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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1934
Page
4
A collection of brief moral observations on dignity effort and social duty. The piece contrasts pride with hustle, notes the happiness of the poor, and jokes about wooden weddings while urging fairness and self awareness in public life.
Commentary notes that worry about the nation's path has emerged late, suggesting deeper complications than three decades ago, as observers reflect on past guidance and current trends.
The piece quotes Hon H H Cabaniss celebrating his 86th birthday and praises teamwork over complaints. It reflects on past politics in Atlanta and stresses that success comes from cooperative effort and personal responsibility rather than blame. It also cites Calvin Coolidge on taxes and economic policy.
The piece argues that the nation's founding was a far more radical innovation than any New Deal proposal, noting that critics cite too many government innovations today while the original framework established a similarly transformative change.
Six members of Georgia's House delegation who faced renomination have returned home after months in the 78th Congress. They promise to brief voters on their congressional achievements, as political life heats up toward September twelfth.
The piece muses on talk, then cites Postmaster General Farley issuing a May 29 1934 order that uses pre-1932 tax rates for second class postage. It notes July 1 1984 rate changes, rails at railroads, warns against socialist property destruction, and argues big business supports small business and the broader economy.
Hal Stanley Georgia commissioner urged editors to rally a strong publicity campaign to improve the state’s image and promote its business strengths. The Columbus Ledger notes his call to combat disparaging remarks and showcase Georgia at the Century of Progress Exposition and the World’s Fair in Columbus.
A Georgia candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture says he will publish his announcement free and rejects publicity as akin to a patent medicine vendor. The Schley County News mocks the idea as inviting job-seekers and notes the candidate is effectively defeated before votes are counted. The editorial criticizes paid writers sending out free publicity for state-house hopefuls, calling some efforts dangerous and ignorant of the candidates’ records.
Webster University of Atlanta awarded Col Joe Quillian a Doctor of Laws degree for meritorious service to the institution the legal profession and the state of Georgia at its June 14 commencement. Dr Jay Bradley spoke on ideals and ambitions and Quillian delivered What You Are Worth to a highly regarded audience amid diploma conferrals.
The piece notes that modern campaigns rely on attacking opponents rather than presenting merits. It argues candidates should focus on their own qualifications and policies instead of vilifying rivals, viewing such mudslinging as a prevailing but undesirable rule of the game.
The Congress adjourned with a broad blank check of power for President Roosevelt. He may coin silver, raise prices, spend up to seven billion dollars for relief, issue greenbacks, fix farm and factory output, buy lands and factories, regulate securities, and guide housing funds. Some members seek limits while others acknowledge the urgent wartime needs. Columbus Leis er reports.
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