United States Sets Huge Tonnage of Ships As Goal For 1942
London reports United States shipyards plan to complete at least 6,000,000 tons of merchant ships in 1942 and produce 1,000,000 tons this year. Harry L. Hopkins says the 1942 target tops the World War peak by about 2,000,000 tons and outlines U S aims to supply Britain and democracies worldwide with American built ships under foreign registers. Hopkins notes flag status affects convoy participation and emphasizes delivery of goods as pledged by the president.
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Leadership course for youth begins in Athens Georgia
More than 100 older youth from Georgia farms began a 10 day study course Monday in community leadership. Special attention will be given to occupational counseling citizenship training and recreational programs. Discussion will cover development of community life home and family relations and the rural church. Sponsored by the Georgia Rural Youth Council in cooperation with other youth groups the agricultural extension service Georgia colleges and other organizations.
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Georgia to Receive 3.34 Million for Tenant Loans
Washington reports Georgia will obtain 3,339,895 dollars from a 50,000,000 pool allotted for farm tenancy loans for 1941 42 under the Bankhead Jones Farm Tenant Act. Allocation is tentative, with other Southern states listed by amount.
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FDR Urges Congress to Extend Military Service Amid National Emergency
Washington July 21 President Roosevelt warns that a two thirds of the army returning to civilian life could delay strength recovery for nearly a year. He calls the international threat grave and urges immediate provision to relieve hardship while pursuing full defense consolidation against aggressor nations. The speech frames a declared national emergency and seeks continued mobilization.
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Pusey Named Acting Dean At University Of Georgia
Dr Edwin Pusey professor of school administration at the University of Georgia has been appointed acting dean of the college of education to succeed Dr Cocking who was ousted last Monday Chancellor Sanford announced after a conference with Gov Talmadge and Sandy Beaver Beaver said Pusey’s appointment is effective immediately and Cocking may leave or stay until his term expires Sanford said a successor to Dr Marvin Pittman who was dismissed with Cocking would be named within a few days
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Statesboro Teachers College
Woodland Man Named to Post on State Education Board
Atlanta July 17 John H Woodall of Woodland was appointed by Gov Talmadge as a member of the state Board of Education replacing the late A H Freeman of Newnan Freeman was board chairman until resigning June 14 for ill health and died soon after Woodall a farmer and manufacturer and a member of Talbot county board of education will serve the unexpired term of Freeman until July 1 1945
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Forestry's addition to AAA sought in 19-point plan
Valdosta July 18 Directors of the Forest Farmers Association Cooperative adopted a 19 point program for next year. The plan seeks federal recognition of timber growing as an agricultural enterprise and federal payments for forest conservation to improve woodland pastures and approved forestry practices.
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Federal buying of peaches to start in Georgia
Georgia peaches will be bought by the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation starting Wednesday. Growers wishing to participate must wire the FSC office in Macon no later than Tuesday. W. G. Gritt Jr. of Thomaston chairs the peach industry committee. Government will process more peaches for canning and for processing in 30 gallon barrels.
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Wealthiest Citizen Col. Wm. C. Martin Dies in Dalton
Col Wm C Martin Dalton's wealthiest citizen dies after weeks long illness In a life of leadership he presided over First National Bank Bank of Dalton Cherokee Manufacturing A J Showalter Company Dalton Citizen Build ing and Loan Association Whitfield County Board of Education chair for 35 years He served in the Georgia state senate 1907 08 He is survived by his wife.
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Briton Cadets Arrive at Southeast Air Training Center
Montgomery announces 279 additional British aviation cadets have reached the Southeast Air Corps training center with 86 more expected, part of a program to train 8,000 RAF men yearly. The new class totals 365, assigned to five primary schools including Americus, Lakeland, Arcadia and Camden, with Tuscaloosa hosting 70.
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LeGrange Youth Shoots Father After Beating
Albert McCall a 13 year old of LaGrange Ga is jailed on a charge of shooting his father after claiming severe beating by the elder McCall a 45 year old man The boy said he shot the father at close range with a 410 shotgun to protect his mother from further abuse He was wounded near the heart and remains in fair condition while the father may recover The incident followed a night of alleged drunken punishment at their home and at the textile plant meeting point.
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Senate approves property seizure bill for national defense
The Senate passed a bill allowing the President to seize private property for defense up to June 30, 1943. It requires a finding of immediate need, attempts to obtain goods by other means, and fair compensation to owners. Seized property could be repurchased when defense needs end.
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Hapeville Soldier Seeks Record of Thirteen Thirteens
Atlanta July 22 David J Folds a 22 year old Hapeville trainee challenges others to better his tally of 13s from his army service. Registered Fulton Draft Board 13 College Park he was slated for induction June 13 got temporary deferment then induction again 13 days later arriving at Fort McPherson to find 18 men from his board in that call.
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Inspiration powers salvation in Pauls teaching
The passage argues that if the Old Testament inspired the New, then inspiration is the source of all Holy Scriptures. It credits Paul as a channel delivering divine truth and says salvation is God’s free gift and the central aim Christians share, powered by inspiration guiding eternal life.
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Uvalda Boy, 13, Rescues Drowning Swimmers at Creek
In Uvalda Georgia on July 22 a motion for a hero medal was filed for 13 year old Russell Findley after witnesses said he pulled two older boys Douglas Bemdamire and Jack ONeal from a dangerous wash hole in Willigan's Creek. The youths had reportedly gone under twice before he acted.
LaGrange Man Kills Friend Mistaken for Burglar
LaGrange July 19 L May was questioned Saturday in the fatal shooting of Robert S. Woodham 25 described by May as his best friend whom he said he mistook for a burglar. Woodham was killed Friday night about 11 oclock after knocking on May s window and being shot. Committment hearing scheduled for Monday. no arrest had been made.
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J. E. Mathews
Special election to fill Americus mayoral term
Americus to name a successor for the late Mayor Thos L Bell. A special election must be called within 30 days to fill the unexpired term. City Clerk A D Gatewood will set the date, but none has been announced as of Sunday.
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