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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1941
Page
3
In a 500 mile sprint at Indianapolis Rose battles straightaways at 160 mph to victory, with no tire change. Firestone Tires claim 22 straight years of winners prove safety, endurance, and tire superiority through exclusive construction features.
Bascom Anthony in Wesleyan Christian Advocate argues the federal debt is unsustainable. He uses a billion dollar scale to illustrate the burden on future generations, criticizing politicians for excessive spending and urging voters to elect fiscally responsible leaders. He notes rising education costs, tax money spent, and wartime debts, urging practical oversight and personal financial discipline.
Georgia members of the National Association of Postmasters closed their annual convention in Savannah with a fish dinner at Savannah Beach. They selected Brunswick as next meeting place and re-elected L J McPhaul of Doeran as president with J W Hammond of Griffin and Jno F Carter of Gainesville as vice presidents. C F Reynolds of Mayfield was chosen third vice president and Mrs Rosa L Lindsey of Irvington became secretary treasurer succeeding Mamie White of Stone Mountain.
A 20 foot wall of water from a broken city dam swept away more than a score of houses in Albany Texas. Twelve bodies were recovered as rescue workers searched for others. Three people were trapped near Little Hubbard Creek and six members of the Paul Alexander family were missing. Officials feared many more victims.
Atlanta reports Emory University gathered gifts totaling 1,241,357 in the past fiscal year. Dr Harvey W Cox president said at the board of trustees meeting. Enrollment in 1940-41 reached 2,278 with 600 staff and hospital payroll at 839,260.
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