Georgia Governor Race Sees Bitter Democratic Battle
Georgia politics enter a tense final stretch as Governor Talmadge faces Senator Richard B. Russell Jr. amid a crowded field. Rivers seeks to unite Roosevelt Democrats while DePalmer Fortson and Redwine shift tactics, with party factions clashing over support, strategy, and potential endorsements.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Senate
Richard B. Russell Jr
Talmadge
Chas. D. Redwine
E. D. Rivers
House of Representatives
Clark Howell
Roosevelt
W. W. Larsen
Blanton Fortson
Athens
Rivers
House
Senator Redwine
Griffin
Judge Fortson
Wm. R. Hearst
Sen. Redwine
Hirst
Fortson
Redwine
New Deal Supporters Crush Opponents in Primary Elections
In Atlanta on August 26 officials report early primary tallies favoring New Deal figures. Sen Pat Harrison leads in Mississippi over Sennett Conner two to one with 172 precincts left. Sen Joseph Byrnes leads a three man field in South Carolina with 1,169 of 1,474 precincts reported. California primary results reflect Townsend pension movement influence across parties.
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New Deal
Atlanta
Senate
South Carolina
Mississippi
Pat Harrison
Senate Finance Committee
Sennett Conner
Batson
Conner
Jos. F. Byrnes
Byrnes
T. P. Stoney
Charleston
W. C. Harllee
California
Townsend Old Age Pension Movement
Pace Seeks Democratic Nomination for Georgia District
Stephen Pace declares candidacy for the Democratic nomination in Georgia's Third Congressional District. He pledges loyalty to the party platform, support for a balanced budget, social security expansion, state rights, veterans benefits, civil service merit, and strong district funding for 1986 1987, urging unity and progress.
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Third Congressional District
Georgia
Veterans Administration
Congress
Stephen Pace
Hollis Fort Seeks Georgia Third District Seat
Hollis Fort announces candidacy for U S Congress in Georgia Third District with pledge to support the Democratic platform from the Philadelphia convention. He states commitment to farmers workers and varied local enterprises and asks voters for support ahead of the September 9 1936 primary.
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Georgia
Philadelphia
Hollis Fort
McLaughlin seeks re election as Chattahoochee Superior Court judge
To the voters of the Chattahoochee Circuit I seek re election as Judge of the Superior Courts in the Democratic Primary this September. I thank supporters for loyalty and cooperation in upholding the law and solicit continued backing.
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Chattahoochee Circuit
Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
C. Frank McLaughlin
Rainey Seeks Superior Court Judge Seat in Chattahoochee Circuit
T B Rainey announces candidacy for Judge of the Superior Courts in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit. He states candidacy is subject to Democratic Executive Committee rules and requests voters support, influence, and a vote. He lists Buena Vista Georgia as his judicial circuit area.
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Chattahoochee
Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
Democratic Executive Committee
T. B. Rainey
Buena Vista, Ga
Palmer Seeks Superior Court Judge Post in Chattahoochee
A candidate named George Palmer announces his bid for the office of Judge of the Superior Courts in the Chattahoochee Circuit. The primary is scheduled for September 9, 1936, with campaigning subject to Democratic Executive Committee rules.
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Chattahoochee Circuit
Democratic Executive Committee
George, Palmer
Re-Election Bid for Chattahoochee Circuit Solicitor General
Jones Perryman seeks re election as Solicitor General of the Chattahoochee Circuit in the Democratic Primary on September 9. He thanks voters for their past support and pledges faithful, diligent service to the citizens of the circuit.
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Chattahoochee
Chattahoochee Circuit
Jones Perryman
Solicitor General Campaign Message to Taylor County Citizens
A candidate for Solicitor General in the Chattahoochee Circuit addresses Taylor County voters. The message pledges fair impartial prosecutions, emphasizes protection for the innocent, and requests citizen consideration and support for the Democratic Primary on September 9.
