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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1952
Page
4
The Butler Herald cites sugar production data and asks readers to seek full facts on the Nixon case. It notes an acre of sugar cane or beet yields calories for 2,500 people per day and cites world sugar output around 35 million tons annually. Dr. Pierce Harris questions why people discard the old for the new when the old is best.
Taylor County Georgia approves a 2.0 mill county tax levy for current expenses for 1952, plus 15 mills for public schools and 4 mills for school district bonds. The Board of Roads and Revenues met August 5 1952 with A S James chairman L P Anthony clerk, publishing in the Butler Herald.
The Stevenson Sparkman Democratic slate wins endorsement from Georgia members of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. A restatement of hardship and sympathy follows, noting farmers pay taxes and millions in tribute to livestock diseases parasites and carelessness.
Gov. Talmadge proclaims Oct 5 11 as Fire Prevention Week amid rising fire losses in the nation urging citizen participation in prevention efforts. Rural mail carriers deliver to over 39 million people, with most six days weekly and some tri weekly routes.
A Confederate era reflection urges unwavering support for the Democratic ticket, citing Gov. Wm. Schley and 390 Taylor County men mobilized in 1861 to defend slave property. The piece warns that if the constitution is dis regarded the South must protect its rights and security, echoing a call to vote for endorsed candidates.
Mrs Lynda Lee Bryan notes The Talbotton New Era is not Talbotton’s first paper. In 1877 a four page weekly The Register and Standard appeared edited by O D Gorman Sr and published by J B Gorman. The New Era began 1875 and contributed to its cessation.
The resolution proposes adding a new paragraph IV(a) to Article V, Section I of the Georgia Constitution. It would require political parties to hold statewide primaries on a single day for many offices including U S Senator, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and various state offices. If no candidate wins a majority, a second primary would be held to determine nominees, administered by county unit votes, with ties resolved by popular vote. The amendment awaits ratification at the next general election.
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