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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
4
A historical snippet shows Mail Matter of Second Class entry at Butler Georgia with Chas Benns Jr as Managing Editor and E Cox as Publisher and Business Manager. The text critiques risky money schemes, noting a human tendency to favor those who bring business.
A quotation warns that selling for less than fair value injures the seller and harms all in business. It argues that an unfair price misleads buyers about true merchandise value and damages market integrity.
The text contrasts Hitler with the devil, claiming the devil was once prince of darkness until Hitler rose to power and displaced him to a subordinate role in a satirical historical tone.
Washington dispatch reports the first new American battleship in 19 years will be launched June 1 at the Philadelphia navy yard. The sponsor will be a direct descendant of Chief Justice John Marshall.
W. W. Mathews notes in the Atlanta Journal Advertiser that during a Tuesday evening program radio performers sang the Lord's Prayer, joking they might soon jazz the Ten Commandments. The remark comments on religious content in broadcast entertainment.
The new Georgia Guide compiles extensive information about the state, including counties and towns, into a single volume. It is currently available for purchase.
A list highlights Hugh Howell Eugene Talmadge Gov Rivers Bills Arnall and W L Miller set to speak at upcoming events. The lineup emphasizes prominent figures addressing audiences on policy and state affairs.
The text notes sympathy for Mr. Miller but concludes his own line of talk tainted the Rivers Miller dispute. It implies that his liberal speech sealed the feud’s outcome and worsened relations.
The Carters ville Tribune News quotes Milton Whetwood arguing Gene Talmadge should be allowed to run for Governor if he wishes a free for all campaign. The statement supports political participation despite potential barriers.
The note compares China and the United States noting China has three and one half times the population yet uses only about half the land for cultivation. It states an acre of rice in China requires 750 manpower hours, while the United States uses 25 hours for a similar task in war land.
The Lavonia column notes Rush Burton’s praise of the Herald’s insights and quotes times about a Chicago flight tale. It then highlights the Parent Teachers Association’s role in community building, referencing Columbus founder Lottie Barnes and the PTA’s early projects from 1907 including first aid, exams, libraries, playgrounds, and preschool rounds.
Dr. John Drewery, director of the Henry W. Grady School of journalism at the University of Georgia, has been elected to honorary membership in Phi Kappa Phi, the national scholastic fraternity. The distinction honors his scholarly achievements and contributions to the field.
The text outlines two motives for gossip. First, to air others' misdeeds as a smoke screen for the gossiper’s own faults. Second, to envy others and strike back by spreading rumors when lacking the courage to act.
A Sylvester local letter questions the origin of the term dogwood for the flowering trees alongside southern streets. The writer argues the name is unfair and notes no relation to dogs or other animals.
John F Gallaway formerly assistant at the Henry W Grady school Georgia has been named assistant expert chief of More International Inc in New York City. At the university he served as managing editor of the Red and Black and campus news editor of the Georgia Alumni Record.
The Herald extols J B Chism editor of the Pelham Journal for a visit to the Herald office describing his second term as mayor of Pelham. It notes his achievements in civic organization and bringing new enterprises to the city over the past two years.
The article recalls groups of young men recounting near accidents from speeding on the highway. Cars are described racing for bets with speeds reaching 90 to over 100 mph. It appeals to youths to stop the reckless thrill seeking before a fatal crash brings sorrow to families and homes.
A Sunday visit to Georgia Southwestern College Americus highlights major upgrades over seven years under Dr Peyton Jacob. New fire proof dorms for men and women, a $65 000 gymnasium and pool, expanded dorm capacity and 150 day students, plus campus improvements and highways enhance access and status among Georgia junior colleges.
Columbus citizens urge the Governor to appoint a judge to the Chattahoochee judicial circuit without delay. The piece argues delays harm local business, litigants, and the courts, noting residents travel to Griffin LaGrange or Cuthbert for timely court handling and stressing the need for immediate action regardless of the appointee.
The Methodist General Conference in Atlantic City N J last week adopted a report calling for the recall of Myron C Taylor. It said the appointment had created unease and resentment rather than peace. the vote was 398 to 884 as delegates supported recall amid applause.
A historical view asserts that elected U S presidents do not inherit office but execute laws made by electors. It warns of jail if laws are violated while stressing oathbound duty of officials and citizens to enforce laws.
Taylor county residents celebrate the promotion of General Courtney Hicks Hodges of Perry from colonel to brigadier general. A West Point non graduate, Hodges has served thirty years in the U S Army and earned the Distinguished Service Cross and a range of medals for his World War I and postwar service. He attended North Georgia College and Perry High School before his long career.
Next Sunday is set apart to honor home and motherhood. The observance recalls mothers who have passed and urges all ages to revere home and parents. It notes Anna Jarvis originated Mother's Day and President Wilson issued the first national proclamation in 1914.
The public demands lower taxes yet prefers higher salaries and more political jobs, while critics argue elected leaders who cut expenses by eliminating positions invite stronger condemnation than tax wasters.
The United States News editor David Lawrence argues that world affairs trend toward systems eroding individual rights and expanding state power. He warns America already has fascist machinery, laments lost moral vigor, and cautions the nation toward economic chaos where statism thrives.
Hon. Wright A Patterson editor of the W N U Publishers Auxiliary Chicago will be honored at a May 24 dinner for fifty years of service. He emphasizes that a town’s success as a market and cultural center rests on the attitude and efforts of its people including merchants teachers ministers editors and the public.
Calhoun Times editor Roy McGinty surveys early Georgia politics noting Jim Gillis may run with Lint Miller backing and a shifting Rivers influence. He cites Talmadge Howell Roberts and Gillis as likely contenders while weighing opposition from Dick Russell and George’s allies, and asks readers to weigh the implications.
The 72 men and women named as delegates on Thursday April 25 will serve as alternates and second alternates to represent Georgia at the Democratic national convention in Chicago on July 15. Names listed by district include state at large B D Rivers McIntosh Mrs Virginia Price Wilson J L Gillis and others plus district selections like John Spivey G L Googe J J Bouhan and more.
The article states that about 500 feature films and 800 shorts are produced in the country annually with 95 percent from Hollywood. It notes 65 percent of films shown worldwide come from the U S and Hollywood spends 125 million dollars yearly while employing 28,500 artists, extras, and support staff.
The Outdoor Georgia monthly publication, focused on hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation, appeared on newsstands for the first time last week. Chas N Elliott of the State Wildlife Division is editor, John Martin former Journal sports writer is managing editor, KE L Gibson is business manager.
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