U.S. Korea Casualties Reported and Various Public Notices
The casualty list in Korea allegedly reached 64 055 last week. The Georgia Press Association annual session will be held in Savannah July 26 28. A speaker urged leaders to avoid self created traps and climb out through effort. National Commander Cocke condemned the U S Administration policy and called for a strong Korea war effort. A quoted maxim recommends doing the obvious right actions and stopping the obvious wrong ones.
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U.S
Korea
The
Georgia Press Association
Metu
Savannah
St. Louis
Cocke
American Legion
U. S
America
Daily Tribune News Cartersville marks fifth anniversary
The Daily Tribune News Cartersville celebrates five years of publication under editor Milton Streetwood. The note wishes continued success and multiples of five in the future.
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Daily Tribune-News
Cartersville
Milton S Rleetwood
Mother’s Day Tribute Spurs Nationwide Acknowledgment
The nation observed Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May with tributes to mothers. The day is marked by widespread appreciation from households and communities honoring first ladies young and old for their influence and care.
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Mother
Seeds and pictures shape the life of Bernice Brown McCullar
In Stewart Webster Journal Bernice Brown McCullar ponders why seed catalog images differ from actual growth. She reflects on how beauty and expectation meet reality in gardening.
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Bernice Brown McCullar
Stewart-Webster Journal
Hardman Jr to preside at Georgia Cotton Association session
L. G. Hardman Jr. of Commerce, son of the late Governor Hardman, will preside over the 51st annual Cotton Manufacturers Association of Georgia meeting in Daytona Beach Florida from May 16 to 18.
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L. G. Hardman Jr
Commerce
Hardman
Cotton Manufacturers Association of Georgia
Daytona Beach
Fla
Georgia Governor to address public on safety law
Gov. Herman Talmadge will speak to Georgians next Wednesday via a statewide radio network to explain how the new Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Law operates, an announcement from the Department of Public Safety in Atlanta said.
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Herman Talmadge
China’s Army Strength Cited at 5 Million Men
The article notes Communist China’s 5,000,000 strong People’s Liberation Army as possibly the world’s largest standing force. It mentions a national militia claimed at 5,500,000 and a universal conscription system augmenting the regime’s military potential.
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China
People's Liberation Army
Absent-minded clerk wears pajamas to town, early departure
Leon Smith reports M. T. Salter left home in his pajamas, intending to go uptown. He dressed, donned hat and glasses, then realized his mistake and departed early, misled by a momentary mix up between sleepwear and clothes.
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M. T. Salter
Leon Smith
Thomaston Free
Forrester Offers Cook Books to Readers
Representative E L Forrester announces from the Third Congressional District that the U S Department of Agriculture supplied cook books titled Family Fare. He will mail copies to interested housekeepers while supplies last. Write him at the House of Representatives Washington to join the mailing list.
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E. L. Forrester
The
Herald
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Forrester
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
Walton Tribune columnist blasts Georgia sales tax as unfair
Editor Ernest Camp argues in a Walton Tribune feature that dog and cat food are untaxed while baby food and medicines incur a 3 percent tax. He calls the Georgia sales tax a nefarious imposition and urges radical revision or abolition.
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Ernest Camp
Walton Tribune
Monroe
Georgia
Scalawags and a Georgia county unit debate
Editor Ed Methvin of the Eastman Times Journal sues over the Georgia county unit system. Governor Talmadge defends it as necessary and hints that opponents are scalawags. Methvin, WWII veteran and respected journalist, seeks redress for voters he represents.
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Georgia
Ed Methevin
Eastman Times-Journal
Talmadge
Ed Methvin
Our Sincere Wish Poem from the Editor on Leaving
The text presents a farewell poem from the editor, asking readers not to grieve after departure. It speaks of finding a better job, not wanting praise, and requesting a single rose pinned in a buttonhole when at best rather than at rest.
It Takes Sense to Hook Fish Thought on Fishing Conditions
The piece reflects on fishing mindset as Edgar Guest’s poem influences the idea that it takes sense to hook fish. Weather changes last week, with a falling barometer and east wind, spoiling the fishing time.
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Edgar Guest
Death of Josephus Camp Highlighted in State Newspaper History
The obituary notes the death of Josephus Camp after long illness. He was a brother of Ernest Camp, editor of the Monroe Tribune, and both men were prominent in Georgia journalism. Camp published papers in Swainsboro, Dublin, Millen, and Metter at various times.
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Josephus Camp
Camp
Ernest Camp
Monroe Tribune
Swainsboro
Dublin
Millen
Metter
Gratitude for Hon. E. L. Forrester likeness gift
Residents of the Third District of Georgia express thanks to Representative E. L. Forrester for a newly made 11 by 12 inch likeness of the congressman. The portrait is framed and hung prominently over their desk with appreciation from a close companion named Tic.
