Georgia to Acquire Free 400-Acre Park Land Near Stone Mountain
Atlanta officials say DeKalb County will gift a 400 acre tract near Stone Mountain to the state in exchange for state park development benefits. The Stone Mountain Memorial Assn. had proposed the state buy the property for up to 20000 dollars, prompting a Senate watchdog complaint from Sen. W P Trotter who noted the county had offered the land directly.
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Macon Man Killed in Automobile Wreck
Macon Georgia May 17 the toll of traffic fatalities in Bibb county rose to seven after an auto skidded off Log Cabin Drive. Charles Hagler age 22 was pronounced dead on arrival at Macon hospital. The death was the seventh traffic fatality in Macon over the weekend. Sixty five persons were reported burned to death in a foreign plane wreck Sunday.
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Georgia and Democratic Party Ask Court to Dismiss Mayor's Suit
The case seeks to overturn the county unit system for primaries. Georgia officials and the state Democratic Party urge the Supreme Court to dismiss Mayor Hartsfield’s challenge, citing constitutional grounds and procedural posture. The brief supports three-judge consideration and cites actions by Secretary Fortson and party chair John Bell among others.
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Defunct Valdosta Bank Held in $30,000 Tag Funds
State suit seeks recovery of more than thirty thousand dollars in auto tag funds deposited with Industrial Banking Co before its April 19 closure. Attorney General Eugene Cook files on behalf of the State Revenue Commissioner T. W. Williams claiming state lien priority over other creditors against bank assets.
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Court to study briefs on 1957 Civil Rights Act appeal
State and party briefs argue the 1957 act adds nothing new to the unit system controversy and note that the high court has twice refused to interfere with the state's primary election system. The court will study the briefs as it considers the appeal.
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Advertising’s Growth Powers Postwar Economic Boom
A 1950s analysis notes a 5% rise in advertising in 1954 amid a mild recession and rising consumer incomes. It argues sustained ad investments spurred market development, kept 1953-54 recession mild, and fueled record growth through 1955-57. It cites rising consumer reserves and a growing American market as drivers.
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