Allen Launches Campaign For Lieutenant Governor Of Georgia
Hon. DeLacy Allen of Albany formally launched his campaign with a large crowd in attendance. He argues the proposed 15 mill tax limit would destroy local self government, giving the state sole control over assessment and distribution of taxes. He outlines a five point school program and calls for a statewide police patrol and livestock development, plus support for old age pensions and game protection.
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DeLacy Allen
Albany
Georgia
Allen
Louisiana
Alten
General Assembly of Georgia
State Game and Fish Department
Adlen
Harvey Williams Escape Plot Foiled In Albany Jail
Macon Ga July 20 U S Marshal E C Doyal disclosed a plan to free Leland Harvey and Robert Williams from Dougherty county jail in Albany. A woman from Thomasville was caught attempting to smuggle whiskey and left a pistol at a cafe to aid Williams, who had been moved to Greenville jail. The woman was convicted in Albany state court and fined.
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Macon
U. S
E. C. Doyal
Leland Harvey
Robert Williams
Troup County
Nashville, Tenn
Dougherty County
Doyal
Thomasville
Williams
Wil'ame
Harvey
Deyal
Department of Justice
Greenville
Albany
Youth Electrocution From Charged Screen Door in Douglas
Wallace Alexander, 12, was electrocuted when he touched a charged screen door at an uptown Douglas store. Investigators say a shorted wire above the door powered the current. his younger brother summoned help, but the current had to be cut at the city power plant before the body could be freed. He died at the scene.
Rural Letter Carriers Meet at Athens for Annual Convention
Avhens Georgia July 20 delegates gathered for the rural letter carriers convention praising the civil service system. Congressman Ramspeck spoke on development and expansion while highlighting the Postal Service’s growth to 237000 employees. Speakers included WPA administrator Miss Gay Shepperson and postmaster general appointees, with local officials welcoming attendees.
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Avhens
LNG
Luer Gapiere
Georgia
Paul Biowiy
Joe Lenin Ulstrich
Anna
UH Ales
Athens
Robert Ramapeck
Path District
United States Civil Service
Ramspeck
L. S
Civil Service
Kamspeck
Frank Whelchel
Gainesville
Iown
Post Office Department
U. S
Roosevelt
Myers
U. S. Civil Service
Mayo
S. Mell
J. R. Myers
Russell Tackles Tax Policy in Georgia Campaign Speech
U S Senator Richard B Russell Jr. campaigns in Georgia declaring belief in taxation by ability to pay and government action to aid citizens. He defends the income tax, contrasts with opponent Eugene Talmadge who would repeal it, and cites support from Rockefellers Du Ponts and the Raskobs.
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Atlanta
United States
Richard B. Russell, Jr
Georgia
Omega
Jesup
Kingsland
Eugene Talmadge
Moultrie
Russell
Rockefellers
du Ponts
Raskobs
Dallas Centennial Exposition Damaged by Storm
Dallas reports a tornado from the northeast at midnight causing over 1 million dollars in damage and injuring about 80 people. The Texan Centennial Exposition suffered severe destruction while streets were littered with debris from smashed trees and signs.
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Dallas
Texas
Paroled Effingham County inmate and Georgia library push
P. Baldy of Effingham county, serving a sentence for simple tover oy, was paroled Saturday by Governor Talmadge on the Prison Commission's recommendation after more than two years of imprisonment. Eleven thousand books will be distributed from Atlanta this week to start rural libraries in 100 Georgia communities.
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D P. Baldy
Effingham County
Talmadge
Paldy
Atlanta
Georgia
First Bale Donated to Roosevelt Campaign in Georgia
In Donationville Seminole County Georgia the first bale of cotton this year was donated to President Roosevelt’s renomination campaign. The 425 pound bale grown by D C McKellar on B B Clarke’s farm was sent to Atlanta for exhibit after notice to Marion Allen campaign manager. The bale graded low middling and accompanied a local presidential preference primary that Roosevelt won.
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Donationville
Semingle
Roosevelt
Georgia
Charlie Reynolds
Semihole Superior Resert
Marion Allen
Allen
Atlanta
D. C. McKellar
B. B. Clarke
Clarke
Makin
Taldge
Seminole County
Democratic Executive Committee
Heat-Crazed Man Slays Family in Virginia
Erie Va July 18 Samuel C Weed 40 Sunday school superintendent killed his wife and two sons claiming he acted to purge his family of a scarlet sin He attempted suicide by leaping in front of a truck Police theorize another woman was involved and declined to comment on details Weed stated I killed them because I had committed a scarlet sin and did not want my family to bear the stigma.
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Erie
Samuel c. Weed
Weeds
Weed
Internal Revenue Collector Moved to Valdosta
Valdosta Ga July 19 It was announced that J B Dickson who had led the Augusta internal revenue office for months will be transferred to Valdosta W T Vage Georgia internal revenue collector for the state is assembling additional staff to manage the extra work during the tobacco marketing season The Valdosta office handles all Georgia tobacco stamp sales requiring a large force of deputy collectors and clerks.
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Valdosta
J. B. Dickson
Collector of Internal Revenue
Augusta
W. T. Vage
Internal Revenue
Georgia
Macon Robbery Case Ar rests in Atlanta Fashionable District
Atlanta detectives arrested two men in a stylish apartment building in connection with a Macon diamond robbery last week. Mrs Modena identified one suspect as the intruder who bound her and her son with wire and stole diamonds worth 2000 dollars and 350 dollars in cash. The men, B H McConnell and L M Wilson, are held on suspicion of robbery while others tied to the case face investigation.
