Georgia county unit system faces constitutional test
A Meriwether County suit challenges the Georgia county unit vote method used in gubernatorial elections. Editor Methvin claims the unit system undervalues votes from larger counties like Dodge, favoring Herman Talmadge. Governor-elect Talmadge vows to defend the system as long as he serves, urging constitutional protection.
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E. T. Methyin
Eastern Times - Journal
Meriwether County
James S. Peters
Petera
Tris
Cinch County
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Barly Seeralere
Adusl Dams
Man Talmadge
Georgia
Eugene Cook
Methvin
Burke
Dodge
M. E. Thompson
Herman Talmadge
Pete Lore
Supreme Court
Ihall
Peters
Roy Harris
Atlanta Constitution
Steps Taken To Provide Aid For Korea-Duty Vets
Washington AP report outlines the gap between benefits for World War I and II veterans and Korean veterans. Congress recently passed a law allowing non service connected VA treatment for Korean vets and burial cost aid for next of kin, but many key benefits remain unavailable to Korean veterans, including pensions, education, home loans, automobiles, unemployment pay, and Social Security credits.
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James. Marlow Washington
Congress
Veterans Administration
Hickory
Lee
V& Hospital
Tucson
Rte
Truman
Unti
Capitol
Six Reds Sentenced to Death in Treason Trials Philippines
In Manila Judge Cantelo sentenced six top members of the Philippine Communist Party to death for murder arson and robbery linked to an armed plot to topple the government. Nine others received life terms and nine more were given various prison sentences. A boy and girl under 18 were sent to reform school. The judge said the party and its Huk forces seek a Soviet style government and cited killings including Mrs Quezon and other prominent Filipinos in 1949.
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Manila
Philippine Communist Party
Oscar Cantelo
Communist Party
Huk
Philippines
Manuel Quezon
Philipines
Aurora
Luzon
Ex Convict Nabbed In Attack Slaying
A Negro ex convict Arthur Waitus 33 known as Fat Eye was captured in Fairmont North Carolina and brought to Columbia South Carolina for the murder of an Episcopal parish house occupant. The case followed an assault on a white Sunday School teacher and she was found beaten and strangled May 1 in a furnace room. Waitus previously served time for attempted rape and faced a murder warrant in Georgetown County. He offered no resistance and denied involvement. The arrest was led by Sheriff Garris Cribb with officers from both states.
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Columbia
S.C
Fairmont
N. C
Garris Cribb
Georgetown
5. C
Arthur
Fat Eye) Waitus
Waltus
Cribb
Wallus
Wellus
Extra Wardens Denied in Washington County Budget Clash
CHIPLEY Special-Cole man Newman of Tallahassee, director of the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, told the Washington County Sportsmen's Club that two additional wardens could not be provided due to financial difficulties. He noted the legislature rejected extra revenue via a polo fishing tax, which would have funded Wardens and raised regular licenses to 15 dollars and 7.50 for a 0-day trip license.
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Chipley
Coleman Newman
Tallahassee
Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
Washington County Sportsmen's Club
Commission
Washington
Sportsmen's Club
Newman
Washington County
Veterans Hospital Bingo Honors Speechless Veterans
In Manchester New Hampshire veterans at the Veterans Hospital participate in bingo held in the auditorium. They listen via earphones and keep score from their beds. Microphones in each ward relay their hits to the auditorium for the game.
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Manchester
N.H
Veterans Hospital
Learning From Golf Stars Nine Iron Shot Technique
A golf instructional excerpt discusses using a nine iron for a short approach, stressing stance alignment and a compact follow through. It covers grip, weight shift, and eye focus during the swing, noting many players neglect finishing the follow through. The piece references Jimmy Demaret and aims to guide steady, accurate shots.
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Kieworth
NEA
Worsham
P.qa
Jacksonville Tars take series from Macon Peaches in Florida
United Press reports the Jacksonville Tars beat the Macon Peaches 6 to 3, piling up 10 hits off two Macon pitchers while holding the Peaches to one run after the first inning. Savannah Indians surged to first with a 9 to 2 victory over Augusta, while Charleston Rebels climbed to No 2 by beating Montgomery 7 to 5 and Columbus Red Birds handed Columbia their second loss 6 to 4.
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Sunshine State
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Indians
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Auto Daredevils To Present Show At Houston Fairgrounds
Chitwood, famed auto stunt producer, brings thrilling acts to Houston Fairgrounds Speedway tomorrow night at 8 30. The program features bold crashes, car launches, flame walls, and a torpedo catapult with a 1951 car flying to a ramp.
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Chitwood Auto Daredevils
Houston Fairgrounds Speedway
Chitwood
Suce Diver
Atlanta and Little Rock in pivotal Southern Association series
Atlanta baseball, once leaders of the Southern Association, have slipped to second place after four straight losses. A critical four game series with Little Rock begins tonight, wrapping with a doubleheader Sunday, to decide which club remains atop the standings. Little Rock trails narrowly, while Nashville and Memphis match results elsewhere as teams chase first.
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Little Rock
Atlanta Baseball
Southern Association
Travelers
Nashville
Atlanta
New Orleans
Don Finciotta
Memphis
Chattanoowa
Duck Dusty
Chattancoga
Mobile
Dodd Upsets Kirby in Women's Tourney
In Fort Smith Arkansas Betty Dodd from Sam Houston Texas upset medalist Dot Kirby of Atlanta 19 holes in the Southern Amateur quarter finals. Miss Riley edged Marnie Polk 1 up while Lena Faulk routed Mrs. Maurice Glick 4 and 3 and Gen McWane beat Ed Dell Worts 4 and 3 to reach the semifinals at Herdscrabble Country Club.
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Ark
APH
Darkhorse
Betty Dodd
Teady
Bob Lyley
Miss Dodd
Sam Houston
Tex
Dot Kirby
Atlanta
Miss Riley
Aon
Fort We
Marnie Polk
Chattanooga
Lena Faulk
Thomasville
Maurice Glick
Baltimore
Gen McWane
Birmingham
Ed Dell Worts
Herdscrabble Country Club
Weed Away Tour Sets Two Transcontinental Shows
A brief arts note outlines a show titled Weed Away that plans two tours featuring a score of performances. The piece emphasizes live dates and touring details without additional background.
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Iefyis Is
League Directors Meet in Enterprise
League directors from Ashame-Farlaa Lenepe plan a meeting in Enterprise to discuss league affairs and current standings. Halstead notes Panam Cyee Heading League in land while other leaders remain strong though the league is competitive. George Piperas tours venues amid optimism that parity is better than last year.
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Enterprise
Matid
Diirectore
Halstead
Tzset
Taerat Sremueet
Panam Cyee
League In Land
Enterpriog
Aetna
Teehaswee
Teague
Fragmentary note on medieval silver trade term Easterling
Fragmentary OCR notes reference the meaning solid silver of Sion and an ion of the word Easterling. It mentions merchants of the 13th century and the Trem towns of the Becseulta League on the continent. The readable text is brief and fragmented.
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Becseulta
Mew Brockton Cubs Win Bob Cat Pins
In a tight matchup the Mew Brockton Cubs edged the Bob Cat to claim victory. Cubs pitchers and hitters delivered key moments to secure the win, with late runs sealing the outcome at home.
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Brockton Cubs
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