Rivers draft for Georgia assembly stirs exit bid talk
Atlanta reports say retiring Gov E D Rivers may be drafted to run for Lanier County representative in the upcoming primary to preserve his influence. Backers reportedly prepared a petition. Rivers could seek speaker's post with or against Roy Harris, amid old feud with Talmadge forces.
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Tobacco Farmers Vote Saturday on Restrictions
Georgia and nearby regions prepare for a referendum among 1940 bright leaf tobacco growers. Farmers will choose among three-year quotas, seasonal quotas, or no quotas after this year, with AAA backing a three-year plan to stabilize prices near 15 to 16 cents per pound. Voting is secret with county polls and beltwide results to follow.
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Water from Pufaula helps stop lumber yard fire
Georgetown Ga July 11 water hauled from Pufaula Alabama by a Central of Georgia locomotive saved Slade Lumber Co from extensive damage. A pumper truck from Eufaula fire department attached to the locomotive supplied the water and brought the flames under control after a shay ing room burned near the plant.
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