Rain and labor themes mark a 1939 era Georgia paper
The Butler Georgia Post Office edition notes Labor Day toil and rainfall, quotes Jerome Jones on freedom, and warns against scandal mongering. It recalls Jonathan Brown Jr the Oregon senator who authored parcel post law and died in Washington. It cites the Russell Overton amendment, South American defense inspections in October, and a rise in marriage licenses vs 1939.
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Jonathan Brown, Jr
U. S
Oregon
Washington
Santa Claus Taxpayer and a New Baby Named Frank Jy
Olin Miller voices frustration as Willkie is labeled the administration’s Santa Claus. George M. Harrison of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks warns Hitler plans economic warfare against the U S in Chicago. Congratulations to Editor Frank N Hawkins of the Macon News and Mrs Hawkins on their fine son Frank Jy born to Mrs Lottie Norton of Ft Valley.
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Olin Miller
Willkie
Santa Claus
George M. Harrison
The
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Chicago
Hitler
United States
Frank N. Hawkins
Macon News
Georgia Delegation Backs Compulsory Training Measure
National emergency cited as the Georgia delegation in Congress supports compulsory military training. Ten injured in riot at Jacksonville cigar plant as more than 2,000 workers enter the third day of strike. A Jacksonville mother notes routines for leftovers amid a family of four growing boys.
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Georgia
Editorial shifts support toward Mr. Talmadge by Cartersville Tribune editor
Milton Fleetwood editor of the Cartersville Tribune notes his paper backed Hugh Howell two years ago and remains loyal, but after Howell’s retirement from the gubernatorial race last week he explains turning his attention to and endorsing Mr. Talmadge.
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Milton Fleetwood
Cartersville
Farmers Plan Record Austrian Pea Planting Across Georgia and Alabama
Georgia and Alabama farmers prepare for a record fall planting of Austrian peas, targeting the period after the first rain in mid September. A local quote reflects resilience with a farmer's vow to stay hopeful despite troubles.
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Georgia
Alabama
Spinach and Turnip Greens Mock Hitler Mussolini Debate
Johnny Spencer jokes that spinach fed to the British lion could anger him, and imagines a harsher fate for Hitler and Mussolini if their diet shifts to Georgia turnip greens with pot likker and corn dodgers, a biting wartime quip.
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Johnny Spencer
Hitler
Mussolini
Georgia
Labor Day Legal Holiday Observance Across States
A historical overview notes that by 1923 many states and territories had enacted laws designating Labor Day as a legal state holiday, yet large portions of the public remained unaware or indifferent to its status. The discussion spans from 1887 through the early 20th century.
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Territories
Insular Possessions
District of Columbia
Contest to Boost Rural Life Interest Among Valley Youths
The Columbus Enquirer announces a contest encouraging Chattahoochee Valley rural youths to write on How I Help With Our Live at Home Program. Two winners will be chosen, each receiving a pure bred Poland China pig.
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The
Columbus Enquirer
Chattahoocheee Valley
Low Interest Noted In Gubernatorial Race Says Sutlive
Kirk Sutlive in Blackshear Times laments the gubernatorial contest drew little attention. He suggests war and the upcoming presidential election may divert voter interest or that people simply do not care.
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Kirk Sutlive
Blackshear Times
Picture of gal on front page recruits for war
Milledgeville News columnist quotes a Telegraph front page photo showing a woman offering herself to marry a patriotic enlistee. He remarks on the toughness of being old and married and jokes about the local Recruiting Office, noting many may enlist and face danger.
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Brother McCuller
The
Milledgeville News
Telegraph
State finances urge voters to think seriously on ballots
A special writer in a daily paper warns that the financial condition of the state demands serious thought from voters. It argues that letting prejudices drive choices has already caused complications and will worsen if continued, per the Oglethorpe Echo.
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Oglethorpe Echo
September Becomes Signal of Fall and Seasonal Change
September arrives with color as trees blaze into autumn hues and school bells ring, heralding the return to classes. Football begins, frost nears, coal dealers prepare, hunters oil guns, wild geese migrate south, and fields shed their summer look. Nature adjusts to a new seasonal regime.
