Pace predicts Congress adjourn by mid July 15
Georgia Congressman Stephen Pace of the Third District, touring Eastman on his return from Washington, predicts Congress will adjourn by July 15 or possibly slip to late August or September 15 if naturality legislation is considered. He notes the payroll tax extension and wage-hour law changes as key, praises the Chattahoochee Flint Apalachi cola rivers project, and supports Andersonville peace memorial plans. Pace plans to return to the capital by train after visiting home with his wife and two children.
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Pace Urges Farm Co operation in Eastman GA Address
Congressman Steve Pace urged farmers to join the present farm organization and cooperate with the federal agricultural program as he dedicates a 217 mile REA line. He said unity among financial interest labor veterans and postal employees shows effective appeals come through cooperation and stressed better cooperation among farmers to find proper solutions.
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Melton Declines Run for Georgia Congress Seat
Griffin Daily News publisher Quimby Melton says he will not enter the special election to replace Representative Owen in Georgia's Fifth District. He will continue his work at the Griffin newspaper, citing a desire to serve his city and state from Griffin. The move sparks speculation over potential candidates such as Lucian Goodridge Ed Blalock A S Camp and Phillips Moore who might gain Melton’s backing.
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Owen Is Buried in Zebulon Georgia
Representative Emmett Owen of Georgia’s Fifth district was buried today in Pike County after funeral services in Griffin. National and state officials led by Senators Walter George and Richard Russell attended, and a guard of honor from the Spalding Grays accompanied the procession from Griffin to Zebulon.
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Three Hurt In Perry Wreck Near Fort Valley
Perry Ga June 25 three persons injured in an auto crash on the Ft Valley highway about a mile from Perry State Troopers J T Burton and Staton Toler report Slayton Bryant of Ft Valley suffered arm and elbow cuts and a charge of driving while under the influence John B Churchwell Cochran had cuts to the left hand and arm and H C Bunch Jr of Ft Valley had a laceration over the right eye all were listed as injured in the collision early Sunday.
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Georgia Lawmakers Press Georgia Grown Goods Drive
Representative Pace urged Georgians to buy Georgia grown products to boost farmers prosperity and praised REA loans for rural electrification and farm tenant programs that require no government funds, repaid with interest.
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Brown Chosen State Commander of Georgia Legion
Brown, a 44-year-old civil engineer from Baxley and Mancon, was elected state commander of the American Legion at Augusta for the 1940 convention. He defeated M. C. Buckley of Athens and Dr. A. W. Davs of Warrenton. Davis withdrew mid-ballot. Buckley conceded later. The convention also elected Frank Moxley as state vice commander at large and J. Pat Kelly as national executive committeeman. Additional officers and resolutions were approved, and the Legion reorganized into four divisions, 10 areas, and 43 districts with new division commanders named.
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Macon
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Valdosta
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College Park
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Savannah
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Webster County Representative Attacks State Education Policy
Americus Georgia June 23 Webster county representative and House Economy committee member Cleveland Rees accused the State Board of Education of propaganda and denied an $8,500,000 deficit. He claimed Gov Rivers has $3,000,000 to pay teachers, criticized excess payrolls and library programs, and urged reductions to preserve teacher salaries amid alleged waste.
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Nelson Convicted of Planning Murder Dies in Electric Chair
Reidsville Ga June 22 Harvey Nelson illiterate tavern keeper who plotted to kill his 12 year old son by straw drawn by two roadhouse waitresses died today in the Georgia electric chair. He faced the sentence with calm assurance as prison officials kept a line to Gov Rivers office in Atlanta open briefly for possible clemency. No clemency came and the execution proceeded.
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Man Kills Self In Presence Of Wife In Atlanta
In Atlanta on June 28 R. J. Williams 62 a former Cy clorama ticket taker ended his life in front of his estranged wife and several friends after threatening her. He visited her home at night talked of reconciliation and after she refused seized a pistol and fired a fatal shot in the yard before police arrived. He died at a hospital.
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Dooly County Farmer Fatally Wounded in Burglar Fire
Carlton Jenkins, 66, a prominent Dooly county farmer, was shot in his Montezuma home after a burglar entered and stole $100 and checks from his trouser pockets. Mrs. Jenkins found him dying. state troopers and local authorities questioned seven suspects in Cordele jail.
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Chevrolet Reports Record First Ten Days June Sales
Detroit, June 16. Chevrolet announces 28,658 new passenger cars and trucks sold in June 1-10, a record first ten days and 62.1 percent above the same period in 1938. Chevrolet truck sales total 4,610, up 49.6 percent from last year. Used car sales reach 47,218, up 29.7 percent from last year.
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Gainesville Man Proposes State Manager Plan
Gainesville Ga June 22 A Gainesville man H H Estes proposes a state manager plan for Georgia to end loud campaigning in elections and save money. The plan divides the state into 20 districts with a coroner chosen for six to cover expenses. A state manager would be hired with a 5000 to 20000 dollar salary and would appoint department heads subject to commission approval. The commission would elect one member as governor and the governor would act only on official occasions. The commission would meet every 90 days and hold a two week annual legislative session.
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Week of Dean Theatre Shows Featured Big Names
The Dean Theatre offers a varied week headlined by The Oklahoma Kid with James Cagney and a social romantic angle featuring Rosemary Lane, supported by Humphrey Bogart and Donald Crisp. Cary Grant stars in Gunga Din with Victor McLaglen and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Friday and Saturday present Highway Patrol with Robert Paige and Jacqueline Wells, plus Old Mexico with William Boyd.
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Rudyard Kipling
Eduardo Ciannelli
Robert Paig
Jacqueline Wells
William Boyd
George Hayes
Old Mexico
Montezuma Plans Recreation Day for Macon County
Montezuma Georgia on June 20 plans for a July 1 recreation day on the Montezuma school campus. Community competitive programs will be presented by county communities on an open air platform with a noon basket dinner. County chairmen in charge include Pauline Joiner Sara Coogle Virginia Webb Lucile Gresham Edna Smith Olga Williams Lutie McInvale Evelyn Cannon Mary Roberts and Herbert Kelly.
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Andersonville
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Deal
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Howard Bucknell Jr Named Consul General at Barcelona
Americus June 20 Howard Bucknell Jr son in law of Mrs N B Stewart of Americus has been appointed consul general at Barcelona Spain He will follow in the Stewarts footsteps who served five years there and were recalled to Washington in 1931 when King Alfonso was dethroned Bucknell has been in Geneva for two years and will be joined by his wife Lucy Barlow Taylor and two sons in July in Barcelona
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Monastery of St George Sidelined by Balaklava Tale
The Monastery of St George near Balaklava recalls the Crimean War setting where Florence Nightingale tended wounded in a fish village overlooking the river valley. The scene connects to the famous Six Hundred cavalry advance of the Light Brigade through the rugged terrain.
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