Changes at Soperton News as Mrs Flanders sale to James M Lawton
The Soperton News editor Mrs Rubye Flanders after her husband W M Flanders passing has sold the paper to James M Lawton. The Savannah Press notes a tone of public life discussion with John B Wilson not seeking the governorship and a remark on secretary of state politics.
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John B. Wilson
Savannah Press
Soperton
Rubye Flanders
W. M. Flanders
Sveral
James M. Lawton
Newspaper Cleanliness Versus Dirty Books Debate
The remark argues newspapers are cleaner than popular books and suggests they would be barred from mail and homes if judged by readers’ interest in dirty literature.
Editor Rush Burton Honored by ALA for Library Edition
The La vonia Times editor Rush Burton received ALA resolutions recognizing his Library Edition published last Fall. The honor was presented Monday by the American Library Association highlighting Burton's contribution to library literature and community information.
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Hon
Rush Burton
Lavonia Times
American Library Association
W S Flowers Elected Ordinary of Cook County
In a special election to fill the unexpired term of Judge A A Parrish who died weeks ago W S Flowers a well known Adel citizen and farmer was elected Ordinary of Cook county from a field of twelve candidates.
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W. S. Flowers
Adel
Cook County
A. A. Parrish
Aspiring Governor Lacks Funds, Says Crisp County News
A mailed notice notes a candidate for governor lacks money and quips he should work in newspapers to avoid funding a campaign. The Crisp County News comments on the political run and finances with dry local wit.
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Crisp County News
Dear Mom and Dad column by Val Adams Jr
Val Adams Jr writes a feature in the Cochran Journal as he travels across the United States. His comments on places of interest are described as well written and worth reading.
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Cochran Journal
Val Adams Jr
United States
If we knew our death date we would publish our thoughts
J. R. Ham of Crisp County Cordele Dispatch muses on the urge to write a candid piece about people the day before death, noting the reluctance to know the exact moment of demise. The remark reflects a reporter's blunt, personal perspective on mortality and honesty.
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J. R. Ham
Crisp County
Cordele
Governor’s stance urged to deport those not loyal to American institutions
The Herald sides with Adel News editor Brother Shyde calling for weeding out Georgians lacking full accord with American institutions. The piece urges deportation for dissenters while urging protection for foreigners who have become real Americans.
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Herald
Shyde
The
Adel News
Georgia
Andrew College gains debt freedom after 60 years
Present and former students and friends statewide credit President S. C. Cliff for leading Andrew College at Cuthbert to become free of debt for the first time in six decades.
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Andrew College
Cuthbert
S. C. Cliff
Worker’s Son Quips About Dad Returning to Work
A public works foreman questioned an injured man’s son about when his father could return. The child replied humorously that compensation has set in, suggesting delays due to workers’ compensation.
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Nan
Gou
Rivers appoints Gardner to Court of Appeal seat
Governor Rivers names Judge Gardner of Camilla to replace Judge John B. Guerry on the Court of Appeal bench after Guerry died from injuries suffered en route to Washington two weeks earlier.
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Governor Rivers
Judge Gardner
Camilla
John B. Guerry
Court of Appeal
Guerry
Washington
Politicians Start Slow in Battle for Public Support
Politicians resemble Allies slow to begin conflicts with ballots as the likely battleground. Prospective candidates issue feelers while the press resists acting as reconnaissance, and the editorial notes a correction from prior propaganda.
W S Kirkpatrick Named State News Editor at The Atlanta Journal
Charlie Rountree notes Georgia newspaper friends and readers that Hon. W S Kirkpatrick has become state news editor of The Atlanta Journal. Kirk worked 26 years at The Atlanta Georgian and served as managing editor when it ceased publication. The Journal notes a strong director’s desk.
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Charlie Rountree
Wrightsville
Georgia
W.S. Kirkpatrick
Atlanta Journal
Kirk
Atlanta Georgian
The
Georgian
Lindbergh Radio Critique Draws Local Backlash
Thomaston Times voices concern over Col. Charles Lindbergh remarks critiquing President Roosevelt. The letter-writers defend free speech but condemn the now souring hero, saying his comments disappoint American readers and risk further discrediting him.
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Charles Lindbergh
Roosevelt
Thomaston Times
Col. Lindbergh
England
Europe
Georgia Education Chief Sees Grim School Outlook 1940
Hon. J. J. Allman president of the Georgia Education Association warned the 1940-41 Georgia school outlook is bleak as the state owes about 4 million dollars to teachers and faces four and a half months of next year with scarce funds. He noted 1939-40 ran about 2 million dollars short and schools operated six months and one week on state pay.
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J. J. Allman
The
Georgia Education Association
Butler High School
Georgia
Europe today is our last frontier against attack
The Ledger warns that if Germany wins the European war and reaches Allied possessions, their planes could strike the American mainland within hours. It argues that Europe’s defense is America’s frontline and urges earnest preparation to prevent an invasion of the coast. The piece cites Poland Norway the Netherlands Belgium France and England as examples of aggressor mobility and warns what could come next unless deterred.
