Asa Singleton Named Head of Military School at Manlius
Brig. Gen. Asa L. Singleton will retire from the U S Army Aug 31 and assume command of the military school at Manlius New York Oct 1 The trustees announced the appointment noting his long service including time at Fort Benning and Washington He will become head as Col The move follows his retirement from active duty and the school expansion raises its prominence in military education Nearby reports cite aviation disasters with a Pittsburgh Ashliners plane crash and rising soil crop efforts by Georgia farmers under extension agents confirming a strong shift toward soil improvement programs in the state
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Father of Americus Public School System Honored
Americus, Aug. 28. Plans to mark the grave of Dr. Geo. F. Cooper, credited as the father of Americus public schools, are underway. Cooper died Dec. 30, 1882, with over 2,000 attendees at his funeral. Prof. J. E. Mathis leads the public subscription effort to fund the grave marker and recalls Cooper’s role as pastor, physician, Confederate surgeon, and advocate for school legislation.
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Singleton Publishes Formal Farewell
Ft. Benning Ga September 2 General Singleton's formal farewell to his command published in the post Daily Bulletin expresses gratitude to garrison members for cooperation and service. He says regret at leaving is tempered by memories of associations to accompany him and extends affectionate greetings and best wishes.
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Senator Russell Attacks Willkie Over Conscription Bill
Washington Aug 31 Senator Russell of Georgia clashed with Wendell Willkie over an amendment to the conscription bill. He argued the Republican nominee opposes any government action not urged by business and defended his plan to empower the government to take over private industry in time of emergency. A dozen other Democrats joined in the denunciation in the Senate.
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Judge S Price Gilbert to Speak to Columbus Lawyers
Columbus Ga September 1983 Judge S Price Gilbert of Brunswick and former Columbus figure will address the Columbus Lawyers club at Goat Rock Thursday at six. Solicitor General Hubert Calhoun will host a barbecue for local lawyers. Gilbert served as solicitor general and judge of the Chattahoochee circuit and recently retired from the state supreme court bench. A large turnout is expected.
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Royal K Mann Seeks Prison Commission Seat in Georgia
Royal K Mann received 182,814 votes and 198 county unit votes in the latest election. He is described as ebole, honest and competent with extensive experience. Taylor County supporters urge voters to back his candidacy, noting many local friends and requested influence in his campaign.
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