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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1948
Page
4
National Memorial weekend accidents claim about 200 lives. The piece surveys civic leaders and Georgia politics, noting figures like Ellis Arnall and Eugene Cook, and discusses public safety, taxation, and health care costs. It references Omega News and Jekyll Island events.
Georgia reports 186 highway deaths in the first four months of 1948, 57 fewer than in 1947 and 64 fewer than in 1946, per the State Department of Public Safety. Officials admit the number is still far too high.
Ernest Rogers warns that frankness is desired among friends but fake commentators avoid a direct opener. He suggests watching how a speaker begins their approach to see if they are genuine or a phony.
The U S Department of Agriculture estimates Georgia will produce 3,936,000 bushels of peaches, leading all states as the season ends. South Carolina is projected to produce 3,320,000 bushels, far below last year’s totals of 6,603,000 for SC and 5,810,000 for Georgia.
Jim Wilson, a longtime Atlanta newspaper correspondent, has been released from Veterans Hospital Atlanta after several weeks of illness. In an open letter to candidates he writes that he offers sincere sympathy and notes that thorns lie in the path ahead.
Drew Pearson reports Capitol Hill chatter about absorbing rebellious Southern Democrats into the GOP and offering a Southern vice presidential candidate. Virginia Senator Harry Byrd is a possible pick with backing from Western Republicans as Republicans seek to fracture the Solid South.
Rev J L Jones named to Andrew College Board of Trustees. Fort Valleyans Mrs Frank Vinson and Gordon Mathews plan summer journeys with Europe visits, Mathews leaving June 3. Lt Col Chas Vance returns home after 37 months in Germany, veteran of World Wars, native of Perry now a Fort Valley figure.
The Sunday Enquirer-Sun notes the surprising reunion between Ellis Arnall and Ed Rivers. It criticizes the shift as political expediency and questions Arnall’s integrity and ambition for the vice presidential nomination. The piece laments the apparent compromise of principles and calls the alliance unexpected.
Education is a crucial investment for economic development as it raises demand and business activity. Higher average education correlates with increased commerce, and spending on education is described as an investment rather than an expense.
Students at a large Puerto Rico university demand the chancellor resign for blocking a political leader from speaking. After a week of demonstrations the university closes for the rest of the term, signaling a claim to freedom akin to that in the United States.
Gloria Becker of Macon grammar schools competed in the national spelling bee in Washington. After twenty rounds eight contestants remained. Jean Phattelear of Black Horse Ohio won the title. Becker is lauded for placing among the eight best spellers in the United States.
Vance Custer, retiring Georgia Bar Association president, urged abolishing most state courts, leaving one trial court and one appellate court. He called for modern procedures and higher lawyer admission standards, citing an Atlanta case where repeated appeals delayed justice for three years.
The May Manufacturers Record centers on Georgia but omits pecans and Albany. The Albany Journal contends pecans are a major Georgia crop and cites Forbes rankings noting Albany’s high growth, criticizing the author for focusing on other cities.
Secretary John L. Sullivan outlines plans to speed weapons and pilots with automatic control. He notes hypervelocity guns and automatic devices to chase fast targets, plus a Navy wide program on 600 research projects including nuclear physics and guided missiles. Alaskan oil exploration shows limited promise with shallow wells yielding about 20 barrels daily.
The Tallahassee Tribune notes a crowded political scene with many candidates moving between Democratic Party factions causing confusion. The piece jokes about the uncertainty of each candidate’s direction and destination as election time approaches.
The author argues Christ’s life and mission differ from popular images, stressing Jesus came to save sinners. He condemns Jesus being seen as weak, asserts Jesus will return as Judge and King, and emphasizes Jesus as Lord and Christ who conquers death.
Plans for a 22 foot bronze statue of Eugene Talmadge on the Georgia Capitol grounds were announced. Sculptor Steffen Thomas will depict the four time governor in street clothes with a coat, bareheaded, and a distinctive forelock. The Eugene Talmadge Memorial Association reported over 100,000 Georgians contributed 36,584 dollars.
A local notice lists Earl Hightower as Rabies Inspector available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for animal rabies inquiries and shelter visits.
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