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The
Columbus Ledger
Germany
Greenland
Canada
Bermuda
West Indies
Europe
Poland
Norway
Neterlands
Belgium
France
England
Graduation Time Calls graduates to face a challenging future
The speech extols graduating youths in Butler and Reynolds for taking on civic duties and responsibilities as the future of America. It urges practical common sense in religion and daily life while warning of a cruel world with vicissitudes and reverses yet moments of grandeur ahead.
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Butler and Reynolds
America
Howell proposes equal salary cuts for state workers and teachers
Cartersville Tribune News notes Hugh Howell leads Georgia governor race talk with a plan to pay teachers by adjusting all state employees’ salaries equally. He argues only teachers should not be singled out when cuts are needed, citing Capitol janitors’ regular pay.
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Huch Howell
Georgia
Howell
Mr. Howell
Capitol
Hugh Howell
Mansion House
Hol Rivers
Cartersville
The Conflict in Europe and Postwar Challenges
The piece argues Europe’s peace after war may be more destabilizing than the conflict itself. Demobilization risks demoralized publics, revolutions, and rival movements. It warns of paralytic economic, educational, and social systems and the difficulty of psychologically reintegrating veterans into civilian life.
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Europe
Russia
Germany
Hitler
Journal of Labor
The Perfect Story In Newsroom Lore
A humorous recounting from the Happy Moron Cordele reprinting a tale from Hawkinsville News and Dispatch about a cub reporter and the editor's tips on the ideal news story. It includes quirky quotes on deity royalty sex and a pay admission crowd line.
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M Hawkinsville News and Dispatch
Cordele
Olin Miller
Journal
Lee
The Good Old Days and their Hidden Hardships
A nostalgic list contrasts past horse and buggy life with modern conveniences. It notes mud roads no telephones and scarce services, alongside occasional positives like cheap cream bread and busy times with fewer crises and no major tyrannies.
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Hitler
Donkey Tag Drive Aims to Raise 3600 For State Dems
The women of the state plan a fundraiser selling donkey tags with the motto Don't let the donkey do all the kicking its kick and help him this year. The statewide quota is set at 3600 to finance the Democratic party campaign next fall.
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Democratic Party
Georgia highway board ads tout 6500 miles paved roads
The Americas Times-Recorder notes on back of Georgia highway board envelopes boasts that Georgia has 6500 miles of paved highways 47 miles of bridges and 114193 miles in the state highway system plus an unborrowed finance record and a modern motor patrol. It questions school funding promised in campaigns two years ago.
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Georgia State Highway Board
Georgia
Americas Times-Recorder
Lamentations of a Pessimist In Modern Life
A satirical verse chronicles a man’s toil for a gasoline chariot and rising debts, the fruitless harvest, generational shifts, and social temptations. The piece lampoons fate, greed, and urban stress, ending with a rueful note on the human condition.
Gems of Thought on Home and Peace
A collection of quotations on home as the center of virtue and happiness. Goethe, Channing, Hare, Eddy, and Spurgeon reflect how home life shapes character, joy, and spiritual wellbeing. The passages celebrate home as a sanctuary linking earthly and heavenly joys.
S finds no answer to what friction is in Georgia board talk
In the Macon Telegraph column J. D. S. reports the head of General Motors research cannot define friction. The writer quips that the man might discover an answer by attending a Georgia highway board meeting, reflecting the column’s humorous skepticism.
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Macon
General Motors
Georgia Highway Board
Modern conveniences outweigh horse and buggy days
The writer argues modern conveniences vastly surpass the horse and buggy era, noting the abundance of helpful technologies and services in the present that offset any nostalgic advantages of earlier times. The piece emphasizes progress and practical benefits of contemporary life.
Were American Indians Jews
Victor Davidson describes a book by Ja Adair arguing American Indians descended from Jews, with references to Hebrew religion and customs. The piece notes criticism of the theory and references Adair’s claims about origin, language, and tribal varieties, citing sources and historical debate.
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Ja Adair
Christian Science Monitor commends local teachers progress
The Christian Science Monitor commends the work accomplished by school teachers. It notes that persistent, constant teaching fosters love and dedication, with faith represented in uninterrupted effort as a by product of a positive mental attitude in Sandersville Progress.
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Christian Science Mo
Sandersville
Funeral Rites Dramatic Moment In Curled Page
At the Eatonton Messenger funeral service for Unt Vining yesterday, Gene Talmadge and Uncle Bob’s words sparked a dramatic moment as the cask opened for tribute. Mr Talmadge, bowed, faced the man who had fought for him, then walked out amid tense silence.
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Gene Talmadge
Uncle Bob
Gene
Friends of Une
Mr. Talmadge
Uncle Wouldave
Eatonton
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C. H. Spurgeon
Victor Davidson
Towton
Opeia
South Carolina
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Tional Society
Tennessee
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