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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1947
Page
4
A Butler Georgia newspaper notes table discussions for families to discuss changing morals. It references Dr. Collins the state superintendent of schools saying Georgia needs fewer but better teachers and highlights evolving attitudes toward morality and attire in 1905.
A 7-year-old girl was confined in a chicken coop by her parents in West Virginia. The incident drew attention to child welfare concerns and prompted local authorities to review the family’s care and safety conditions.
Boston residents will be without their mayor for six to 18 months as he serves a prison sentence after being convicted of mail fraud. World Trade Week has ended but aims to influence the rest of the year and beyond, highlighting that world trade is reciprocal and that peace rests on buying foreign products as well as domestic goods.
The Army Jeep, like the Texas bronco, adds to the wealth of Hon. R. S. Foy, a prominent local attorney. Col. Foy’s alertness at the wheel signals his health rebound after a recent illness, a fact welcomed by his many friends.
A Jackson Progress-Argus editorial laments nationwide crime, labor unrest, and reckless behavior. It argues that fatalities rise with each holiday and urges people to regain balance through common sense and prudence.
J J Cornell president of the Georgia Bankers Association said banks will fully cooperate with the Treasury Department in a nationwide Bond a Month plan. Depositors can buy U S Savings Bonds Series E F and G monthly by authorizing bank debits. Banks record the purchase, issue the bonds and mail them to the depositor with no service charge.
The piece argues that price increases stem from the money supply. It cites 1935 39 money in circulation at 36.7 billion and a recent figure of 28.3 billion. It contends quadrupling money would not fully drive prices higher, noting wartime money pumped out for goods later destroyed.
The Herald reports successful purchase and installation of new printing equipment driven by independent motors under Obie Cook of Atlanta. The Miehle press is printing 4500 copies of the Georgia Kiwanian eight page magazine and officials invite readers to inspect the machines and observe demonstrations.
Lee Stevens of Iowa killed a widow and her two young children before blowing himself up with high explosives. The article questions motives and notes the cruelty of the act amid a wave of national tragedies.
H. W. Garrett editor of the Doerun Courier issued a 12 page issue entirely devoted to graduation and commencement exercises in Doerun. The Georgia paper is noted for originality and features youthful energy alongside mature wisdom.
The piece notes simple steps to cut auto accidents, cites liquor sales as a factor, and points out Father’s Day and the June 15 income tax deadline coinciding. It suggests giving cash as a Father’s Day gift and mentions government appreciation for fathers and taxpayers.
Gov. M. E. Thompson urges a statewide safety congress in Atlanta on July 30 and 31 following the President's Highway Safety Conference in Washington. Georgia highway deaths rose to 814 in 1946 with a 148 rise from 1945, and property losses exceeded 36 million dollars. Maj. Davis has added ten troopers, five from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, to patrol highways as plans aim for 1000 attendees and a full two day program to be announced later.
The article notes sections with varying foreign born populations and highlights I Am An American Day. It emphasizes the event's purpose to honor naturalized citizens and reinforce faith in democracy and freedom through speeches and reflection on American heritage.
The Washington Wilkes community successfully fought to save the Toombs oak from removal for a truck lane. The tree is linked to Gen. Robert Toombs, who valued its beauty and shade and once hosted travelers at way stations. The editorial congratulates residents on preserving a local historic landmark.
A large city oak in Statesboro frames a Death and character reflection by editor D B Turner of The Bullock Times. He likens the tree to a man or woman lacking roots in character, warning that strength must be anchored in upbringing, faith, and steadfast ideals to withstand adversity. The piece emphasizes roots formed in childhood and community as the source of true resilience.
A Dawson News meditation urges steadfast values and sharing over wealth. It cautions against surface strength like an oak with shallow roots and emphasizes living as if today could be last, plus water safety for families with summer near.
The Houston county chapter of the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation reports a three member committee found county authorities have not collected delinquent taxes back to 1940 totaling about $44,000 plus interest. Many hundreds of vehicles remain untaxed with no ad valorem taxes paid. It urges diligent collection to reward taxpayers and improve state governance.
A newly marketed closet light powers from flashlight cells and includes an automatic time-switch. It can illuminate at least six hundred times on a single trio of batteries.
The Moultrie Observer notes 250 saw mills closed in Georgia and Alabama as lumber demand wanes, prices drop, and unemployment rises to three to four thousand workers. The piece frames this as a symptom of a broader shift away from price controls and OPA, predicting wider impacts on housing and various industries.
Li l Abner and Little Orphan Annie gain new neighbors in Jack and Judy of Bibleland a 25 paper venture tied to Chicago Sun Syndicate ministers teachers and welfare officials praise the wholesome feature edited by a three faith committee.
A reflection on rising car accident and death rates questions the reliability and value of the automobile. The piece suggests proof is needed that the auto fulfills its touted promises amid ongoing crashes and fatalities.
The Walton Tribune voices support for one statewide primary to settle party splits in Georgia. It endorses Senator Richard Russell’s call to fight it out in a single primary and then back the party nominees, warning against purging Talmadge and risking chaos.
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