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. r HE _. BUTLER _ H ER ALD , BUTLER, GEORGIA, MAY 23, 1946
THE BUTLER HERALD
TALMADGE LOSES SUPPORT
LONG-TIME FRIEND
OF
Entered at Postoffice at Butler Columbus Enquirer:
eorgia as Mail Matter of: The announcement of the Fitz-
- econq Uass ~ igerald Leader that it would no
Chas. Benns Jr., Managing Editor 1 SUPP ° rt 10
O. E. Cox, Publisher & Bus. ! Eugene TaImadgc came as
I PEDDLERS OF HATE AND FEAR
OFFICIAL ORGAN TAYLOR CO
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY
Average Weekly Circulation
Seventeen Hundred Copies
Established in 1879
UNCLE SAM'S POSTAL
FORCES
„ „ .. „ - T 7 ^ There are reports that the Ku
From the following written by K lux Klan is stirring again in Cal-
T°m Gregory and appearing in a ifornia and New York. If it is sth-
recent issue o The Macon Tele- ring there> it is stirring in a good
graph it is quite evident that Mr. many places between including in
Gregory has had some little at Geor gia. Prejudice, fear, and hatred
Those who work
seldom overdrawn.
overtime are
No one ever built up a success
ful enterprise by being impatient
with subordinates.
Mgr. Jr at Georgia. Prejudice, fear, and hatred
— ‘ athcr sensatlona l development in east experience in trying to please attach to no une time o r place . But
-. t the current gubernatorial cam- the public and at the same time t heir weird progency, the Klan and
paign ' compjing wi e requirements jt s kind, are phenomena of social
, After supporting Talmadge 26 t he P° st °» I( f department as displacements and upeavals. They
years, the Leader now comes out an employee of Uncle Sam. | tend to mushroom after wars.
.for James V. Carmichael. | We don’t mean by this that Because, in the United States,
I Editor Isador Gelders long had | btr0 . are ao Peasant features to suc h organizations often direct
been the personal and political , th .!! ra tb€ 7 e are their appeals to “old-stock, native
triend of the red-suspendered poli- >' a nu m^ er of Americans” and ask them to join
tician, but he announced edi- 1 wornes and headaches, which are j n defending “traditional American
J torially the other day that his “" n “!“* rlly e ™ pl °y ee ism against clericalism and foreign
had decided against ^ p _ e a e by Mr. radicalism,” "the purity of .the
Senate & Representative
Political Announcements
FOR STATE SENATE
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
One who trains himself to con
ceal his own contempt will find
that anger will never get one into
trouble.
We usually tell the faults we
see in others because it takes so
much loss time than it would to
tell our own.
newspaper
aiding the former governor in this
campaign.
Here is what Mr. Gelders said:
“The Fitzgerald Leader, herewith
announces its indorsement of Jas.
not
Gregory.
I Mr. Gregorys comment on this inferior blood,” and “the sanctity of
branch of the postal service was as the home against loosening moral
follows: codes,” they have gained some sup-
Sometimes when you think your port from well-meaning people.
Most Americans will recall the
experiences of 20 years ago and
shun such movements. But manyi
are too young to remember, these |
are times which try one’s judge
ments. |
Just why are the Klan and its
Costs of living in Mexico have
gone up. We understand that you
have to pay as much as 50 cents
for a steak now.
V. Carmichael, of Marietta, for job is the worst in the world,""ask
Governor of the State of Georgia your local postmaster to permit
in^ the coming primary election. you to peek in for a behind-the-
“This marks the Leader’s first scene glance at the task of Uncle
active opposition to Talmadge, in a Sam’s postal employees. They are
race for a state office, in his en- the hardest working people who
tire political career beginning in receive the least thanks and take T t .
, 1920 for State Senator. The decision more guff from the public than JUSt W ! hy are *!?
(Obviously then, has been made anyone unless it is the school cousins dangerous,
with clue deliberation and full teachers.
oast* record 0 ” °' Talmacl ^' s j This fact was brought to my at-
1 tention one day when I happened
luuivuu.mi, cue. ui ,U1C ‘ r v
White Race against adulteration by j ma king provisions for 50 per cent
c .... ... % increase in salaries for the public,
elementary and high school teach
ers of Georgia, and to support such
other legislation as will promote
the educational, health and eco
nomic development of the State of
Georgia.
