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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1946
Page
4
Local brief notes discuss straw hat day signaling June, rising demand for frozen foods, and civic advice to join a church for spiritual growth. Mentions radio station WSB and upcoming gubernatorial vote on July 17. Observes Sunday papers focus on engagements and weddings.
Voters are urged to go to the polls on July 17 and choose the candidate based on merits in each case rather than on prejudices. The appeal emphasizes thoughtful voting and fair consideration of candidates.
An editor notes the lure of money and pride in Georgia newspapers. The piece lauds Daw son News editorial page as well staged and attractive, congratulates Sanders Camp on new duties, and notes Albany Journal and Claxton Enterprise moving offices and names editors and owners.
Census Bureau Sample survey in 68 key areas disclosed this week that more homes now have essential comforts. A survey by Better Homes and Gardens indicated post war homes will be larger, reflecting changing home maker plans.
A local fisherman boasts after landing a large string of bream Monday. Dr. Leon Theus will substantiate the claim, though the party insists no lips were greased in the process.
A newspaper note claims the Army Air Forces expect to fly a manned supersonic aircraft within six weeks at speeds over 1,500 miles per hour, with later speculation about 4,500 miles per hour or perhaps 45,000. The piece reflects early, tentative prognostications on jet-powered flight.
Report notes puzzled lawmakers over apparent public calm as industrial and economic strife mounts. Observers say citizens remain cash-happy and tolerant of shortages, strikes, housing scarcity, and scarce goods while wallets stay full for now.
The June Reader's Digest article reprinted from Liberty argues letters from constituents directly influence legislation. It urges every American to write to their representative to shape policy between elections, presenting letter writing as a practical tool to keep government responsive.
The Monroe Advertiser notes J H Clarke resigns as editor and publisher. Kenneth Pryse, formerly of Albany and the U S Navy, is named editor and publisher. The farewell editorial quips about chasing literary fame versus payroll pressures as the paper eyes a centennial milestone eight years away.
The Jackson Progress Argus notes no signs of runaway land prices in the area. It states good farms are selling at fair values and asserts farm lands will endure as a top investment once wartime prosperity fades.
One must visit more than once a year to keep up with improvements in rural communities. The article highlights better homes, attractive surroundings, larger barns, and road improvements carried out by the Taylor County commissioners. A vote of thanks is extended to Capt. C. T. Wright and Mr. G. M. Heath.
The Department of Agriculture tips supermarkets to profit from selling cut flowers. Experts estimate 400 million dollars in annual flower sales could rise with prepackaging more supply air transport self service and lower prices. Field grown flowers could serve the supermarket trade.
June haying brings pungent grasses and long days as farmers rush to cover the crop and stack hay before rain. The work is hard hot and sweaty with mowing rakes and barn unloading under the barn eaves. A boy’s sprint to the creek for a swim marks the revival of energy at day’s end.
The Jackson Miss Daily News urges couples to face marriage with realism. It notes some couples divorce after long marriages and cautions readers to cultivate respect and drop bad habits to earn lasting partnership.
The Christian Science Monitor notes how seasonal shifts are felt in daily routines with the moment the coal shovel is put away and the lawn mower becomes a hand tool, signaling a transition in chores and weather.
An eminent traffic expert asserts the average driver, not drunks or defective operators, accounts for a large share of national highway crashes. He charges drivers cause accidents by repeating known wrong practices and emphasizes cautious behavior.
The Telfair Free Press of McRae endorses Jimmy Carmichael for governor. The paper notes it has never held political office, has not met Carmichael, and faces censure, yet supports good government and endorses Carmichael in the race.
The passage argues wealth defines modern success, noting death exposes money’s illusion. It warns gold erodes love, generosity, courage, and compassion, leaving only tasteless satisfaction from material accumulation. The critique emphasizes virtues money cannot buy.
The piece argues for stronger federal labor legislation and a permanent code to curb abuses and promote industrial peace. It urges Congress to move quickly on a long range framework, potentially using the strike emergency bill as a vehicle for amendments and broader reforms. The article cites Ellaville weather lore about rain on June 17 in Schley County to illustrate public interest in outcomes.
The Atlanta Constitution column critiques J Eugene Talmadge for false claims about CIO support for Carmichael. It argues the CIO opposes Carmichael and warns against deceiving voters with race and law fears, urging adherence to qualified voting and lawful ballots.
John B. Giles, honorably discharged Army veteran with over three years overseas service, announces his candidacy for Georgia Senate in the Twenty-Third District. He pledges to seek a 50 percent salary rise for teachers, educational and economic development, election law revisions to secure ballots, and attention to Taylor Peach and Crawford counties farming communities.
Garland T. Byrd announces candidacy for Representative in the Georgia General Assembly from Taylor County. He notes party rules for the July 17 primary and plans to present his platform to Taylor voters, pledging to work for the county’s best interests if elected.
Louis R. Adams announces his bid for State Senator in the 23rd Senatorial District, running in the Democratic primary. He pledges to vote for the best interests of Taylor County and the state on all issues.
L. R. Dean announces candidacy for the General Assembly from Taylor County in the July 17 primary. He pledges to serve the people of Taylor County and to follow the rules of the Democratic Executive Committee.
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