Russell Leads Southern Bloc Against Civil Rights Bill
Washington July 26 nineteen Southern senators vow to fight to preserve the dual system of government and oppose any civil rights bill invading states rights or creating a national police force. Senator Russell of Georgia named leader of the bloc saying speeches at length may occur and a Dixie senator would remain on the floor during all sessions.
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Russell
Bill
Washington
D-Ga
Sen
Byrd
Dva
Senate
Congress
Butler County Farmer Dies Under Overturned Tractor
Ellaville July 23 The body of 55 year old T King a Schley county farmer and cattle raiser was found crushed under an overturned tractor near his home. He had been missing several hours and a Negro sent by his wife found the body about 9 p m He was believed to have been driving the tractor at the time. Born in Schley county he was a Methodist and active in farming survivors include his wife a sister a brother and several nieces and nephews His brother is Ellaville postmaster He was a nephew of Mrs McGuffin of Butler.
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Ellaville
T. King
Schley County
Jlaiser
Mr. King
R. P. McGuffin
Butler
Butler Canning Plant Schedule Changes This Week
The Butler Canning Plant will operate Tuesdays and Thursdays to avoid conflicts with Reynolds canning dates. All products must be at the plant by 3 p.m. to ensure processing by closing time. E. G. McCants, Vocational Teacher.
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Butler Canning Plant
Butler Canning
Reynolds Canning
Reynolds
E. G. McCants
Voc
Butler High FFA quartet to contest state championship
Four Butler High School Future Farmers of America members Alfred Roberson Evans Locke Billy Sullins and Billy Childres will compete Monday night at the 20th annual Georgia FFA convention State Camp near Covington for the state quarter championship and a $20 prize They aim to represent Georgia in the Tri state quartet contest at Auburn Ala on August 10 The Butler quartet earned its place after three elimination contests against Emanuel County Institute Baldwin and Canton Also Monday the public speaking finals will be held with Joe Turner defending his title against Terrell Lovey Henry Flowers and Abe Crosby Jr top prize is 100 with the winner advancing to the Tri state event The convention runs through Wednesday President Jack Newton leads about 500 attendees from 269 chapters and a 20th anniversary program is planned featuring Dr Paul Chapman The school year saw 12021 FFA members in Georgia the fourth largest in the nation Thursday focuses on business including officer elections and reports by current officers
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Future Farmers of America
Butler High School
Georgia Ffa
Covington
Alfred Roberson
Evans Locke
Billy Sullins
Billy Childres
Georgia
Auburn
Ala
Butler High
Emanuel County Institute
Baldwin
Canton
Joe Turner
John McEachern
Terrell Lovey
Hartwell
Henry Flowers
Hephzibah
Abe Crosby
Lanier High School
Jack Newton
Moultrie
Paul Chapman
College of Agriculture
University of Georgia
FFA
Texas
North Carolina
Illinois
Newton
John McEachren
Richard Youngblood
Richmond Academy
James Biles
Pine Grove
Dan Orr
Owen Davis
Franklin
Darrell Holiday
Rentz
Singing School Opens at Lebanon Baptist Church
A singing school begins Monday August 2 at Lebanon Baptist Church taught by Jim Baker of Thomaston. Classes meet at 8 p m with evening sessions and are open to all interested to learn gospel songs. Baker, heard Sundays on Thomaston radio at 9 30 a m, sings with the Fallen Quartet. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Lebanon Baptist Church
Jim Baker
Thomaston
Baker
Citizens of Tomorrow photo Herold series third installment
The Herald features the third in a weekly series of Waltz Studios portraits titled Citizens of Tomorrow. Parents may buy 50 cent prints from the Herald office or obtain a free photo with a new or renewing one year subscription.
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Citizens of Tomorrow
Herald
Waltz Studios
Des Moines
Iowa
Angie
Henry Hobbs
Eunice
Arnold Griggs
Richard
H. E. Allen
Macky
M. C. Bazemore
Ellen
Austin Guinn Jr
Dondra
Moody
County Wide Revival Begins At Court House In Butler
A county wide non denomination revival starts at the Butler court house on August 19 and runs through August 29. Taylor county young men studying for the ministry will lead the revival. Song services will feature each worship period and the public is urged to attend as many services as possible.
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Court House
Butler
Taylor County
Columbus Lad dies after race crowd crash at speedway
Columbus July 27 James R Brannon seven year old son of Mr and Mrs J K Brannon died Monday twenty four hours after being struck by a runaway stock car at Columbus Speedway. The racer operated by Robert Byron of Anniston Alabama blew a tire and plunged into the crowd near the north turn. Four other injured remained in hospital and James Pope a 19 year old of Opelika Alabama was listed in very serious condition with head injuries.
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Columbus
James R. Brannon
Columbus Speedway
J.K. Brannon
Roy
Robert Byron
Anniston
Ala
James Pope
Opelika, Ala
Solons Rule Out Major Truman Policy Push
July 27 Republicans signaled the special session would end soon and rejected key elements of President Truman’s 8 point program. They aim to wind up the session within two weeks and turn the session into a civil rights issue, dismissing price controls and broad powers as political maneuvering for reelection.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Highways Spending in Taylor County Tops Records
State Highway Department figures show Taylor County spent 195 210 dollars on road work since January 1947 through June 30 1948. The 18 month program totalled 34 920 824 dollars, with 1301 miles of construction and 376 projects across Georgia.
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Taylor County
State Highway Department
Buena Vista
Butler
Flint River
Thomaston
Georgia
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Gia
Time limit set for reinstating GI insurance without exam
Leonard G. Parker Jr the veteran service officer announced the window to reinstate GI Insurance without a physical exam lasts until midnight Saturday July 31. The Veterans Service Office in the local courthouse stays open until 5 pm to assist veterans with re instatement of lapsed policies.
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Leonard G. Parker, Jr
Veteran Service Officer
Butler Declares August Fifth Clean Up Day
Mayor Lewis Benson proclaims August fifth as City Clean-Up Day in Butler. Citizens to meet at the courthouse at nine o clock with hoes rakes and weeders to aid cleanup. Those with spare trucks urged to assist with hauling trash under direction of the Butler Garden Club.
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Lewis Benson
Butler
Court House
Butler Garden Club
Upson County Votes Dry in Referendum Victory
In Thomaston Georgia on Tuesday Upson County voters approved legal liquor control by 3141 to 1942 with 340 still to be heard. The Baptist church led the campaign with Rev Raymond Moore and a prayerful celebration followed the tally as youth carried anti liquor placards. Legal stores may remain open 15 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
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Thomaston
Upson County
Citizens’ League
First Baptist Church
Raymond Moore
Gainesville
Thomaston Courthouse
Ben Fortson
Talmadge and Party Injured After Head-On Crash Near Dublin
Gubernatorial candidate Talmadge and three aides were injured in a head-on collision near Dublin while returning from a campaign stop in Statesboro. George Stewart of Atlanta suffered a fractured shoulder. others, including Sims Garrett Jr. and Jerry Price, were treated for injuries at Claxton hospital.
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Dublin
Herman Talmadge
Claxton Hospital
E. B. Claxton
Talmadge
George Stewart
Atlanta
Sims Garrett Jr
Sims Garrett, Sr
Butler
Garrett
Stewart
Jerry Price
Mr. Garrett
Statesboro
State Highway Board
State Milk Control Board
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Maryellen
Gloria
Hugh Gilson
Herbert
T. E. Tante
Doris
Jack Peed
Betty
Mercer Smith
Margaret
Columbus Lad
Solons
City of Butler
Talmadge, Garrett
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