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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1956
Page
4
Georgia faces record industrial growth and road funding while local papers note staff changes and civic milestones. James E Cashin joins The Calhoun Times. Acworth fills three top roles with women. Georgia highway funding projected at 174.9 million for three years.
Agricultural Extension Service marketing specialists advise never standing water melons on end or piling them and to avoid sun exposure after clipping from the vine. The practice is to dispose of any melon kept too long to prevent spoilage.
Dr. Paul White promotes patient cooperation and zest for living as crucial in heart disease recovery. The booklet notes most survive a first heart attack and can return to work in three to four months, with many years of productive activity ahead.
The Postoffice Department plans to end the old hand dip postoffice pen and ink bottle. The modern ballpoint will be adopted after studies. Ballpoints offer greater legibility and have been trialed at selected post offices before a full decision.
The Macon Telegraph lauds Attorney General Eugene Cook as a potential governor or congressman, noting his prominent stance on race matters. The column also covers farm income trends in Georgia, vacation wishes for local paper figures, and mentions awards won by Georgia papers in the Better Newspaper Contests.
Mercer University receives 155000 from the Ford Foundation as the first installment of a 260 million grant to private colleges. Wesleyan College also receives 95000 from Ford Foundation. The funds aim to raise faculty salaries and support education nationwide.
The Covington News earns four Georgia Press Association recognitions two first and two second prizes in the Better Newspaper Contest highlighting its journalistic work and community service.
Martha Bond of Macon was elected governor of Girls State during the 11th annual session at Wesleyan College. The Macon girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Bond, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary 74, defeated Julia Crum of Tifton.
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