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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1962
Page
4
The Taylor Co. weekly notes 1890s mail rate hikes threaten small dailies and weeklies. It urges community support, citing Senator Davis on newspapers’ community value and calling readers to report social items by Monday for the Herald.
A reflection on continuing education for seniors, stressing that learning nourishes the mind and keeps one young in spirit. It cites Will Rogers and Dr. A H Lowe, arguing knowledge must be used and pursued to stay sharp, with the universe still largely unconquered.
Senator Wayne Morse leads an effort to end alcohol sales in the Capitol building after two new bars opened in the expanded east front. He urges senators and representatives to back the move and coordinates with Georgia and Southern state colleagues to remove the two bars from the national capital.
The piece notes plans for a February celebration of the income tax law’s 50th anniversary. It recalls 1913 tax history, citing a penny tax on a $4,000 income, and includes Uncle Ez’s quip about the coffee break fad fading as workers stay alert all day.
Georgia voter urges Georgia to elect Marvin Griffin over Carl Sanders, criticizing integration and big city machines. Writer cites Alabama race, supports states rights and segregation as alignment with Georgia voters and mentions Garland Byrd’s betrayal. Concludes he will back Griffin ifML King and NAACP back Sanders.
At Robins Air Force Base Georgia 43 civilians receive performance awards totaling 6100 dollars in ceremonies across their organizations. Awards range from 100 to 200 dollars for sustained superior performance and include Benjamin H. Neisler of Warner Robins as a recipient.
The Georgia Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star opened a three day meeting in Macon at the City auditorium. Secretary of State Ben T. Fortson and Mayor Ed Wilson spoke. A Banquet for Smiles was held Monday night in the Walter Little Room at the Dempsey Motor Hotel.
Miss Essie Nicholson aged 64 of Chester was found dead by deputy sheriff Billy Josey in Cedar Hill cemetery Cochran Georgia. The pistol was in her right ear and authorities say the wound appears self inflicted and occurred between 12 30 and 1 p m Monday.
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