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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1930
Page
4
The Taylor county commissioners cut the 1930 tax rate by ten mills. The paper criticizes extra legislative sessions and praises Governor Russell for cautious governance. It notes a public stance on alcohol laws and highlights a gang conviction where four men were jailed for stealing eight bushels of peas worth twelve dollars.
The death on Thursday of New York Democrat John F. Qualey reduces Democratic strength in the 72nd Congress by one, altering the tally to Republicans 218, Democrats 215, Former Labor 1, vacancies 1, leaving Republicans closer to control of the next house.
A Georgia paper urges a traffic law banning driving stock on highways after dark noting many auto accidents from cars without lights but few involve stock. It highlights cows and mules as a major hazard and calls for swift action to curb this peril on Georgia roads.
The piece argues that railroads must follow strict regulations on equipment, schedules, service, and rates, while motor truck and bus operators run with far fewer constraints. It cites passenger and freight declines for the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway, and notes broader regulatory burdens and taxes on railroads versus highways funded by public money. The Journal urges a square deal, balancing public interests and fair competition.
A columnist laments that education on home making and child rearing remains scarce while society relies on chance. He criticizes consumption patterns from ashes to soap, guns and dogs, and notes tragedies linked to liquor. He denounces street critics of prohibition despite public figures bearing church affiliations.
The piece notes that defeated candidates often congratulate winners as a growing norm. It argues graciousness after defeat boosts public approval and that courteous behavior before elections would also be good politics. It highlights that harsh posturing is forgotten and that good sport makes leaders likable.
The Lavonia Times praises the county unit system praising its even distribution of voting power across rural and small counties and dismisses criticism from those in the country who oppose it as a surrender of influence. The paper argues the system centralizes power but remains beneficial and should endure.
The Atlanta Journal notes that vital functions are shared by railroads and regulators and argues there should be equity in supervision regulation and taxation between them. The piece emphasizes the need for balanced oversight and fair fiscal treatment.
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