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Atlanta
Macon
Pete Modena
Macon 1
Micon
L. C. McCallum
Modena
P. B. Bailey
Oscar Tyson
B. H. McConnell
L. M. Wilson
Mrs. Modena
Wilson
McCullum
Dudley Taunton Seeks Taylor County Georgia House Seat
A letter from Dudley Taunton announces his candidacy for Representative of Taylor County in the Georgia General Assembly under the Democratic Primary. He pledges faithful effort to govern the county and state in the people’s best interests and asks for support.
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Taylor County
General Assembly of
Georgia
No Candidacy Declared for Taylor County Representative
After solicited by friends I announce no candidacy for Taylor County Representative in the Democratic Primary on September 9. I pledge wholehearted cooperation in all matters of material benefit to my county and state, and request voters support.
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Taylor County
Markets for Farm Crops Promised by Columbus Roberts
Columbus Roberts pledges to create farmer owned markets for perishable crops in every county and to build a strong Georgia stock industry. He emphasizes cooperation with the Roosevelt administration to improve agriculture.
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Columbus Roberts
Georgia
Roosevelt
Bibb entry list closes for Bibb County race
Macon Ga July 18 six candidates qualified for Representatives from Bibb county in the General Assembly before noon entry deadline. Nomination at the state primary on September gth for three seats. Candidates include Eugene Horne Ian Conaway Rv H Freeman Jr W O Cooper Jr Robert Lruce Jones and W M Weaver Jr. Incumbents Bowden Hoodworth not seeking reelection. Feagin opens race for unexpired term. Urquhart and Vinson noted in race for other offices.
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Macon
Bibb County
Eugene Horne
Attourney
Ian ConaWay
Rv H. Freeman
Stae
W. O. Cooper
Robert Lruce Jones
W. M. Weaver, Jr
Bibb Manufacturing Compan
Charles L. Bowden
Luther Hoodworth
R. Douglas Feagin
Municpal Court
Hugh Chambers
Julian F. Urquhart
Carl Vinson
United States
Georgia
Railroads Lift Central of Georgia Views on Local Impact
H D Pollard notes railroads boost 1956 first half purchases to 460 million dollars, largest in five years. He explains rail disbursements support small towns as tax payers and employers, with station staff and foremen aiding local shops, while stronger earnings boost the broader economy and community prosperity.
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H. D. Pollard
Vollard
Central of Georgia
Palmer Announces Candidacy for Chattahoochee Judge
George C Palmer declares his candidacy for the Superior Court judge seat in the Chattahoochee Circuit. He states the primary is September 9 1936 and asks for votes and influence under Democratic Executive Committee rules.
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Chattahoochee Circuit
Democratic Executive Committee
George C, Palmer
Campaign for Solicitor General in Chattahoochee Circuit
To the citizens of Taylor County I announce my candidacy for Solicitor General of the Chattahoochee Circuit in the Democratic Primary on September 1. I pledge fair impartial prosecution and protection for the innocent, and I seek your support and consideration.
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Taylor County
Chattahoochee Circuit
Rainey Seeks Vote for Chattahoochee Superior Court
T B Rainey announces candidacy for the Judge of the Superior Courts in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit. He cites adherence to Democratic Executive Committee rules and asks voters for support in Buena Vista Georgia.
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Chattahoochee
T Am
Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
Democratic Executive Committee
T. B. Rainey Judicial Circuit
Buena Vista
Emory Parr Seeks Re-Election as Taylor County Representative
To the People of Taylor County I announce my candidacy to succeed myself as Representative from Taylor County in the General Assembly I greatly appreciate your support and if elected I shall strive to serve you faithfully in a manner that will justify your endorsement Sincerely yours Emory F Parr
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Taylor County
General Assembly of Georgia
Emory F. Parr
McLaughlin Seeks Re Election as Chattahoochee Judge
C Frank McLaughlin announces candidacy for re election as Superior Court Judge of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit subject to the Democratic Primary in September. He thanks supporters and asks for continued backing as he continues to administer the law.
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Chattahoochee Circuit
Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
C. Frank McLaughlin
Re-Election Bid for Chattahoochee Circuit Solicitor General
Jones Perryman announces candidacy for re election as Solicitor General in the Chattahoochee Circuit subject to the Democratic Primary on September 9. He thanks voters for past support and pledges to administer the office to serve the citizens of the circuit.
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Chattahoochee Circuit
Jones Perryman
Georgia Democrat announces bid for Third District seat
LLIS FORT declares candidacy for U S Congress from Georgia Third District in the Democratic primary set for Sept 9 1986. He pledges loyalty to the President and the Philadelphia National Convention platform, vows to serve workers and businesses, and asks voters for support.
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Congress
Georgia
Philadelphia
Llis Fort
Pace Pledges Democratic Platform and District Development
Stephen Pace declares for the Democratic nomination in Georgia’s third district for Congress. He vows support for the party platform, social security expansion, veteran aid, civil service merit, stricter immigration limits, and securing federal appropriations for 1986 and 1987 while defending state rights and addressing unemployment.
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Jous
Georgis
Veterans Administration
Congress
Stephen Pace
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