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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1943
Page
4
The article remarks on inflation with a light hint that rising prices trace back to the era when discount stores raised limits to a quarter. It notes foreigners’ fascination with Tunisia, joking that locals there are surprised by its perceived esteem.
A line from Liston Elkins notes that a newspaper desk resembles a cluttered scene after a heavy bombing raid, contrasting typical orderly workspaces with wartime chaos and humor.
The piece notes women move from domestic tasks to factory work and highlights the rise of government initials in headlines. It comments that over 80 departments and agencies are now referred to by initials, a language likely understood only by officials in Washington.
The narrative declares the fall of Tunis and Bizerte as decisive Allied victories. It states the enemy’s last African bridgehead is gone, opening the path for attacks via the Mediterranean and southern Europe, signaling a rapid advance toward overthrowing Hitlerism.
The writer praises Hoke Windham as a leading local gardener whose small victory garden rivals the community’s best. Windham, known for poultry raising, now provides daily fresh vegetables for two weeks in April and May, introducing varieties unusual for the period.
Macon Telegraph president-editor commends Gov Arnall for debt relief plans while urging that teachers be prioritized for pay. He cites a former governor who paid officials but delayed teacher salaries, arguing the need to support education and state functions.
The Adel News editor W T Shydle urges readers to heed a railroad warning to watch their step. The piece stresses that youth and even older readers must guard behavior to build lasting character. It warns that distractions can lead to destruction and ruin lives if steps are not careful.
Allied forces shattered the Tunisian Axis line as II U S Army Corps stormed hill 609 near Mateur and seized Ferryville and Bizerte. British First Army troopers seized Djebel Bou Aoukaz opening the road to Tunis and surrounding Tebourba. About 150000 Germans and Italians remain in Tunisia with Cap Bon as their last possible retreat.
Bishop Arthur J. Moore will deliver the baccalaureate sermon on May 23 at Andrew College with graduation exercises on May 24. Dr. S. C. Cliff, president, reports no drop in attendance and that by April 1 the registrar had more fall-term signups than current enrollment, with only a few vacancies left.
The Monroe Advertiser compares home front Valor to garden triumphs noting those who conquer nut grass Johnson grass and Bermuda grass earn promotions and insignia. The piece expresses ongoing stubborn effort against pests and natural threats while guarding tiny seeds and plants.
The Herald praises Gra dy Head editor of the Calhoun Times for declining a $500 a year raise voted by the Georgia legislature. Mack notes the four year term would gain $2,000, and Head argues salaries should not change during an elected term.
The article proclaims Christian Family Week May 29 1943 sponsored by the Federal Council of Churches of America to strengthen family life during wartime. It argues that durable homes require Christian religion led by mothers, elevating mothers as central to democracy and national well being with quotations from Lincoln Roosevelt Napoleon and Henry Ware Jr.
A call to end war by teaching children globally along Christian lines. The speaker urges replacing greed and power lust with a commitment to the Golden Rule and universal moral education.
The Atlanta Constitution urges spreading summer vacations through multiple months in 1943 to avoid overburdening wartime transportation. Employers should schedule time off, and workers should propose early plans, travel midweek, to enjoy a two week break without overtaxing trains and buses.
Carey Williams notes how a joke about drinking coffee from a saucer evolved as coffee spills became common. He observes changing manners and the broader shift in social norms around casual conduct.
The Schley County News promotes a brain teaser contest that rewards spotting the most typographical mistakes. The editor notes a reluctance to be exposed to critical readers and jeers at the idea of embarrassment.
A letter urges Reynolds churches to organize ongoing prayer meetings. It recalls a Mt. Ararat Cumberland Presbyterian revival where Pastor Farris urged repentance but few responded, then George Wells led a large altar call. The writer laments secular Sunday use and calls for faith, courage, and persistent prayer to save children and curb conflict.
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