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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1955
Page
8
Georgia reports ten deaths in weekend highway crashes and bids for two Upson county bridges. Legislature adjourns after a 35 million tax increase, while farmers and markets show solid prices. Notables include Lytton M. Stanley and Herbert W. Simms memorials, and a Fort Bragg field dedication.
Georgia's Parade of Progress program showcases industrial expansions and economic gains across cities and towns. Scott Candler of the Georgia Department of Commerce notes ongoing developments from Albany to Waycross, with Roberta and many other communities listed as examples of statewide progress.
Dr. L. H. McDaniel of Tyronza Arkansas told the American Medical Assn that in the next half century vaccines drugs and tests will eradicate many diseases including TB and cancer. He predicted the common cold will be memory and eye surgeons will restore vision once impossible.
Georgia Supreme Court rules 5-2 that Judge Fort coerced the jury in L. I. Domingo’s murder trial, requiring a new trial. Also reported: Clifford J. Swift, prominent Columbus industrialist, dies after prolonged illness. Other items note A. L. Patterson slaying case, a New York girl in critical condition after a fall, a man buried by hot tar, a Knoxville mother drowns herself and child, and a Texas storm cellar drowning of three children.
West Palm Beach report says Judge C. E. Chillingworth and his wife vanished from their coastal cottage. Authorities linked the case to the earlier disappearance of Mr. and Mrs. Ferri of Miami, linked to an Anastasia tax case witness. The search spanned dunes and mangroves along the coast as investigators weigh murder, kidnapping, or other fates.
The Macon Telegraph and The Macon News become Georgia's first papers to use facsimile reception for news images. Pictures arrive via leased wire for 19 hours daily, printed on a continuous roll, clipped, and selected for publication enabling faster global photo coverage. Peyton Anderson, publisher, notes wider selection and quicker reporting for readers.
Taylor County Forestry Unit lauds the Butler Herald for its strong public education on wildfire dangers during the spring fire season. Ranger Austin Guinn credits the newspaper with helping reduce fires by informing citizens about prevention and safe control burning practices.
Thomaston on June 25 reports John Woodall of Woodland reelected president of the West Central Georgia Development Association. He says the group will launch an all-out program to benefit agriculture and secure industry for the area in the coming months. Other officers Cyrus Neuner Barnesville first vice chairman and R R Swearingen Reynolds second vice chairman were reelected for a second term.
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