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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1957
Page
4
A long collection of anecdotes, quotes, and brief notes from The Butler Herald and regional outlets. It cites remarks on politics, health, science, agriculture, and daily life, including figures like W. A. Sutton, Dr. Milton Heard, and Susan Myrick, with observations on government, education, and common habits.
Piney Woods Pete laments crowded towns and shrinking street parking as cars grow longer. He notes cities will struggle with traffic despite expressways and observes 20 year shifts in auto length. He signs off addressing Raymond Duncan with a humorous peacock tail comparison.
A reflection on Henry Grady editor of the Atlanta Constitution and his postwar impact. The article lauds his role in bridging North and South, his Christian stance, and his bold portrayal of southern problems to Northern audiences. It predicts continued progress over the next quarter century.
The attorney general proposes a constitutional amendment to resolve confusion about the President's ability to perform duties. Herbert Brownell Jr. described a real gap in the current language on TV and urged Congress to consider who should initiate the process to declare a President unable to serve.
A poll of 230 future teachers in California cites top motives for entering the field including exposure to an inspirational teacher and encouragement from friends and relatives. Other factors noted include newspaper accounts of teacher shortages and the appeal of working with youth and contributing to the democratic way of life. An Albany Journal item mentions a local woman known as Sans Sans gaining publicity for a Miami club appearance and a feature in a national magazine.
The governor contends against tax increases this year citing last year's burden. A division over repealing the enforced school attendance law is noted, with a hope that alteration would come only after integration, if still desired.
David R. Snelling, a Milledgeville native and Confederate deserter, became noted for joining Sherman’s march to the sea. Research by J. C. Bonner of GSCW outlines Snelling’s background, including his early life after his father’s death and his mother’s move to Fortville, Jones County.
Gray Jan 24 The Lynka Skating Rink north of Gray was destroyed by fire a few days ago with losses around 21000. Origin of the fire remains undetermined said owner Mrs Benton Poole of Macon who had operated the rink since 1951 the building was partially insured and not open since a Saturday dance.
A collection of maxims and reflections on wealth and virtue from Epictetus St John Chrysostom Antiphanes Jefferson Lamb and Shaw. They contrast modesty honesty time ownership and happiness with money and privilege. The opinions range from riches corrupting to wealth enabling generosity and freedom.
For sale listing includes a 1955 Model 600 Ford Tractor with cultivator planters plow harrow rotary hoe weeder six row simplex duster and more. Also house and lot for sale in Butler Georgia with financing options. Pianos include one spinet and one upright with a small down payment and monthly balance. Contact Garland T Byrd J T Dickson.
Floyd Hunt, a partially blind Crawford County resident, using aid from the State Rehabilitation Service and the Georgia Agricultural Extension Service, started a purebred Black Poland China hog operation in February 1956. His first litters produced 33 pigs, with 27 surviving as he grows the herd to sell two to three months old brood stock, while managing daily care and a shelled corn based diet on the new farm near Roberta.
A judge and his wife travel a mountain road behind a lumber truck with a petulant remark provoking a quip on avoidable chances. The piece muses on Claxton and Gutenberg and the leap from wooden type to modern printing, noting many references to early masters during Printing Week.
A Senate Rules Committee debate centers on six civil rights resolutions and the balance with constitutional rights. The speaker notes past filibusters defeated five measures and warns against hasty reform, urging careful study and full hearings before the committee.
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