Russell backs Eisenhower over Dewey as weakest GOP nominee
Georgia Senator Richard Russell told the Georgia American Legion convention that Thomas E Dewey is the weakest man the Republicans could have nominated for president. He warned Dewey could be beaten by a tidal wave of votes if Eisenhower is persuaded to run and criticized Dewey’s lack of international leadership. He praised Vandenberg, suggested Taft as an honest alternative, and urged Democratic unity to win with Truman, noting civil rights rhetoric may shift the platform. Russell doubted Southern nominees from Democrats and warned party cohesion could sway the election.
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Atlanta
Richard Russell
D.-Ga
Thos. E Dewey
Russell
Dwight Eisenhower
Dewey
Georgia Department
American Legion
Truman
Vandenberg
New York
Taft
Sen. George
Mason and Dixon Line
T C Marshall Jr Joins Dykes Dykes Law Firm Americus
Americus Georgia law firm Dykes and Dykes announces the association of T C Marshall Jr in general practice. Marshall, a Navy veteran and University of Georgia Law graduate, has a background in naval officer procurement and service on destroyers in the Atlantic and Pacific. He is a member of multiple professional and civic organizations.
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Americus
Dykes & Dykes
T. C. Marshall Jr
Marshall
Emory University
U. S. Naval Academy
Atlantic
Pacific
Atlanta
Navy
Law School
The
University of Georgia
Engie E. Fitts
Marshalls
Ellen Irwin
First Methodist Church
Chi Phi Social Fraternity
Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity
American Legion, Vfw, the
Elks Club
Georgia and American Bar Association
Georgia Methodists Vote To Hike Preachers' Pay
The South Georgia Methodist conference voted to raise minimum preacher salaries by 100 dollars a year subject to available funds. The scale would go to 1600 for single preachers 1700 for married 1800 for married with one dependent and 1900 for married with two dependents. Retired preachers’ allotment may rise two percent with a possible retirement fund drive of 200000 dollars. Four pastors were retired and several new elders and deacons ordained or admitted to full connection.
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Cordele
South Georgia Methodist Conference
Board of Missions
Silas Johnson
Macon
Mission Board
Frank Nalls
Roy Sampley
Eastman
T. H. Tinsley
Roberta
L. W. Walker
Poulan
J. C. G. Brooks
Waycross
Jack E. Bentley
Columbus
Howard G. McCrary
Frank Long Perry
Savannah
G. J. Avent
J. T. Lackey
W. R. Cleeland
R. T. Padgett
R. G. Freeman
W. A. Wilson
Prominent Stewart County Citizen Dies at 87
Lumpkin Georgia June 17 in the passing of Beverly Lorenzo Wood 87 who died at Patterson noon after a short illness He suffered a stroke Saturday morning and was taken to the hospital Sunday Born April 11 1861 in Washington County he helped found Bland and Wood Mercantile Company in Lumpkin in 1886 He married Cora Pearson May 17 1893 and survives with son Beverly L Wood Jr of Atlanta and daughters E L Hubbard of Miami and W P Hickey of Savannah Funeral services were held at Lumpkin Methodist Church with a Masonic funeral at the grave and interment at Eastside Cemetery performed by Fort Brothers Morticians
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Lumpkin
Beverly Lorenzo Wood
Patterson
Stewart County
Wood
Washington County
McAfee
Cora Pearson
E. P. Pearson
Beverly L. Wood, Jr
Atlanta
E. L. Hubbard
Miami
W. P. Hickey
Savannah
Lumpkin Methodist Church
C. A. Morrison
J. L. Brown
Frank Thompson
E. O. Hilsman
Preston
Americus
Cuthert
Weston
Omaha
Richland
Columbus
Eastside Cemetery
Fort Brothers, Mortisians
Georgia Democratic Party Faces Breakup If Truman Nominated
James S. Peters, chairman of Georgia's Democratic Executive Committee, predicted the Georgia delegation to the National Democratic Convention will be virtually uninstructed and oppose Truman. He warned Truman's renomination could cause the Georgia party to disintegrate. A preconvention caucus will decide delegation officials en route to Philadelphia, and Peters said he will run for chairmanship.
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Manchester
James S. Peters
State Democratic Executive Committee
Georgia
Philadelphia
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Broadway
Columbus, GA
Dykes & Dykes Law Firm
Georgia Methodists
Wynnton Hardware
Henry
U. S
Anthony’s Feed Store & Hatchery
Duplex and
LARRO
Sarge Milkers
Jamesway Barn
9Th Street
Peters
Butler
Toms Cleaners Inc
Hamilton Ave
10Th Street
Columbus GA
Kirvews
Inne Columbus
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