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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1930
Page
5
The Montezuma Georgian reports Americus jurors disqualified for bias in capital punishment cases. It notes concerns that reputable jurors are relieved from duty, risking unfair verdicts. Calls for Georgia jury purging reform and conscientious verdict requirements.
John Spencer notes that after 1929 stock market collapse, many firms cut profits yet some thrived by aggressive sales and steady production. He predicts gradual recovery next year but warns laggards will fail. The piece also cites New Jersey judge on Prohibition repeal and mocks distant printing errors.
The AP’s Kent Cooper identifies ten major 1980 events including Andree remains discovery, Coste and Bellonte flight, Bobby Jones golf quartet, Gandhi’s actions, Columbus penitentiary fire, Pluto discovery, Lindbergh baby birth, recall of Carol to the Romanian throne, and R 101 fire, noting most would disagree with the choices yet calling the list competently selected.
Sunday November 80 marked a historic day as Buena Vista Baptist Church dedicated the building pursued since 1927. The ceremony honored the Lord and aimed to serve the community spiritually with the completed church.
A selfish wealthy man obsesses over riches while a generous widow helps the poor. After she dies, he becomes a secret observer of the charity she inspired. He repurposes his life by aiding others in a turn from hoarded wealth to open charity, finding peace. Afterwards he fundingly supports a second widow, completing a Christmas transformation. Attorney Walsh notes industrialists lay off many married men then donate to unemployment funds, calling for the Ignoble Prize.
The unemployment issue widens as many college football players lose work, leaving them to support their wives and grandchildren amid financial pressure.
A playful proverb suggests driving to a pie station to refuel a tank, while a tangent notes that only about one fifth of the universe’s ninety plus elements are used practically.
The Newark judge questions ratification by legislatures rather than constitutional conventions. He argues the Eighteenth Amendment and others were validly ratified, while colleagues differ. Prohibition authorities pursue enforcement despite the ruling, with debate over Supreme Court relevance. Edison and others advocate prohibition as essential to industry and home life.
A reflective Christmas piece contrasts worldly census records with the spiritual accounting of Jesus. It notes how Augustus's census omits the divine birth, urging readers to seek heavenly records in their own lives and remember Luke 2 1 7.
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