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Taylor County
Chattahoochee Circuit
Taylor County Representative Seeks Re Election in Georgia
Emory F. Pari announces candidacy to succeed himself as Taylor County representative in the Georgia General Assembly under Democratic Primary rules. He pledges faithful service and asks for support and endorsement from voters.
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Taylor County
General Assembly of Georgia
Emory F, Pari
Dudley Taunton Seeks Georgia State Representative Seat
A candidate letter from Dudley Taunton of Taylor County expresses appreciation and pledges to administer county and state affairs in the best interests of the people if elected. The plea lays out dedication to Taylor County and Georgia governance.
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Taylor County
General Assembly of
Doyel Announces Candidacy for Taylor County Representative
L M Doyel announces his candidacy for representative of Taylor County. He appeals to white voters and asks for vote and influence at the Democratic election on September 9. He signs with respect to supporters and voters.
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Taylor County
L. M. Doyel
Payne announces candidacy for Taylor County Representative
D W Payne declares his bid for the Taylor County representation, seeking Democratic primary voters on September 9. He pledges wholehearted cooperation in all matters benefiting the county and state if elected.
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Taylor County
D. W. Payne
Governor Olson Dies in Rochester at Mayo Clinic
Floyd B. Olson Minnesota’s Farmer Labor governor died at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester from a stomach ailment. He had been treated there several times in the last year and had just discussed his bid for the U S Senate. His death ends his only national political bid and removes the party’s leading figure from the race.
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Rochester
Minn
Floyd B. Olson
Minnesota
Mayo Clinic
Olson
Farmer Labor Party
Altho
U. S. Senate
Farmer-Labor
St. Paul
Senate
Farm Projects Report Summary Georgia WPA program
Atlanta reports state WPA administrator Miss Gay B. Shepperson released a summary of Works Progress Administration projects from August 1, 1996 to June 30, 1986 affecting farm families and rural Georgia. Key efforts include farm to market roads drought relief employment farmers markets canning plants and rural school improvements among others. By August 19, 929 drought relief jobs had been created with 162 workers in drought counties placed in other federal positions.
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Atlanta
Gay B. Shepperson
WPA
Works Administration
Georgia
Vote For Charlie Rountree He Fought For Ball s Ferry Bridge
A campaign advertisement endorses Charlie Rountree for public office, highlighting his efforts to secure funding and support for Ball s Ferry Bridge construction and completion. The piece presents Rountree as a champion for local infrastructure and community access.
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Charlie Rountree
Ball's Ferry Bridge
Rainey Predicts Victory in Prison Commission Race
Clem E. Rainey, son of the late Judge E L Teaid, campaigns in Dawson Ga for the unexpired prison commission term. He cites broad backing including Mrs Rainey, the BIG Four Brotherhoods, county officials, and local bar. He predicts carrying more than ten counties and expanding territory by Sept. 9 as momentum continues.
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Dawson
Prison Commission
Clement E Rainey
E.L. Te Aid
BIG Four Brotherhoods
Terrell County
Canning Plant Projects Spread Across Multiple Georgia Towns
Completed or nearing completion in Cartersville Clarksville Ellijay Valdosta Douglas Columbus Wrightsville and Griffin. The canning plant projects are in Shamblee DeKalb county Jain Early county Alma Bacon county and Dillard Rabun county.
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Cartersville
Clarksville
Ellijay
Valdosta
Douglas
Columbus
Wrightsvile
Griffin
Shamblee
DeKalb County
Jain
Early County
Alma
Bacon County
Dillard
Rabun County
Markets for Farm Crops Promised by Columbus Roberts
Columbus Roberts outlines his 1940 campaign stance for Commissioner of Agriculture. He aims to create farmer owned markets for perishable products and to develop a major Georgia livestock industry. He pledges cooperation with federal efforts under the Roosevelt administration to improve agriculture.
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Columbus Roberts
Georgia
Roosevelt
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Clem E. Rainey
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