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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1944
Page
4
The Butler Herald notes subscription at $2.00 yearly and outlines local opinions. Cairo elects R. R. Van Landingham as mayor over Mrs. Walter L. Wright, signaling no change in governmental control.
The Albany Journal edited by John H. Crouch observed its fifth anniversary last week. The paper reflected on its youth and its strong service to the community and wished for continued prosperity and longevity.
A Waycross gathering of businessmen and farmers endorses Herman Talmadge as the candidate for Congress in Georgia's Eighth District. Talmadge, son of former Governor Eugene Talmadge, is a Naval officer serving in the South Pacific.
Henry Ford told the Atlanta Constitution in a copyrighted interview that the war would be over in two months and that railroads would eventually be abandoned. He offered no real reason for his forecast.
A set of photographs showing the commissioning of the Navy patrol bomber Spirit of Dooly County in Vienna Georgia has been presented to Sen Walter George and Mrs George. The aircraft honors their son Lt Marcus George who was lost while flying an Atlantic patrol.
After April first the OPA bans five gallon R coupons at filling stations and restricts use to bulk deliveries or storage tank fill. Farmers must swap R coupons for BE coupons by April 1 if buying at stations. All R and E coupons require endorsement for bulk or station purchases. Large buyers may sign across coupon strips for a unit purchase. One gallon requires one E coupon.
Uncle Sam on March 15th saw a nationwide rush of income tax filings with millions paying taxes based on earnings of the past year. For many this marked a first experience and for others a painful repeat, signaling the end of wartime prosperity illusions as government costs rise with the war.
The Post Office Department reports dramatic growth in air mail use. In 1942 about 33 million envelopes issued, rising to 207 million in 1943 and an estimated 400 million in 1944. Air mail stamps sold increased from 252 million in 1942 to over a billion projected in 1944, as families and soldiers rely on fast letters to boost morale.
The Atlanta Constitution highlights Glenn W. Pearce’s 41 years with the paper, noting his rise from adapter to ad foreman and finally to proofreader. The piece recalls his gradual aging since 1903 and his commitment to preventing errors before final editions.
The Macon Telegraph Publish Company opened a cafeteria in the annex to the newspaper building for employees and their families. More than 200 Telegraph News staff and family members attended the opening event.
Lumpkin resident Reverend W W Whaley who aided Reverend F J Gilbert in revivals here last year endured two family losses in recent weeks. His mother died recently and his father, a Hancock county farmer and merchant, passed away last week, leaving him with deep sympathy from local citizens.
Hon Chas E Wall of Ella ville post office is appointed by Gov Arnall as a Lieutenant Colonel Aide de Camp on the Governor's Staff. He is noted as a leading officer in both National and state rural carriers organizations and receives many congratulations from friends.
The Atlanta Constitution praises Channing Cope a Georgia Power executive, sharing a light anecdote about his photogenic habit of leaning on a shovel during a Victory Garden demonstration led by Sid Truett, county agent, with Cope among the photographed workers.
Ray Yarnell argues in Capper's Farmer that country editors represent everyday Americans from laborers to farmers and professionals. He praises editors for clarity honesty humor and practical views and warns against press suppression, predicting resilient editors will publish even clandestine sheets to defend free expression.
Mr and Mrs R D Cunningham of Eatonton search for the fate of their son Lt Douglas Cunningham s trunk stolen in North Africa last August A chase on sand barefoot failed The trunk later arrived in Eatonton after a USA embarkation letter claimed it was taking up space They wonder who recovered it and how it returned to the United States while the lieutenant serves in Italy
The collection offers maxims on fitting for jobs admonishing not to judge harshly, urging restraint in speaking ill, preferring early disputes to late ones, and stressing that personal improvement and fair treatment inspire neighbors to follow suit.
The late John Spencer famed for his Macon Telegraph column claimed to own a prayer rug that drew attention during drought. If anyone knows its whereabouts please reveal it to halt the rains so farmers may plant crops.
The Christian Index surveys Irvin S Cobb's letter written about three months before his March death in New York. It notes the sealed note "not to be opened until my death" and discusses Cobb's views on faith, ministers, Paducah origins, and the contrast between public jollity and private beliefs.
The Carriers Association secretary Mr. Chas. L. Wall lists Georgia women filling rural carrier roles. Names include Lillie V. Smith Deeran, Esther C. Ward Boston, Willie W. Glenn Rochelle, C D Thomas Newnan, Mary M. Barfield Hampton, Annie M Humphrey Milledgeville, A. L. Moore Culverton, Ethel L. Botts Rome. He credits these women for outstanding postal work and notes some may be overlooked yet many join clerical and other postal jobs.
Jim Seymour warns that postwar gadgets may enslave humanity as society builds a new Tower of Babel. He cites rapid invention, dangers of untamed power, and the risk of catastrophic destruction if misuse rises, while jesting about superheroes failing to reassure.
Citizens of Georgia commend Congressman Pace for pushing congressional assistance to state schools. The Third District representative has sponsored several successful measures and is believed capable of securing funds for the vital lunch program.
A Washington D C girl wins a free trip to New York and a radio appearance for best essay on Why I Swoon Over Frank Sinatra. The column quotes local mockery about a hungry character and mentions a Columbus Ledger cartoonist Bruce Wilder critiquing Swoon etiquette.
An editorial meditation connects the Israelites’ journey and Moses guidance to Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health. It urges readers to trust divine Principle as Life and Love, not physical sense, and to believe while light remains. God’s care is constant, the future holds promise, and acceptance of divine guidance leads to present good and future fulfillment.
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