Local Notes and Political Jottings From Georgia
Absence may increase true love, but it's hard on the counterfeit. The article notes a $3 motor vehicle tax in Montezuma plus state tax and cites a statewide highway planning survey in cooperation with the Bureau of Public Roads. It reports Mrs. A L Cox appointed acting Baxley postmaster, the death of Mr. John D Gunn in Cuthbert, and Miss Eulalie McDowell joining the Augusta Chronicle staff in news and features. It covers Rep M C Tarver's opposition by L Mitchell Johnson, Manchester post office building prospects, the National House voting down a war referendum, a Georgia newsprint mill bill, and Gene Talmadge targeting Senator Walter F George amid patronage concerns.
Road Funds and Polk County Georgia Ties Noted
Records show over 200 million dollars spent by the state on roads and bridges in Ceonnia, recalling John N. Holder's 120 million bond fight. The Polk County Florida group invites Georgia Press Association members and Florida fruit gifts arrive as acknowledgments from L. A. Mongen. Editors Lovelace Eve and J. Dana Jones praised in their Georgia weeklies, with 1937 a strong year and future plans noted.
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Ceonnia
John N. Holder
Thomasville
Polk County
Flla
Georgia Press Association
Florida
L. A. Mongen
Georgia Club
Fort Meade
Americus
Vienna
Postmaster’s Lucky Day Cited In Local Note
A Pelham Journal item recalls a patron mailing seventeen parcels and 730 Christmas cards without paying postage, totalling 17.50. The piece also notes political shifts in Alabama and Georgia, reforestation efforts in Macon County, a U.S. Supreme Court test case set for Feb 3, and honors Jere N. Moore’s leadership of the Georgia Press Association.
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Elasville
U. S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Illness Forces Congressman Deen to Bed Rest
Regretful news reaches his admirers as Congressman Braswell Deen of Georgia’s Eighth district is struck by a heart attack during Christmas holidays. He was ordered to bed by his physician and advised to remain quiet for two to three months at his Alma home.
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Braswell Deen
Deen
Alma
Georgia Aims Nickel Drive For President's Birthday Fund
Atlanta Constitution editorial urges Georgians to donate one nickel each on January 29 Roosevelt’s birthday to fund the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. It highlights four program aims, the Warm Springs link, and a school driven button week reaching 600,000 children.
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New National Foundation
Roosevelt
People of America
National Foundation
Georgia
Warm Springs
White House
Warm Springs Foundation
Atlanta Constitution
Covington editor buys Athens Daily Times plant
Belmont Dennis of Covington Georgia editor and publisher of Covington News buys the Athens Daily Times plant and will run it as a weekly. He has helped the Covington News succeed and may have once published two weeklies in different towns. Gilbert Roberson of Athens and CG Hardwick of Covington join the venture in the Classic City Savannah Press.
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A. Belmont Dennis
Covington
Covington News
Athens Daily Times
Dennis
Georgia
Savannah Press
Senator George to be principal speaker at Jackson Day dinner
Senator George is chosen as principal speaker for the Jackson Day dinner in Montgomery on Saturday night by Democratic National Committee Chairman Jas A Farley. The announcement signals high party esteem and the Roosevelt administration's regard. He will also speak at Elberton Chamber of Commerce annual banquet at seven o'clock tomorrow night at Elberton High School.
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George
Democratic Party
Montgomery
Jas. A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
Roosevelt
Elberton
D. D. Saunders, Jr
Eberton Chamber of Commerce
Elberton High School
Washington
D. C
Walter F. George
Ala
Jas
A. Farley
Old Hickory
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
Albert Ritchie
Maryland
Sen. George
J. F. T. O'Connor
Atlanta
Congress
Georgia
Finance Committee
Doubt Over Maine and Lusitania Roles in War Justification
A historical quotation reflects on America’s security goals, questioning whether the Maine was destroyed by enemies and if the Lusitania carried arms for the Allies. It notes lingering uncertainty a generation after these events and expresses a wish for clear justification of war as the nation seeks peace.
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Maine
Lusitania
America
Newnan Henald
County Commissioners outlaw beer sales in Monroe County
The Monroe Advertiser notes Monroe County moved toward temperance by outlawing beer sales Tuesday. Prior to the ban, beer could be sold outside Forsyth town limits, with few rural merchants rushing to obtain licenses. The commission’s action ends legal sanction to beer traffic in the county.
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Monroe
Monroe Advertiser
Forsyth
Lgal
Great Day and Great Cause in Georgia for FDR Birthday Drive
Georgia proclaims January 29 a state holiday for Franklin D Roosevelt's birthday and for contributions to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. The state’s quota is 141000 dollars to fund research epidemic relief patient care and hospital treatment. Georgia’s history with the foundation dates to Wann Springs and the Junior Chamber of Commerce leads Atlanta Fulton County drives with a goal of 17000 dollars.
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Georgia
National Foundation For Fighting
Roosevelt
Georgia Committee For
New
National Foundation
Wann Springs
Atlanta
Fulton County
Chambber of Commerce
Futton
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Attlanta Journal
Voters pay price as taxes rise for promised dividends
The Quitman Free Press notes voters elected Governor Rivers expecting returns, now facing higher taxes to fund them. It argues the public must accept the price and that this has spurred talk of alternative gubernatorial candidates as people realize they cannot have their candy and eat it.
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Quitman Free Press
Rivers
Walter F. George Named Speaker at Jackson Day Dinner
Washington dispatch notes Senator Walter F. George is chosen as a key speaker for the Jackson Day dinner in Montgomery Alabama. As a leading Democrat, his role signals strong support from National Committee chair James Farley and reflects leadership on tax legislation anticipated in Congress.
Tips for Improving Hatch Rates in Poultry
To maximize hatch success provide hens with ample sunlight and access to green feed. If green feed is scarce, supplement with yellow corn, alfalfa leaf meal, and cod liver oil in the mash to support nutrition and egg quality.
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