Thompson Challenges Talmadge to Enter Gubernatorial Race
Governor Thompson called on Herman Talmadge to enter the Georgia gubernatorial race, accusing him of avoiding a candidacy and challenging him to reveal his plans. Thompson claimed ongoing political pressure and trade overtures aimed at swaying Talmadge away from running for a full four year term. Talmadge was not reachable for comment.
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Macon Man Receives Honorary Clemson Degree
Macon resident Dr. Mark A. Smith, Bibb County schools superintendent and Clemson alumnus, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Education at Clemson College ceremonies. The event also conferred bachelor degrees on Wm. W. Gignilliat of Macon, Wm. B. Bryans Jr. of Dublin, and R. Hal Bowers of Fitzgerald, with one Macon native among the graduates.
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Bibb County
Clemson College
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Clemson
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Wm. B. Bryans Jr
Dublin
R.hal Bowers
Fitzgerald
School of Agriculture
Four Killed and Three Hurt in North Georgia Crash
A Sunday crash north of Dalton killed four people including three Dalton youths and Pvt Bernard Robertson of Dalton died at Erlanger Hospital. Three others were injured, including Floyd and Richard Bramblett and R E Black the auto driver. Troopers said a parked truck on a hill was struck after the auto failed to see it. The truck driver C B Neal of Ooltewah Tenn. died from chest injuries.
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J. W. Moreland
C. B. Neal
Ooltewah
Tenn
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Clyde Holloway
Pfc
Bernard Robertson
Erlanger Hospital
Chattanooga
Floyd
Richard Bramblett
Lloyd
R. E. Black
Black
Former Tax Collector Sentenced to Year in Prison
Athens reports Wm. C. Adams who pleaded nolo contendere received a year in federal prison for embezzling federal tax money. Indictments in the Americas and Albany Divisions charged he failed to turn in 1056 dollars while deputy collector. he resigned after a suspension on October 13, 1947, and restitution was made.
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Wm. C. Adams
Americas
Albany
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Internal Revenue
Two Former Atlanta Cops Held in Separate States
Two ex Atlanta policemen are jailed in different states. John W. Mashburn, once with the Atlanta force, faces grand larceny charges in Spartanburg South Carolina and is held for jumping bond in DeKalb County. G M Ellis, linked to a burglary ring, is held without bond in Fulton County for burglaries of tool houses schools a $2000 stickup and auto thefts.
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John W. Mashburn
Spartanburg
S. C
E. I. Hilderbrand
DeKalb County
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Hilderbrand
G. M. Ellis
Fulton County
Maconites Form Charter for Macon Observer Weekly
Six prominent Maconites won a charter in Bible Superior court for a weekly newspaper named the Macon Observer. Incorporators Cecil Coke Joseph B Coke M L Pruett Emmett Snellgrove and B M Garice announce publication within weeks. Snellgrove resigns from the Macon Chamber of Commerce where he served as promotional manager and Merchant's Bureau Secretary for three years. The corporation is authorized 1000 shares at 100 each and chartered for 35 years.
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Farmers See Four-Wheel Drive Tractor Plow Acre in 29 Minutes
Fort Valley Georgia June 2 Several hundred people within a 100 mile radius witnessed Peach County’s first public field demonstration of a four wheel drive tractor with a 60 horsepower engine. The test plowed one acre in 29 minutes using a large four disc plow and tandem disc harrows while seven gallons of gas were consumed in a 10 hour day. Mrs J H Saxon wife of the Georgia Education Association secretary tested field comfort pulling a tandem disc harrow with ease.
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Five Men Jailed As Soldier Death Probed In Baxley
Baxley Georgia June 2 five men were held in four jails as investigators sought the death of Army private Arlie McMillen 28 whose mangled body was found beside a railroad track along the Southern railway last Saturday the day he planned to return to his Army post in New Jersey.
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Five-Mill Tax Rate Will Be Continued
Gov. Thompson announced that Georgia’s general property tax ad valorem will stay at five mills for this year. The five‑mill rate has long stood as the maximum under the old constitution, equating to $5 in taxes for every $1,000 of real estate on the county digest.
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Geographical Center Of State Found Near Macon Jeffersonville
Georgia surveyors locate the state’s geographic center in Twiggs County, 17 miles southeast of Macon and six miles southwest of Jeffersonville. Twiggs County surveyor C. E. Lamb, aided by Cmdr. C. N. Thomas, will present their method at a three day Georgia Tech conference on surveying and mapping.
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Twiggs County
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U. S. Geodetic Survey
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Georgia Tech
Cannon Ball Said to Mark Upson Fame on Courthouse Lawn
War correspondent P. W. Alexander witnessed the first 1861 Sumter shot and later secured the cannon ball. Though not native to Upson, Col. Alexander became an influential local figure, boarding with the Whites for years. The ball lay buried in the White front yard for 50 years in Thomaston Georgia.
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Upson County
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Charles Nash of Auto Fame Dies in Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills Calif June 6 Chas W Nash 84 longtime automo bile manufacturer and auto fame figure died Sunday after a long illness He had suffered a heart ailment two years ago yet remained active until six months ago Nash rose from a farm boy to a millionaire in the auto industry
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Macon Business Man Found Dead From Pistol Wound
Macon June 5 George J Essig a 47 year old Macon businessman owner of Carburetor and Electric Co was found dead Saturday in his shop Coroner Lester Chapman ruled it appears to be death by own action No inquest planned Investigating Detective Ralph Branan said a .25 calibre Colt automatic pistol was found in the dead man's hand The body was discovered by two firm employees when they opened the business Saturday morning.
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Carburetor and Electric Co
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Ferdinand the bull's escape from corn meal standoff
Ferdinand the 1400 pound Hereford bull named Ferdinand II faced a fence hole while raiding corn meal on June 8. After devouring 48 pounds and drinking from a trough, he was stuck until owner Ralph Lashley used an electric battery to shock him free.
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Editor Smith's Mother Dies in Macon
Florence Le Smith 84 mother of W R Smith editor of the Macon News died Tuesday after a long illness. Funeral at St Joseph's Catholic church. Widow of W R Smith Sr lawyer and editor of Tuscaloosa and Jasper Alabama. Survivors include son E R Smith Birmingham daughter Mrs Ray Scheck Grand Canyon Arizona and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Tuscaloosa
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Ala
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Birmingham
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Grand Canyon
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