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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1940
Page
5
Campaign mentions Chapman and Sandersville figures as potential governors with plans for announcements and qualifications. References Eugene Tal and Homer C. Parker as candidates along with various state officials and appointees. This snapshot outlines names, positions, and anticipated campaign developments in Georgia politics.
A fragmentary report indicates Attorney Arnall may seek to keep Communists off Georgia’s ballot. The department chief said a request was made on the status of the Communist party and that Arnall would act to remove names from the ballot if advised.
In Lanier’s home at Barlow the family displays a quirky collection described as all time horse drawn and a unique display of chicken wire and glass. Mrs Lanier notes the setup includes a pony expected for dinner and a stylish hearse like feature, a curious scene at the Lanier residence.
Edsel Ford told a Ford program interview that the United States can be prepared for all war emergencies before some people think possible. He said preparedness should not disrupt regular production unless raw material supplies are cut and immediate need is evident. He supported Henry Ford's view that 1,000 planes a day could be produced if not impeded by red tape.
Albany to host an army cadet training school at the airport opening September 14 under H S Carr of Chicago. The program will train 200 cadets in ten weeks with 100 first, then 100, followed by ongoing intakes. Cadets receive 75 dollars monthly plus board and lodging. barracks will house cadets, aviators, mechanics, and staff, with government officers supervising.
Washington reports administration leaders abandoned any plan to adjourn Congress this week. The ongoing crisis from France's capitulation demands greater effort to finish the defense program. Speaker Bankhead said adjournment unlikely, echoed by leaders from both parties, with a call for a continuous session during the emergency.
Boston reports the Gypsy private yacht of R. R. Herrick, a Boston lawyer, sold to the U S Navy for one dollar. The 100 foot vessel, capable of 16 knots, was moved from Lawry shipyard by tug to the navy yard in a first such transfer since the last war.
Washington June 16 Democratic congressional leaders said they hoped to adjourn by the weekend though bipartisan calls to stay in session linger while the $1 007 000 000 defense tax bill and $1 706 000 000 emergency defense appropriation await action. Senate action followed by House amendments could push adjournment into midweek with Republican convention looming. The tax plan would create 2 190 000 new taxpayers by lower exemptions and raise income taxes 10 percent along with higher excises on gasoline theater tickets and auto accessories.
Georgia safety chief Lon Sullivan cites a spate of deadly May crashes as 60 deaths, with six killed in one accident and three in another, pushing the month close to last year’s rate. He urges extreme caution, notes year-to-date fatalities are 16 below 1959, and warns that more deadly months lie ahead. Speeding and evasive driving blamed. patrols ordered to crack down harder.
Quitman officials visit Dawson to discuss the commission-manager form of government as Quitman’s successful operation becomes an interesting study for Dawson. A mass meeting is planned after the talks in Quitman’s delegation visits.
Mrs. John Guerry announces her candidacy for the Legislature citing extensive state club leadership and Music Clubs presidency. Col Sidney Moore, Montezuma lawyer, has legislative experience and Atlanta exposure. S. O. Jones, a dairy farmer, argues farmers should be better represented in the legislature.
Valdosta Rev Luther A Harrell announced a 350000 gift to First Methodist from Mrs A J Strickland Sr Miss Katakea Strickland and A J Strickland Jr for an education and activities building memory of the late A J Strickland. The Strickland Memorial building will face Valley Street east of the church at Patterson and Valley Streets.
WSB in Atlanta spotlights Georgia peaches with It Happened in Georgia programs airing Monday nights 10 80 to 1 CDT to boost consumption of the 1940 crop. A farm department will offer weekday programming from 5 20 to 6 10 am with market reports and agricultural information.
A major Jesup fire on Monday morning destroyed the W. J. O Quinn & Sons Department Store and the Tyson Motor Co. in a $100,000 loss. The blaze started when a Tyson Motor carburetor exploded in the mechanical shop, spreading quickly. The Strand Theatre was spared as Jesup, Wayne County’s largest business district threat was contained with help from Blackshear and Waycross.
Horizontal and vertical clues numbered 1 to 65 across a cryptic style grid. The puzzle provides answers for a mixed set of word meanings including 5 letters for "Always" and 9 for "Self" in French, with various Across and Down entries such as heraldry grafted, Algonquin, and Italian coins, plus items like "Dillseed" and "Dirk" clues. The solved puzzle confirms a completed grid with labeled entries for easy reference.
June 14 report that French troops abandoned Paris to German forces marking the second time in 70 years the city fell to an invading power. The French high command faced a grim choice to defend street by street or withdraw to form a southern line. Paris, once the City of Light, now stood as a prize in a wider German advance threatening the Maginot line and main French armies.
Jersey City N J The world cruise liner President Harrison converted into a refugee ship for the last leg of its 312 month globe circling voyage docked here Sunday with 184 passengers and one stowaway Most of the passengers were Americans fleeing the war with only 41 aliens from eight countries aboard The ship sailed from Genoa June 5 Rev Robert Brennan of Savannah Ga returning home after four years at the North American College of Rome said the general attitude of the Italian people since their entry into the war was against Mussolini's action.
Savannah June 18 The newly completed Hotel DeSoto Beach Club at Savannah Beach on Tybee Island invites Southeast visitors for a July 4 weekend. A 125 room capacity resort, it promises luxury dining social life and assorted amusements with a nationally known orchestra, tennis, surf bathing and cabanas.
Atlanta Dr M D Collins state superintendent announced Friday five educational scholarships recipients Roy H Gill Brooks county superintendent received a Peabody College for Teachers award W T Brodenhamer of Tifton and W T Edwards of Cairo also honored Mrs J C Brown of Decatur won a music scholarship to the University of Cincinnati William Huffmaster earned a scholarship to the Colorado School of Mines Golden Colorado
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