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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1944
Page
4
A grand jury calls out a Grady county farmer described as a negro in a watermelon or peanut fleecing case. The notice appears amid a wide column of local notices and reflections on state politics and common questions about risk versus contentment.
Albert Hardy Jr. notes that spare ribs are so named because they are removed from the carcass by experts. Any remaining meat is either due to oversight or an unintentional slip of the knife.
The article reports Senator Russell's strong opposition on the Senate floor to large appropriations for several semi permanent general agencies including the so called Fair Employment scheme, which the piece characterizes as pressuring social equality on Americans.
A note invites readers who want dated airmail letters to obtain the new eight cent stamp. Send up to 10 addressed envelopes to the Postmaster in Washington with cash or money order to cover stamp costs and postage.
Rupert resident J. W. Bennett warns readers to screen open grates in winter and avoid kerosene stove misuse. He urges caution at trade crossings, urges people to mind their own business, and reminds of risks from careless drivers on public highways.
Richardson Wright of House and Garden urges readers to bury troubles in a garden. He asks if readers endure poor health, business worries, introversion, nerves, futility, or loneliness, suggesting gardening as relief.
The Post Office Department will issue an eight cent airmail stamp effective March 26 under new tax laws. It will go on sale March 21 in Washington and match the six cent stamp design except for the numeral change from six to eight and color change from carmine to olive green.
The article notes Taylor county and other Georgia schools struggle with low teacher salaries causing mass departures. North Carolina pays $116 to $170 monthly while Georgia ranges $87.50 to $100, alarming State Superintendent Collins who cites 9,903 white and 4,205 black teachers lured away in three years and warns many schools may not reopen next fall.
Senator Russell leads a five member committee report from a 45000 mile wartime tour of Britain. He praises British resilience, naval tradition, and efficient empire administration while warning the US postwar policy must be defined and coordinated to avoid conflict and wasted wartime expenditures.
Officials emphasize cooperation as the key to resolving labor disputes. The piece notes a shared commitment to solving issues through collaborative efforts and mutual support among workers and management.
The promotion of Lt. J. Ss. Matthews to Captain is welcomed by many Georgia newspaper colleagues. Matthews served as editor and publisher of the Hawkinsville News and Dispatch before entering the armed forces in December 1942. He trained at Camp Stewart and is now stationed in New York City.
The piece argues towns must do more than talk and offer cheap power. It calls for united communities with strong churches and schools, plus solid financial backing, to lure new industry.
The surge of serious fires across the state in the last ten days evokes the May 16 1923 Camden South Carolina disaster where 73 people mostly women and children died in a country school blaze sparked by a lamp that fell from the ceiling.
A Georgia columnist advocates for honoring lawmakers who shape state and local policy. The piece previews candidate lists for the General Assembly including J. J. Dominy, Jacks Cap tain, L. Haas, T. F. Kelley, Dudley Saunders Jr., W. H. Thornton, Cogdell Ringel, Gowen, Gilbert, Everett Eaton Hinson, Bates Bennett Williams, Luther Bloodworth, Dixon, Weaver, Walker, Wells and others from Glynn Bibb Ware Elbert Irwin.
Ed A Caldwell editor of the Walton News offers encouraging words about enduring winter and returning spring, noting how jonquils hyacinths peach blossoms violets and quince once promised warmer days and will come again more wonderful than before.
A reader praises the idea of a Bird Sanctuary in Butler and extols birds as pest control allies for gardens and farms. The letter notes birds bathe, feed kindly, face threats from cats and careless children, and urges study of bird life. W. E. Steed signs the commendation and congratulates Boy Scouts and their Court Master.
The Americans declare progress toward Tokyo with the base distance reduced from 4000 miles to 2500 miles in a month and minimal casualties cited as they press the advance.
The Commerce News lauds local support for a new hotel project as Uncle John Shannon’s advertising legacy passes to 6 Brother Hardy. The piece notes Hardy’s readiness to continue Shannon’s efforts and views newspaper backing as essential to the venture's success.
The Cobb County Times notes Senator Dick Russell introduced legislation to prevent unilateral agency creation by the president and to halt transfers between accounts. The paper argues overburdened government and cites dairy policy moves in Cobb County as an example of bureaus interpreting rules to the public's detriment.
Irvin S Cobb national humorist dies after long illness in New York. In a farewell letter to Edwin J Paxton Sr of Paducah Ky Cobb asks for cremation ashes under a dogwood tree and urges no flowers or grim funerals. He imagines memorials with cheerful notes and Singers from local churches.
Vice-President Wallace asserts a post war national income up to 200 billion dollars per year with universal employment and prosperity. He jokes about everyday life including jobs, food, and a playful reference to tickets to Kalamazoo.
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