Georgia lawmakers face new taxes as legislature meets
The Butler Herald notes Georgia faces new taxes as the State legislature prepares to convene. Local focus includes mental health program expansion to curb juvenile delinquency and a stronger public relations push for agriculture. The Southern Regional Training School is planned for July in New Orleans with Mack H. Guest Jr. reporting. The Georgia Press Association annual session begins in Savannah today and runs through Saturday.
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Front Yard Plant Picks Dismiss Azaleas for Self Sufficient Taste
Bernice McCullar rejects azaleas and prefers hardy, low maintenance plants that thrive in any weather. She wants greenery that requires little care, avoiding fragile varieties that need special protection during cold spells.
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Georgia Military College Receives Honor School Rating
Georgia Military College at Milledgeville earned the Honor School rating after the annual government inspection held March 24 and 25. Col. Ben A. Thorne, the college president, announced the telegram from the Adjutant General of the Army confirming the top ROTC rating.
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Folsom Viewed as Likely HEW Secretary Pick
Washington reports Marion B. Folsom Georgia born undersecretary of the Treasury and former Eastman Kodak official is in line to succeed Oveta Culp Hobby as secretary of health education and welfare. An informed source says Folsom is virtually certain to be named soon. Folsom declined comment and Mrs Hobby said I have nothing to say.
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Valued Comments Support Savannah Minister Under Threats
A reader praises Pastor Moore of Savannah for preaching against sin and facing threats. The letter cites biblical examples to claim divine support for righteous clergymen and predicts eventual downfall of vice dens. Ellaville author Marion Jones signs the communication.
Bank Loan Plan Aids Shenandoah Youth In Pennsylva nia
Shenandoah a town of 15 000 inhabitants starts a youth loan program from a $1 000 bank fund. High school students may borrow for necessities such as a bicycle. Loans capped at $50 with weekly payments of $1.25 to $1.50 interest on a sliding scale.
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Newspaper value lies in lifestyle appeal not numbers
Don Robinson notes weekly papers trade value as a lifestyle change rather than just a financial statement. He says buyers in small towns seek the "new way of life" and may favor the country setting and the newspaper's home town over the business itself.
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Big Name speaker inspires Schley County students
On opening day Schley County Consolidated School staged a big name program. W E Dillard president of Central of Georgia Railway spoke on the American way of life and practical recipes for success. Teachers noted serious reflection among pupils as they discussed his words.
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Savannah Pastor Threatened Over Prohibition Crusade
Rev. Wm. H. Moore 48, Aldersgate Methodist Church, Savannah, says three anonymous callers have threatened him for crusading against gambling and illicit liquor. He plans to urge a state of emergency and martial law at Sunday services, while continuing his stand linked to blue-law violations in Savannah and Chatham County.
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Atlanta
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Savannah Protestant Ministers Assn
Herald honors Columbus daily with two national medals
The Columbus Enquirer Sun received two National Headliners Club silver medals in Columbus last Saturday for outstanding public service, as The Herald extends sincere congratulations to Georgia's oldest and most popular daily.
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School year speeches spark ambition for brighter futures
The author argues that school year closing speeches motivate students but suggests adding more speeches at the start of the year. They emphasize the nation’s greatness rests on initiative and effort, and urge exposure to examples that ignite ambition in children.
Freight Handling Boosts Plant Profits
Freight handling becomes essential to the new plant’s profitable operation. Together we grow in service to the South and the final payoff is in increased prosperity for you.
Editor Ernest Camp Improves Health and Plans Writing
The Sparta Ishmaelite quotes editorial praise for Ernest Camp of the Walton Tribune as he recovers health and expects to return to his office daily and resume writing soon.
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Duty Builds Character Sayings of Charles Kingsley
A moral maxim credits daily effort to temperance and self discipline. It asserts that being obliged to work fosters diligence, steady will, cheerfulness, and lasting virtue, contrasting with idleness.
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Memorial Day Observed for Fallen Service Members
Memorial Day was observed nationwide for members of America's armed forces who gave their lives. Originally set aside to honor those who died in the War Between the States, the day now includes deaths in the Spanish American War World War I World War II and the Korean War.
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Wrightsville Headlight Celebrates 75 Years of Publication
The Wrightsville Headlight marks its 75th anniversary with a 24 page special edition detailing historical events in Wrightsville and statewide. The issue honors founders W. A. Thompkins and later editors the Huff and Rountree families for 60 of the 75 years under their guidance.
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