Mother's Day proclaimed by President Truman in 1945 era notice
An official publication from Taylor County discusses President Truman proclaiming Mother's Day on Sunday the 11th, mentions ongoing daylight saving time, and notes Georgia political figures and local Lions Club news including Gerry Pearson being named district governor elect for 18-C at the Augusta convention.
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Truman
Columbus
Lions
Gerry Pearson
Pearson
Augusta
Columbus Enquirer
President hints at possible seizure of newspapers
In a recent press conference the President suggested he might seize newspapers if national security demanded it. He noted that railroads steel and coal have faced minimal public comment, but any move affecting press freedom would provoke sharp opposition.
Taylor County Voters Asked To Reelect Allen Chappell
The Herald urges Taylor county voters to ballot on May 14 for the reelection of Allen Chappell of Americus to the Georgia Public Service Commission. The candidate is praised for faithful and efficient service and is described as a friend to the community.
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the Herald
Taylor County
Allen Chappell
Americus
Georgia Public Service Commission
Rural Mail Box Improvement Week Urges Safer Access
The notice calls rural mail patrons to equip boxes with signal flags, ensure doors open and close easily, and keep approaches graded and clear of weeds. It notes 32 582 rural routes nationally serving 9 057 701 families and 31 581 828 patrons as the Post Office Department stresses the scale of rural mail delivery.
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America
Post Office Department
Allen Chappell Seeks Re election to Public Service Commission
Americus readers are urged to re elect Allen Chappell to the Georgia Public Service Commission in the upcoming Democratic Primary. The Americus Times Recorder notes his 11 years of service, careful study of complex matters, and fair decisions benefiting Georgia citizens.
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Chappell
Georgia
Americus
Sumter County
Southern Memorial Day Reflections From Dawson News
A Dawson News editorial recalls the 1865 Confederate surrender events at Appomattox and in North Carolina. It urges observing April 26 as Southern Memorial Day, cherishing Confederate dead, and teaching future generations to emulate forefathers’ courage while promoting national unity and ending hatred.
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Appomattox
Virginia
R. E. Lee
U. S. Grant
Joe Johnston
Billy Sherman
North Carolina
North
South
Dawson News
Musings on road dangers and capital punishment in America
The piece reflects on road safety as drivers risk life daily and quotes editor Maude Garrett on spring wildlife around her town. It contrasts casual street greetings in Albany with payback for murder, noting federal execution counts 1941 to 1948 and police reports of murders versus accidents.
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Maude Garrett
Dawson County
Albany
Bill Davis
America
Hugh Park
Reidsville
United States
Third District Congressman Denounces Discrimination Comments
Washington report says Rep. E L Forrester attacked the term discrimination while opposing an immigration bill amendment. He argued old-fashioned Yankees and Southerners face discrimination, noted critics live in luxury, and urged focus on national interests rather than immaterial issues.
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Washington
Forrester
E. L. Forrester
House
America
British West Indies
Celler
Roosevelt
New York
Additional GI Training For Some World War II Veterans
The Veterans Administration eases rules for veterans seeking extra training under the GI Bill. Wm. K. Barrett of the State Department of Veterans Service says applications for additional education within 30 days after course completion may be considered, with reconsideration for prior denials. Affected veterans, schools, and training agencies are urged to seek details at local VA branch offices, with the nearest at the county courthouse.
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Atlanta
Veterans Administration
Wm. K. Barrett
State Department of Veterans Service
Barrett
Veterans Affairs
State Department of Veterans
Navy destroyer Hobson sinks after collision with Wasp
The USS Hobson, a destroyer minesweeper, collided with the aircraft carrier Wasp in the mid Atlantic and sank. Navy reports 237 aboard, 176 missing, 61 saved, with Rear Adm. William V. O'Regan confirming the crew count.
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Washington
Hobson
Atlantic
Navy
Charleston
S. C
Wm. V. O'Regan
Auxiliary officer held on murder charge in Macon tragedy
In Macon on Sunday an auxiliary policeman is detained on murder charges after the shooting death of 25 year old R L Servens. Solicitor General West authorized a murder warrant. Coroner Chapman signed accusing L F Meadors of killing a Naval Ordnance Plant machinist during a dispute following a motorist arrest at the Rainbow Drive-in on Emory Highway.
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Macon
R. L. Servens
Wm. M. West
Houston County
Lester H. Chapman
L. F. Meadors
Naval Ordnance Plant
Rainbow Drive-in
Emory Highway
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Biltmore Hotel
Richard Russell
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Reynolds, Ca
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