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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1958
Page
4
The Butler Herald notes Georgia politics and business, citing Gov. Griffin backed incorporations daily, Atty. Gen. Cook on Baxley contract irregularities, and Knowland vs Nixon talk. It references The Christian Index reaching 100000 circulation and an Ocilla Star anecdote of a sleeping farmer in mechanized farming.
An executive known for efficiency hung a sign in his office reading Do It Now. Within 24 hours the cashier fled with the safe’s contents, the stenographer ran away with the boss’s eldest son, the office boy destroyed the ink bottle in the electric fan, and the entire staff quit for the afternoon.
The senator reports strong farmer and public support for a parity payments plan to free farmers to grow what they want and sell at market prices. He contrasts it with the Brannan and two price plans while noting mixed views and congressional opposition from Eisenhower allies. Democrats show interest, urging timely action to rescue the farm economy and secure farmers rightful national shares.
The narrator recalls Capt. F S Frierson a Southern Railroad conductor who saved lives and shared a personal history of living without a job. He questions retirement norms urging preserved work life for active minds and efforts to keep retirees contributing through lectures and guidance to younger workers.
Lawrence Hunt, clerk of the Houston county commissioner, is appointed Perry postmaster with Eisenhower's approval and Senate confirmation expected in four to six weeks. He will replace Cullen Talton, who has served as acting postmaster for two years.
Judge Alfred D. Noyes of Rockville Maryland argues graduation parties should not become all-night events. He warns teens face trouble and potential court appearances and notes his concern over permissiveness. In his county delinquency action is under 2 percent.
The speaker laments a culture of constant activity from birth to death. He argues social clubs waste time rather than teach meaningful purpose, condemning the idea that work is a universal blessing and noting some believe life should include leisure.
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