Columbia Herald staff and publication details
The Columbia Herald weekly edition lists J. I. Fin Boy as president and W. D. Hastings as secretary and treasurer. Editors include Richard H. Wyatt with Hastings as business manager. The publication is mailed as second class from Columbia Tennessee. Subscription rates follow.
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Columbia Herald Company, Inc
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Fin Boy
W. D. Hastings
EU Pinney
Richard H. Wyatt
Old Fashioned Democrat Retires From Senate Spotlight
This piece praises Colorado Democrat Charles S. Thomas as a frank, old school legislator who retires March 4. It contrasts his view that government should govern less with modern calls for broad regulation, warning of a drift toward bureaucracy and party-driven governance amid large federal spending and expanding laws.
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American Federation of Labor
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Union
Great Britain
Fragmentary line on expectations and resentment
A fragment discusses resentment toward those who fail to meet extended expectations and those who try to extend them but fall short. The terse remark implies social pressure and the consequences of not measuring up to set limits.
Boundary changes urged for Columbia city units
The editorial argues for updated Columbia city boundaries to reflect real extents and annex nearby territory fairly. It notes past annexations in Clarksville and Nashville and calls for a just plan that benefits both residents inside and outside current limits.
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Clarksville
Nashville
Herald
Senate passage without roll call prompts quorum questions
A brief discusses how the U S Senate passed a bill to prohibit strikes on national transportation systems with fewer than a dozen members present and no roll call. The piece contrasts Senate practice with Tennessee’s constitution requiring a quorum and argues that many important measures pass without full attendance.
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Senate
United States
Senat
Congress
Tennessee
Kiwanis and Elks Plan Christmas Gift Event for Columbia Children
Kiwanis of Columbia will distribute anonymous gifts to 100 or more local children next Friday night or Saturday morning. Gifts will be delivered without names, marked only as donations from the club members. The Elks will hold a Christmas tree for needy youngsters, continuing a long tradition of charity and community joy.
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Columbia
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Churches Plan Shared Joy and Blessings This Christmas
In Maury county this year 2e8 is cited with no empty stock and churches pledge to care for their own to ensure every child enjoys faith in Santa. Despite hard times, the section has seen abundance and will share with those less fortunate, reflecting a community effort to spread joy and material blessings.
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Maury County
Fool legislation and Tennessee redistricting hopes
The Chattanooga Times and Herald debate the coming legislature amid distrust of lawmakers and big government. They urge an honest redistricting act, tax law amendments, curbs on back taxes, and sensible appropriations to avoid public disappointment.
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Chattanooga Times
Herald
Tennssee
Political reprisals and partisan restraint in appointments
The piece argues against de seat of Finis Garrett for political reasons and warns Tennessee leaders against using patronage as retaliation. It recalls past unfair redistricting and recalls Republican precedent from Taft and Wilson era, urging caution and fairness to avoid harming state and national interests.
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Nashville
United States Senate
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Taft
Congress
Wst
Immigration policy debate on limiting foreign-born arrivals
The piece laments a one year immigration limit and advocates delaying admissions for five years. It argues the foreign born influence harms Americanism and cites Johnson bill outcomes. It notes opposition from districts with strong foreign voting power and criticizes lawmakers for appeals to foreign vote.
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Europe
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Save America for Americans immigration speech
A speaker denounces immigrant policy and critiques senators Sa bath and Seigel for opposing a measure. He argues America should not fund or shelter the world’s poor and opposes immigration, claiming labor surplus and native job insecurity justify limiting entry. He condemns Congress for inaction and calls to protect native-born Americans.
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Sabath
Seigel
Republic
America
Europe
Congress
Crime wave hints at legal enforcement failures in Tennessee
A Tennessee columnist argues that crime surges stem from weak public sentiment and lax enforcement. He notes dead letter laws like the cigarette ban and failing liquor controls, urging voters to demand stricter enforcement to curb violence and theft.
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Tennessee
Lignor
Act of Assembly
Mt Pleasant couple welcome daughters in December
Mr and Mrs W J Webster Jr of Mt Pleasant announce the birth of a daughter Mary Virgin. Mr and Mrs Clyde Haghey of Highland Park report the birth of a daughter on December 12.
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W. J. Webster, Jr
Mt. Pleasant
Mary Virgin
Clyde Haghey
Highland Park
Maury County to issue school bonds for new buildings
Maury County will issue bonds authorized by the county court to fund a building program in a year. The bonds will bear up to six percent interest and are tax exempt. County Superintendent Graham reports most communities have pledged to cover issuance costs, enabling $175000 or more to be spent on school construction next year, boosting local employment and material demand.
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Daily Herald
Maury County
W.j ©. Whitthorne
Graham
Death of Father of Mrs H B Adams in Franklin
John W Alexander father of Mrs H B Adams of Franklin died Saturday near Franklin on the Lew isburg pike aged in his 90s. Funeral Sunday at New Hope church with Rev W M Mallard. burial in family cemetery. Survived by sister Elizabeth. ten siblings. five sons John W Jesse W Thomas Milward James Os Alexander. two daughters Mrs Baker Adem and Mrs J C Hopkins. eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.
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Daily Herald
Franklin Review-Appeal
John W. Alexander
H. B. Adams
Franklin
Lewisburg Pike
New Hope Church
W. M. Mallard
Willawsen County
Te County
New Hope
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Klhveliath Alexander
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Jesse W
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Pulaski
Milward
James Fr. Aexander
Baker Adem
Columbia
J.C. Hopkins
Nashville
Three Men Arrested in Mt Pleasant Liquor Raids
Raids at Mt Pleasant result in three arrests as officers seize gallons of liquor. John Throop and a man named Clark, both white, are bound over to answer before the circuit jury. A Negro man connected with the raid is also bound over as authorities press a crackdown on bootlegging.
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Daily Herald
Mt. Pleasant
Shioritts A Hwann
G. McKixeock
John Throop
Clark
Arestell
M. Ricketts
Sangs
Stewart
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