Jackson and Butts County Face Unrest and Resolve
A reader sends observations on Jackson and Butts County after a week of racial tension. The piece notes initial hostility then cautious progress with Negro officials, strong voter participation, and bipartisan leadership efforts. It urges unity to avoid renewed violence and protect fragile race relations in the community.
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Jackson
Georgia
Butts County
County Board of Education
Dges
van Deventer Foundation
Jackson and
Guest Editorial on Science and Immortality by Dr. Wernher von Braun
Dr. Wernher von Braun argues that spiritual principles guide science and ethics, asserting immortality through belief in Christ and an immaterial soul. He cites creation, transformation in nature, and Franklin to claim continuity of spiritual existence beyond death.
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Earth
Benjamin Franklin
Georgia State Patrol Strength Reaches 625 Troopers
Atlanta officials report 26 new troopers graduated from the Georgia Police Academy, lifting total manpower to 625, the highest since 1937. Gov. Maddox praised the force, noting pay upgrades and 75 new troopers approved this year.
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Atlanta
Georgia Police Academy
State Patrol
R. H. Burson
Lester G. Maddox
Georgia
Maddox
Georgia General Assembly
Col. Burson
General Assembly
Whatsoever Things He Learned From a Family War Test
An elderly tale from World War II recalls a New Jersey family awaiting news of their sailor son. After years of silence they hear from San Diego that he cared for a severely wounded comrade. The parents refuse to take the man home, citing burden. The next day a telegram reports the sailor’s suicide, revealing the moral about respect for the disfigured and the hidden burdens people bear.
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New Jersey
San Diego
California
Local Social Notes From LaGrange Area Families
Personal items list visits and guests among LaGrange families and friends. B L Cook and Pre Cook hosted by Inman Smith. Roland Gary George and Gene of Elmville visited. Howard Davis Willard and family from Albany were guests. Atlanta Golf Class at Atlanta Country Club attended by visitors. L H Cawthon hosted Charles Kenney of Cheneyton and Rev Bill Thayer and Lisa of Forest Park.
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B. L. Cook
LaGrange
Pre
Roland
Gary
George
Gene
Ville
Inman Smith
Howard
Albany
Anil
Davis Willard
Niaq Willard
Atlanta
Atlanta Country Club
L. H. Cawthon
Mi 4
Charles Kenney
Cneiryton
Bill Thay
Lisa
Forest Park
Fragmented Notice of Personal Loss and Tour Offer
A damaged fragment reports a casket opening and a family note describing injuries to a son. The text also advertises a religious tour titled FIVE STAR by Donald E. Wildmon, with a box address in Tupelo, Mississippi for further information.
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Donald. E. Wildmon
the Holy Land
Vr Wildmon
Tupelo
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