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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1948
Page
5
Local weekly published in Butler Georgia notes county crops improved despite rainfall shortages. Under rotation Crawford county will supply the state senator. candidates must qualify by July 10 with the election set for September 8.
The piece notes Larkin Marshall, a Macon Negro, was nominated for U S Senator from Georgia on the Wallace third party ticket. It recalls Father’s Day on June 20 and urges simple kindness. It also reports the Senate's Friday vote approving a $5 a month boost to old age pension benefits without lowering the starting age.
In May presentments the Toombs County Grand Jury urged reinstating blue laws to stop Sunday fishing and hunting by thousands of Georgians and called for banning dance halls and night clubs on Sundays.
City of Butler officials commend themselves for raising the valuation on all taxable property within city limits to fund better police and fire protection improve drainage and maintain streets. The thanks are extended to the City Fathers for renewed activities in these lines.
The Tifton Gazette notes critics urge Thompson be blamed for Georgia road conditions, particularly in South Georgia, arguing against the notion that tying road contracts to political support is a new Georgia political tactic.
The Jackson Progress Argus argues that synchronized strikes would paralyze the nation but warns the public that repeated unrest harms consumers. It reflects on history showing deviation from a straight path brings disaster and cautions against believing one can beat the game indefinitely.
The Atlanta Constitution lauds the 1945 legislature for recommending state acquisition of Jekyll Island as a beach park. It notes the purchase price of 11,000 acres at 675000 plus valued facilities, forests, and timber rights. It urges public support and forest-fire prevention to keep Georgia green.
The Atlanta Constitution endorses Warren Neel to succeed John Beasley as head of the State Highway Department after Beasley resigns to run Acting Governor Thompson's re election bid. Neel, a longtime department official, is urged as the one who can depoliticize road building.
A collection of quotes on toleration from Burke Shelley Eliot Gibran and others followed by a note from M. L. St. John a political reporter in Atlanta praising a Constitution Highway Board argument in the Commerce News. The piece critiques Road durability changes under shifting boards and calls for consistent road surface treatment.
The Atlanta Constitution and the Columbus Enquirer discuss reviving women’s jury service in Georgia. They note suffrage and public service equalities, argue past objections are outdated, and say legislation to allow women on juries will be submitted to the 1949 General Assembly for passage.
Mrs. Ar 7 B Howard, noted as Georgia's best known newspaper woman, visited the Herald Friday. She owns The Dawsonville Advertiser in Dawsonville and runs its printing plant, editing, writing, typesetting, press feeding, bookkeeping, and correspondence, all in one. Her example inspires better service to the community.
Sister Edna Cain Daniel of Quitman lauds dependable workers as modern beatitudes. She highlights faithful staff in service roles from cooks to door openers, noting their reliability as essential in everyday business and social life.
It is estimated tourists will spend 105 622 240 dollars in Georgia this year. Retail stores gain 26 cents per dollar, cafes 21, hotels 17, amusements 9, local transport 8, and others 7. Advocates for spending on tourist sites face accusations of waste.
The Leader Tribune editor explains the paper cannot publish editorials due to lack of time and ongoing repairs. He notes the owner fixes various issues for others, a task that consumes the day and yields little payment. The piece ends with a pledge to focus on ads, news, and subscription collection.
Mark Pace praises Ralph McGill editor of The Atlanta Constitution after reading his Will the South Ditch Truman? in the Saturday Evening Post. Pace says McGill’s piece portrays Southern thought and capability in handling race questions, boosting pride in the region.
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