Augusta papers merge departments in new policy shift
A merger of the mechanical circulation advertising and business departments of the Augusta Chronicle and the Augusta Herald will take effect January 1, a move the publishers say will not alter editorial policy. The note also discusses tax take and notes a centesimal tax burden, farm crops in Taylor county, Joel Chandler Harris centennial stamp sales, and cautions on selfishness impacting community relations and mental health.
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Augusta Chronicle
Augusta Herald
Ocmulgee Circuit Split Proposed by Georgia General Assembly
The piece notes a plan to partition the Ocmulgee Circuit of Superior Court into two circuits affecting eight counties Jones Jasper Morgan Wilkinson in one and Baldwin Greene Putnam Hancock in the other. It also mentions gas tank use for cooking in farming areas and rising coal prices. The column marks the second anniversary of the Winecoff Hotel fire and laments ongoing legal delays in its reconstruction.
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Jones County News
General Assembly
Ocmulgee
Superior Court
Jones, Jasper
Morgan and Wilkinson
Baldwin, Greene, Putnam and Hancock
Atlanta
Sherman
Winecoff
Ellaville Sun Editor Defends Sales Tax in Georgia
In a defense of a state sales tax, the Ellaville Sun argues the levy is fairer than current taxes and would fund education and state services. It criticizes critics who blame sales tax on funding schools and cites Congressman Pace supporting farm interests. It also notes a historic query over who sent the first Christmas card, highlighting R. H. Pease and artist Forbes as early contributors.
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Ellaville Sun
Georgia
State Income Tax Department
Schley
South
London
Albany
N.Y
U. S
Charles Dickens
England
R. H. Pease
Forbes
America
Brother Blake Guided Prisoners to Peaceful Outcome
Morgan Blake, noted for rugged spirit and steel resolve, persuaded inmates at the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary to abandon an insurrection. Known as a trusted, fair figure, he is recovering from an overhaul and many friends wish him a speedy return to community life and useful activities.
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Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Morgan Blake
Brother Blake
Morgan hailed for sportsmanship and public service
The former Journal sports editor Morgan is praised for fair play and integrity in public life. He received thousands of write in votes for governor in a recent general election despite not being a candidate. A longtime Journal colleague notes his kindness loyalty and enduring friendship. He has not enjoyed robust health.
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Journal
Morgan
Birth of Cornel ius Stokes Bussey in Butler area
Announcement of the November 28 birth at Claymore Plantation near Columbus of a daughter to Mr and Mrs John W Bussey. She is named Cornelius Stokes, granddaughter of Neill Stokes and Mrs Arthur Bussey, and great granddaughter of Elder John Respess and Elder H Bussey, noted ministers and former Gospel Messenger editor.
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Butler
John W. Bussey
Claymore Plantation
Columbus
Cornelius Stokes
Neill Stokes
Arthur Bussey
Miss Starlight Respess
John Respess
H. Bussey
The
Gospel Messenger
Between two festivals the gray work begins in Georgia
The piece notes a December to January interlude of stillness and the call for sober effort. It highlights the 1949 shift of Agricultural Conservation funds to county level, with Taylor county receiving a larger 1949 share than 1948, focused on local soil enriching crops. It praises Channing Cope and Susan Myrick for outstanding service in promoting soil conservation.
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Taylor County
Georgia
Channing Cope
Cope
Georgia Association of Soil Conservation District Supervisors
Susan Myrick
Macon Telegraph
Hit and Run Driver Deserves Severe Punishment
A young man working by day and going to night school was killed Wednesday night by a hit and run driver. The driver fled, denying medical aid and condemning the victim to a cruel, needless death. The piece urges tougher penalties for reckless speeders and broader police tactics, calling Hartwell dam news the era's largest local event.
Reasonable compromise on peanut acreage curbs in Georgia
South Georgia farmers back Rep Stephen Pace on a 20 percent next year acreage cut as a middle ground between the Agriculture Department’s 35 percent proposal and Pace’s 10 percent ask. Georgia produced about 411000 tons this year from 1,144000 ton national output with price supports keeping farmers paid around 85 million dollars in 1948.
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South Georgia
Stephen Pace
Agriculture Department
Pace
Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
Georgia's education funding hinges on new taxes and public vote
The Minimum Foundation Program for Education faces the Georgia General Assembly with the need to fund education amid a tight budget. Governor Talmadge opposes new taxes without a public vote, leaving the program’s fate to the people and Georgia's court of last resort.
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Georgia
Georgia General Assembly
Talmadge
Passavant Announces New Address Route 5 Lynchburg Va
Former prominent newspaperman O. W. Passavant, who later directed state printing, states his new residence at Route 5 in Lynchburg Virginia.
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O. W. Passavant
Lynchburg, Va
Blake Holds Remarkable Record in Hearts of Friends
Op ed tribute to Morgan Blake, longtime speaker and advocate of Christian living, praising his 25 years of upright conduct and influence while noting his recent hospitalization for needed repairs. The piece extols his role as a model and urges others to follow his example.
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Blake
Morgan Blake
Brother Blake
Morgan
Warning Against Fires During Christmas Time
A public admonition urges citizens to prevent fires during Christmas, noting fires destroy property and endanger lives often caused by fireworks in business and residential areas. Emphasizes careful behavior and preventive measures to reduce loss and suffering.
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Butler Herald
Atlanta Chamber of Commercce
Joel Chandler Harris
United States Post Office
Post Office
Eatonton
Harris
Parent-Teacher Association
Dalton
Ida Jarrell
Goodrich
Silvertowns
Star Tires
Spy
Exclusive Agen
Southern
Childs ‘Tire Shop
Butler, Georgia
Congress
Rugged
Cornelius Stokes Bussey
Gray Interim Christian Science Monitor
Hartwell Dam
Carolina
Hartwell Sun
Ernest Rogers
Willis L. Webb
Optometrist
Masonic
Butler, Ga
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