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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1940
Page
4
The input expresses a general reflection on patience and achievement, noting that patience does not guarantee accomplishment for anyone, including girls, and suggesting that being accomplished is not guaranteed by gender or effort alone.
Walter P. Chrysler Sr, noted motor car manufacturer, died unexpectedly Sunday night at his New York residence. The item notes a remark on advertising in Georgia and comments that politics varies by state as the world moves on.
The Savannah Press notes the first grandmother admitted to the Georgia bar has received her license in Atlanta. She is described as a modern gravini planning to practice law and use her earnings to support further studies.
Observers debate whether a turning point has arrived as war reports grow murky. Italian reports claim dispersing the British fleet while German accounts insist the fleet was sunk earlier, leaving a conflicting picture of naval momentum.
Taylor county voters show division for governor and statehouse posts yet favor Allen Chappell of Americus for Public Service Commissioner with strong local support expected.
The Early County News of Blakely marks its first year under Editor Fleming and the Fleming family. Founded in 1859 by E. H. Growby, the paper has remained in Fleming hands for three generations, about 68 years, showcasing steady stewardship.
RE EB Diller, an agricultural expert, visited Georgia years ago and chose to live in New York. He had never seen a cotton stalk before coming South. Last week he delivered the first bale to be ginned in Cochran for this season.
The state is gratified that no opposition emerges as Mrs Gibbs, honoring her friends, offers for the unexpired term of her late husband Representative Ben Gibbs of the Eighth District. She would become the state’s first Congresswoman. Georgia previously had Mrs Felton as the first woman Senator appointed by Governor Hardwick.
The Albany Journal extols its beloved city for rebounding after a deadly tornado struck Albany six months ago. It praises the faith and resilience of residents who transformed the wreckage into a more modern, flourishing Albany, proving adversity can be capitalized into progress.
The War Department orders construction of 156 bombing and training planes costing 15 890 642 dollars and contracts a 25 million dollar smokeless powder plant near Redford Virginia. The piece hints at a forthcoming explanation and hints at urgency.
Washington announced last week, through Congressman Pace, a $274000 appropriation to re establish Souther Field airport near Americus. The Americas Chamber of Commerce has induced Midland Aircraft Corporation of Chicago to establish an airplane factory near the airport. The plant is expected to provide an annual payroll of about $200000.
The Wrightsville Headlight editor Chas D. Rountree suffered heavy losses as his tobacco barn burned down on his Treutlen County plantation. The blaze destroyed a bright leaf crop valued at 300 dollars and the barn at 500 dollars with no insurance. Total damages at the location exceed 1500 dollars, though the writer notes it could have been worse.
The Columbus Ledger argues that politics rather than common sense has caused Georgia’s fiscal troubles. Over eight years the state has regressed financially, with an enormous deficit of unpaid obligations facing the people. The paper condemns promises over prudent administration and warns of the impact on the state and its administration.
Hon Chase S Osborn former Michigan governor and Worth county resident denounces Willkie for president and backs Roosevelt. Cited by Adel News editor W T Shytle via Tifton Gazette Osborn accuses Willkie of buying nomination in Philadelphia and of being "wetter than wet" due to whiskey distillery ties.
Brown Tyler hails the Fulton County Review office during a visit by Editors Benns Sr and Jr of Butler Herald. Charles Sr longtime Georgia Press Association figure, secretary for years, and Charles Jr continues the family paper’s reputation for readable reporting.
The Herald and sister papers urge Middle Georgia counties to fund and build regional forest fire protection. Bibb County already appropriated for fire fighting services. Georgia voters backed a constitutional amendment authorizing county fire protection funding to curb losses from wildfires and protect young pines.
Greenville Kleiser argues in the Dalton Citizen that no editor can meet impossible standards. He lists perfect traits and achievements endlessly, then declares that there has never been a good editor. The piece satirizes unrealistic press expectations and editorial perfection.
A local writer laments the yearly influx of magazine agents and other frauds. He names Pelham as already burdened by its own poor and argues against charity to professional beggars, urging residents to turn them away and support real welfare.
In the prime of life, Dr M D Collins, State Superintendent of Schools, is praised as indispensable to the state. He notes optimism for 1940 41 with plans for seven month schooling and prompt salary payments as more legislators pledge support and promise action by the next general assembly.
The article highlights Allen Chappell of Americus running for the Georgia Public Service Commission leveraging eight years in the General Assembly and Council of State Governments. Tom Wisdom of Chipley seeks state treasurer, praised for auditor work. Congressmen Stephen Pace of Americus faces no opposition, with supporters deeming him highly capable to represent the district in Washington.
From the Gainesville News the paper endorses Dr M D Collins for re election as state superintendent of schools praising his years of service and understanding of child and teacher needs. It notes Hall county gains in state funding since he took office and predicts overwhelming renomination in the September primary for another term.
A compilation of aphorisms urging prudence in enemies and self-improvement. Abbe de Raunei notes valuing an enemy with pure gold. Plutarch counsels copying enemy strengths. a faith-centered view calls enemies defilers of the Christ-image. Mary Baker Eddy elevates purification of life as sanctifying, not destructive.
The piece explains a Sept. 11 White Democratic Primary in Georgia where voters choose Democratic nominees. It urges Democrats to oppose Republican participation, condemns Willkie club efforts, and warns that Republicans voting in the primary undermine party unity and loyalty. It frames the issue as a test of Democratic identity and November strategy.
Rutgers University researchers report mosquitoes exhibit strength many thousands of times greater than humans as they seek carbon dioxide. They developed a lotion that repels mosquitoes for up to three hours and also wards off gnats flies and other biting insects.
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