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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1954
Page
4
A collage of quick quotes and local items highlights public figures in Georgia. Mentions Harold Hoffman death in New York and Eleanor Roosevelt’s Russia trip rumor. Local humor, civic pleas, and a note on Georgia Press Association events frame a busy community page.
Baltimore reports the Air Force announced on Friday a solar generator in development that could, when refined, convert sunlight into enough energy to run a home. The item notes potential future efficiency and deployment in civilian use.
The text argues inward peace and happiness remain the world's top pursuit. It critiques the scramble for money and possessions as misdirected, noting that material things do not deliver true contentment.
The piece notes widespread endorsements for Marvin Griffin in the Democratic primary and cites editorials from the Atlanta Journal and several Georgia weeklies. It mentions Griffin’s past government roles, a $500 entrance fee funded by World War II veterans, and the expanding field of candidates as the primary approaches.
The article recalls the 1803 Louisiana Purchase for 15 million dollars, covering vast territories now in several states. It notes the total cost with interest reached 27,267,622 dollars and 4 cents per acre, and highlights later westward expansion and a parallel push to buy savings bonds as national faith.
Local reader Mrs. Susie Cotney of Potterville voices a Washington letter to Senators George and Russell urging action to halt U.S. intervention in Indochina. She contrasts Truman and McCarthy eras, cites TV influence, and praises courtesy as civic groundwork for attracting industry.
The article notes Congress adopted a measure changing November 11 from Armistice Day to a tribute honoring veterans of all U.S. wars. Decoration Day is expanded to include those who died in various conflicts, and future November 11 observances will honor surviving veterans of past wars.
Judge Robert Hoffman of Memphis presided over a dog ownership case between two 12 year olds over a year old collie named Laddie. He awarded Laddie to Johnny Thomas and arranged a new puppy for Richard Hargrave, with both sets of parents sharing costs.
A District Attorney questions a Kentucky Colonel and uses sarcasm about the title. The colonel replies that the Colonel in front of his name is like the Honorable before a name, meaning no implied rank.
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