I will advocate the revision of
our election laws so as to protect
the ballot from the evils of ignor
ance, fraud, intimidation and bri
bery, and will
I hereby announce my candidacy
for Representative in the General
Assembly of Georgia from Taylor
County, subject to the rules and
regulations of the Democratic
Having been recently honorably Executive Committee governing the
discharged from the United States primary of July 17.
Army with more than three years, I pledge to you that if you
of service overseas, and subject to honor me with this important of-
the rules of the Democratic Party fice that I shall do everything in
of the State and of the Senatorial m y power to make you a good
District, I hereby announce my Representative,
candidacy for the office as Sena- | Within the next few days I plan
tor from the Twenty-Third Sena- to present my platform to the
torial District of the State of Geor- , voters of Taylor County,
gia. I Your support and influence in
If elected Senator it will be my b . ehalf will be greatly appre
purpose to support legislation
every effort towards the best in-
teresjt of our county.
Sincerely,
GARLAND T. BYRD.
FOR STATE SENATOR
May Showers
Plus seasonal breezes
Helps to account for
Spring’s annoying sneezes.
A peach orchard in full bloom is
an inspiring sight. But one rose
bud given to the right person at
the right time can often accom
plish more.
The Leaders decision to oppose to see a patient postmaster quietly - - ----- - D _ ....
him should come with no more listening as an exciting customer and whole peoples. They render the fare of the State at large to at
surprise to Eugene Talmadge than waved her finger and promised to tbese organizations the same time, give special at-
First, because they germinate' nomination or" electing "public of
from fear and hate. That unholy ficials of this State,
paii can cloud the thinking and ( As Senator it will be my pur-
warp the judgement of individuals pose while thinking of the wel-
To the Voters of Taylor County:
I hereby announce as a candi
date for State Senator for the 23rd
Senatorial District, subject to the
rales of the Democratic primary. If
elected I w ill vote for the best in-
oppose any change terest of the counties I represent
in the County Unit System for and the State of Georgia as a
whole on all issues presented be
fore that tribunal.
Respectfully,
LOUIS R. ADAMS.
SiiT/ T? ng supp ° rt ° f write all the congressmen, sena-
I d nadge dating beyond his first tors, postmaster general and even
term as Commissioner of Agricul- President Truman himself,
ture. Both editorially and person- Thin . ■ „ ,, .
-■ Thinking that the postmaster
ally, the editor of The Leader for
had evidently refused her mailing
About as great a piece of nerve
as we ever witnessed was that in
which a man seated in a bus
the past several years has aiven • • ,
Eugene Talmadge' the counsel of ^ LT 3
a personal and political friend, 1
and advice on the lack of wisdom foundtha^h P i a riT U ty ’ u WaS
and righteousness of many of the SaSoned on tZ w ™ ho r waa
public policies and public state- f** Z u ? • WeSt , Coast
ments. Mr. Talmadge has not “ sqally w ™ te her twice vv eekly. It
“ had now been over a week and no
purport to attack more difficult
than ever.
Second they operate behind
masks and in the dark. They thus
open the door wide to hoodlums,
fanatics, and sadistic cowards—and
history records that swarms of such
tention toward looking after the
interest of the people from Taylor,
Peach and Crawford counties.
The people of this district de
pend almost entirely on farming
for their livelihood. I am a mem
ber of the Georgia Farmers Bureau
heeded his friend’s counsel.
“The Leader is not leaving Eu
such company the well intentioned
soon find themselves.
Third, they tend to become pri-
„„„„ vate armies used to satisfy the
letter. She was out for somebody’s grudges of those who have utterly
K1 (\r\r\ onH f n i» n r\ onnoom uri tL „ it i r<
gentry have crowded in. It is in! and pledge my efforts toward the
flirting with a young woman who gene Talmadge. Eugene Talmad-e ZZ™ and the man with the high- no concern with the sometimes loft;
was standing. i left The Leader ° Priority at that time was the though misguiding, aims of the ori
i T . T - , ’ . . 1 postmaster. ^~ 1 1 3
| 1 he Leader s decision to oppose * * *
Attention ladies! Three pairs of Talmadge in this race is not tne I .
