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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1949
Page
4
A roundup notes The Atlanta Journal's 66th anniversary and industrial push in Georgia, mentions Ellisville and Ellaville Sun expansion, praises state officials like Gov. Talmadge appointee James S. Peters, and lauds local editors including Sid Williams and Tom Spencer for public service and legislative questions.
Roger L. Simmons announces immediate resignation from The Madisonian after 15 months with the paper. He will join a large southeastern weekly as Associate Editor on March 1 following roles as Managing Editor General Manager and Advertising Manager.
State Senator J K Gholston critiqued Governor Talmadge for opposing his highway reorganization proposal. He claimed Talmadge promised no opposition but urged others to vote against the bill. Gholston vowed to serve on the principles of right and justice to depoliticize the highway department.
Houser Davidson and his family report a highly successful national meeting in Denver with Georgia sending the largest delegation. They note sunshine greeted them despite fears of Denver weather, with a snowbound Northwest region and a stopover in St. Louis with Mrs. Ed Murray during the long journey.
Brother Marvin Griffin speaks in The Bainbridge Post-Searchlight about his early weeks as Lieutenant Governor and Senate president. He praises the 54 senators, noting their work, lack of personal conflicts, and belief that they are placed on committees to maximize the state's good.
Columbus city commissioners asked Governor Talmadge to post a reward for five white men accused of kidnapping and beating three Columbus youths Robert Ford 16 Matthew Brown 17 and Ernest Chester 17. The victims say they were taken across the Alabama border after questioning speeches at a school during Brotherhood Week. Police and the mayor stressed the shock of the incident as a cross burning was reported in Phenix City, and church official Rev. L. P. Tyson died of a heart attack in Valdosta.
Atlanta February 28 Jim Page resigned as Jekyll Island manager for undisclosed reasons. Governor Talmadge plans to name a successor and could lease the semi tropical island to a private party to avoid a state loss. State Auditor Thrasher urged an impartial commission to oversee leasing. M E Thompson offered to lease the property and operate a park without state loss.
Lewistown Pennsylvania based Temple's Live Profit advertises day old chicks and pullets with varied breeds and prices per 100. It promises postage paid on cash orders and COD on balance plus shipping date details.
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