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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1946
Page
5
The Butler Herald discusses Paul Porter and OPA efforts against the black market, while observers doubt enforcement. It argues for a just peace based on rights for all nations, warning against power politics and deals that sacrifice small states.
The Hartwell Sun explains that a series of minor column errors occurred as staff dealt with male staff shortages including a member becoming a padre and another in summer school while others were sick. The heat may have contributed to the mix ups and readers are invited to understand.
Judge J. W. Ivey Ordinary of Randolph County made a brief visit to the Herald office and central courthouses. He is in his 20th year as Ordinary and spoke of Randolph's history with Cuthbert as the county seat and Andrew College as a leading Georgia institution for girls. He commended county offices and the courteous reception by officials.
City officials under Chief J D Cook urge fire hazard elimination in business and residential areas. Residents are urged to remove dry grass and refrain from careless handling of fuels and discards, while warning against unconscious arson through neglect. Sister Cain cites concerns on chatter and fear, urging self restraint and support in disasters.
The national encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Boston offers a hopeful glimpse into the future for large veteran organizations and their place in the postwar world. It affirms the respected qualities of American servicemen and an expectation of meaningful contributions ahead.
A school reopening prompt suggests memorizing Henry Jacksons poem The Red Old Hills of Georgia. The quoted verses praise Georgia freedom and patriotism, contrasting Georgia hills with Switzerland and Scotland and expressing lifelong attachment and farewell thoughts.
The Taylor County Work Camp near Butler is lauded as well run and sanitary under Capt. C. T. Wright and County Commissioners. It emphasizes high morale, regular religious services, and efficient operation with minimal escapes and expenses.
The piece warns of an approaching forest fire season with dry conditions in the South and across the nation. It cites potential losses of 40 million dollars, 30 million acres burned, and about 200000 fires yearly while stressing public responsibility, disposal of cigarette ashes, and the need for stronger federal and state firefighting protection.
The narrative notes 398,404,252 pounds of sugar, syrup and molasses used for liquor manufacturing in 1945. It contrasts this with hundreds of tons of peaches and other fruit going to waste since sugar rationing began and highlights the 10 pound per person canning allotment this year.
The Rural Free-Delivery Branch celebrates half a century serving 32 000 rural mail carriers delivering to over 30 million Americans six days a week. Initiated after debate and early ridicule, Congress funded a pilot in 1893 and full rural routes began in 1896 under Grover Cleveland and Postmaster General Wilson.
Channing Cape honors country weekly editors for their public service and leadership. He highlights their daily, face to face work with readers, balancing diverse views with practical interpretation and community trust. He notes radio broadcasters should emulate editors’ community focus and editorial responsibility.
A reflective meditation on time and choice urges readers to act today. It emphasizes yesterday cannot be changed and opportunities slip away if ignored, urging kindness, duty, and living with purpose to avoid wasted time.
The OPA eliminates price ceilings on low priced lipstick, expanding supply, while control of meat returns, signaling tighter meat stocks and possible black market activity. The shift will not change personal behavior, as spouses still face broader market effects rather than cosmetic shortages.
The text notes a nationwide nurse shortage leading to hospital closings and argues for lowering nursing student entry standards during the shortage. It acknowledges fear of stringent tests deters many women, but stresses encouraging those drawn to the profession.
Editors Benns and Gelders describe uplifting changes in Taylor County and Fitzgerald rural areas. New homes, civic pride, and newcomers contrast with landowners resisting lot sales. Farmers report strong crops and stable incomes amid shortages, suggesting regional prosperity and cautious optimism.
A friend contributor laments misworded prayer and budget talk, urging believers to seek God first. The note quotes scripture from I Timothy, Matthew, Philippians, and Haggai to argue for prayer and dependence on God over money.
A columnist notes that free speech rights do not shield individuals from violent reactions when speech is exercised without restraint. The piece emphasizes the tension between liberty and personal safety in public discourse.
The piece notes opposition and support to President Truman's plan to admit refugees from war devasted Europe. It mentions thousands on unemployment insurance while industry seeks workers and observes few immigrants arrived during the war years. It suggests reopening the West to rebalance centralized industry and population, hoping European discontent could aid rebuilding American communities.
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