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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1941
Page
4
The Butler Herald notes the Ford Motor Company has signed a broad United Automobile Workers contract covering about 120000 employees nationwide. It also cites Louie Morris of Hartwell Sun praising buttermilk on warm days and nights.
John L. Anderson, County Agent of Jackson County Georgia, notes that many local farmers have brought their sons into active partnership. He cites this practice as a key factor in the county producing a large number of young farmers aged 25 to 35.
The latest grime fairy tales claim Der Fuhrer is a woman and a Stalin favorite niece, with Rudolph Hess fleeing after discovering the secret. Others favor Arabian Knights or Boris Karloff films for summer entertainment.
Beginning July 10th long distance calls in the United States will cost less. AT T and the Federal Communications Commission have negotiated a series of reductions expected to save telephone users about 14 million dollars annually.
The Dallas New Era writes that Georgia now has more happiness per square mile than any state, with peaches watermelons and abundant foods fueling daily barbecues picnics and large meetings for residents in rural towns and counties.
The Herald extends sincere thanks and congratulations to local citizens and the public for supporting costly extensive improvements to the telephone service in Rupert Charing and Mauk. A new line was built to each point.
The Cordele Dispatch criticizes the US government for using a petroleum shortage as an excuse to halt sales to Japan. It argues the move is morally wrong and harms national interests.
Editor W. A. Shackelford of the Oglethorpe Echo predicts cattle raising will soon outpace cotton pecans or tobacco as Georgia’s leading farm industry. He notes rapid growth and rising popularity due to favorable natural conditions.
The Herald was honored Tuesday by a call from the sister of Pat Griffin a longtime Bainbridge Post-Searchlight editor and beloved state newspaper man. The caller, from Washington, spoke during the scribe's absence and was en route to Bainbridge to visit Mr Griffin's family.
The piece outlines four scenarios if key Axis moves occur. If Iraq falls to Nazis, then Suez and Gulf oil fall under Axis control, with U boat campaigns expanding to the Indian Ocean and India likely attacked. Suez fall threatens Atlantic blockade and South America, while Gibraltar and Singapore fray are also covered.
President Roosevelt told Congress the sinking of the Robin Moor was piracy and criticized the German captain for abandoning crew and passengers in open boats. He argued the rescue does not excuse infringement of basic humanity or the natural right to freedom from cruelty.
A large gathering celebrates the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Editor and Mrs. W A Shackelford of the Oglethorpe Echo in Lexington Georgia. The couple are recognized for their Christian character and devoted public service. Col and Mrs Pat M Stevens host at Oak Hill in Bairdston Georgia.
Governor Talmadge lays out his stance on the University of Georgia employment issue in a signed Statesman statement. He cites the Board of Regents’ meeting on re hiring Dr. Walter D Cocking amid charges over plans for a segregated campus and urges emphasizing Georgia trained teachers.
A reflective piece urging kindness to the humble and those from modest homes. It cites Edi son the inventor of the telephone once wearing yellow linen breeches in winter, Lincoln’s log cabin, Shakespeare’s father illiterate, the Pilgrim’s Progress author a tinker, and warns against snubbing anyone for appearance or parentage.
The United States ordered all Italian consulates in the United States closed and all Italian consular officers removed from American territory before July 15. The Italian government was asked to remove all agencies and organizations of the Fascist Government except the Italian Embassy.
The Jesup Sentinel notes Glennville in South Georgia is poised to become a center for tomato industry with upcoming festivals and Piney Woods Horse Track. Tom Linder predicts growth for Glennville as a thriving farming community may drive regional development.
The Savannah Press praises the President for clarifying the nation's stance before action in the high seas breach case. It frames his fireside chats, messages, and address to Congress as chapters in public policy, guiding the world, especially Germany, on international law.
Crisp County Power Commission appeals to Cordele and Crisp County residents to conserve electricity due to reduced water power. With rainfall scarce, defense projects rely on available output, and Georgia Power uses plant energy heavily. Officials seek broad cooperation to manage the power emergency.
Lewisville Ga News & Farmer lauds President Arkwright and Georgia Power for shifting policy to support defense production. Citizens in Louisville rapidly respond by reducing lighting, with Broad Street darkouts and full business cooperation. The piece urges continued national unity and sacrifice despite wartime gloom.
The Albany Herald contemplates a gas ban on Sundays and argues it would leave more people alive and mobile. It notes the potential hardship of gas shortages but suggests fewer medical emergencies and hospital visits could result in a healthier public on Sundays.
Thirty years of friendship mark the loss felt by the Eastman Times Journal community as Claude M. Methvin editor and publisher dies. The tribute praises his devotion to the profession, liberal views, and conscientious work to do the right thing at the right time.
Warm friends in the Chattahoochee area celebrate Judge Price Gilbert former Georgia Supreme Court justice being chosen head of the Ft Frederica Association. The group raises funds to acquire attract at Frederica as a national shrine site while Gilbert, residing on St Simons Island, owns a notable estate.
Editor Lovelace Eve reports with admiration on Georgia lawmakers in Washington. The piece lauds Senator George and Rep Steve Pace for leadership on defense funding and labor restraint, notes Miss Christy Kennedy’s pivotal role, and highlights Georgia’s influence with national figures.
A 160 year arc of liberty ties America to Britain as Churchill warns that free nations fall when divided. He urges swift American aid to Britain to block Nazi conquest, warning isolation risks re creating a dictator’s triumph.
A collection of witty quips and captions about manners, travel, and daily life. Includes jokes on drowning troubles, feasting, vacations, silent coverups, and a jab at a Georgia news headline about females outdoing males.
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