Taylor County Herald gains on Georgia watermelon leads
The Taylor County Herald notes State Senator Frank Lunsford of Leary on the senate floor and reflects on moral candor after a former official’s downfall. It praises Georgia for leading the nation in watermelon production, with 13,800,000 melons projected for 1949, surpassing Texas by at least two million.
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the Herald
Frank Lunsford
Leary
Senate
Taylor County
Georgia
Tax on Dogs and Cars Provokes Rural Debate in Georgia
In Taylor County residents argue that dog tax is never collected while automobile tax is often evaded. The writer suggests enforcing both taxes, adding a tax on cats, and using saved food expenditures to raise needed revenue.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Mor ris urges voters to back capable officials and reform roads and taxes
In a Pearson Tribune card to county citizens Dr J S Morris accuses incompetent officials of padding payrolls while calling for responsible leadership. Alva Tabor urges Georgia Negro farmers to unite with the Georgia Farm Bureau to push agricultural programs. The piece argues public officials must cut expenses and share tax burdens fairly.
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Pearson Tribune
J. S. Morris
Georgia
Georgia Farm Bureau Federation
Alva Tabor
Georgia State College For
Ft. Valley
Bulix
State payroll waste cited as tax burden concern
A Sparta Ishmaelite letter argues broad wants in society and criticizes state spending. It claims Georgia residents would support higher taxes for education and highways but condemns idle politicians on the payroll. The writer cites an income tax official noting high costs per collected dollar and calls for purging government payroll waste.
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Georgia
Sparta Ishmaelite
Neighbors and the Good Samaritan in the Bible
The piece reflects on the value of neighbors in small communities and the deep personal bond they share. It lauds acts of kindness as expressions of friendship and cites The Good Samaritan as the most beautiful biblical story illustrating such relationships.
Homeward Lions: Columbusites Attend New York Meet
Editor W C Tucker notes two Columbus Lions Club members joined the Lions International convention in New York after a Florida stay. Theo McGee arrived last day but missed the Garden due to a housing conference, yet he signaled his presence to the delegates and enjoyed a hearty steak before dinner. The piece hints at heavy rain and high-flying air travel.
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Theo McGee
Columbus Lions Club
New York
Garden
Gotham
Theo
Bible Reading Surges as Bible Returns to American Homes
The Bible shows rising sales and renewed prominence in households post World War II. Officials swear oaths on the Bible, churches promote its home role, and the Book of Books is seen as guiding better living amid ongoing unrest.
Death of Fourteen Reporters in Indian Plane Crash
The Macon Telegraph notes the loss of fourteen veteran correspondents including Vincent Mahoney of the San Francisco Chronicle after a Dutch line aircraft crashed near Bombay India. The reporters had been touring Indonesia as guests of the Dutch government and were to report on postwar conditions. The disaster occurred amid four fatal crashes that killed nearly 100 people in 24 hours, prompting fear of air travel despite statistics showing air travel is safer per mile than driving.
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World
Dutch Line
Bombay
India
Vincent Mahoney
San Francisco Chronicle
Georgia
Macon
Indonesia
Netherlands
Letter of Appreciation from Mrs. Fannie Woodall Miller
Mrs Fannie Woodall Miller of Barnesville Georgia writes to Mr Benns thanking him for kindness and praise in the Butler Herald She praises memorial window names and pastors Rev Johnson and Halley noting kin connections and plans to attend Indian Springs Camp meeting again this year with hopes of a visit from Mr Benns and his wife.
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Butler
Hardie
Johnson
Halley
the Tabernacle
Georgia Legislature Faces Sales Tax Clash in 1949 Session
Georgia observers expect higher gasoline liquor beer wine and cigarette prices within a week as the House rapidly backs Gov Talmadge four point tax program and the beer bill passes both chambers awaiting House approval and the Governor's signature. The Senate debate looms over a corporate income tax hike with a tight vote likely, while a 3 percent sales tax bill advances amid a strategic choice between the tax plan and the four special taxes.
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Atlanta
Georgia House of Representatives
Talmadge
Senate
House
Ways and Means
Frank Myers
Sumter County
Myers
Traffic safety experts warn but highway fatalities may occur
Experts say traffic accidents can be avoided and warnings hold true but deaths on highways this week are still possible.
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Organized Labor
U.S. Gypsum Co
Pittsburgh
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Dear Mr. Benns
Fannie Woodall Miller
Purina Alayena
Purina
Layena
Mee
Ayen
Peed Brothers Feed Store
Yonen
Con
General Electric
Doyel’s
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