Weekly Butler paper notes local press and governors
The Butler Herald reports on a new weekly launch at Conyers by Belmont Lennis of the Covington News. It lists Georgia governors named among living ex governors, including Talmadge, with historical references and political notes.
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Conyers
Belmont Lennis
The
Covington News
Georgia
Talmadge
John M. Slaton
Hugh Dorsey
Thomas Hardwick
Clifford Walker
Richard B. Russell
E. D. Rivers
Eugene Talmadge
Young Georgia lawmakers a quartet from University of Georgia
The four youngest Georgia House members now serving are former UGA classmates: Jarrett Bradbury of Oconee Robert Heard of Elbert Fred Tappan Jr of Greene and Hugh Gillis of Treutlen county. Bradbury and Heard graduated in 1940 while Tappan and Gillis earned diplomas in 1938.
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Georgia
House of Representatives
Sesson
University of Georgia
Jarrett Bradbury
Oconee
Robert Heard
Elbert
Fred Tappan Jr
Greene
Hugh Gillis
Treutlen County
Bradbury
Heard
Tappan
Gillis
Lawmakers honor printing leaders in state senate and house
The weekly state newspapers commend President Redwine of the Senate and Speaker Randall Evans Jr of the House for committee roles. Senator Cooper Bradley of Americus named Public Printing Committee chair in the Senate, while Byron Anglin of Stewart County and editor of the Stewart-Webster Journal becomes House Public Printing Committee chair.
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Redwine
State Senate
Randall Evans Jr
House
Senate
The
Herald
Cooper Bradley
Americus
Stewart County
Citifiens
Byron Anglin
Stewart-Webster Journal
Public Printing Committee
Home Town Romance and Catalog Prank Tale
In Dooly County a columnist relays a tale of returning to a hometown marriage. A small South Georgia merchant stirred competition with a mail order house by offering a ticket with each catalogue. A surge of tickets followed, then a paper company bought them, ending the scheme after two weeks.
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Harry Hamrick
Dooly County
South Georgia
Jacksonville
Subcribers to Flint River Bridge Seek County Refund
Taylor county donors to the Flint River bridge seek reimbursement from the county commission, following Upson county's example after a state law allowed refunds. The bridge, opened in 1919-20, connected Upson and Taylor counties and aided the National Highway 19 route from Canada to Florida, boosting regional trade and tourism.
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Flint River Bridge
Georgia
Flint River
Upson
Taylor
Canada
Florida
Taylor County
Upson County
Georgia counties blamed by Monitor as too many and costly
The Christian Science Monitor critics Georgia for having 169 counties and a sprawling 68 725 square miles. It argues duplication of courts and officials, citing Georgia and states like Missouri and North Carolina as examples, urging reduction of counties as a relic of past travel modes.
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The
Christian Science Monitor
Georgia
Monitor
United States Housing Authority
Texas
Alabama
Missouri
Kentucky
North Carolina
Dacon Telegraph
Epidemic of Cold Symptoms Sold in Early Drug Ad
An advertisement claims a product relieves cold symptoms with 35 liquid or 666 tablets or 666 nose drops dose details not fully clear. The listing promotes relief on the first day.
Telegraph voiced support for Wesleyan College president
The Telegraph argues against removing Dr. Dice R. Anderson as president of Wesleyan College. It says his leadership has steadied the institution through crisis, benefits Macon, and urges postponing drastic action until the college stabilizes. It notes liberalizing rules could aid recovery and self reliance.
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Wesleyan College
Dice R. Anderson
Wesleyan
Macon
The
Telegraph
Dr. Anderson
Anderson
Self-Denial of Lee and An Unprecedented Event Essays Praised
Walter E. Steed commends The Journal for two Sunday editorials The Self-Denial of Lee and An Unprecedented Event. He lauds them for energizing American democracy and linking national strength to individual character in a call for vigilance. The note references related articles on the same page.
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the Journal
Walter E. Steed
Col. Steed
The
Herald
Virginia
Robert E.lee
Arlington
Chancellorsville
Appomattox
America
Lee
Unprecedented Inauguration Faith in Roosevelt’s Pledge
The Atlanta Journal reflects on Franklin D Roosevelt taking the oath for a third term and the unprecedented burden of guiding a world at war. It emphasizes constitutional duties, the living meaning of the Republic, and calls all citizens to renew resolve and support for humane freedom amid global aggression. It notes Japan’s 1987 war losses as context for the era’s dangers.
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The
Atlanta Journal
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
Republic
Washington
Jefferson
Jackson
Lincoln
Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Great Britain
House of Representatives
Senate
United States of America
America
Roosevelt
The Self Denial of Lee
The piece marks Robert E Lee as a model of self denial and sacrifice. It notes his birth anniversary and praises his integrity and gentlemanly conduct while citing a biographer’s view that his strongest moment came in self denial during tough times.
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Atlanta Journal
America
Robert E. Lee
Genire
Douglas Southal Freeman
Lee
Quote on knowing as a godlike attribute by Prior
A compact reflective line asserts happiness and greatness arise from wisdom and scientific spirit. It frames knowledge as a godlike attribute guiding content of spirit and personal growth.
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Matthew Prior
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Official Organ Taylor CO
Associated Press
Tom Gregory
Batonton
Putnam County
Columbus
Tennessee
Sahara Desert
Americus Times-Recorder
W. M. Brown, JR
Mgr
China
Bazemore
Bazemore’s Department Store
Furniture Department
Grocery & Market Dept
Butler, Ga
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