Georgia Governor Hopefuls in Open Primary Race
Georgia voters face a crowded governor race with no clear frontrunner as 1948 patterns echo. The piece notes possible ten candidates, factional fights, and potential entrants like Tom Linder while detailing Taylor County results from the latest Democratic primary and runover races. It highlights Sheriff Charlie J. Wright’s victory and other county races with vote totals and runovers.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Richard B. Russell
U. S. Senate
Hell Bent
Edwards
Lowndes County
Thos. W. Hardwick
United States
John N. Holder
State Highway Board
John I. Kelly
Fulton Criminal Court
Abi Nix
Athens
Hoke O'Kelly
F.B
Summers
Eugene Talmadge
Talmadge
Nix
Hardwick
Holder
Kelly
O’kelly
A. S
Sid) James
Reynolds
Walter Wainwright
Jack Peed
E. H. Bazemore
Butler
Howard
E. H. Dunn
Herman Elliston
Dunn
Wyman Harris
W. R. Turner
R. L. Brown
Turner
Mr. Brown
Lewis Watson
J. R. Lunsford
Thelmon Jarrell
Clifford Adams
J. D. Cooke
Watson R W dies at home in Mauk Taylor Co
Mr Rice W Watson dies Sunday morning at his home in Mauk community Taylor county cause paralysis. Born January 8 1881 he was son of Tom and Liza Watson. Survived by wife two daughters Mattie Blaxton Ruth and two sons Edgar and Robert. Funeral Tuesday 3 pm Moore s Chapel with interment Pine Level cemetery. J W Edwards II Edwards Funeral Home in charge.
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Rice W. Watson
Mauk
Taylor County
Mr. Watson
Tom
Liza Bradshaw Watson
Eula Lee Chapman
Watson
Mattie Belle Blaxton
Ruth Watson
Messrs
Edgar
Robert Watson
J. L. Whitley
Moore’s Chapel
Pine Level Cemetery
Willard
Howard
Harold
Jimmie Watson
Henry
Herbert Carrington
J. W. Edwards II
Edwards Funeral Home
Youth Wins Third District Oratorical Contest at Cordele
Cliff Carswell Jr of Americus won first place in the Third District American Legion oratorical contest in Cordele. Marshallville's speaker took third. Speakers from the district gave 10 minute constitution speeches. Carswell earns $25, a trip to Macon for the state contest next month.
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Americus
Cliff Carswell Jr
American Legion
Cordele
Marshallville
United States
Young Carswell
Pace Attacks Truman Civil Rights Proposal Address
Georgia Representative Stephen Pace denounces President Truman's civil rights program in a House speech urging Southern Democrats to choose a future course. He criticizes leaders for prioritizing political gain over Southern welfare while recalling Democratic loyalties to Cox in 1924 and Smith in 1928.
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Stephen Pace
Georgia
Third District
House of Representatives
Truman
Rep
Pace
Congress
Speaker
South
Democratic Party
Cox
Smith
Jefferson
Jackson
John T Parker Dies After Lingering Illness
John Thomas Parker retired farmer of Taylor county dies after thirteen weeks of heart illness. Funeral held at Geneva Baptist church Saturday at 3 pm. He is survived by five daughters, a sister, two brothers, and several grandchildren. He was active in church and local affairs and long a respected citizen.
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Geneva
John Thomas Parker
Parker
O. L. Miller
Talbotton
Taylor County
Meriwether County
John Clark
Matilda Caroline Parker
Gussie Walker
Susie Moore Willis
Geneva Baptist Church
E. H. Dunn
Butler
Thad Persons
Talforton-Geneva Baptist
Robert Miller
T. W
Carl Slaughter
Earl Story
Clem Adams
Wallace Howell
W. H. Howell
Birmingham
Ala
J. M. Austin
G. B. Parks
G. W. Slaughter
Thomaston
Mary E. Haywood
L. P. Parker
Howard
George Parker
Milledgeville Youth Killed In Vehicle Crash
Alton Bean Banks, died after being struck by a car driven by Dr. Wilbur Eugene Neisler near the old state penitentiary site. Trooper Highsmith found the boy ran into the road after a bank jump. Neisler swerved to avoid him but could not. No charges were filed. Funeral held at Mansfield Baptist Church with burial at Tabernacle cemetery.
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Milledgeville
Alton Bean Banks
J. D. Banks Jr
Wilbur Eugene Neisler
Willie E. Neisler
Taylor County
Forsyth
N. L. Highsmith
Old State Penitentiary
Dr. Neisler
Neisler
Highsmith
Mansfield, Ga., Baptist
Tabernacle Cemetery
Mansfield
J. D. Bank Sr
Harvey Adcock
Monroe
Butler Ice and Storage Co Upgrades Plant with New Equipment
Butler Ice and Storage Co plans to install electric motors replacing the diesel engine, add new tank covers and flooring, and increase output to meet local needs. Expected completion is April 1 with regular home and business deliveries. orders by five will be same day. Mr. G C Davis thanks patrons and promises improved service.
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Butler Ice and Storage Company
G. C. Davis
Mr. Davis
Butler
Adams Assumes Duties as Taylor County Tax Commissioner
Clifford Adams, newly elected Taylor County Tax Commissioner, received his commission from the Governor and has begun duties. He announces the office will open Monday through Saturday and urges taxpayers to file 1948 tax returns and settle any taxes owed.
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Clifford Adams
Taylor County
Georgia
Oscar Garrett Injured in Rupert Area Auto Crash
Mr. Oscar Garrett of Charing was injured in an automobile accident near Rupert. He suffered multiple cuts and bruises and possible internal injuries after a tire blowout caused his 5 passeng er Dodge to leave the road and overturn at least twice. Farm employee Albert Brown escaped injury.
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Oscar Garrett
Charing
Rupert
Garrett
Mr. Garrett
Albert Brown
The
Herald
Head-on Crash Kills Two Near Warner Robins
Feb 16 near Warner Robins an automobile collision killed two men. J. R. Downs of Warner Robins and Jim Henry Sanders of Clinch were identified. A female passenger listed as Mrs. J. R. Downs was taken to a Macon hospital in fair condition. Two cars collided head on and the bodies required hours to be removed.
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Macon
Warner Robins
J. R. Downs
Ashburn
Jim Henry Sanders
Clinchfield
Highway Patrol
T. W. McGee
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