma Nu Fraternity
Gridiron Club
Olin S. Pace
Hunter Seville
Saville's
Stewart County
Mr. Pace
Grace Ragan
Hawkinsville
Pulaskiounty
Thos. B. Ragan
Elsie Ragan
Belgie Tift College
Martha
Steve
Americas
Gone With The Wind Novels Print Run Soars In Atlanta
Publishers raise daily production to 12000 copies to meet orders. Since June 80, orders reached 860000 with 250000 printed. Two New York plants and two binderies handle binding. The $26000 run consumes 46.15 tons of board and 34165 yards of cloth wrapped in 24 carloads of paper. Original manuscript was two feet thick.
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Atlanta
Margaret Mitchell
New York
Tragic Drowning Near Folkston Claims Jacksonville Youth
Marvin L. Woolard, 21, of Jacksonville, Florida, drowned Friday in the St. Marys River near Folkston, Georgia during a swimming party. He apparently fatigued while attempting to swim the river and lost his life.
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Marvin L. Woolard
Jacksonville
Fla
St. Mary River
Folkston
Woolard
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Griffing
Funy
Georgia Bank
Steve Pace
Congress
Ogeechee
Leroy Cowart
Statesboro
William Woodrum
Millen
Piedmont
W. W. Stark
Clifford Pratt
Winder
Pemberton Cooley, Sr
Lawrenceville
Southwestern
M. Harper
Stone Mountain
J. C. Davis
Frank Guegs
Decatur
Tifton
K. Eve
C. W. Monk
Sylvester
Toombs
C. J. Perryman
Lincolnton
Saviner Cann
Savannah
Flint
Krank
B. Willingham
Forsyth
C. J. Redman
W. H. Connor
Macon
Chas
Garrett
Herbert Vining
Fort Valley
Middle
Marvin L. Gross
W. H. Lanier
Metter
A. S Skelton
Hartwell
Ocmulgee
C. 8. Baldwin, Jr
W. H. Boyer
Ofeechee
F. T. Lanier
W. G. Neville
States Perp
Pataula
R. A. Patterson
John C. Pratt
G. W
Rome
Jas, F. Kelley
J. R. Rosser
LaFayette
Southern
F. R. Lilly
Quitman
F. L. Forester
Thomasville
Hollis Fort
E. L. Forester
Leesburg
H. C. Jones
Roy Leathers
C. C. Smith
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