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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1932
Page
5
The column blends Huey Long’s threats to use federal road funds in Louisiana to pressure counties with a call to unite beyond politics. It notes 1100 job applicants for a seven mile paving contract on the Moulie road and jokes about an Alabama woman winning a contest with a rolling pin.
The Montgomery Monitor of Mt. Vernon, edited by Hugh Peterson Jr., brother-in-law of Gov. Russell, was badly damaged by a recent fire. The Herald joins friends in regret and hopes the paper will recover soon from the loss and disruptions.
The Gainesville Eagle comments on the Yeo and Collins elections and a tax cut in Taylor County. The Hartwell Sun quips about a bride and a bank’s lack of funds. Miriam A Ferguson leads a Democratic gubernatorial primary by 8,870 votes. Ralph Newton’s health returns and praise from Georgia for his school leadership. The Herald asserts balanced coverage of candidates and supporters.
Our people were very much disap pointed that they were again slighted in the October lettings of highway contracts in the completion of Route Three south of Butler. Let us hope for better luck in November. The whole state is interested in the com pletion of this route unless it is the highway department.
The Jackson Progress Argus lauds John I. Kelleye as one of the ablest clean figures in state public life and hints he may seek state office in the future. It notes the Herald’s defeat and asserts no regrets for supporting his candidacy, expressing ongoing faith in him.
Abraham Lincoln expresses admiration for people who love their home and act with honesty. He advises opposing wrongs without harming the person, supporting those who do right and parting ways when they err, urging steadfastness in principled alignment.
Congressman Charles R. Crisp will fill a vacancy on the United States Tariff Commission. He will resign his House seat in two weeks. Governor Russell will appoint a successor for the remainder of Crisp’s term, with strong support for Hon. B. T. Castillon to be named for the unexpired term.
The editor returns to duty after a two week absence, recounting travels through Atlanta Griffin Tifton Roberta Columbus and several Georgia events. Highlights include the Georgia Press Association session in Tifton with editors from Moultrie Adel Albany and others, and nominations at Soberta Columbus for state senate and congressional positions.
A reader comments on an advertisement titled A Mouth Exercise in a recent paper. The writer argues there is already too much mouth exercise and calls for a system to keep mouths shut so brains can function, expressing frustration with verbose rhetoric and urging restraint.
The statement that he made no political promises before his election is cited as evidence of Hon. 8. T. Castellon's caliber, signaling a district trusted him in Washington. His overwhelming majority further shows the Third district's confidence in his leadership.
The Columbus Ledger Enquirer reports a 24 county gathering in Columbus to back B T Castellon as Third District congressman and to press for cross state highways from Montezuma to Hawkinsville and Americus to Cordele. Officials aim for unity in road, agriculture, and development across the district, highlighting growth since the 19th century and the region’s shared future.
In Pulaski and surrounding counties, the first congressional race for the newly created third district concluded with B. T. Castellon of Randolph County defeating Ralston Cargill of Columbus and recognizing Mr Coates as a strong local favorite. The Hawkinsville Dispatch notes the race was unusually clean and unifying, praising all three candidates for their service and urging Castellon to visit Pulaski frequently as the new congressman.
The narrative recounts Eugene Talmadge's early career from a 22 year old message clerk to future governor, detailing his 1907 entry with Rep. Peterson, a falling in love that led to marriage with Mrs. Peterson, and his progression to commissioner of agriculture in Georgia. It notes his law practice, move to Riley, and 20 years farming before public office, hinting at destiny guiding his rise.
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