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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1940
Page
4
Junior United States Senator Richard B. Russell urges Georgians that the third term question is not new, referencing Jefferson's 1806 resolution. The piece critiques labor and party dynamics, notes a ex-change clap at John L. Lewis, and remarks on Navy Day's significance to national defense amid democratic threats.
The Macon County Citizen lauds the county clerk of superior court race with 10 candidates as an unusually clean contest. It notes candidates meet and discuss issues without animosity and that voting against any of the finalists will be difficult.
Geo. H. McGee president of the Savannah Trades and Labor Assembly and district vice president of the German Federation of Labor condemned John L. Lewis. He said Lewis speech in Washington exposed him as aligned with business interests opposed to labor and declared he was a fifth columnist against workers.
The Atlanta Journal attacks John L Lewis as a would be dictator of labor criticizing his support for Willkie. It cites Roosevelt era labor safeguards such as collective bargaining a minimum wage unemployment insurance and old age security as the working class gains. It notes Lewis sought to name the Labor Secretary and secure other appointments which Roosevelt refused and Willkie pledged to grant.
Columbus Enquirer reports Franklin D. Roosevelt on a Philadelphia stump speech defending his re election bid. He argues he pursues world and hemispheric peace, refutes Republican claims of preparation for war, and denounces secret treaties while urging defense as a guarantee of peace at home and abroad.
The article notes that Democratic, Republican, Socialist and Prohibition party electors will appear on the November 5 ballot while no Communist slate will be listed. It decries Communists as a threat to America, accusing them of seeking to overthrow the government.
J Roy McGinty of the Calhoun Times urges support for Roosevelt for a third term, criticizes Willkie rivals, and warns democracy could fade if national policy protects business over people in America and abroad. He endorses the New Deal despite disapproval of some actions.
The Macon Telegraph argues that modern speeds demand better road materials and stronger foundations. Surfaces built with century-old materials crumble under today’s loads, as patching fails on routes like Griffin to Atlanta and in Bibb County. Public concern grows as school buses struggle on winter roads near Macon, prompting calls for science-informed roadbed and material choices to ensure durable, safer highways.
In Cordele this week all religious denominations and unaffiliated worshippers join a grand season of sacred music led by Rev Carlyle Brooks of Gainesville First Baptist. Brooks, linked with Dr George W Truett, has spent 15 years in gospel singing nationwide and on radio. He contrasts European war shadows with American youth’s vitality and hope for future leadership.
Butler promotes its new airport nearing completion with a government cost of 37000 and potential extra funds likely from Washington. It would join Georgia's seventeen national defense airports and could expand to Class 3 with Albany and other cities. The plan includes relocating a military air training school to Butler for winter, bringing many young servicemen to town.
A full roll of serial numbers names and addresses of Taylor County men registered under the Selective Draft Act is published. The list includes numerous Reynolds Butler Rupert Mauk and Howard entries with numerous surnames and initials, showing widespread local participation. The OCR text ends with a note to turn to page 5.
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