Editors defend Benns as incorrupt in governor’s charge
Thomaston Times relays a Jackson Herald letter rebutting Governor Talmadge's claim that eleven Georgia weeklies and dailies were corrupt due to Roosevelt era appointments. It highlights Charlie Benns of the Butler Herald as trusted, longtime editor and newly named Butler postmaster, noting others in Baxley Edison and Ashburn received posts on congressmen’s recommendations.
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Thomaston Times
Talmadge
Georgia
Roosevelt
Butler Herald
Charlie Benns
Georgia Press Association
John Holder
Jackson Herald
Nora Lawrence Smith
Auburn Advance
Ashburn
Charles FE. Benns
Butler
W. L. Cox
Baxley
W. T. Adkins
Edison
Georgia Farmers Share in Postwar Prosperity Gains
Georgia farmers have attracted national attention with rising incomes from cotton and cotton seed totaling 75 to 80 million dollars this year, more than double earlier years. Tobacco, corn, hogs, and peanuts show strong returns under new programs, with low interest loans aiding growth and federal expenditures benefiting schools and community projects across the state.
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Georgia
South
Piic
Goat riding venture echoes in Georgia politics
The note mentions Gov Talmadge pursuing a goat riding venture amid political shifts. It also highlights Rev J N Shell closing a renewal year at Reynolds with church debt paid and Wesleyan Advocate praising civic participation and state newspaper heritage.
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J. N. Shell
Reynolds
Wesleyan Christian Advocate
Trade Goes by Favor: Neighbors Help Prosper
An old saying notes that without effort to aid neighbors with business, one should not expect them to take active interest in their prosperity. The piece urges mutual support among local colleagues and communities.
Farmers contemplate leaving Taylor county in hard times
The passage notes fewer contented farmers in Taylor county plan to stay as many consider moving. It observes that few have improved their lot by leaving the county, with some already returning and others wishing to return.
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Taylor County
Georgia editors invited to Butler for courthouse
Lavonia Times notes Charley Benny of Taylor county plans to invite Georgia editors to Butler to celebrate a new courthouse. It jokes about an editor going to jail and suggests inviting editors with the idea of bringing girls to cheer up Rush Burton.
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Charley Benny
Taylor County
Georgia
Butler
Lavonia Times
Rush Burton
Editor Sutlive Publishes Special Blackshear Times Supplement
Blackshear Times editor Kirk Sutlive earns praise from Pierce County citizens for last week’s special edition featuring industrial and business firms. The supplement includes feature articles and extensive illustrations.
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Kirk Sutlive
The
Blackshear Times
Pierce County
South Georgia
Ownership and debts disclosed by newspapers
A commentary on the duty of newspapers to reveal ownership and indebtedness under a law meant to ensure public access to who owns media and who is owed money, reflecting on transparency and accountability.
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Uncle Sam
Voices of action shape world history more than thinkers
The most influential figures are not only poets or inventors but speakers, reformers, generals, and discoverers who drive change through decisive action and leadership.
Grand jury secrecy urged in Georgia county
The grand jury in a Georgia county recommends keeping the names of jurors out of newspapers. The statement raises questions about whether the aim is to protect jurors or newspapers.
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Georgia
Night-Baker Jack McCarthy Dies at 76 in Irish Free State
Jack McCarthy, an Irish Free State baker who kept late hours and hunted by day, died recently at age 76. The obituary notes his motto that sleep was a waste and that what harms one can feed another.
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Jack McCarthy
Herald Honors Visitors After Florida Fishing Trip
The Herald received a Monday call from Hon. A. S. Hardy editor of the Gainesville News and Hon. O. F. Welcher congressman from the ninth district. They were en route home after a delightful and successful fishing trip in Florida.
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Herald
A. S. Hardy
Gainesville
O. F. Welcher
Ninth Congressional District
Florida
Dermont News Recovers After Devastating Fire
The DermontArk News reports its plant lost all equipment in a fire on October 2 but with the courage of its reporters and staff rebuilt the newspaper and issued all issues except one.
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Dermont, Ark
Herald
Ambition in Georgia Politics Cited by Bill Biffem
In the Savannah Press, Bill Biffem notes that if Talmadge seeks political office in Georgia he is courting three key figures Roosevelt for president Russell for Senate and Rivers for governor. The remark frames Talmadge as aligning with major national and state leaders to advance his aims.
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Talmadge
Georgia
R’s
Roosevelt
United States Senate
Russell
Rivers
Bill Biffem
Savannah Press
Adaptable editor joins Calhoun Times staff as local editor
Tyrus Butler Griffin, 1985 Grady School journalism graduate, is named local editor and advertising assistant at the Calhoun Times. Roy McGinty, Georgia Press association member, serves as publisher. Griffin previously did vacation work for the Griffin News and was connected with the Red and Black university paper.
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Tyrus Butler Griffin
Henry W. Grady School of Journalism
Calhoun
Processing tax debate provokes local rant in Tifton
A Tifton Gazette reader recalls a neighbor railing against a processing tax, thunderously blaming the poor worker for its burden. He has never farmed nor labored publicly, yet he joined the wide protest, illustrating how often the least affected seize the loudest voice on national issues.
