Governor Accused Of State Paid Publicity Agents
Herman Talmadge charged Governor M E Thompson with employing three publicity agents at $28,000 a year from state funds. He named Basil Stockbridge Dewitt Roberts and Sid Williams of the Agricultural and Industrial Development board as the agents. Stockbridge denied speech writing for the governor.
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Atlanta
Herman Talmadge
M.E. Thompson
the Statesman
Talmadge
Georgia
Basil Stockbridge
Dewitt Roberts
Sid Williams
Agricultural and Industrial Development Board
Ellis Arnall
Thompson
Stockbridge
A and I. D
Williams
Georgia Press Association
Roberts
A. and I. D
Phil Landrum
Salt Lake City
Georgia probate measure for Nettie Adams estate
John B. Adams applies for Permanent Letters of Administration on Nettie S. Adams estate in Taylor County Georgia. Creditors and next of kin must show cause within legal time at the probate office. The notice is dated July 7, 1947. A separate item reports a fatal 70 mph thrill race in Atlanta injuring four youths, one dead and three critically hurt.
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Georgia
Taylor County
John B. Adams
Nettie S. Adams
Georgia Primary Chaos Mirrors 1940s Split Governorship
Georgia faces dual paths to the governorship as Thompson and Talmadge plan separate primaries and conventions. Secretary of State Fortson Jr will decide which name appears on the general election ballot, potentially yielding a rare popular vote governor. The dispute centers on party unity, county unit rules, and a looming Macon convention.
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Atlanta
Georgia
M. E. Thompson
Herman Talmadge
Jas. S. Peters
Democratic Executive Committee
Macon
Talmadge
Eugene Talmadge
Supreme Court
Herman
Thompson
Fortson
Eugene
Peters
Augusta
Wm. S. Morris
Democratic Party
the Statesman
Georgia Audit Shows 5 149 365 Surplus
Georgia finished its fiscal year June 30 with 74 931 191 in cash and a surplus of 5 149 365 above all accounts payable and sinking funds, State Auditor B E Thrash Jr reported Saturday. The report calls the state's finances the best in history and notes the 1838 Western and Atlantic railroad bonds are nearly paid off.
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Atlanta
Georgia
B. E. Thrasher
Western and Atlantic
Sid Williams suspended as GPA secretary amid state ties
Sid Williams, GPA secretary, is suspended by President Belmont Dennis of Covington after Georgia Governor M. E. Thompson disclosed Williams also drew pay from a state agency. The move follows Talmadge’s claims of high salaries for three state workers and Williams’ partial state role. Dennis said Williams would be considered at the next board meeting. Thompson said inquiries are underway and pressed Stockbridge for a full report on Williams activities.
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Atlanta
Georgia Press Association
Belmont Dennis
Covington Today
Sid Williams
GPA
Herman Talmadge
Williams
The
Press Association
M. E. Thompson
State Agricultural and Industrial Development Board
Talmadge
the Statesman
Board of Managers
Dennis
Gov
Thompson
Capitol
Stockbridge
Eugene Talmadge
Truth the subject of Christian Science Lesson Sermon
The Lesson Sermon for Christian Science churches next Sunday centers on Truth. The Golden Text proclaims God as faithful and true and the Bible cites God as a rock whose ways are perfect. Eddy’s Science and Health argues true knowledge is spiritual, not material, and that God is Truth.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Republicans Form First Georgia Club
A Young Republicans Club was formed in Atlanta aiming to support a strong two party system in Georgia. Tom Weber of Marietta presented the charter as W. J. Folsom Jr. of Atlanta was elected the club’s first president.
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Atlanta
Young Republicans
Georgia
National Party
Tom Weber
Marietta
Georgia Federation of Young Republican Clubs
W. J. Folsom Jr
How to Kill It Athletes Foot Germ in One Hour
Advertisement for TEOL fungicide at Porters Pharmacy Butler Ga. claims to kill athlete's foot germs within an hour using 90 percent alcohol. Offers 35 cent refund if not satisfied and urges asking a druggist for the product.
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Porters Pharmacy
Butler
Five Judges Named To Pick Miss Georgia In Columbus
A panel of five judges will select Miss Georgia at Memorial Stadium in Columbus on August 1. The judges include Dr. Hubert Quillian, Dr. J. S. Guy, Mrs. Mary Ella Louke, Miss Anabel Horn, and Haskel Boyter. Contestants will be judged on appearance in gowns and swimsuits, talent, poise, personality, and health, with final scores combined from all rounds. New entrants include Winifred Leah Alexander of Early County and Betty Kelly of the University of Georgia, both vying for the $1,000 Royal Crown Cola scholarship.
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Columbus
Georgia College
Atlanta
Memorial Stadium
Bill Milteg
Hubert ©. Quillian
LaGrange Colege
J. S. Guy
Emory University
Mary Ella L. Louke
University of Georgia Physical Education
Miller
Georgia
Royal Crows Cola
Winifred Leah Alexander
Blakely
Miss Alexander
Early County
Albany
South Georgia
Betty Kelly
University of Georgia
Kelly
Chamber of Commerce
Miss Kelly
It Was a Cold Day in July Across the South
Atlanta noted the coldest July 22 since 1890 with a low of 59 degrees, while Athens 58 and Chicago 49. The U.S. Meteorologist said the cool spell would linger days as the eastern half of the country stayed in a blanket belt. Miami and New Orleans recorded 72 from Monday night.
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Atlanta
Athens
Nashville
Miami
New Orleans
Savannah Woman Held in Mail Fraud Case
Ma bel Floyd West, identified by A U S D A J L Fort, is brought from Minnesota to Macon to face mail fraud charges. A co-conspirator remains at large. The scheme used classified ads to sell goods, demanding advance deposits and failing delivery across Macon Savannah Valdosta and other areas.
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Macon
Savannah
U.S
J. L. Fort
Mabel Floyd West
Minnesota
Fort
Alrge
Vadosta
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Oliver Goober
Locke Equipment Company
Eution, Georgia
TEL
Joe Marsh
Elm Street
United States Brewers Foundation
Fisher
J. R. Lunsford, Ordinary
Chevrolet
Taylor County Motor Co
Reynolds, Georgia
Talmadge Group
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