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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1955
Page
4
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes Senator Byrd is engaged in a major national task by addressing the national debt. The piece highlights his significant influence in fiscal policy and his prominent position within Congress.
Congressman E L Forrester said Washington set a federal grant of 150000 dollars for a 207000 flood control project at Montezuma with the city to provide 57000 dollars. Engineers have approved the plan and it awaits Congressional approval of the appropriation under the 1950 flood control act. Beaver Creek and Backwater from the Flint River have caused floods in Montezuma.
Abilene Kansas mourns Charles M Harger longtime Republican country editor who shaped careers by securing Dwight D Eisenhower’s West Point appointment and giving Milton Eisenhower early work. He valued restraint saying true editors learn not to revel in hurting others and tears in women’s eyes.
The Georgia Motor Club AAA warns that summer is the peak season for pedestrian accidents involving children under ten. Authorities urge heightened driver vigilance and child supervision to reduce injuries during vacations and outdoor activities.
Piney Woods Pete argues Georgia needs at least 65 million more funding beyond current 24 million yearly to paint furnish and light the Governor's Mansion with carpets 30 new items and a crystal chandelier. He notes past mansion spending under Governors Arnall and Talmadge and suggests renting a smaller home might be cheaper.
The Jeff Pavia County Ledger from Hazlehurst praises Editor J E Baynard and staff for an attractive issue including an eight page graduation section for local high school graduates and faculty along with other splendid features.
Frances Cawthon warns that a guest with an uninvited cigar disrupts decorum and cannot be faced with air freshener. Mrs. Raymond Wheeler of Atlanta seeks a long lasting room deodorizer to solve the problem.
Sunday visitors fill the week with families gathering in Thomaston and Macon. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Z D Harris visiting Americus while ill, and Burl Harris showing improvement. Numerous Harris and Albritton family members share weekend visits across Taylor Mill, Buena Vista, and Macon.
State and federal revenue officials list Houston County among the top 49 counties in Georgia for moonshine liquor manufacture in a recent news item.
The essay notes seven southeastern states earned 492,936,000 dollars for producers last week. It mocks extreme hunger and government spending with satirical lines from the Quitman Free Press mentioning Minnie-mum and Maxi-Mum and a comment by Mrs Edna Daniel.
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