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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
4
A periodical notice from Butler Georgia outlines editorial staff and local quotes. The obituary notes Mrs Daisy W Warner of Macon died in Cleveland after leading publicity for the Cleveland Museum of Art since 1924 and serving since 1937.
Railroads curb costs nationwide while the Georgia and Florida Railroad fulfills Adel residents by providing a new modern depot. Local officials and citizens welcomed the development as a sign of progress for the city.
The Atlanta Journal notes Senator Burton Wheeler denounces the ruthless sinking of the Robin Moor as reprehensible. It suggests Col Lindbergh may disagree but would regret Nazi allies harmed the crew by destroying the vessel without allowing an SOS.
The Millen News urges youth to value training and preparation over reliance on wartime government jobs. It warns that postwar retirements of government workers will shift opportunities as normal business activity resumes.
The state welcomes completion of the Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial. Original sculptor Gutzon Borglum began the project. Augustus Lukeman crafted the unfinished figures and is now deceased. Julian Harris of Atlanta is entrusted with final completion and is deemed highly qualified.
The article commends both county and local school authorities for maintaining a political neutral stance. It notes widespread complaints about political influence but asserts no favoritism or political interference is present within any school board or official.
Critics attack the current administration over cost of proposing constitutional amendments. The state saved about one hundred thousand dollars versus the previous administration. Comparison shows 1939 publication costs at $135,489.40 and 1941 costs around $54,000.
Quitman High School receives statewide recognition for an innovative commencement program based on a survey of twenty years of graduates. Among 543 responses, many work in home making, own businesses, or join professions. 38 graduates attend college, and 32 become teachers. The program advocates stronger guidance, special education, and vocational continuation schooling. Beth Williams notes graduates must shape their own futures beyond school.
Albany's WALB radio station was formally dedicated Sunday with principal speakers Dr. James S. Montgomery chaplain of the National House of Representatives and Congressman E. E. Cox among the leaders of the program.
A quotation expresses a preference for England to lead Europe, enforcing disarmament of nations and policing the continent, arguing it could be no worse than the current situation.
The office force and mechanical department staff of Tyler Printing Co. in Hapeville, about a hundred people, are to travel to Panama City Florida today for their annual fishing jaunt. They usually bring back abundant fish and hope for another good haul this year. The writer invites Brown Tyler to view their cottage as a return stop along the route, noting the direct line of travel through the county-seat city.
The Monroe Advertiser features a snappy weekly column that showcases contrasting viewpoints titled Too Kate to Keep. The piece notes the value of hearing dissenting opinions to challenge or reinforce personal beliefs.
A statewide effort to beautify Georgia highways has formed a Cooperative Committee for Roadside Improvement in Atlanta. Members include garden clubs, outdoor advertising firms, 4 H and Future Farmers, car dealers, and the state highway department. The first project surveys the Atlanta to Macon route with moving pictures and a large map showing all signs and businesses to plan removal of ugly spots and promote roadside beauty. The initiative seeks citizen support to transform Georgia roads into exemplary avenues of beauty.
Dr Gallup finds 85 percent expect war and that the nation may be drawn in soon. The war would be fought largely at sea and in the air, affecting nearly every American family. People should start planning for changes beyond business and leisure.
A senior War Department official said final approval was granted to train several thousand British pilots annually in the United States. The first group will begin instruction next month in civilian flying schools under Army contract and US Army training centers. Britain will run some civilian schools here with US furnishing planes and equipment while Britain pays instructors.
Petroleum Coordinator Harold Ickes is examining a plan to build 4450 miles of pipelines to ease fuel shortages. A line would run from Port Arthur and Texas City to New Jersey delivering 250000 barrels of gasoline daily. Another line from Illinois to New Jersey would carry crude oil at the same rate. A third line from Portland Maine to Montreal would cut 2000 miles of water transport. Work already progresses on a Baton Rouge to Greensboro line and may extend to Norfolk. A partial Port St Joe Florida to Macon to Chattanooga Tennessee line nears completion, pending railroad crossings.
The piece recalls Flag Day and the Star Spangled Banner as a symbol of freedom and humanity. It notes the flag’s stars grow with new states and the 13 stripes honor the original colonies while explorers and colonial flags influenced early banners. It mentions colonial ships and Revolutionary soldiers bearing banners.
The Walton Tribune reprints Kansas Business Magazine findings detailing per dollar taxes on common goods and services. Items include autos, furniture, rent, wall paper, movie tickets, clothing, shoes, electricity, gas, bus fare, meat, sugar, matches, vegetables, canned goods, cocoa, medicine and shaving products, bread, jewelry, rail fare, guns, phone bills, milk, and auto upkeep. The piece notes the federal defense program will add further levies.
The Army commits 12 million dollars to build five hundred chapels in forts camps and cantonments across the United States. The chaplain staff grows to serve over one million soldiers with nearly a thousand chaplains now available for services and spiritual support.
Workers and their families hold 88 percent of all policies in force across factory, office, store and farm sectors. Their combined ordinary, industrial and group policies total 117,000,000 certificates, reflecting broad participation in life coverage.
The text reflects that true wisdom lies in satisfaction with moderate achievement. Power and influence are hard to obtain and easy to lose, demanding effort to maintain and bringing ongoing worries.
Remus Harris, guardian of the late Joel Chandler Harris, takes the role of managing editor at Progressive Grocer, a national grocery trade magazine. Harris, born and raised in Atlanta, is also a songwriter known for Cry Baby Cry.
The Milwaukee Journal cites a Woodrow Wilson letter to Bridgeport war workers warning that refusal to return to work will bar individuals from employment in any war industry for one year. It states the U S employment service will refuse to place them, and draft boards will deny exemptions based on wartime usefulness.
A Georgia tribute extols Governor Gene Talmadge as the best Georgia has had praising his leadership, business sense, courage, and patriotism. The writer cites his ability to connect with common people, reduce taxes, and pay state expenses while remaining a sincere, trustworthy, and magnetic leader. The piece ends with a metaphor about following the crowd to Spurgeon’s Tabernacle.
Editor Jim Chism comments on Texans sending 86 year old Andrew Jackson Houston to the U S Senate to follow his father General Sam Houston. He notes the historic link and questions the fit, balancing honors with practical politics and the burden on workers.
A set of aphoristic lines contrasts self seeking failure with caution and restraint. It notes that restraint can disguise foolishness, tears of joy are rare, and a bachelor’s ring can shape impression. It warns not to judge by size and suggests bragging about good judgment may stem from a lucky guess.
The speaker, described as magnetic in appearance, voice, and speech, sways audiences and draws men to him. Fitzpatrick notes the extraordinary impact, calling it inexplicable and attributing it to God given charm.
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