GPA Board Votes To Retain Williams In GPA Actions
The Georgia Press Association Board of Managers voted 6 to 4 to retain Sid Williams of Atlanta as Secretary despite his state employment. The Savannah convention looms in 10 days as critics argued over constitutional issues and Williams’ dual roles. President Dennis defended his suspension action and received board support for his handling.
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Georgia Congressmen Plan Hasty Exodus from Capital
Washington dispatch reports 12 Georgia lawmakers plan swift exit from Washington. They aim to set summer offices in Georgia within 10 days and spend summer and fall on local politics and sentiment. Russell may join overseas committee travels. George heads to Vienna with engagements. Pace leaves Aug 4 for Americus then returns in October for agricultural hearings.
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Georgia Takes Lead in Peach Shipments as California Falls
Georgia peach growers moved ahead with 270 carloads shipped weekend, lifting year to date total to 3 156 carlots while California drops to 2 797. A USDA peach bulletin notes 34 carlot equivalents shipped by truck last weekend and markets show a weaker undertone with quotations from five major markets.
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Georgia Branch Re-Elects Annie C. Hays Postmasters Leader
At the Henry Grady Hotel the Georgia Branch of the National League of District Postmasters re elected Miss Annie C. Hays of Mansfield as President for another term. Mellie Pitts of Newborn was named Secretary Treasurer for the 22nd consecutive term and other officers were chosen. The 3 day convention featured remarks from Gov. Thompson and officials from the U S Post Office Department and the Civil Service Commission.
Moyer YMCA Leader Dies After Heart Attack in Albany
Ira C. Moyer 62 longtime Columbus YMCA general secretary since 1927 died at Phoebe Putney Memorial hospital Albany after a heart attack. He was in Albany for a Rotary District conference and suffered a second attack a short time later. Moyer, formerly YMCA physical director in Jacksonville, was an elder at First Presbyterian Church.
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Fulton County Indicts Taxi Driver in Reyman Killing
Fulton County grand jury indicted Glenn Robinson a 29 year old Atlanta taxi driver for the May 25 murder of Mrs. Jeannette Reyman 31 of Bogart Ga. The body was found in a truck in southeast Atlanta and police seek the exact death spot. Robinson has been in police custody since July 17 and detectives seek blood type on trousers found at his home.
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Forsyth Ships Condensed Milk by Solid Carload
Forsyth Ga July 28 The first carload of sweetened condensed milk ever sent from the state left Forsyth bound for Jacksonville It carried 84 barrels each over 600 pounds The milk was condensed at Foremost Dairies Inc and mostly produced in Monroe County with some from Washington County
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How to Kill It Athletes Foot Germ in One Hour
Ad copy promotes TEOL a strong fungicide claiming to kill athlete s foot germs in one hour. It advertises a 90 percent alcohol formula and penetration benefits. The notice cites Porters Pharmacy in Butler Georgia as the selling location with a 35 cent price.
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Baptists Open World Session At Copenhagen
The 20th World Baptist Alliance Congress opened in Copenhagen with 4,000 delegates attending. Prime Minister Knud Kristensen welcomed attendees as Dr. Theodore Adams led opening prayer under a large banner. President Truman sent a message praising spiritual cooperation for a peaceful world. Meanwhile locals offered housing to Negro delegates after hotel concerns surfaced.
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