Cordele mayor feuds fuel sharp editorials and libel threats
A quarrel over local papers and politics in Cordele Georgia centers on Mayor Bivins, accusations of corruption, and editorials in the Vienna Progress and Cordele paper. The editor defends reporting, cites court records, and warns of potential legal action for libel while pledging to stand by responsible journalism.
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Cordele
Proenzss
Mr. Skunk
Brying
Vienna Progress
J. A. R. Crum
Superior Court
Dooly County
Bruins
Wells
Annpanias
Sapphyra
The
Progress
Bivins
Jnc
B. Powell
Jno
W. Powell
F. Powerl & Son
South-western
Qeonee
Albany
Court House
Union Street
Vienna
Cordele Papers Urge Moral Action Over City Scandal
An editorial urges Cordele residents to back public morality by exposing corrupt acts and calling for action. It praises local papers for leading the charge, says the public must judge uprightly, and hints at demanding Mayor Biying’s resignation if the community acts decisively.
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Tts
Cordele
Biying
Cordele Mayor Bivins Accused of Abuse and Corruption
The editor vows truth and prosecution for perjury to defend claims against Mayor Bivins. The piece accuses Bivins of prolonging a disorderly conduct case involving his brother, hindering trial for over two months, and prostituting office by deception and fraud. Citizens and council members question his conduct and votes.
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Gity Council of
Cordale
Biving
L—l
Frank J. Bivins
Bivins
Cordele
Biying
Gouncel
Blgins
Georgia
Corruption claims shake Cordele mayoral office
The Progress reports to the public that the Cordele mayor is alleged to be guilty of malfeasance in office and abusing official power to shield friends and accept money or its equivalent for political support and protection.
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