House Passes Conscription Bill with 60-Day Delay
The House approved Burke-Wadsworth peacetime conscription with a 60 day postponement for trial of voluntary enlistment. Final passage voting 268 to 149, with Georgia representatives Brown Camp Cox Pace Peterson Ramspeck Tarver Vinson and Whelchel among Yes votes. The bill would require men 21 to 44 to register, while the Senate set 21 to 30.
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Washington, D
Senate
House
Associated Press
Georgia
Gibbs
Jesup
Brown
Camp
Cox
Pace
Peterson
Ramspeck
Tarver
Vinson
Whelchel
Georgia Leaf Price Higher in 1940 Tobacco Sales
Georgia department of agriculture reports 1940 tobacco sales at 79,246,276 pounds yielding 12,360,573 dollars and an average price of 15.60 per hundred pounds.
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Atlanta
Georgia Department of Agriculture
Man fatally shoots self during gun struggle in Savannah
In Savannah, a Ben Bow man died after fatally shooting himself during a scuffle over a gun. Detective Sergeant Fitzgerald said the incident followed an alleged attempt to shoot James Edwards and two others. Edwards is expected to have a hearing in police court next week.
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Savannah
Ben Bowman
James Edwards
A. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Dowman
Edwards
Proposed Delta Augusta Savannah Air Route Endorsed
Civil aviation examiners recommended Delta Air Corporation's service between Augusta and Savannah to link Delta's Atlanta Charleston route at Augusta. The review noted adverse findings on the Atlanta Savannah link and urged authorization for Dixie Airlines Inc to establish a Pittsburgh route.
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Washington
Delta Air Corporation
Augusta
Savannah
Civil Aeronautics Examiners
Delta
Atlanta
Patrolmen to Press War On Fast Drivers In Americus
Americus district troopers launched a vigorous drive against 55 mph violators under Sgt. W C Adams. August saw 19 district accidents, 3 killed, 15 injured, $3200 damage. New examiners and troopers join Americus unit, bringing force to 13. out of state drivers dominate speeding violations and licensing issues.
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Americus
W. C. Adams
Adams
Americas Barracks
Sgt. Adams
Jas. Strickland
Carrollton
Jesse Bowen
Cairo
Bowen
E. L. Forrester
Tifton
B. W. Foster
Rivere
Barnesville
State Headquarters
Riviere
Draken
Burns Fatal to Port Benning Private
Columbus report states Private William Gill 24 of the 68th Armored Regiment died at Ft. Benning hospital from burns suffered August 30 in the tank park. He enlisted at Auburn Mississippi July 29. Survivors include his father Gill of Auburn.
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Columbus
Army Post
William Gill
68Th Armored
Ft. Benning
Tank Park
Auburn
Miss
Gill
Escape Artist Jack Gamble Captured in Texas
Atlanta authorities say Jack Gamble a notorious Georgia convict and escape artist has been captured at Tyler Texas after escaping three months ago from a Lakeland Georgia prison camp. He is a long sentence robber and was linked to Forest Turner now at a Georgia camp in Dallas.
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Atlanta
Jack Gamble
Georgia
Tyler
Tex
Gamble
Lakeland
Forest Turner
Little Alcatraz
Dallas
Youth plunges over 10-foot falls injures light
James Hurst, a University of Georgia freshman football prospect, fell about 60 feet at Minnehaha Falls near Lake Rabun in Clarksville, Ga. He sustained a sprained ankle, two broken fingers, and cuts and bruises, but is reported in minor condition after treatment at a musician’s home. His exact home address is not known.
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Clarksville
James Hurst
University of Georgia
Minnehaha Falls
Lake Rabun
Hurst
D. H. Gasrise
Judge Upholds Americus Handbill Ban in Fire Zones
Judge W M Harper of Sumter superior court upheld Americus city ordinance forbidding distribution of circulars and handbills in fire zones. Merchants and Gammage Print Shop claimed it violated press freedom, but the ruling said it does not bar newspaper advertising and serves health and beauty goals.
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Americus
W. M. Harper
Sumter
Fort Benning Honors Commandant on Retirement Day
Brig. Gen. Asa L. Singleton retired after 40 years of service as commandant of the Infantry School, coinciding with his 64th birthday. A morning military review at Fort Benning drew crowds from Columbus, followed by a luncheon at the Officers Club. Singleton will become superintendent of Manlius Military Academy in New York, starting October 1, leaving behind grateful troops and friends.
