Newspaper quirks spark debate ahead of 77th Congress
A jumble of quotes on media, religion, and public life notes that newspaper workers will be as common in the 77th Congress as the 76th. It mentions radio programs, subscriptions to the Herald, fashion hints, liquor control debates, hunting cautions, tax plans for Georgia, and a Baptist World Alliance meeting in Atlanta July 22 28 1989 drawing over 50 000 visitors from 66 nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist World Alliance
Atlanta
Georgia
Louie D. Newton
Hunting season warning from Georgia prompts caution
The hunting season is on and brief reports from Georgia indicate several tragic encounters in scattered sections. The message urges all to exercise maximum care to prevent further injuries or deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Vacancy on Supreme Court sparks speculation on nominee
A vacancy on the Supreme Court prompts widespread talk about the President’s nominee, seen as signaling a future trend and testing liberals and conservatives in Congress. The President is not expected to announce a nomination until Congress convenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Congress
Cordele Dispatch reports traffic enforcement warning
The Cordele Dispatch notes Alabama arrests for driving without licenses and Georgia police meeting about a forthcoming safety campaign. It cites that officers ask for a license at first contact and urges readers to carry valid credentials.
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Cordele
Alabama
Georgia
Death of Senator-elect Dudley Taunton Shocks County
A pall of sadness hangs over the county after the tragic death of Senator-elect Dudley Taunton. Born in the county and rising from lawyer to Representative then Senator, Taunton was known for courage and kindness. His untimely death during a visit near the shooting scene drew mourners from across the state to the funeral on Sunday.
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Dudley Taunton
Taylor County
General Assembly of
Georgia
Senate
Taylor, Crawford, Peach
Houston
Mr. Taunton
Red Cross Campaign Urges Taylor County Members
The annual Red Cross campaign is under way urging Taylor County residents to join the humanitarian organization established by Congress. Do not wait for local solicitors Mrs. J. H. Neisler of Reynolds or her aides Mrs. H. H. Riley and Mrs. H. H. Gee of Butte to call on you.
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American Red Cross
Taylor County
Congress
J. H. Neisler
Reynolds
H. H. Riley
H. H. Gee
Butte
Lessons on Discipline Through Submission and Obedience
The speaker argues that discipline is learned only through submission to it. A young person who resists control will never learn restraint. Those who never take and execute orders cannot later command compliance from others.
Governor Rivers appoints Chas Reid to State Board of Education
Governor Rivers congratulates on last week’s appointment of Hon. Chas S Reid, former chair of the Democratic state executive committee, to the State Board of Education. Reid replaces Dr W A Shelton, ex pastor of Grace Methodist in Atlanta, moved to the Birmingham Conference.
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Rivers
Chas. S. Reid
Macon
State Board of Education
W. A. Shelton
Grace Methodist Church
Atlanta
Birmingham
Rail fares cut for ministers to one cent per mile
Effective Jan 1 1939 railroads reduce fares for ministers missionaries and religious workers to one cent per mile. The Christian Index the Baptist denomination official praises the concession as in keeping with church cooperation and urges the public to reward railroads with patronage for public service.
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Christian Index
Baptist Denomination
Buy land, it is safe, Georgia youth urged in letter
Decatur resident L. G. Green writes to the Atlanta Journal urging young Georgians to buy land. He warns that government aid will not last, says farms are neglected, and urges hard work, faith in God, and land ownership to secure a family's future.
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L. G. Green
Decatur
Atlanta Journal
Georgia
Marion County Grand Jury Calls for Board Resignation
The Marion Superior Court Grand Jury, citing a 1987 and 1988 political reshaping, urges the appointed Marion County Board of County Commissioners to resign. It argues the people elected a three-man board and Representative, following a General Assembly act, and calls for a return to elected control.
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Marion County Grand Jury
Marion
Grand Jury
Marion County Repreentative
Georgia General Assembly
Board of County Commissioners
Marion County
Felton Clements
Rufus ‘Crawford
Frank Brady
General Assembly
Marion Superior
R. P. Stevens
Jim Tyler
C. N. Phillips
Ramspeck Leaves Georgia for Congress Advance Work
As advance guard to Georgia’s delegation in the 77th Congress Ramspeck from the 6th Atlanta district departed for Washington early this week. He ranks among Georgia’s top lawmakers and faces substantial preliminary duties before the session begins in January.
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Georgia
Tetaert Ramspeck
Atlanta
Washington
Farmers urged to embrace crop control amid market scarcity
The Herald states it will not dictate farmers in Taylor county but stresses the need for a system ensuring crop control in light of current supply and market shortages. It notes AAA conservation payments around 500000 and price adjustments totaling 212000.
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The
Herald
Taylor County
AAA
1884 Cotton Crop Offer Found in Old Papers
In Butler County offices County Agent W F Bembry discusses correspondence found by George Bivins dated 1884. A warehouseman in Columbus offered four cents a pound for an entire cotton crop of 400 bales. No evidence shows if the offer was accepted.
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Eugene Anderson
W. F. Bembry
Butler
George Bivins
Columbus
Divorce trend questioned by sociologist from Chicago
Prof W F Og burn of the University of Chicago, a Butler, Georgia native, states that around July 1928 the divorce rate briefly declined after years of rise and has since fallen noticeably. He notes that marriage rates remain high, with more people marrying now than in any 50 year span.
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W. F. Ogburn
University of Chicago
Butler
Letting Farmers Be Left Alone Beats Government Interference
Georgia editorials highlight Roy C. McDonald of Ware county who, at 18, runs a 66 acre farm producing syrup, corn, potatoes, tobacco and livestock. His 800 gallons of syrup and seven workable acreages show self reliance and thrift. The piece argues if one farmer can succeed with minimal interference, others can too.
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Georgia
Macon Telegraph
Taylor County
Telegraph
Sam
Roy C. McDonald
McDonald
Waresboro
Ware County
New Jefferson Nickels Begin Distribution Nationwide
About 11 million new Jefferson nickels shipped to Federal Reserve Banks last week. The coins feature Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and Monticello on the reverse, and nationwide distribution has begun.
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Monticello
Federal Reserve Banks
Blissful obituary tease from Savannah press
May 4 186T Daily News and Herald quotes a Savannah editor obituary noting heavenly bliss includes endless copy, silent subscribers, and flawless typesetting. The piece mocks common editor woes like illegible manuscripts, bad poetry, rival stealing thunder, and typographical errors forever banished.
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Morning News
Evening Press
Daily News and Herald
Savannah Press
Two Senators to serve two months then exit Congress
Two U. S. Senators elected in November will serve only two months and will not be in session. Both fill out terms expiring in January and will be replaced for full six year terms. They are Gladys Pyle of South Dakota and Alex G. Barry of Oregon. They will draw full pay and extras for secretarial help.
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U. S
Gladys Pyle
South Dakota
Alex G. Barry
Oregon
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Taylor CO
House
Germany
World
the Herald
America
J. D.mitchell
Will Rogers
Wiley Post
Plains
Oliver Smith
Col
Ieee Oh
Atlas Tires
Atlas Battery
Atlas
Payne Motor Company
Butler, Georgia
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