Georgia Press Association attendance canceled in Macon Savannah
After planning efforts we cannot attend the Georgia Press Association session in Macon and Savannah due to circumstances beyond our control. We express disappointment at missing the gathering with newspaper colleagues after thirty five years and recall the passing of W. G. Sutlive, past association president who aided the group for many years.
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Georgia Press Association
Macon
Savannah
Macon Telegraph
Savannah Press
W. G. Sutlive
Association
Pardon Sparks Outcry Over Georgia Justice System
Three years after Grover McGuffey murdered Mrs. Laura Reynolds and was sentenced to life, Gov Rivers granted a full pardon without local consultation. The action is described as a grave miscarriage of justice, revealing alleged pardon racketeering and executive interference in Georgia’s courts.
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Grover W. McGuffey
Laura Reynolds
McGuffey
Gov. Rivers
Circuit Court
Georgia
Commonwealth
Wallace Accepts Nomination in Des Moines to Launch Campaign
Democratic vice presidential nominee Henry A. Wallace delivered his acceptance speech in Des Moines Iowa last Thursday night formally launching his campaign as Franklin D. Roosevelt's running mate. The remarks carried an air of assured victory for the Democratic party.
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Henry A. Wallace
Des Moines
Iowa
Franklin D. Roosevelt
France sinks under Nazi shadow and betrayal warned
The speaker denounces France for bowing to Hitler and warns that some in the country would sell their birthright of freedom for Nazi favors. He cautions that propagandists are organizing and spreading lies to subvert the nation and threatens dire consequences of surrender.
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Frane
Hitler
France
Aliens urged to register honestly under new requirement
The Atlanta Constitution urges aliens to register, listing finger printing as mandatory. It argues those who come forward promptly will remove suspicion, while those who avoid listing or hiding their identity reveal ulterior purposes. Honest individuals have nothing to hide.
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Atlanta Constitution
Uncle Sam
Columbus firms show rapid Broadway growth
W C Tucker notes progress in Columbus business expansion. Broadway building activity marks rapid growth with the Woolworth company moving into a new 1100 block home, Sears Roebuck and Co preparing a 1200 block facility, and Max Rosenberg Co planning a new building nearby.
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W. C. Tucker
The
Columbus Enquirer
Columbus
Broadway
Woolworth Company
Grand
Are We Giving Youth Our Best
Willis Thornton analyzes how American public high schools shift from broad liberal training to practical preparation for working life. The American Youth Commission notes 6.56 million high school students served but unmet needs persist as unemployment among youth grows. The report calls for recognizing labor as a central reality in education planning.
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Willis Thornton
United States
America
American Youth Commission
American Council On Education
Reeves
Commission
Institutions on Trial as Education Evolves
The report argues that algebra freometry English composition and foreign languages are no longer defensible under modern conditions. It urges actual work experience in high school with more emphasis on social studies and personal problems. All institutions face a test of value to the world and must continually evolve to remain useful.
General Asa L. Singleton Retires From Fort Benning
Brigadier General Asa L. Singleton ends a long military career by relinquishing command at Fort Benning and retiring from active service after reaching retirement age. A garrison review and farewell ceremonies mark the occasion as he moves to serve as superintendent of Manlius Military Academy in New York. His ties to Columbus and Fort Benning are noted along with continued public service in training young men.
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Asa L. Singleton
Ft. Benning
United States Army
Singleton
Benning
General Singleton
29Th Infantry
Columbus
Gen. Singleton
Manlius Military Academy
New York State
Columbus Enquirer | Sun
Prominent Macon attorney praises Georgia White Primary editorial
Macon attorney and Bar Association president W. E. Steed spends summer at Indian Springs with Mrs. Steed. He commends a bar morning daily editorial on Politicking and Georgia White Primary, urging voters to read the clear, practical defense of voting rights and to beware of dictatorial campaigns. Walter Fated.
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W. E. Steed
Te County Bar Associatio
Indian Springs
Steed
Bar Morning
Georgia
Georgi
Macon
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