Editorial Opinions and Local Gossip From Dawson News
The Dawson News notes editors and publishers in small towns trading thoughts on politics and national events. It mentions Wheeler and Willkie party shifts, Japan's Axis plans, a moot law against commencement oratory, editor critique of writing pace, and Jeff Davis hoboes fueling defense work, plus Chess Albernathy Jr. joining Emory University staff.
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Jeff Davis
National Defense Program
Army
Dawson News
Chess Albernathy Jr
Cobb County Times
Marietta
Emory University
University
Chess
Senator George and Mayor Mobley Eye $12 Million Air Depot
The Vienna leaders Walter F. P. George and Mayor Mobley discuss a potential $12 million air depot between Vienna and Cordele. The plan, if successful, could impact even the deepest runs of Big Pennehat chee Creek, as noted by the Dooly County Citizen.
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Walter FP. George
Mobley
Vienna
Cordele
Walter Vascall visits Butler to plan Taylor County radio program
Walter Vascall, popular WSB announcer, met at the office on Thursday to arrange a Taylor County sponsored radio program with the date to be announced later. The notice invites readers to suggest special features for the program.
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Butler
Walter Vaschall
WSB
Taylor County
Work Joy Beyond Money Says Lanier County News
The Lanier County News comments that fulfillment comes from serving people through work in arms, teaching, office tasks, or printing. It notes there is little material reward in newspaper prestige, so workers seek satisfaction in aiding their audience.
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Lanier Cunty News
Paul Jones Dies Prominent Canton Leader at 50
In his death last week Paul Jones 50 left a void in Canton and Cherokee county and across the state. He guided community development commercially civically educationally and religiously. His final effort created the Paul Jones Fund to aid religious activities help needy youth education and health initiatives.
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Paul Jones
Canton
Cherokee County
Jones
Governor praises Rep J W Edwards for faithful service
The Georgia Legislature closed its 1941 session and the Herald lauds local Representative J W Edwards for sacrificing time to public affairs. He never missed a roll call or voting on important bills and stood by his convictions. The column also notes a lend lease pen gift to a Georgia senator and comments on the army depot prospects in the state.
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Georgia
Herald
J. W. Edwards
Beneft
House
Edwards
Clyde Morris
Dooly County
U. S
D. R
Stae
Uncle Sam
Georgia ends 941st session with budget power for governor
The Georgia General Assembly adjourned as Gov. Talmadge gained control over about 50 million dollars in annual tax income via the budget bill. He promptly used the power to pay 38.9 million in back salaries to state teachers, while lawmakers kept the power to review his removal of the comptroller general and treasurer within a month. The session avoided new taxes and praised by Talmadge for minimal taxation.
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General Assembly of Georgia
Talmadge
Stat
Gov. Talmad
Gov. Talmadge
Assembly
Long-Distance Guessing on Georgia’s Political Future
Capitol Hill prognostications forecast future Georgia races with names like Redwine Peters Edwards and Edwards. They hint at Talmadge challenging Russell for the national Senate in 1912 and Arnall possibly seeking Washington, though the Albany Herald cautions these are mere legislative spoutings.
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Altho
Capitol Hill
Georgia
Charles D. Redwine
Fayetteville
Senate
James S. Peters
Manchester
State Democratic Committee
Sen
H. B. Edwards
Valdosta
Talmadge
National Senate
Richard B. Russell
Bilis Arnall
Washington
T Hhese
Albany Herald
Milledgeville News editor named Judge of Baldwin County Court
The Herald extends sincere congratulations to Bro. C B McCullar editor of the Milledgeville News on his appointment as Judge of the Baldwin County Court. Jidge McCullar is praised as a skilled editor and prominent Middle Georgia lawyer. Mrs Burnice Brown McCullar is noted for assisting in publication and is the daughter of Rev M B Brown, former Lumpkin Independent editor.
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the Herald
Lend Lease Bill Becomes Law as U S Moves to Arm Allied Nations
President Willis Thornton emphasizes that the Lend-Lease Act is now law after two months of debate. The nation will mobilize armament to aid Freedom-loving countries, arguing preparedness echoes Patrick Henry and the American resolve to keep liberty, even at risk of war.
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Congress
Norway
Holland
Belgium
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Balkans
Gems of Thought Individual Effort
A compilation of quotes on merit effort and self improvement. Notable lines emphasize self effort shapes ability and progress despite circumstances.
Judge Parks recalls 1868 Georgia legislature racial turmoil
Judge James B. Park of Greensboro recounts how his father entered the Georgia General Assembly in 1868 during carpetbag days. Under martial law, a Black nominee Abe Colby won, the seat was briefly held by Black lawmakers, then the court ruled citizenship limits, and Park’s father reclaimed the seat to avoid a Republican image.
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Judge Parks
General Assembly
James B. Park
Greensboro
State Senate
Greeney
Park
Abe Colby
United States Supreme Court
Georgia
Sympathy extends to Vienna News editor in fire damage
The Herald extends sympathy to Editor C. M. Methyin of the Vienna News after extensive damage by fire to his building and newspaper plant last Thursday.
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Herald
C. M. Methyin
Vienna News
John F Brooks Appointed Fertilizer Inspector in Schley Macon Marion
Cordial interest is felt in Taylor county where he spent years as a successful farmer in the recent appointment of John F Brooks of Schley county as fertilizer inspector for Schley Macon and Marion counties.
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Taylor County
John F. Brooks
Schley County
Schley, Macon
Marion
Plant Arkwright Unit to Start Soon at Macon
Georgia Power will name its new Macon steam plant Plant Arkwright after its president Preston Arkwright. A second 40 000 kilowatt unit will be built, with turbine boiler and condenser on order and excavation starting April 1. The 80 000 kilowatt plant will place Arkwright second to Atkinson in size upon completion. Atkinson No 2 unit, 60 000 kilowatts, is due late this year, raising total to 120 000 kilowatts. The company finalized a 101 271 000 bond sale and an unsecured 13 500 000 bank loan as part of a 125 million debt refunding plan approved by regulators and stockholders.
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Georgia Power Company
Macon
Arkwright
Atkinson
Chattahoochee
Atlanta
State of Georgia
New York
Plant Arkwright Adds Second 60,000 HP Unit
The generating station already under construction proves too small for the state’s growing demand. Plans call for an additional 60,000 horsepower unit to begin immediately, with work advancing as men and materials permit. Georgia expects ample power once the expansion proceeds.
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Butler Herald
Chas. Benns, Jr
Cox
Bus. Maer
Official Organ Taylor CO
Wheeler
Willkie
Japan
Tokyo
Willis Thornton
Virginia
Britain
Lexington Green
Concord Bridge
New Eingland
Patrick Henry
Henry
Boston
W. H. Jones
Mary Baker Eddy
James L. Allen
Clarence Army
Towne
Georgia Public Service Commission
Ry Aeris
Frigidaire
N. L. Halley Reynolds
Lant Arkwright
Ocmulgee
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