State governor outlines cooperative reform agenda
From No. 8 Page One the administration of the governor Urive of the state, Judge Larsen announced a legislative program centered on cooperation with the Roosevelt administration. It calls for sessions of the state legislature, economic restraint, recognition of women in state offices, no new obligations without law, using federal funds, and pension reform aligned with social security act. Also notes opposition to a so called pension plan. Judge Carsen praised. region warm with applause. Police in Baxley probe the deaths of a Black man and woman found bullet punctured in a roadside ditch near Baxley Friday. identities not released.
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State offers free textbooks for first six grades
Atlanta May 8 The State Board of Education intends to furnish four basal textbooks per child in the first six grades of all public schools. Funds of about 449,856.98 derived from beer licenses will cover the cost with a small balance. Governor Talmadge chairs the board and appointed Dr M D Collins L A Whipple and S D Trufft to regulate care and distribution of the books as state property funded by taxpayers.
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Bank official attestation fragment from Georgia 1936
A partial attestation shows S Garrett cashier and director signatures from a Taylor County bank. Notary Huell Bloodworth notes the signer’s belief that the report accurately reflects the bank’s affairs. Commission expires 1939.
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Congress sees rival candidates in pivotal third and fifth districts
In the Third district Bainbridge editor Castelon of Cuthbert announced he will not seek re election. Steve Pace and Hollis Fort of Americus enter the race seeking the seat. In the Fifth district Decatur's Robert Kamspeck faces Atlanta attorney W P Middlebrooks. Alma's Braswell Deen is opposed by Andrew J Tuten of his home city and former Congressman W C Lankford of Douglas who had been unseated by Deen four years earlier. Whelchel of Gainesville faces former Congressman John S Wood of Canton whom he defeated two years ago by Jackson county margin.
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Americus
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Decatur
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Atlanta
Braswell Deen
Alma
Andrew J. Tuten
W. C. Lankford
Douglas
Lankford
Deen
B. Frank Whelchel
Gainesville
John S. Wood
Canton
Jackson County
Ford Marks 3,000,000th Truck Built at Rouge Plant
Ford celebrates the 3,000,000th truck milestone with Henry Ford and Edsel Ford at the Rouge Plant. The V-8 114‑ton panel truck was rolled off the line as Ford highlights its long history in commercial vehicles. On January 1, 1986 Ford led U.S. commercial vehicle registrations with 40.3 percent, more than twice any other maker. The milestone truck headed to the Texas Centennial Exposition in Dallas.
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Nelson Shipp Challenges Johnson for Muscogee Clerk
Nelson Shipp, longtime Columbus Ledger editor, filed to run for Muscogee County superior court clerk, aiming to unseat incumbent Early H. Johnson. His surprise candidacy cites a democracy driven campaign and a need for fresh leadership, while The Columbus Ledger also notes Edwin T. Brinkley will succeed Shipp in the editor’s chair.
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North Carolina
Virginia
College of William and Mary
Governor Candidates Rally for Roosevelt Backing in Georgia
Governor candidates debated Talmadge’s influence and pledged support for the New Deal. W. W. Larse emphasized free textbooks, old age pensions, tax cuts, and health access while praising President Roosevelt. He criticized Talmadge and urged tax exemptions for homesteads and Georgia participation in federal security programs.
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Camp brings 37 workers to Georgia session
An international group of educators and volunteers gathered in a Georgia camp with 37 members from seven districts. Officials included Mrs H D Guerrant, Mrs J H Kenney, Mrs W H Ketchum and more, directing nursery, music, games and nature study programs.
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Doris Jones
Miller High School
Macon
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Savannah
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Americus
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Reynolds hosts lavish barbecues and golf tennis tourney
Reynolds community fete draws 400 guests from Macon Atlanta and beyond with a barbecue, artesian pool and picnic grounds. A tennis and golf tournament crowns new champions John Mangham Edward Goddard win doubles, Mangham takes tennis title after a grueling five set final. Uncle Joe Neal and Eugene Anderson address crowd while Barry Hodges and Hinton organize prize events and cups donated by local merchants.
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Atlanta Journal plans trip for state winners to Washington and New York
The Journal School of the Air will send ten grammar school and high school state winners from 800 applicants to travel Thursday afternoon July 9 by the Seaboard Air Line train Robert E. Lee. Grammar school guests include Jimmy Upshaw Covington T A Hutcheson Wrightsville Margaret Garner Toccoa June Shannon Ann Halley Reynolds Susan Pearce Gainesville Charles Richarde Calhoun Stanley Hoffman B J Whiteman Savannah Kathryn Dozier Atlanta. High school winners for declamation recitation piano voice and violin include Jace Winbush Canton Bert Ausley Thomasville Charlotte Haney Calhoun Evelyn Priester LaGrange Jack Tail Atlanta Sara Rossee Eatonton Wallace Williams Macon Madhys Garrett Columbus David Odreizin Savannah Hazel Taylor Atlanta.
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Covington
T. A. Hutcheson
Wrightsville
Margaret Garner
Toccoa
June Shannon
Ann Halley
Reynolds
Susan Pearce
Gainesville
Charles Richarde Calhoun
Stanley Hoffman
B. J. Whiteman
Savannah
Kathryn Dozier
Washington
New York
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Canton
Bert Ausley
Thomasville
Charlotte Haney
Calhoun
Evelyn Priester
LaGrange
Jack Tail
Sara Rossee
Eatontom
Wallace Williams
Macon
Madhys Garrett
Columbus
David Odreizin
Hazel Taylor
Howell Withdraws From Georgia Governorship Bid
No. 4 From 4 Page 1 reports Howell stating he is not a candidate for any office and returning all contributions. He thanks Georgians for urging him to run and prays blessings on them, with political circles interpreting the move as advice from Governor Talmadge. Howell was seen as Talmadge’s preferred champion for the state Democratic committee.
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