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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1944
Page
3
Washington May 20 The War Production Board informed auto parts makers that civilian passenger car production may resume by late July with details on partial re appropriation to follow. WPB automotive chief J H Middlekamp said initial cars would be 1942 models with modifications.
A freak automobile accident near Monticello, Georgia, Sunday night caused the death of T. C. Wood of Lexington. Wood opened his car door to judge distance from a ditch, and the vehicle rolled into the embankment, closing the door on his head. A young woman traveling with him was uninjured. The incident occurred about five miles east of Monticello at Wood's father's home.
Washington May 23 The House Rules Committee rejected for a third time proposed legislation to authorize the Treasury to spend 15 million dollars on smaller newspaper advertising to promote ward bond sales. Chairman Sabath said the bill was finally shelved, noting opponents say papers already donate space for bond promotion. The ads would target weeklies and dailies in cities with populations under 25 000.
Des Moines reports the worst Iowa floods in four decades sweeping central and southeastern areas. The weather bureau warns more rain expected as rescue efforts continue. An eye-witness testified to Ottumwa police about a man drowning in the waterworks plant race. Five died Thursday and Friday, four more on Sunday, with ten confirmed dead in five days. Damage spreads across a belt covering roughly half the state, from northwest to southeast.
An argument between two inmates at Tattnall Prison on Tuesday led to a fatal stabbing. Authorities described the incident as a deadly inmate assault and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
Georgia Taylor County will sell at the courthouse door on the First Tuesday in June 1944 the 6th day of June 1944 for cash the 40 acre square land in the northeast corner of lot Number Two in the 15th district. The property is levied under a fi fa from the Justice Court 757th District G M in favor of J T Cochran against Sanders McCrary and is in McCrary possession at levy. Levy by J D Cook lawful constable. Tenant in possession notified per law. This 8th day of May 1944 J M Bone Sheriff
Administer T J Rowe as executor of Lizzie Walker deceased petitions for discharge on the first Monday in June 1944. Court citation requests interested parties to show cause why letters of dismission should not be issued. April 19, 1944. J R Lunsford, Ordinary.
The sheriff will sell 4 acres in Butler city limits on June 6 1944 at legal hours to the highest bidder for cash. The property owned by Mary Lou McCrary is bounded north and west by W H Suggs property south by J F Peoples Estate and east by No 3 Highway. Levied to satisfy state and county tax executions for 1937 38 39 40 41 42 43 by John Marvin Towns transferree and returned by J M Downs L C.
Mrs. J N Sumner as administratrix reports full administration of Jackson Perkins estate and cites all persons to show cause why dismissal should not be granted. May 1, 1944. J R Lunsford Ordinary.
Alvin Lee McCrary, 22, was in critical condition at Grady hospital with a chest wound after being shot in the yard of Opportunity School. Police say two youths confronted him and his companion on Piedmont Avenue about 1:30 am, forced him to lie face down, and shot him when he resisted. Suspects were questioned after rounds-up.
John C. Vincent a 41 year old Maconite and longtime State Department official will accompany Vice President Henry Wallace to China. He is chief of the division of Chinese affairs and has served at posts in the Orient including counselor of the American Embassy at Chungking.
The passage argues that surrender to appetite harms freedom, while ignorance fuels demagogues and cruel rulers. It cites Esau, Pilate, witches, and demagogic leaders to show how ignorance undermines justice. It urges increased knowledge and enlightened intelligence as humanity's only hope amid crisis.
Police report about $750 stolen by pickpockets over the weekend at Atlanta rail and bus terminals. Victims include Mrs C S Scott Cedartown whose pocketbook with $559 in cash and War Bonds was taken while she slept on a bench. C W Chitzelaw Macon lost about $100 cash a gas rag pod book and a Pullman ticket from his pocket. W F Oliver Portsmouth Va reported $90 in cash personal papers and Navy credentials stolen from his pocket.
Director G H King of the Coastal Plain Experiment Station in Tifton announced a new method to control peanut leaf spot. The plan uses sulfur dust at about 1.80 per acre and copper sulfur dust at about 3 per acre, offering an effective and economical solution to crop losses from the disease.
Ison Savannah May 21 Captain M H Graves 31 year old WAC was found hanged by a sash cord in a closet by her husband Pvt Pryor Graves after he woke from a nap City Detective Brennan stated the self inflicted death occurred today
Detective Chief D D Stephens identified coupons found with two arrestees in Columbus Ga as stolen from the Tampa rationing board. Barney Tillman Berry of Atlanta and J E Randall of Bremen Ga face illegal possession of coupons for 200000 gallons. Hugh G Horn of Columbus is charged with buying some coupons. Columbus police say the pair were arrested after reports they were selling gasoline coupons.
Washington reports last week’s roll calls from Georgia members. In the Senate the anti-poll tax bill failed 44 to 36. a move to shelve it passed 41 to 35. pension limits for Panama Canal civilian disabled workers were defeated 32 to 28. Hatch act broad amendment failing 42 to 24. In the House the liquor re barreling bill was defeated 168 to 126 with several Georgia members voting yes or no as noted.
The speaker praises young people on a milestone in their crusade to drive ignorance and superstition from life. They invoke a quotation about paths of the soul and choices each person makes on their personal journey.
County Agent E G Blackwell warns draft animals suffer sun stroke from prolonged sun exposure and heat exhaustion as two months of heavy rains delay farm work. He urges shady resting places, frequent watering, high quality feed, ice water packs for heat, carbonate of ammonia in water, and cool quarters at night to prevent repeated heat stress.
The state declined a $50,000 offer for the Tattnall prison farm herd of 27 cows and one bull. The bid from R. H. Grant of Dayton Ohio was rejected because it excluded several heifers and four young bulls born since purchase. The herd cost the state $24,000 four months ago.
Ministerial students at Mercer University in Macon Georgia spend five or six days a week in classrooms and serve as pastors in 72 Baptist churches. Forty five students are listed in the association while all but 11 serve as regular pastors. others act as substitutes.
Macon May 22 B E Adams announced his resignation as state editor of the Macon Telegraph to become educational director of the Southern States Forest Fire Commission. A Georgia native and former South Carolina newspaperman and legislator, Adams has long promoted conservation and chaired a ten county forestry conference at Macon on March 30. His new duties will span Georgia, the Carolinas and Virginia.
Turner Brice of Quitman was elected chairman of the board of managers of the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia succeeding Scott Candler of DeKalb. Frank A. Smith of Raburn was elected vice chairman succeeding A. J. Keith of Meriwether. The board meeting preceded the association 13th annual meeting opening Tuesday.
The Atlanta office of the Veterans Administration says it has processed 4,932 World War II era claims in the last 60 days. Area Manager W. H. Davis told a southeastern rehabilitation conference in Atlanta that the office, serving seven states, can handle about 350 cases daily. Attendees included representatives from the American Legion and other veterans’ groups and agencies from Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Alabama.
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