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Winnifred Moon
Asa L. Singleton
Infantry School
United States Army
Columbus
General Singleton
Courtney H. Hodges
W. S. Fulton
H. F. Hazlett
Frank Lockhead
Sam McCants
W. R. Dear
C. B. Perkins
James R. Alfonte
Raymond Marsh
Ivan Bennett
Remington Orsinder
J. R. Eden
John D. Frederick
J. F. Brinson
L. GC. Boineau
T. C. Thorson
Maj. Miley
G. H. Molony
L. H.sims
H J. Vander Heide
J. Y. Adams
T. J. Marnane
A. A. McCrary
Singleton
Manlius Military Academy
New York State
Manlius
Elements Found in Sun Match Earth Supplies
Scientists determined that most elements on Earth such as iron sodium and copper are also present in the Sun. The finding highlights similar chemical makeup between our planet and the Sun and supports models of stellar composition.
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Earth
Redfern Named Adjutant in State Defense Unit
Atlanta Sept 9 W J Redfern has been appointed adjutant in the State Defense corps to replace Capt Jack Kelly suspended by Commander Clay. Redfern, formerly a sergeant with the State highway patrol and head of school patrols, also serves on the American Legion safety committee. Kelly’s suspension followed an unauthorized statement alleging education department approval of free textbooks promoting communism and Nazism. he faces a state highway patrol suspension pending a Sept 18 education board hearing.
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Atlanta
W. J. Redfern
State Defense Corps
Coips
Jack Kelly
Clay
Defense Corps
Redfern
State Highway Patrol
State Department of the American Legion
Kelly
State Department of Education
State Board of Education
Election October 1 to Fill Gibbs Seat in Georgia
Gov. E. D. Rivers set October 1 as the date for a special election in Georgia s 8th district to fill the unexpired term of the late Congressman Ben Gibbs. Mrs. Ben Gibbs is the sole announced candidate, with qualification books open for others. Proclamation announced the date.
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Atlanta
E. D. Rivers
Georgia
Ben Gibbs
Boy Breaks Back in Escape Attempt
Atlanta news reports a 15 year old Horace Thos McDaniel fractured back after leaping from the roof of the Fulton county juvenile detention home to an asphalt driveway. He was listed in fair condition at Grady hospital after the fall following an arrest for stealing butter.
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Atlanta
Fulton County Juvenille
Horace Thos. McDaniel
Grady Hospital
Columbus youths plead guilty to kidnapping charges
Roswell New Mexico Sept 8 Two youths identified as Clifford Stewart 19 of Columbus Georgia and James Moreland 18 with only an Ohio address pleaded guilty to federal kidnapping charges. They admitted commandeering a taxi in El Paso Texas and directing the driver J Gray to Roswell at vistal point after robbing him of 11 dollars. He was unharmed and the pair are held on 10000 bond pending sentencing.
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Roswell
N. M
Clifford Stewart
Columbus Ga
James Moreland
Ohio
el Paso
Tex
J. Gray
Vistal Point
Life on Major Black plantation a slave girl's grim account
Around the Circle recounts Amelia Oelrich’s memory of brutal bondage on Major Black’s Schley County plantation near Ellaville. Born a slave of mixed heritage, she recalls yearly auctions from age ten, severe beatings, forced child transport in wooden boxes, and a life of hard labor, with a pension for herself and a paralyzed son in later years.
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Eugene Anderson
Schley County
Ellaville
Amelia Oelrich
Fllaville
Oglethorpe
Maj. Black
Southwestern Sets New Record At GA Dormitory Openings
Southwestern College reports a new record for dormitory capacity as freshmen register for the fall term, with more rooms available than ever before. The piece notes prior occupancy highs and mentions Dr. Peyton Jacob commenting on student housing expansion.
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Southwestern
Americas
Southwestern College
Industry keeps them rolling for national defense at Little Falls
At Little Falls Minnesota during August peacetime maneuvers Chevrolet through Bert Easton Motor Co. runs a complete parts and service depot on the military reservation. Over ten thousand dollars in parts are stocked with three service representatives on duty 24 hours to service Chevrolet transport units officers cars reconnaissance cars ambulances and other equipment for about 85 000 troops.
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America
United States Army For National Defense
Little Falls
Minn
Chevrolet
Bert Easton Motor Co
Minneapolis
Com Foders
Army
Heme
Lieutossberg
Minnesota
Gustmaster Corps
Little Fament Ia
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