Skeleton of Indian mounds girl found at Putnam site
Eatonton Ga July 26 Indian mounds yield the skeleton of a year old girl buried between 1550 and 1650 A D. The bones are intact except for part of the skull torn by a plow. A small animal skeleton lies at the child’s feet. The site, near a village with post holes and pottery, may indicate a sacrifice. Smithsonian involvement is expected soon as excavation continues with fire towers completed and plans for fish stocking and boating underway.
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Eatonton
Putnam County
Martin C. Cromer
Cromer
C. C. Harrold
Macon
Ukis
Drought aid boosted in Georgia through Resettlement Admin
Georgia's drought fund gained 225000 more, bringing total aid to 360600 for farm families facing failure. R L Vansant, state director, announced emergency loans and direct grants via the Resettlement Administration with cooperation from WPA and Extension Service.
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Athens
R. L. Vansant
Niue
Georgia
Vansant
Toola
Dai
Vansant de Highbe
Drouth
Resettlement Administration
WIA
Extension Service
WPA
Landlons
Clement W
All Postmasters Put Under Merit Rules Says Report
President Roosevelt issued an executive order to place all postmaster appointments under civil service rules. Vacancies will be filled by noncompetitive exams for incumbents or promoted staff, or by open competitive exams directed by the Postmaster General. Fourth class postmasters are already covered. Senator O Mahoney praised the move and noted prior congressional efforts and party splits on the bill.
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Washington
Snarp Dette
Congress
Roosevelt
Civil Service
Pr Dent
Civil Service Commission
Quiton
O'Mahoney
Wyomint
Rep. Speck
D. Ga
Landon Speech Claims Weasel Words Sparks Split Opinions
Washington notes on Alf Landon's acceptance speech reveal sharp Republican praise for its simplicity and efficiency while Roosevelt backers deride it as claptrap and weasel words. Col. Frank Knox lauds the speech as reflecting rugged honesty and order, whereas George L. Berry attacks its labor policy stance as bolstering industrial bourbons.
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Washington
Alf M. Landon
Gov- Chameit
Roosevelt
Col
Frank Knox
Landon
Wikdie
Mancheter
London
Chiss
Republican Party
George L. Berry
Labor
League
Itrm
Berry
Lapor
Death of Macon Youth Crosby in Despondent Suicide
James Crosby an 18 year old unemployed painter from Macon died at a local hospital from a pistol shot to the temple. Coroner L H Chapman said the jury found it was a self inflicted act following a note stating love for a girl but sorrow over too many rivals. Ill health and unemployment were cited as contributing factors. The shot came from a 38 caliber revolver owned by an aunt.
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Macon
James Crosby
L. H. Chapman
Young Crosby
Shady Rest
Rocky Creek Road
Eddie
Chapman
Confederate veterans to be paid in full within two weeks
A. L. Henson, state veterans service officer, told reporters in Atlanta yesterday that Confederate veterans would receive full payment within two weeks, marking the first time since the Civil War that the benefits are fully disbursed.
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A. L. Henson
Atlanta
Landon Seizes Spotlight with American Citizen Rhetoric
Republican nominee Alf Landon delivers an on site acceptance speech from Topeka proclaiming himself the “everyday American.” He outlines a 11 point program emphasizing constitutional government, economy, farm support, labor freedom, Social Security reform, and anti monopoly measures while criticizing the New Deal. Roosevelt heard the radio remarks as the campaign moves toward Knox’s VP acceptance.
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United Press
Alf mi. Lannons
Wes
Perore
Pope Toray
Kansas
Landén
Topeka
Repubican
Presiden Roosevelt
Frank Knox
Chicago
Knox
Manchester
N. H
Landon
Chas Ek. Coughln
Roosevelt
Gov. Landon
Republican National Committee
Landa
Accused Thief Man Asks Divorce In Georgia Suit
Macon Georgia July 28 Albert G Arnold filed for divorce from Mrs Trenc H Arnold in Bibb Superior Court alleging diamonds stolen from Mrs Arnold and found in the bathroom of their home. He says the rings were left there by his wife when she bathed and were later recovered by police.
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Macon
Albert G Arnold
Trenc H. Arnold
Girl Killed in Gainesville Auto Crash at Pole
Miss Willie Imogene Sargent, 20, died at a local hospital after a Gainesville collision Saturday night. Jack Wilson of Grier South Carolina drove the car that struck a telephone pole on East Spring Street. Wilson said another car forced him onto the sidewalk. Three others were injured in the same accident.
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Gaineville
Willie Imogene Sargent
Jack Wilson
Grier S. C
East Spring Street
Wilson
Markets for Farm Crops Promised by Columbus Roberts
Columbus Roberts declares he will win the Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture race. He outlines two main goals: create county markets for perishable farm products owned and operated by farmers, and build a strong westock industry in Georgia. He pledges cooperation with the Roosevelt administration to improve agriculture.
