Public Attitude Key to Traffic Safety
Col. W. P. Trotter of the Georgia Department of Public Safety urges strong public backing for traffic law enforcement. He cites 400 troopers, 450 after May, ongoing safety campaigns, and plans for reexaminations as part of a statewide effort to reduce highway deaths and improve driver responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trotter
Atlanta
W. P. Trotter
Ga. Dept. of Public Safety
Col. Trotter
Georgia
Department of Public Safety
Special Session Won't be Called By Gov Vandiver
Gov Ernest Vandiver states no special session will be convened to consider the Sibley School Study Commission report. The panel split 11 to 8 on plans for school integration and color line policies, but the governor says a special meeting would be fruitless. He commends the committee members for their good faith and urges careful statewide consideration by the 1961 General Assembly.
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Atlanta
Sibley School Study Commission
Ernest Vandiver
General Assembly
General Assembly Committee On
Georgia
Wainwright Cemetery Cleaning Event Saturday
All interested parties are requested to meet as early as possible Saturday morning to clean Wainwright cemetery near Fickling Mill. Bring tools and send a substitute if unable to attend. L. J. WAINWRIGHT.
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Wainwright Cemetery
Fickling Mill
L. J. Wainwright
Professor Secures $6800 Grant for Research
Athens Ga Dr A C Cohen Jr director of the University of Georgia Institute of Statistics received a $6800 research grant from the Office of Ordnance Research U S Army.
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Athens
A. C. Cohen Jr
University of Georgia Institute of Statistics
Office of Ordnance Research
U.S. Army
Problems and Needs Theme of Peace Officers Meet
The Peace Officers Assn of Georgia schedules its spring meeting for May 18 in Hawkinsville with more than 1,000 officers expected. Capt. E D Mink announces the program featuring Col. W P Trotter and Adj Gen G J Hearn, plus reports on training scholarship and pension funds and a $75 police pistol and holster drawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Peace Officers Assn. of
Hawkinsville
E. D. Mink
State Patrol
POAG
W. P. Trotter
Ga. Department of Public Safety
Adj
G. J. Hearn
Peace Officers
Polk County
John Redding
Cedartown
Capt. Mink
Vandiver asks AF to retain Georgia bases
Atlanta Governor Ernest Vandiver has urged the Air Force to delay closing Moultrie and Bainbridge pilot training schools. Acting Secretary Peter Zack Geer sent a telegram to Air Force Secretary James Douglas after the plan to shut the bases was announced. Each base employs about 3.5 million in payroll annually and supports local economy and morale.
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Atlanta
Ernest Vandiver
U.S Air Force
Moultrie
Bainbridge
Peter Zack Geer
Air Force
James D. Douglas
New Civil Rights Bill Details From Washington
The measure outlines penalties for obstructing federal court orders including desegregation, enhances federal penalties for cross state line violence and bomb threats, requires preservation of voting records for 22 months, grants hearings by Civil Rights Commission members, allows federal aid for education of servicemen's children where schools closed, and uses voting referees to insure Negro suffrage with court set terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Washington, D. C
Civil Rights Commission
Thomaston Liquor Petition Gains Ground in Georgia
In Thomaston Georgia a dry-wet vote petition circulator says the group has almost reached its goal of 2200 signatures. Rev E L Cliburn of First Baptist church claims the Upson Board of Legal Control is near the target and has not commented on the number of names collected.
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Thomaston
Upson Board of Legal Control
E. L. Cliburn
First Baptist Church
Board of Legal Control
Rev. Cliburn
No Equilibrium Atop the ladder some sleep and fall off
Spotlight in San Diego notes that even those reaching the top can lose focus and fade away as complacency sets in, leaving room for others to rise. The piece comments on ambition, hubris, and the dangers of resting on laurels.
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San Diego
Cal
Fire Damages Covington News Printing Plant
Covington Georgia witnesses report an explosion in the first floor mechanical area preceded a blaze at the Covington News plant. Volunteer fireman Red Pullin cites a boiler lead-melting unit as the likely source. The second floor shipping department also suffered water damage. Fire Chief Floyd led about 20 firefighters in a two hour effort. Belmont Dennis is editor and publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Red Pullin
Floyd
Belmont Dennis
Suit Filed for Pet in Columbus Georgia
Earl Prevatt sues neighbor C. E. White in Superior Court for 1500 dollars claiming the deceased dog had sentimental value far above its actual value of five dollars. The action seeks compensation for the killed pet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Earl Prevatt
C. E. White
Flier Safe After Fury Jet Engine Trouble Near Glymco
Lt. O. Z. Bentry of Roxboro North Carolina reported hearing a muffled explosion as a Fury jet from Glymco Naval Air base lost power. The Navy flier ejected and was sighted by another Navy plane while parachuting to the ground near Brunswick Georgia.
