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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1948
Page
4
The article honors the high school graduates of 1947 48 from Butler Reynolds and Taylor County. It lauds their hard work, parental sacrifice, and dedicated teachers, noting the pomp of commencement and the varied hopes and guidance from speakers as the seniors prepare for future endeavors.
A businessman declares he does not mind losing money now since losses are only half of what they would have been at par. The remark reflects a mindset of endurance amid economic change, paired with a preached ethic of tenderness and forgiveness.
A 59 year old mail carrier, on his daily route for 31 of 32 years, was presented with a gold wrist watch by Fred Narrin on behalf of about 300 residents. The gift honored his dependable service with a nod to casual chats across back fences.
The Sylvester Local argues greed drives wars and profiteers from armament makers to military leaders push for war. They claim without warfare or fear of it these groups lose business and the public pays the price.
An old rumor resurfaces that Jesse James still lives as Jesse James Roberts in Oklahoma. The piece notes Roberts, jailed in Atlanta then released on bond, may be the famed outlaw who allegedly died in 1882. Oklahoma papers claim proof and a pension from Quantrall's Raiders, sparking wide belief and historical debate.
Thomaston and Upson county celebrate Hugh Radcliffe as the nation’s top high school strikeout ace. Articles nationwide praise his feats, radio interviews air him on Mutual Broadcasting, and scouts have watched him closely for a possible signing after R. E. Lee graduation. He holds several baseball records and excels in other sports as Thomaston beams with pride.
Texans say the phrase horse sense sprang from horses not betting on people and defend loud talk as harmless. The column notes that vocal sand-raising does not frighten them and that hearing thunder means lightning has not struck yet.
The town’s progress hinges on the citizens’ spirit and foresight rather than mere natural wealth. A call for collective effort to cultivate a shared future emphasizes leadership, civic engagement, and ambitious thinking.
The debate centers on whether the home is the nation's salvation or a ruin threatening the rising generation. Proponents of the former praise domestic virtue and stability, while critics warn that modern homes foster moral decline and social decay.
State Democratic leaders push Sept 8 primary citing Attorney General rulings on the soldier vote law and seeking declaratory judgment via the Supreme Court. They urge rapid court clarification on governor succession and highway contracts near term end to avoid delays in state operations. The Macon Telegraph notes AG Cook favors constitutional amendment for direct Supreme Court interpretive jurisdiction.
An exhortation on friendship urging readers to be true friends who stand by others in good and bad times. It defines true friends as loyal, courageous, and willing to share burdens and defend one another, and warns that unfriendliness causes deep suffering.
American farmers form a collective urge to organize as agriculturalists seek relief measures. The article notes this movement growing broader to counter ongoing economic pressures and calls for coordinated action.
A public life demands no material reward but inner satisfaction from contributing to community betterment. The text argues that appreciation from others is unattainable and the true reward lies in personal conscience and service.
A Boston resident flags an error in the Atlanta Airport Terminal caption reading Civil War Battle of Atlanta. Mrs. W. D. Lamar of Macon, former UDC leader, argues the War Between the States branding is historically inaccurate and urges correction. She cites recognition of the Confederacy and quotes Roosevelt's usage to support Civil War terminology.
The U S Army offers the Technical School Plan for class of 1948 graduates. It lets recruits choose preferred training before enlistment and assures assignment to that field. Learn details at the U S Army and U S Air Force Recruiting Station in Columbus Georgia Broadway at Tenth Street.
Secretary of State Ben Fortson reports a booming notary public business in Georgia. More than 30000 have applied for licenses, with expectations that about one in a hundred Georgians will be a notary. He cites expanded Georgia industries and increased correspondence with foreigners as factors.
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