W B Harrison Dies Suddenly at 68 in Georgia
W M B Harrison longtime Georgia comptroller general died suddenly Monday afternoon on a fishing trip near Lithonia at age 68. He suffered a heart attack, according to Dr. Tom Stewart. Harrison, a prominent figure in state politics, had been ousted by Gov. Talmadge but later restored. He had served as chief clerk before becoming comptroller general in 1929. He lived in Atlanta and was active in Masonic circles. He married Addie Gooch Perkins in 1918. they had no children. The death leaves the statewide race for comptroller general open with July 25 qualifying deadline upcoming.
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Tom Stewart
Lithonia
Harrison
Georgia
Talmuidge
General Assembly
Bor Far
Lumpkin
Stewart County
W. H. Harrison
Tip” Harrison
Clara Rockwell Hasson
Atlanta
Wm. A. Wright
Wright
Gov. Talmadge
Addie Gooch Perkins
Louisa County
Knights Templar
Presbyterian Church
State Capitol
Talmadge
Ninety To Graduate From Southwestern Tomorrow Afternoon
Ninety sophomores from Southwest Georgia will graduate at Georgia Southwestern College in Americus. The ceremony starts at 2 30 p m in the new gymnasium. Hon J D Gardner will deliver the literary address. Rev Joseph Cook preached the baccalaureate sermon at First Methodist Church. The sophomore banquet and dance were held Wednesday night. President and Mrs Peyton Jacob will host the graduation reception Thursday evening. Washington bill authorizes 367000000 highway program for 1942-43, reduced 25 percent from 476000000.
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Americus
Georgia
Georgia Southwestern College
J. D. Gardner
Joseph Cook
First Methodist Church
Peyton Jacob
Evans Greer Indicted In Georgia Highway Probe
Rome GeorgiaMay 80 A federal grand jury indicted Evans and Greer on charges of tax payer swindling and mail fraud as part of a Georgia highway purchasing scheme. Indictments named The American Bitumuls company Shell Oil Co Inc and the Emulsified Asphalt Refining Co for violating the Sherman act. Governor Rivers called the indictment malicious persecution and offered to defend Greer, vowing to fight to clear his name.
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Rome
Georgia
American Bitumuls Company
Shell Oil Co, Inc
Emulsified Asphalt Refining Co
Evang
Georgia Legislative Committee
Greer
Evans
State of Georgia
Atlanta
E. D. Rivers
State Capitol
Rivers
John Greer
Memorial Day Program at Andersonville Cemetery Held
Memorial Day events at Andersonville National Cemetery featured Unity of purpose to preserve American civilization and Christian values. Nelson Shipp of the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer warned of realism in defense readiness while highlighting the planned Garden of Peace memorial with Ledger-Enquirer backing. Fort Benning troops fired over graves as taps sounded. hundreds of graves were decorated. a picnic followed. Arthur Cheatham urged removal of subversives and return of unfriendly foreigners.
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Andersonville, Ga
Nelson Shipp
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Andersonville National Cemetery
Andersonville Memorial
Ledger-Enquirer
Shipp
America
U. S. Pacific
Dutch East Indies
Japan
Hitler
Holland
South Seas
Arthur Cheatham
Cheatham
National Cemetery
Marietta
United States
National Guard
Andersonville
Ft. Benning
U.S
H. G. Stanfield
Americus
Georgia Motor Vehicle Registrations Jump in 1940
Atlanta reports nearly half a million licensed motor vehicles used Georgia highways in the first five months of 1940. Registrations total 466,719, up from 499,558 for the full previous year. Passenger car tags lead the rise with 367,978 issued since January 1, up over 20,000 from last year.
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Atlanta
Georgia
State Department of Revenue
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Lithonia, Ga
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Southwestern
Washington
House
Senate
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Florida
South Carolina
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Andersonville Cemetery
Hal Sillion
Indianapolis
Wilbur Shaw
Firestone
Speedway
Atanaiaataai
Ajay
Taylor County Motor Company
Reynolds, Georgia
Crudi
Rwe
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