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Brunswick
Glymco Naval Airbase
O. Z. Bentry 29
Roxboro
N. C
Life Term Given In Nephew's Death
In Colquitt Georgia Cleveland Williams a 56 year old carpenter was given a life sentence for the murder of his great nephew Gerald Kirksey during a turkey hunt tied to four thousand dollar life insurance. The male jury convicted after three hours fifteen minutes of deliberation but recommended mercy and Judge Walter Geer imposed life. Defense plans a new trial. Williams testified he was innocent and had taken out the policies out of affection for the boy. Addison testified Williams handed him a 22 rifle and Kirksey a shotgun but Williams had no gun.
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Colquitt
Carpenter
Cleveland Williams
Mercy
Walter Geer
Williams
Gerald Kirksey
Georgia
Addison
Kirksey
Alumni Day at Norman College Observed Next Saturday
Norman College hosts Alumni Day with Rev J R Smith of First Baptist Statesboro delivering the alumni address at 11 a m in Baker auditorium. Miss Marvelyn Arrington Funston crowned May Queen. May Court includes Glenda Curtis Macon Marian Hance Quincy Fla Alva Roberts Macon Ann Beverly Clermont Fla Ann Cannington Valdosta Lujean Day Columbus Judy Harrel Moultrie Gail Hennessee Richmond Hill Betty Jo Haymons Moultrie Myrl Sikes Columbus Jeanne Underwood Pelham Elen Wang China. The day ends with a baseball game.
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Norman College
J.R. Smith
First Baptist
Church
Statesboro
Baker Auditorium
Marvelyn Arrington
Funston
Glenda Curtis
Macon
Marian Hance
Quincy
Fla
de- Alva Roberts
Ann Beverly Clermont
Ann Cannington
Valdosta
Lujean Day
Columbus
Judy Harrel
Moultrie
Gail Hannessee
Richmond Hill
Betty Jo Haymons
Myrl Sikes
Jeanne Underwood
Pelham
Elen Wang
China
Abandoned babes’ parents found and jailed in Valdosta
Clinton Thomas and Elizabeth Thomas were located in Albany and brought to Valdosta where they briefly reunited with their two children, ages 5 and 2, in the superior court room before being jailed on abandonment charges. They said they left the boys in a briar patch near Hahira because they were broke and tired.
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Valdosta
Briar
Jewell Futch
Clinton Thomas
Elizabeth Thomas
Queenstown
Albany
Superior Court Room
Tommy
Hahira
Thomas
South Ga
It's All Rosy At Thomasville Festival Opens To Crowds
Thomasville Georgia welcomes about 50 000 visitors to the 39th annual Rose Show and Festival. Bright sun promises a rain free parade as roses line the courthouse square and city streets. Local experts note delayed blooms yet expect abundant fragrant buds for guests. Every home reportedly has a rose bush as crowds stroll past nodding blooms.
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Thomasville
Court House Square
Mayor Snow refused bribe to allow four Athens brothels operate
Athens mayor Ralph Snow disclosed he was once offered a 400 weekly payoff to permit four houses of prostitution. He rejected the bribe and warned the men, a prominent local businessman, he would do all in his power to block the operation. The city, home to the University of Georgia, has a large student population and a visible vice scene near the police department.
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Athens
Ralph Snow
Snow
Georgia
University of Ga
Athens Police Department
Omaha Man Elected President of Woodmen of the World
J. R. Sims of Omaha was elected president of the Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society at a special meeting. He replaces Howard Lundgren, ousted last month, after having served as secretary. Former Georgia Gov. E. D. Rivers had been acting as president since Lundgren's removal.
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Nashville
Tenn
J. R. Sims
Omaha
Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society
Sims
Howard Lundgren
Georgia
E. D. Rivers
Aieciaen
Lundgren
Georgia PTA backs uninterrupted public schooling
Georgia PTA delegates press for uninterrupted public education urging the Legislature to act. Emory Cowan of Clarkston won a strong vote to adopt his resolution after state Superintendent Claude Purcell suggested delaying a stand. Bradley Minton called the issue a pivotal matter for PTA leadership.