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Georgia
Roosevelt
Gift of Land To University More Than Doubles Campus
Athens Ga July 25 President darmon W Caldwell of the University of Georgia announced a land gift that more than doubles the campus, adding about 960 acres south of Athens. Deeded by the Georgia Rehabilitation Corporation the tract totals around 3 by 1 miles and is valued at 50000 dollars. The land will support forestry and agriculture programs including an arboretum and experimental areas for forestry and a cattle industry and horticultural work for agriculture. The new land lies south of the current campus along the Oconee and Middle Oconee rivers, stretching toward Whitehall and Athens roads, excluding Whitehall town proper.
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Athens
Darmon W. Caldwell
University of Georgia
Doubes
University
Whitehall
The
Georgia Rehabilitation Corporation
Caldwell
W. Sanford
University System
College of Agriculture
George Foster Peabody School of Forestry
School of Forestry
Oconee
Propety
Athens-Whitehall
Whitehall-Watkinsville
Simonstown Bridge
J. R. White
Philip Weltner
John Milledge
Georgia
George Foster Pesbody
University Colege of Agriculture
Palmer and Palmer Seeks Solicitor General and Judge of Chattahoochee Circuit
George C. Palmer announces candidacy for Solicitor General of the Chattahoochee Circuit and for Judge of the Superior Courts in the Chattahoochee Circuit. The campaigns pledge fair and impartial prosecutions and adherence to Democratic Primary rules in the September 9, 1936 election, appealing to Taylor County voters for support.
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Chattahoochee Circuit
Ema
Democratic Executive Committee
George ¢. Palmer
Taylor County
Rainey Seeks Support for Chattahoochee Superior Court
A candidate named T. Br. Rainey appeals to voters in Buena Vista Georgia to support and vote for him in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit Superior Court race under Democratic Committee rules.
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Chattahoochee
Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
Democratic Executive Committee
T. BR. Rainey
Judicial Circuit
Buena Vista, Ga
Emory F Park Announces Taylor County Representative Candidacy
A notice from EMORY F PARK seeks support to succeed himself as Taylor County Representative in Georgia's General Assembly under the Democratic Primary rules. He pledges faithful service and asks for endorsement from the people.
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Taylor County
General Assembly of
Georgia
Emory F, Park
McLaughlin Seeks Re election As Chattahoochee Judge
C Frank McLaughlin, candidate for re election as Judge of the Superior Courts in the Chattahoochee Circuit, addresses supporters ahead of the Democratic Primary in September. He thanks voters for past support and solicits continued backing for his campaign to administer the law.
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Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
C. Frank McLaughlin
Re-election bid for Chattahoochee Solicitor General
Jones Perryman announces candidacy for re-election as Solicitor General in the Chattahoochee Circuit. He seeks Democratic Primary support on September 9 and vows faithful, diligent service to the circuit, thanking voters for past confidence.
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Chattahoochee Circuit
Jones Perryman
Hollis Port Announces Candidacy for Third Georgia District
Hollis Port declares his run for Congress in Georgia's Third District seeking Democratic primary support on September 19. He pledges loyalty to the president and the party platform, vowing to advocate for farmers, factory workers, and diverse district residents.
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Georgia
Philadelphia
Hollis Port
Cudahy's Plant Rises At Albany
Albany, Ga July 27 One of the fastest pieces of important construction in this part of Georgia on Cudahy Packing Company's 500000 packing house started about June 1 and must be completed by Sept 1. Fiske Carter Construction Company of Greenville SC says it will work 24 hours a day if needed to meet the schedule. Steel framework is near completion and glass brick work, first in this region, is well underway.
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Albany
Georgia
Cudahy Packing Company
Fiske- Carter Construction Company
Greenville
S. C
Pace pledges for Georgia district in 1986 race
Stephen Pace writes a comprehensive pledge for the Third District of Georgia outlining support for a businesslike budget, reduced government expenses, and lowering the national debt. He calls for immigration restrictions, Social Security benefits, state rights, veterans’ care, civil service expansion, and active constituent engagement to secure federal appropriations for 1986 and 1987.
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Democratic Party
Hation
Georgia
Veterans Administration
Congress
Stephen Pace
Taylor County Georgia Candidate Dudley Tauntus For Rep
A message from Dudley Tauntus running for Representative from Taylor County Georgia pledges faithful and diligent service to administer office affairs for the people and state. The notice expresses appreciation and requests support from Taylor County residents.
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Taylor County
Genera Assembly of Georgia
Payne Announces Candidacy for Representative of Taylor County
D W Payne announces his candidacy for Representative of Taylor County subject to the Democratic primary on September 9. He seeks voters support and promises wholehearted cooperation in all matters of material benefit to the county and state.
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Taylor Country
D. W. Payne
Richland Passes Law Prohibiting Fowls in Spree
Richland Georgia on July 26 passed an ordinance banning chickens from ranging within city limits. The measure follows ongoing clashes between flocks, with residents and gardening groups complaining that rooster dominance harms yards and parks through harassment and damage to flower beds.
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Eliic
Bitious Gardners
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