Georgia 1940 political year promises fireworks and fierce debates
Georgia watchers forecast a hot 1940 with contests over a potential preferential primary for the Democratic convention, delegation control, and which leaders will mold state policy. Issues include the European war, education funding, taxes, highway spending, and the balance between roads and schools.
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Georgia
Democratic Executive Committee
James Gillis
Walter F. George
E. D. Riv
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Maker of Syrup Turns Cane Juice Into Cash Gain
Douglas Free, a free man from Americas, shifted from traditional cane to juice market, selling cane juice at 40 cents a gallon. Syrup fetches about 50 cents, yielding roughly $3.20 per same juice amount. He plans six acres of cane in the coming year to expand the venture.
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Americas
Douglas Freeman
Amerius
Freemian
Georgia Governor Shifts Five Million From State Funds
Atlanta reports Gov. E. D. Rivers moved 5 million dollars from the highway and stabilization funds to the general treasury under a state law loophole. He says the transfer fully funds the common school appropriation and supports the state hospital, tubercular sanitarium, and penal system for the coming year while preserving health department and University System needs. He also borrowed 5.5 million to repay departments for recent teacher payments, signaling no special session needed.
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Atlanta
E. D. Rivers
General Treasury
Treasury
Highway Department
Rivers
State Hospital For Insane
Milledgeville
Alto
Health Department
University System of Georgia
University System
Executive Department
Arnall
Federal funds allocated for highway work nationwide
The federal works agency allocated 156 million dollars to 48 states the District of Columbia Puerto Rico and Hawaii for highway improvements and grade crossing elimination. Funds available July 1 1989 support 9786 rural miles 2971 farm to market miles and 725 urban miles with about 468 grade crossings improved. Alabama Georgia South Carolina Tennessee receive designated amounts.
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Washington
Federal Works Agency
District of Columbia
Purto Rico
Hawaii
John M. Carmody
Congress
Carmody
Alabama
Georgia
South Carolina
Tennessee
Georgia conservation push unites county agents and extension staff
County agents and other Agricultural Extension Service workers form a alliance to promote conservation of Georgia's wildlife resources. The joint effort aims to educate farmers on sustainable practices and protect natural habitats across counties.
Thousands qualify for government pensions on New Year Eve
Washington reports that thousands of men and women aged 66 and over become eligible at midnight December 31 for government pensions ranging from 10 to 41 60 dollars a month. First checks are due February 1 with 900000 beneficiaries projected for 1940 and total payments around 100 million dollars. Married couples may receive up to 62 40 monthly, with unmarried workers averaging about 26 dollars and married couples around 39 dollars, under the 80 percent rule and a 85 dollar cap for long insured workers. The plan excludes farm and domestic workers and staff of religious or charitable non profits.
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Washington
P. V. McNutt
Federal Security
Cotton quotas on referendum for 1940 marketing plan
County Agent W F Rembry outlined a threefold approach to improve the cotton situation including expanding foreign markets, boosting home use, and aligning production with demand. He noted a referendum set for December 9 on continuing quotas under the AAA program and highlighted a 41 percent rise in exports by October 19.
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W. F Rembry
Demad
AAA
New Orleans
Bembry
Below Sea Level Areas Define California’s Geographical Oddity
California remains unique with sizable regions that lie below sea level. The text notes the state as the only one containing such substantial areas, highlighting its unusual topography.
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California
Union
Jackson Day for Georgians Set for Jan 8
Georgia's Jackson Day dinner in Atlanta on January 8 draws delegates from 127 of 159 counties as a nonpartisan Democratic gathering. County leaders expect strong attendance and political signals, with Col. L A Johnson as guest speaker at the Ansley Hotel. Atlanta also outlines the upcoming Fight Infantile Paralysis campaign and President's Birthday Celebrations on January 30 led by Gov. E D Rivers.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Hall County
J. C. Platt
Nation Party
Neveis
Col. L. A. Johnson
State of
Henry Grady
H. T. Dobbs
Georgia Committee
E. D. Rivers
National Foundation For
Lively Congress Session Predicted For New Year
Washington reports a new session is expected to be lively with political maneuvering beyond legislative gains. Senators and representatives divide over presidential campaign ambitions while the national spotlight shifts to campaign strategy and upcoming actions. Correspondents await developments in the press galleries as news spreads nationwide.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Campaign Speech Emphasizes National Rally Against Scourge
A public address expresses confidence that people will rally behind a campaign to wipe the scourge. The speaker frames the fight as a test of humanity and calls on all who believe in helping their fellow man to support the effort.
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Ralysis
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