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Tifton Gazette
Carter Glass Predicts Roosevelt Nomination Solid
Senator Carter Glass of Virginia predicts Roosevelt will be renominated with no organized opposition within the Democratic Party. He stresses he is a constitutional Democrat who won’t join groups opposing the party and notes politics will shift after the current session and as issues emerge before the campaign. A neighbor county grand jury criticizes youth lawlessness, urging understanding and help for young people rather than harsh judgments.
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Carter Glass
Virginia
Roosevelt
Glass
Democratic Party
Liberty League
Taylor County
Postmasters Unite At 30th Atlanta Convention
The League of District Postmasters held its thirtieth annual convention in Atlanta drawing about five hundred members from every state. Leaders included Hon. John T. Clapp and officers from across the nation, stressing public service and better mail delivery while urging Georgia postmasters to join the state division.
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America
League of
Atlanta
Georgia
John T. Clapp
Beech Grove
Ind
Edwin B. Windsor
Castile
N. Y
H. J. Shiffield, Jr
Kaysville
Utah
Alvi T. Davis
Marshfield
Srd
Harllee Branch
Smith W. Purdum
Roy M. North
Post Office Department
Kildrey P. Aldrich
Harrison Parkman
O. A. Keen
Wm. L. Slattery
Wm. J. Dixon
Chas
P. Graddick
J. W. Cole
Walter F. George
U. S
Robert Ramspeck
Frank Whelchel
Postoffice
L’bertie Rushing
Glennville
Mellie Pitts
Newborn
Hearst Vows Defeat of Roosevelt Next Year
W. R. Hearst, publisher, says Roosevelt can be defeated in the next year and outlines his plan. The remarks display political versatility, showing Hearst at times a Democrat with varying degrees of success and, curiously, arriving near Republican positions.
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W. R. Hearst
Roosevelt
Hearst
Dawson News
Not That It Matters Much satire in Quitman Free Press
An ironic paragraph from Edna Cain Daniels mocks editors who secured federal posts while others in the Faithful supporter group oppose the Administration. The piece questions whether those with jobs praise the president while those without quibble, suggesting logic may be at play.
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Edna Cain Daniel
Quitman Free Press
Uncertain Romance in Government Efforts
Editor Henry McIntosh reflects on romance and prosperity in U S government actions aimed at improving citizens lives. He notes Uncle Sam pursues practical strides while romance accompanies some efforts and outcomes.
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Henry McIntosh
United States
Uncle Sam
Walton News predicts Walton residents rally for Roosevelt
The Walton News says residents from all four quarters of the state will attend the Roosevelt rally during Thanksgiving week. It forecasts a tremendous Walton county representation along with thousands from elsewhere, thanking him as a patriot.
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The
Walton News
Roosevelt
Walton County
Cane grinding and syrup making sweep Georgia tables
The piece promises cane grinding and syrup making as a regional staple with new crops of Georgia cane syrup on South Georgia tables. It notes prosperity returning in Brown Tyler’s Fulton County Review and asserts broad economic improvement across business and general conditions with optimism for a sustained upturn.
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South Georgia
Georgia
Brown Tyler
Fulton County Review
Market Bulletin Called Useless By Madisonian
The Madisonian argues the Market Bulletin has outlived usefulness in state government. It accuses Commissioner Linder of frequent attacks on federal officials and says the agricultural department breeds poor politics and violates its founding law.
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Market Bulletin
Madison Madisonian
Linder
Agricultural Department
Italio-Ethiopian clouds viewed by Dalton Citizen editor
Editor Tom Shope denounces Mussolini’s regime as a barking but not vicious threat and claims the war to save face will end soon. He contrasts Mussolini with Caligula and Attila, saying no justification exists for such conduct today.
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Tom Shope
The
Dalton Citizen
Mussolini
Caligula
Atilla
Brazil Cotton Growth Alarms U S Farmers
Progres sive Farmer quotes P L Norris of the U S D A noting Brazilian planters clear land yearly for coffee trees. Government bans new coffee planting yet land shifts to cotton. If coffee limits ease, land may return to coffee while authorities push higher cotton output and inspect gins. Old U S gin machinery is used to replace worn parts rather than add new capacity.
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Brazil
United States
P. L. Norris
Arkansas editor's daughter wins baby beauty contest prize
The article notes the young daughter of an Arkansas editor and his wife as a prize winner in a baby beauty and health contest. It comments on Arkansas citizens' honesty and questions the judges verdict, suggesting sympathy among the judges may have influenced the outcome.
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Arkansas
Governor Talmadge of Georgia Seeks Roosevelt Split
Clark Howell says Eugene Talmadge campaigns to shift Georgia Democrats from Roosevelt, predicting Roosevelt will win Georgia by five to one. Howell, once in Talmadge's circle, notes the governor's extreme stance has driven away allies and harmed efforts.
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Eugene’ Tal”madge
Georgia
Roosevelt
Clark Howell
Mr. Talmadge
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