Wallace's Address on Foreign Policy
The Butler Herald reprints Columbus Enquirer views on Secretary Wallace and President Truman regarding foreign policy. The piece discusses Wallace's New York address, the administration's stance, and calls for unity with Secretary Byrnes, noting Truman's mixed signals and urging policy statements from the proper officials.
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Wallace
Columbus Enquirer
Byrnes
New York
Truman
Thurman
Mr. Truman
Clayton
Secretary of Commercce
Saris
America
Serator
Tom Connolly
United States
Arthur H. Vandenburg
Enquirer
Henry Wallace
Commerce Department
Mr. Wallace
Secretary of Commerce
Russia
Diamonds in the rough in Taylor county readers note
The column reflects on finding small discoveries in Taylor county while noting a bicycle traveler planning a world tour. It hints at a new car awaiting delivery on the traveler’s return and muses on mood and movement of passersby. The tone is light and observational.
Popular mail order house delivers fall catalogue to Taylor county
The rural mail carrier reports eggs can pay postage during the current prices. A misplaced unstamped letter and three eggs found in a mailbox pleased the carrier who swapped postage for the eggs. Taylor county carriers may follow suit.
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Taylor County
Family Time Near the Fire Grows This Fall
As days shorten families gather by the fire or heater. They share summer memories and strengthen bonds during cozy evenings at home. The piece encourages warm, shared moments and close connection among relatives.
September changing the world through history and hope
The text recalls September as a turning point month across centuries. It notes the September 1789 start of the Bill of Rights and the September 1939 start of World War II led by Hitler. It contrasts last September's peace with this September's potential lasting impact on global stability.
Auld Ac quaintance and cautious farming counsel
Mrs. Lynda Lee Bryan praises Butler and Editor C. E. Benns in the Herald noting education, music, arts and local progress. She warns against buying high priced farm lands on credit as South Atlantic land prices soared while cotton once fell from 42 to 10 cents, causing buyers with installment notes to lose lands.
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Talbotton
Lynda Lee Bryan
Herald
Butler
C. E. Benns
South Atlantic States
Long-Lived Harris County Residents Vie For Age Record
Harris County observes a communal curiosity as W M Parker of Hamilton at 84 contemplates the next milestone toward 100 while not entering a formal contest. His friends and attorney advise restraint as Mrs Steve Ellison of Ellerslie turns 88 October 1 and John Whitehead of Waverly Hall nears his 90s, signaling a pattern of notable longevity in Harris.
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Harris County Journal
W. M. Parker
Hamilton
Harris County
Parker
Harris
Steve Ellison
Ellerslie
John Whitehead
Waverly Hall
Not Above the Law George White Hit and Run Case
Thomasville Press notes producer George White, 53, of George White's Scandals, serves a one year sentence for a hit and run that killed a newly wed couple near San Diego. The paper questions justice, cites suspicions about circumstances, and insists fame does not exempt accountability.
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George White
San Diego
Calif
White
Thomasville Press
Prosperity Shifts as Cotton Fades in Georgia Farms
In Georgia the wealthiest area is where little cotton is grown, with Taylor county farmers finding better fortunes through diversified crops, dairying, and poultry. They report sound bank balances and less government assistance, reflecting thrift and stability.
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Georgia
Taylor County
County Fairs Spark Seasonal Plans and Public Debate
Local papers publish season dates for county fairs and sponsor lists. The Tay lor County fair is praised for its agricultural value and community impact, from livestock to soil conservation efforts, with reflections on political public service and the fate of retiring governors in Georgia.
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Farm Bureaus
Opportunity Comes To Youth Who Made The Effort
In a Georgia town a young man with radio dreams began at a 100 watt station earning ten dollars weekly. He worked hard, learned, and improved, eventually receiving a 50 dollar weekly offer from a 5 000 watt capital city station after a executive heard him on a car radio. He now announces for a major New York City station.
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John Holder
Holder
Jackson
Georgia
Ellis Arnall
Gov. Arnall
Florida
New York City
Letter on Army drinking prompts reform by Ohio woman
A Ohio woman writes to the Methodist Board of Temperance urging the Army to curb alcohol use among recruits. She cites a beer party and widespread drunkenness after service, arguing military training should not promote drinking and that the government risks heartbreak for mothers.
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Ohio
Methodist Board of Temperance
Army
The
Voice
If You Had Followed Sound Advice A Moral Reflection
A reflective, cautionary piece on how small choices shape a life. It ponders the consequences of dreams pursued without effort and the harm of laziness and debt, urging patience prudence and self restraint through a sequence of conditional “if” scenarios.
Georgia Traffic Accident Facts reveals 1940 crash toll and patterns
The 1946 Georgia Traffic Accident Facts reports 5,026 accidents in 1940 with 666 deaths and 4,078 injuries, costing nearly 30 million dollars. It notes urban rural breakdown, drunk driving rates, speed excess, school bus involvement, and that most fatal crashes occur on straight roads. It highlights age, pedestrian casualties, and enforcement actions by the Public Safety Department.
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Georgia
State Department of Public Safety
Public Safety Department
Washington's Farewell Address Anniversary Cited by Truman
President Truman urged Americans to observe Washingtons Farewell Address anniversary on September 19 and to draw inspiration from the Father of Our Country. He called for renewed faith and wise guidance to apply to modern times and the current environment.
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Washington
Truman
Temper control and consequences of anger
A reflection on managing temper warns that losing control worsens problems. It notes words and actions said in anger are often regretted later and cannot be recalled, stressing the lasting damage caused by fits of passion.
How to Prevent War at Sardis Primitive Baptist Church
The Sardis Primitive Baptist Church faced a split over a new pastor. To avoid conflict, members compromised by letting each side choose a preacher while continuing to support ministers through free will offerings, with ministers earning their living outside church work.
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Sardis Primitive Baptist Church
Sardis
Primitive Baptist Church
Shortchanged generation in the school debate warned
Malvina Lindsay of The Washington Post warns about teacher shortages as communities face crowded rooms and substandard teachers. She compares spending, urges higher pay, appreciates teachers, and says Americans must recognize the national peril of underfunding education to attract talent and develop super teachers.
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Malvina Lindsay
The
Washington Post
Great Britain
Soviet Russia
Treasuries
Marrying Season Moves Through Georgia Rural Areas
The Sunday society notes point to a Georgia pattern of marriages tied to crop harvest and money in circulation. Authors suggest September and October are peak brides months in rural Georgia, with June as a possibility in some locales.
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Georgia
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