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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1930
Page
5
A period poem by W. H. Strickland urges highway crossing safety and notes a long standing rule by engineers. It contrasts past wagon and mule traffic with modern automobiles and alcohol concerns while praising state capitol renovations as progress.
The piece argues that over 260 cars per hour pass through Georgia toward Florida, averaging 3.5 passengers and $8 daily living costs, totaling more than $72,000 daily in Florida bound travel. It urges a statewide tourism drive to keep spending in Georgia and boost state revenue.
Central of Georgia President A. EB. Clift outlines the 1981 outlook in a statement titled Looking toward the New Year. He notes 1980 was difficult for agriculture industry and commerce, cites declining rail traffic, but says railroads maintained service and efficiency. He adds improved railroad prospects due to public understanding and cooperation, and closes with gratitude and season’s greetings to railroad families and patrons.
The Darien grand jury acquitted blamed parties in a recent lynching of a negro who killed an officer. They praised civic and military figures while Adjutant Parker warned he could shed light on who killed the negro but was not summoned to testify. The Herald laments the failure to seek his testimony.
Cobb County Times reports on highway safety urging wagons to have lights to prevent accidents. The piece notes cars must share tail lights and criticizes lax enforcement. It includes Governor-elect Richard B. Russell Jr speaking on Georgians’ need to know their history and traditions and the importance of state pride.
The Industrial Index of Columbus announces J B Field, formerly vice president of the Manufacturers Record, has joined the Industrial Index. Field served with the Manufacturers Record for 49 years and helped expand its reach in the South and Southwest. He chose the Industrial Index for its prospects, circulation, and potential to connect Southern manufacturers with business partners.
A fervent call praising government and industry cooperation to combat widespread unemployment. It lauds cutting red tape and rapid action, dubbing the effort a race against human misery led by Col Woods and national leaders, with a biblical appeal for swift aid.
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