Economic concerns and political chatter dominate public discourse
The piece surveys farm payments totaling over 5 million dollars with daily disbursements of 7 000 checks, notes Farm Credit Administration reports lower mortgage interest burdens since 1929, and comments on national politics including Governor actions and reactions to New Deal policies. It cites views from Mrs. Roosevelt and mentions Georgia politics, debate over monuments, and a prophetic warning about war mobilization.
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Farm Credit Administration
Small Towns Compete as State Politics Warm Up
The Sylvester Local notes smaller towns can regain trade by late stock pushes and aggressive advertising. Mildred Seydell argues knowledge counts more than bluster in climbing success, while Americans often honor bluffers. The district races with two candidates from the same city move slowly, yet both are regarded as good men fit to represent.
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Sylvester
Mildred Seydell
Miss Seydell
Herald
United States
Cuba
Philippines
Tu ten Seeks Congress Seat From Deen District
The Charlton County Herald reports Andrew J. Tuten, a former state senator and Deen’s fellow townsman, is entering the race for Congress. Tuten is viewed as a strong Talmadge ally and likely to receive backing from the Talmadge regime.
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Deen
Andrew J. Tuten
Congress
Tuten
Talmadge
Mr. Deen
Charlton County Herald
National safety drive boosts early year record
The nation begins 1986 with a strong safety trend as the first quarter shows declines in motor vehicle fatalities. The National Safety Council reports a nine percent drop in mortality for this period compared with 1935, signaling improved coordination of safety programs.
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National Safety Council
Georgia congressman duties outlined in campaign tone
The candidate explains congressmen represent people in their district and uphold constitutional principles. The piece notes Georgia politics heating up with possible gubernatorial bids by W. Y. Atkinson and others, plus debate over Gov. Talmadge's power and calls for a strong General Assembly.
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Georgia
Statehouse
George Hamilton
W. B. Harrison
Talmadge
Price Gilbert
Supreme Court
Frank Jenkins
Court of Appeals
Jule Felton
Montezuma
Felton
Public Service Commission
House of Talmadge
General Assembly
Macon News
Red Cross praised for disaster relief and organized care
Cordele evaluates the Red Cross efforts in Crisp county rescue and restoration work with Columbus and Benning contributing funds and manpower. Marion Brown lauds the disaster relief machinery, noting rapid action in Florida hurricanes and the agency’s ties to federal departments. Citizens urged to support Red Cross actions.
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Columbus
Corcele
Dorothy White
Muscogee
Ted Cross
Frank Cashel
National Organization
Ft. Bulling
Benning
Crisp County
Marion Brown
Cordele Daily Dispatch
Red Cross
Columbus Enquirer-Sun
Bud Evans and Lee Council praised as top Middle Georgia citizens
Eugene Anderson of the Macon Telegraph lauds A J Evans of Fort Valley and Lee Council of Sumter, praising their untiring energy and progressiveness. The pair backed agriculture and industry despite reverses, with strong community impact and ongoing confidence in eventual success.
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Middle Georgia
Eugene Anderson
Macon Telegraph
A. J. Evans
Bud Evans
Ft. Valley
Peach
Houston
Lee Council
Sumter County
Wesleyan College to Celebrate Centennial Event with McMillin
Wesleyan College in Macon plans a centennial celebration on May 30 with a keynote address by Mrs. Lucille Foster McMillin. The Tennessee woman and first female U S Civil Service Commissioner will speak on The Progress of Women in Government to a large audience of Georgia women and men.
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Georgia
Talmadge
McRae
W. Y. Atkinson
Coweta
Atkinson
Georgia State College For Women
Atkinson Hall
Wesleyan College
Macon
Lucille Foster McMillin
Tennessee
United States Civil Service Commission
Newspaper Subsidies Spark Broad Public Debate
The piece criticizes government subsidies for media and laments that newspapers have largely been excluded. It notes widespread support or aid to other industries and private individuals, while press outlets have not benefited.
How Bonus Will Be Spent After Treasury plans to mail bonus bonds and checks
Treasury and veterans officials outline June 15 payments via post offices with government checks. Most bonds will be cashed through local offices or state central offices, with a June 18 veterans briefing. Estimated spending splits place 31.5 percent on debts, 24.5 percent on homes, 18.1 percent on autos and investments, and 25.9 percent on savings, clothing, radios, and other luxuries. A Washington observer notes Republican National Convention delegates largely chosen for Landon and others.
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Treasury
Farley
American Legion
Brookmire Bulletin
Washington Herald
Washington
Landon
Kansas
Colonel Knox
Senator Borah
Vandenburg
Propaganda Funds Tied to Killen DuPonts in Roosevelt Era
Brown Tyler reports in Fulton County Review that DuPonts and Killens funded propaganda to defeat Roosevelt and oppose soldier benefits. The piece cites subsidies to Liberty League and Economy League, neutrality laws, and munitions profits. Nearby Macon County notes no property tax levy for end purposes in three years and county finances tied to highway contracts and convict labor.
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Brown Tyler
Fulton County Review
duPonte
Poynder
United States
the Economy League
Libr. League
Forthcom
Liberty League
Democratic Party
Senaor Swellenbach
Washington
duPonts
Roosevelt
Franklin Roorevelt
America
Jackson
Macon
Geogia
High Board
State Highway Department
Bby County
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C. E. Gox
R. 5. Kirkley
Taylor CO
Butler
Sarah D. Roosevelt
Gov. Talmadge
Bankhead
Alabama
Georgia Supreme Court
Oglethorpe Echo
Associated Press
Betsy Ross
Atlanta Journal of Labor
Fulton Review
Cordele
BUD Evans and Lee Council
Wesleyan
Gulf
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