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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1932
Page
4
A postal record notes mail matter of second class entered at the Butler Georgia Post Office. The terse entry reflects standard classification for mailing and delivery processing within the local office.
A varied update covers tax opinions, Georgia county consolidation as Taylor merges with Talbot Marion and Schley, Martin Tennessee high school graduates in overalls, and J Sanders Camp a Tech student elected editor of The Yellow Jacket. The Walton Tribune notes congratulate Camp amid broader state journalism honors.
Readers respond warmly to the Herald’s suggestion of Hon. C H Neisler for governor. The paper praises Neisler while noting the National Association of Master Printers may have misread the public mood.
Hon J T Childs told friends Saturday that after due consideration he would likely seek re election as Taylor County Representative and, in that event, would probably face no opposition.
Savannah Press reports Congressman Brand of Georgia denounces prohibition enforcement as a failure fraud and farce. Representative Crisp notes some shift in Georgia opinion toward prohibition reform amid rising sentiment and unresolved enforcement issues.
Senator Huey P. Long of Louisiana argues the nation fails to live up to old Hebrew teachings on wealth sharing. He says Congress has just recognized the issue and will remedy it through proper taxation to redistribute wealth every fifty years.
Judge William H Harper of Americus City Court announces candidacy for the superior court judgeship of the Southwestern circuit to succeed the late Judge Z A Littlejohn. Governor Russell recently appointed Judge R L Greer of Oglethorpe to fill Littlejohns unexpired term.
Editor J. H. Clarke quotes the Monroe Advertiser reflecting on summer memories of barefoot days. The piece touts simpler joys and the carefree spirit of discarding shoes as warm weather returns.
The piece argues long term high public expenses have shifted tax burden to millions who now struggle to pay. It notes prior tolerance when money was easy and people forget, then calls for lower taxes to meet fixed costs. It emphasizes public demand for relief as costs rise.
Mell M. Stephenson, a 30 year Athens resident and former auditor for Georgia, runs for Comptroller General. He backs immediate tax law revision, abolishing real estate tax and fairer burden distribution, and opposes delays in teacher salaries while officials are paid. He served as Assistant U S Fuel Administrator for Georgia during wartime and helped conduct Georgia’s first complete state audit.
Meriwether Vindicator editor Henry H. Revill discusses his impulse to run for governor after multiple friends urge him. He outlines radical planks including purging attorney generals, consolidating departments, and tax Cuts, promising installments and broad organizational support while hinting at a long campaign.
The Thomaston Times calls safety first amid a debate over an open door policy while the Greensboro Herald-Journal notes Georgia figures George Carswell and John Holder are seen as has-beens by some, yet retain friends willing to back them for any office.
The Athens Banner-Herald extols E. L. Rainey chairman of the Georgia Prison Commission as a popular and trustworthy public servant. It notes his long tenure, devotion to duty, and broad respect across the state, implying continued support as long as voters approve.
The Swainsboro Forest Blade recalls a Georgia farmer near Eman Ueles who hasn’t planted cotton in three years. He has money in the bank, owes nothing, and stores meat, corn, and other provisions. The piece frames him as a practical farmer prioritizing income over cashing in.
The Lavonia Times editor Burton rails at preachers and voters who send in blank checks asking for guidance. He jokes that conscience won’t guide him and that future donors should state their bank balance. He warns against accepting such unsigned or partially signed funds to avoid early campaign bias.
The Madisonian, Monroe Advertiser, and Tribune echo editorials and endorsements. They critique booster coverage, weigh government loans, and declare support for Charles R. Crisp over Governor Russell for the U S Senate, citing experience and prudent timing amid a heated campaign.
The Millen News suggests Macon Telegraph editor Mark Ethridge, praised for speeches and editorials, could soon be viewed as a Moses of the present crisis and potentially drafted for Georgia's governorship as a leader develops.
Gov Richard B Russell declares he will remain in the United States Senate race and expects a handsome majority. The Cordele Dispatch notes pressure from Georgia leaders to draft him for another term as governor, while the press largely backs Crisp for Senate and Russell for governor. The piece critiques Russell's independence and forecasts Crisp’s ascent if Russell fails to reconsider.
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