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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1945
Page
5
A short, fragmentary column from Butler Georgia comments on reading, kindness, and human behavior. It notes debates over who won in Europe, observations about visiting sick friends, a joke about jealousy, and a fire destroying three tons of ham and bacon in Pennsylvania.
A Commerce News note says strong demand for federal support overburdening the system. It reports a metals shortage delaying bicycle production resumption and slow metal furniture manufacturing due to material limits.
A Sunday school writer argues that judging a man from his jokes is unreliable. He compares such claims to a girl who mistakes butterflies for caterpillars, illustrating the flaw of simplistic judgments.
A dated wartime reflection compares Himmler's burial to that of a Georgia gray mule, noting owner regret. The writer speculates that if Hitler is alive, his bones should someday rest beside Himmler, underscoring lingering anti Nazi sentiment.
Forty state governors are asked to urge citizens to rededicate to victory speed limits of 35 miles per hour during hot months. Auto and truck drivers are expected to comply as signs point to changes in family sugar bowl habits to maintain harmony. Mothers assign individual bowls with extras for company to curb excess sugar use.
A gardener reported an Irish potato vine bearing a cluster of seven tomatoes and another vine with a lone tomato. He described the sight as unusual and noted it was the first time he had seen such a phenomenon.
Postmaster General Frank C. Walker urges sending Christmas packages to soldiers and sailors in the Pacific early to ensure delivery. For Army troops, mail by Oct. 15 with a 5 pound weight limit and one parcel per sender per week. Navy deadlines mirror Oct. 15. no special requests needed.
The Thomaston Times ranks third in sworn weekly circulation among Georgia weeklies and semiweeklies, with 2,890 copies. Dalton Citizen and Dalton News lead, at 4,900 and 3,100 respectively, from the 1945 N W Ayer directory, though their figures are supported by sworn affidavits. other papers may show higher unaudited estimates.
A reflection on friendship and character. Love of people and kindness create lasting value beyond wealth, as true riches lie in the respect and trust of others. The piece extols humble virtue over money unless personal honor is sacrificed. It notes universal yearning for companionship beyond color or creed.
The Pelham Journal laments that Himmler and Hitler escaped punishment by dying of their own actions attributes death to mercy or suicide. It notes many others also avoided justice similarly and condemns the path as cheating true accountability.
The Monroe Advertiser reflects on the valor of earlier generations facing harsh conditions while noting present burdens differ in kind. It contrasts pioneer hardships with modern industrial and consumer growth, from Henry Ford and General Motors to cosmetics and radios, and comments on the rise of beauty parlors as a social fixture.
A strong rebuke to timid newspapers and institutions that bow to critics and fear losing readers. The piece argues journalists, business leaders, and churches should confront power, lest cowardice lead to societal decay, wars, and mass tragedy. It likens neglect to a turtle retreat and warns of dangerous complacency.
Japan's cabinet met in emergency session at Premier Suzuki's residence amid heavy air raids on Kobe and Osaka. Navy leaders urged decisive action on Navy Day to meet the American advance, invoking past victories and urging loyalty to the empire's cause.
The 1934 deadline for nationalizing gold coinage revealed a $287,900,000 shortfall. Investigations traced the missing coins to a German salt mine near Merkers, hoarded from looted nations and German citizens. Most coins were $19 and $20 pieces, forming a large share of foreign gold in the mine.
Uncle John Holder cites the Jackson Herald to discuss how some past events cannot be forgotten. He argues one should not dwell on the past but focus on the present and future, noting life is real and earnest.
The piece argues that a massive Army drawdown and peacetime industry shift will create about 1.5 million unemployed. It urges immediate nationwide employment efforts for returning service members, calling on businesses and executives to expand and invest to offer jobs, and to persuade veterans to stay in or return to their former Georgia communities.
The author reflects on reporting a child’s tenth birthday and the future implications of age in local records. It notes Sally Smith’s cautious stance on publicly noting ages and the potential for lifelong privacy concerns, recalling a past editor’s cautionary stance.
The lesson discusses Malachi written around 428 BC, its prophecy of Christ over 400 years ahead, the time of silence, Nehemiah and Ezra’s era, and the duties of priests. It explains John the Baptist as the messenger, the coming of the Lord to the temple, purification, and the final purpose of Christ’s incarnation for humanity’s redemption and adoption as God’s heirs.
The quote credits General Courtney Hicks Hodges with a wartime upbringing in a country weekly newspaper office implying resilience against enemy threats. The remark highlights Hodges as a figure shaped by small town journalism and confidence in overcoming defeat in war.
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