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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1950
Page
4
The Hartwell Sun notes a brutalized Georgia image with Byrnes' gubernatorial bid stirring a knock down drag out race amid liquor scandals and KKK mentions. Early County News reports Jack Free Bridges visiting Atlanta noting slow freight hauling and two riding gears in cars.
The government program to provide educational opportunities for veterans was strong in principle and has delivered substantial benefits despite misuse by a few veterans and some schools.
A historic quip notes taxes as heavy both then and now. The speaker emphasizes that government levies are only part of the burden, with waste pride and folly inflating costs beyond the literal taxes.
Rural Georgia notes almost 200000 cooperative members, with 90 percent of farms electrified by year end. Electric lighting eases chores in barns and homes, enabling faster milking, churning, and daily tasks. Authors praise progress toward 100 percent as key to home happiness.
The article notes anticipation of action by the Georgia Legislature on the committee’s report studying common school needs. It mentions the report was with the General Assembly at the start of the current session and postponing action would be regrettable.
A 130-pound Albany woman faced a would be robber who demanded cash and threatened her life. She fought back with claws and bites, forcing him to flee empty handed leaving him scarred while she kept the money.
In a local note, H. C. Hogg of Columbus champions the derby as the preferred hat style, arguing it stays neat in wind and wear. A Abbeville Chronicle remark mocks legislative pose and reflects on friendship, gossip, and the value of lasting ties in business life.
Farmers burn woods and trash to kill boll weevils. Pee Dee Experiment Station finds live weevils most abundant at the wood edge and declines with distance inland. Recommendations urge professional forest help to minimize damage to young trees.
The Associated Press reports up to the past weekend more than 700 people died in Christ mas holidays across traffic, burns, and miscellaneous accidents. Four days accounted for 420 traffic deaths and 55 child fatalities, with automobile crashes highlighted as most alarming.
The Atlanta Constitution notes Channing Cope farm editor of The Constitution, radio commentator and author is selected as Man of the Year in Georgia Agriculture by Progressive Farmer. The piece praises his work and celebrates National Newspaper Week observed the first week of October.
Taylor county veterans of World War II started receiving dividend checks on their life insurance last week and the flow of money is expected to rise until the final payment. The payments come at a seasonable time, though many hope for larger amounts.
The piece criticizes the Georgia Legislature for inaction while the Governor wavers on tax policy. It urges immediate tax revision, notes revenue shortfalls for expanded services, and opposes new tax increases under the current tax system.
Former Governor Ellis Arnall calls for sweeping tax reform in Georgia. He urges the 1950 General Assembly to repeal all current tax laws and adopt a new simple fair code based on ability to pay. He links revision to cost savings in state government and timely provision of essential services without delay.
The future for cotton growing in the state has a most discouraging look. Rep Pace and other public men warn that the subject deserves serious consideration for planning the next year.
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