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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1936
Page
3
Paylor County friends of DeLacy Allen urge voters in Taylor County and beyond to support his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor. He is described as a leading Southwest Georgia lawyer, past commander of the American Legion of Georgia, with a record of loyalty to workers and a pledge to expand educational opportunities while cutting government waste.
From Page One: Col Singleton, native of Taylor county, will be promoted to Brigadier General on Oct 1 by President Roosevelt. A West Point graduate with numerous honors, he has served since March 2 1955 at Fort Benning commanding the 29th Infantry. He will replace Brig Gen Hughes, who moves to major general and depart Fort Benning soon.
Macon Ga August 24 county tax receivers and collectors will ask the next state legislature to approve payment of state and county taxes in three equal installments rather than in one lump sum in the same year. The plan was decided by county officials and included in several resolutions to reduce delinquencies.
An 87 year old mother Mrs. Zodie Worthen and her 62 year old son J D Worthen died in Atlanta Tuesday within five hours of each other.
The text outlines how farmers will determine soil conserving crop use and payments under a 1986 oil conserving program. It specifies farmer duties to assist supervisors, measure land, answer questions, and await formal application after qualification.
Georgia's 1936 peach crop, though hurt early by drought, was among the cleanest and best, with rail shipments totaling 8 127 cars and an estimated 1 500 to 2 000 cars moved by truck. Canners bought about 300 cars, and overall output exceeded 10 000 carloads as worm and rot damage stayed minimal. Prices remained fair and eating quality improved due to dry weather early in the season.
Ex-Governor Colquitt is from Mitchel county Georgia originally. A luncheon for the speakers and special visitors will be given after the speeches.
Coroner's jury reports W. E. McDaniel died from gunshot wounds inflicted by guards during a prison disturbance. Prisoners rioted, some stormed doors while others stayed in their bunks. Guards fired birdshot, about 15 inmates were injured, ringleaders held briefly in stocks, then sent to work on the farm.
In 1986 Marion County converted 808 acres of idle and marginal land into artificial reforestation. The project targets long term timber and environmental benefits, transforming unusable plots into forested areas with planned management and oversight.
The Highway Board will not hold the September setting until after the state election on September 9, as announced Saturday by Chairman W. E. Wilburn.
In a Columbus address Mr. Palmer attacked Judge McLaughlin over alleged nonfeasance in office and failure to raid gambling venues. He linked the Houser murder case to a campaign, accused paid political workers, and defended women voters while pledging no paid workers at the polls. The full speech will run next week in The Herald.
The article notes endorsements for the Burgin home rule bill from Chattahoochee and Muscogee legislators and discusses support from H D Smith W A Leonard J B Gordy and Robert Elliott. Burgin argues the bill would limit local matters to local decisions and push for passage in the 1987 General Assembly. He recalls prior support in 1927-28 but House opposition then.
The article notes mild price gains in December and an average price near 11.67 cents. It cites drought impact in Oklahoma and parts of Arkansas and Texas possibly lowering next month’s estimate, while world stocks have fallen to about 7.3 million bales. A tentative 12.5 million bale US 1986 86 consumption figure is favorably compared with the prior season.
Thos K Davis of Meigs Georgia seeks re election to the Georgia Public Service Commission. The article traces his birth in Thomas County his service as postmaster teacher legislator and banker. It notes reduced passenger and freight rates efforts to curb inter state freight and watermelon shipping rates and his role as acting chair before the ICC with a September 1 hearing in Macon Georgia. He remains a straight Democratic loyalist and aims to restore prosperity to Georgia and the nation.
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