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Macon
PTA
Emory Cowan
Clarkston
Cowan
Claude Purcell
Bradley Minton
Sandy Springs
Byrd to Speak at Georgia Furniture Dealers Convention
Georgia Lt. Gov. Garland Byrd will be a featured speaker at the State Retail Furniture Dealers Assn three day convention in Columbus May 15 to 17. He will address the annual banquet on May 17 alongside Dick Kostkam of the National Retail Furniture Association.
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Columbus
Georgia
Garland Byrd
State
Retail Furniture Dealers Assn
Byrd
Dick Kostkam
National Retail Furniture Association
Classified ad items for storage and jobs in Georgia
Byrd Dry Cleaners offers moth proofing bags for winter garment storage. Contact UN. 22495 corrected 4212b Butler Georgia. Secretary Personnel Department seeks shorthand and typing skilled worker. Blue Bird Body Company Fort Valley Georgia invites applicants, hours 8 am to 5 pm weekdays and Saturday mornings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd Dry Cleaners
Butler
Blue Bird Body Company
Fort Valley
Georgia
Wanted live-in helper for white household in Butler GA
Advertisements seek a white woman to do light house work, room and board, and salary at Western Auto Store in Butler. Contact UN phone number or Mrs McCarty, Box 1045 Americus GA. Also listed are sale and rental notices for Georgia properties and a house mother position at an Appleton Church Home in Macon with benefits.
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Western Auto Store
Butler
Georgia
Social Security
Sherwood
Appleton Church
Macon
Atlanta Officer Shot With His Own Gun
Atlanta police report Detective Parks arrested Lewis S. Davis from Clemson South Carolina on drunkenness Sunday morning. Davis allegedly seized the officer’s gun and shot Parks four times, then fled. Detective Collins helped chase and Edwards was captured. Parks was taken to Piedmont hospital in satisfactory condition.
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Atlanta
Parks
Lewis S. Davis
Clemson
S. C
Davis
Collins
Edwards
Piedmont Hospital
Howard Methodist Charge Calendar Dates and Services
The Howard Methodist Charge lists a monthly calendar of Sunday services. On the first Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Sand Bethel, 11:30 a.m. Charing, and 8:00 p.m. Howard. Second Sunday 11:00 a.m. Howard. Third Sunday 11:00 a.m. Mauk, 8:00 p.m. Mauk. Fourth Sunday 10:00 a.m. Wesley, 11:30 a.m. Union, 8:00 p.m. Wesley. Rev. Tigler Greer serves as pastor.
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Howard Methodist Charge
Sand Bethel
Charing
Howard
Lightning Kills Youth Near Darien in Thunderstorm
A 17 year old youth Walton Rowe was killed by lightning during a thundershower near Darien. His mother wasinjured when lightning struck their home. The storm also flattened a large equipment shed nearby.
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Darien
Walton Rowe
Titan Fires 3000 Miles Test Flight Success
Cape Canaveral report states a Titan intercontinental range missile exceeded 3000 miles in a limited range test. The Air Force confirmed all major objectives met and the rocket landed in the planned impact area. It marked the ninth fully successful flight in fourteen Titan launches at the missile test center.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Air Force
Missile Test Center
Talmadge Mitchell To Speak at Macon
Georgia Senator Herman Tal madge and Representative Erwin Mitchell will address the Veterans Service Officers School in Macon by telephone from Washington. Pete Wheeler of the State Department of Veterans Service said over 350 people are expected. talks will cover all facets of veterans programs and activities.
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Macon
Herman Talmadge
Erwin Mitchell
Georgia
Veterans Service Officers School
Pete Wheeler
State Department of Veterans Service
Sen
Talmadge
Congressman Mitchell
Peter Gunn to Judge Miss Georgia Pageant
TV star Graig Stevens and singer Julius LaRosa will emcee the 1960 Miss Georgia pageant in Columbus May 12 14. Thirty eight entrants have entered statewide. The winner will compete in Miss America that fall.
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Columbus
Graig Stevens
Peter Gunn
Julius LaRosa
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Five Drown In Overloaded Skiff Off Florida Lake
A 20 year old man and four boys died when an overloaded skiff sank Sunday near Chipley Florida. Three other boys were rescued by parents who swam from shore to aid them. Drowned were Larry Brown 5 Donald Sullivan 11 James Brown 20 Cecil Brown 16 and Ronnie Brown 8 all of Lynn Haven.
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Chipley
Fla
Larry Brown
Donald Sullivan
James Brown
Cecil Brown
Ronnie Brown
Lynn Haven
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America
Thomaston Liquor Petition
Covington News Printing
Valdosta, Ga
Avion
McCarty
Americus, Ga
Bobby Brooks
Bolt
Titan
Mitchell
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