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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1957
Page
4
The Butler Herald reports on national politics with Congress hopes to adjourn by Labor Day and a Georgia congressman’s health update. It notes typhoid calm in Upson County and reflects on proverbs, driving mishaps, and a Thomaston Times editorial about truthful reporting.
A Georgia applaud for Senator Dick Russell as he and colleagues block the Part Three Civil Rights bill amid GOP and some Democratic opposition. A village girl buys a Father’s Day gift with six installments. Ada Welch of Miami Beach at 92 dazzles as a swimmer and diver despite earlier fear of water.
In response to the Supreme Court ruling surrendering Specialist William S. Girard to a Japanese court, editors urge an amendment to curb treaty and executive agreement power. They call for repudiation of Marshall's flag follow era, Bricker like amendment, and require congressional legislation for internal force laws. They warn of risking servicemen’s rights abroad and urge bringing troops home if rights cannot be protected.
The text marks Herbert Hoover’s 83rd birthday, noting his diverse career, Stanford Hoover Institution publication listing public roles and honors, and his enduring impact through famine relief efforts and the Hoover Report. It recalls mixed public memory of his presidency while praising his lifelong public service.
Former North resident E W Mathews argues in a letter that the Senate should bar welfare benefits for women with multiple illegitimate children and extend civil rights to include illegitimacy cases and Indian rights, claiming such steps would reduce relief rolls nationwide.
A Georgia survey notes 223 newspapers and 194 weeklies with total circulation of 1,156,791, including 330,412 weekly readers. Hiring seeks skilled workers, reporters scarce, but advertising sales and layout offer immediate opportunity and long term satisfaction.
Bernice McCullar in Tales Out of School notes Billy, kept after class, writes a 500 word piece. The line on perspective imagines looking down railroad tracks shrinking to infinity, illustrating how a simple prompt can generate a long, incremental reflection.
The Griffin News managing editor Bill Knight and staff extend sympathy to Knight after the deaths of his wife and son. The note of condolence reflects statewide tributes to the editor and his family.
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