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E. L. Forrester
Congress of the United States
Georgia
Tic
Capitol Facade Restored After Dust and Soot Cleaned
Georgians returning to the ancient State Capitol find a largely renovated exterior. Contractors finished facing work on the building with the dome painting in progress. Years of dust from nearby rail yards have been sand blasted away restoring the white limestone to its original light color.
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C. E. Gregory
Springtime reflections in Walton Tribune
A Walton Tribune feature recalls a long-time friend’s illness and home recovery. The author notes the snowy English dogwoods in neighbor Sanford Steadman’s yard, the red rose from Mrs. Camp, and the songs of a meadowlark, cardinal, and mocking bird inspiring him during confinement.
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Walton Tribune
Sanford Steadman
Love Thy Neighbor As Thyself, Adel News Column
Jimmie Cullom urges readers to reflect on gossip in town life and to practice loving neighbors as themselves. He argues envy fuels talk, and calls for community restraint and emulation of the Lord’s command to love others.
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Jimmie Cullom
Adel News
Auld Acquaintance and Senior Party Gather in Talbotton
Mrs. Lynda Lee Bryan writes of a Talbotton New Era column recalling four former ministers and moderator Carey Willis visiting to lift spirits. The piece notes Merrill's senior party for 23 graduates, Calhoun hospitality and a Trussell gathering, plus Rev Clyde Adams earning Emory honors and family connections to local residents.
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Talbotton
C. C. Willis
Columbus Baptist Association
B. E. Donehoe
Homer Fussell
J. W. Womble
Thad Persons
Carey Willis
C. M. Calhouns
Merrill
Calhouns
F. E. Trussell
Mary Slade
Joy
Joan Alexandra
Julian Trussell
Clyde Adams
Heard County
Emory
Adams
Bess Winn
Grass roots of Georgia in weekly papers observed
The Smallown Editor quotes the Atlanta Journal editor on weekly Georgia papers. He notes editors know locals by sight and name and focus on everyday town happenings like births deaths marriages and comings and goings.
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The
Atlanta Journal
Georgia
Is There a Woman in the House Is There a Woman in the House
The piece notes record numbers of women in U S peacetime jobs with working wives increasing. Two causes are more openings and rising living costs prompting women to seek work. Chicago and New York agencies report high demand and more requests than applicants.
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U. S
Chicago
New York
Macon Telegraph
Sales Tax Law Can Always Be Revised
The Atlanta Journal notes Georgia lost a $3 500 000 industrial plant to South Carolina due to its 3 percent sales tax not exempting building materials and production machinery. Deering Milliken & Company planned Carnesville, now moving near Marietta, SC, while another textile plant will be built in North Carolina. The piece urges full confederation at the next General Assembly session to consider sales tax amendments in the state's interest.
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The
Atlanta Journal
Georgia
Deering, Milliken & Company
Carnesville
State Line
Marietta
S. C
South Carolina
North Carolina
General Assembly
Looking at Life: Optimism From An Unlikely Couple
Bernice Brown Mc Cullar notes in Stewart-Webster Journal that a chamber of commerce received a letter from a 99 year old man who just married a 77 year old woman who wished to buy a seven room house near a good school.
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Bernice Brown McCullar
Stewart-Webster Journal
Chamber of Commerce
Government buys many expensive davenports for offices
Olin Miller notes in the Thomaston Times that a taxpayer sits in a fine chair reading about government spending on numerous costly davenports for federal offices, while some copies are sent by mail.
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Olin Miller
Thomaston Times
Bill signs $10,000 life insurance for armed service members
President Truman recently signed a bill providing $10,000 life insurance to all armed service members. The policy covers those in service since June 27, 1950 under retroactive terms for the Korean War era. Families of service members who died after that date are guaranteed the $10,000 payment. Current National Service Life Insurance policyholders must waive premiums by writing effective June 1.
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Truman
Engagement News Sparks Columbus Social Season
The Columbus papers report upcoming society events around the marriage of Ann Turner and Hollis Kemble. The couple links to the Trussell family through a granddaughter of Mrs. Pearl Trussell and the late Geo Trussell, and to Mrs. W. W. Childs as a niece.
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Columbus
Ann Turner
Hollis Kemble
Man
Pearl Trussell
Geo. Trussell
W. W. Childs
Trussell
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Straits Acres
John Andy
Smallown Editor
Mallory Motor Company
Davis
N. Center St
Thomaston, Ga
Green's Fuel Gas Company
Thomaston, Georgia
Dixie
Economy Gas & Appliance Co
Montezuma, GA
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