nylon stockings (size 9 1-2) is of- result of any derogatory state- 11 me tbat dunng th , e
fered in a classified ad in one of ments against Mr. Talmadge from s „. 0 „ H ° Vin J’ Parents, sisters and
our daily papers to anyone willing any source, nor in any manner S thearts ^f ou d . lug ln huge
- replaster a room. !™s decision is based upon Eu. "S uiSTby SK“
?nceJ nTh gCS h°r T Uttei " cers. Usually the boxes would be
ances, and his philosophy as writ-1 destined to Uncle Sam’s most dis
to
ginal leaders
A few fiery crosses here and there
don’t mean the Klan is on the
march — yet. But it is well to be
on guard.
It's all right for us over here in
prosperous America to do without
for the sake of others abroad. But
is it fair for a husband to say,
“Why the women in Holland utlI , ,. ctItflLli uun
aven t had a new dress for seven sideration of his qualifications, af
years. •
An attractive young matron of
our county has become thoroughly
ten in his own publication, The lam ou^sts'and when the^i SatU F ated with formation
Statesman. j clerkTnformedthelender Hit thi C , ermng State P ° litics ’ being an ar ‘
The Leader will support Mr. box would hardly stand the trin o ent reader of the Atlanta papers.
Carmichael only after careful con- as far as Two Hoots Junction, the ConTtftuTk,n Sd ■‘Tml 1 ! 163 ' 1 r" 68 -- n ^
sender would g o into a rage and 2SSS3T eS“s. S ThS
best interest of the Georgia farm
er.
Your interest and support will
be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
JOHN B. GILES.
j FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE
I GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM
TAYLOR COUNTY
I hereby announce my candidacy
for Representative in the General
Assembly of Georgia from Taylor
county in the primary of July 17
subject to the rules and regula
tions of the jDemocratic Executive
Committee.
My only platform is, if elected,
to do all I can for the people of
Taylor county.
Respectfully,
L. R. DEAN.
j ter a study
I enunciated at
Trees and shrubbery are furn
ished by some municipalities to
beautify the community and in
line with current clean-up cam- have full confidence.
Pai «- Ba .tler is fortunate in that { “We enter into support of Mr.
its city otticials have offered many Carmichael with the hope that he
incentives in this direction. 1 will refrain from the usual type of
campaign mud-slinging. Much
that is untrue has been written of
Eugene Talmadge, and much that
is half true.
of his platform as accuse the oostoffice ofYnmnlvi™ exclaimed - “Trolley Runs. That’s
Moultrie, and a with a lot of s Hv rules inS of ° nP J heard of before ’ 1
critical review of the endorsements looking after the^eople’s interest ' wond ® r who wil1 announce his
of Mr. Carmichael by persons who, i n the county there might be 12 8 i candldac y next - -Albany Herald.
J 1 }}™ - We }}', and m whom vve people by the name of Whetrock
CUSTOM SAWMILLING-FARMERS
We will accept orders from farmers in
Taylor County for a limited amount of
sawing during June. Logs must be ready by
scheduled mill arrival. Orders are usually
booked several weeks ahead, so place yours
without delay.
Wallace Bros. Timber Service
BUTLER, GEORGIA
The people of Taylor and sur
rounding counties will have the
opportunity of hearing James V.
Carmichael, candidate for Gover
nor on May 29th when he is to
speak at 3:30 on the courthouse
grounds at Ellaville in an eight-
county rally.
and true to form over half of them
'would have a “J” in their initials.
You can picture the trouble the
postoffice would have in distribut
ing their mail. Just let a letter
come along with Jessie Whetrock
and the clerk place it in J. B.’s
box and theVe is a fuss.
We recently attended a conven
tion of organized employes, in
which the principal topic for each
of the several programs was based
on neatness of personal appear
ance, politeness and courtesy to 'a Pa a « tl "
'betted o',"- Th ^ J muc . h I “ere is the ™ of a close per-
s Ss could ho n, a" S ° nal and political frie " d tiring of
could be placed on Talmadgeism. The editor of the
Fitzgerald Leader was not influ
“We offer to Mr. Carmichael the
advice that there is enough whole' Most common, however, is that
truth in Mr. Talmadge’s record to there is usually a mass of Juniors
defeat him, without detracting and Seniors. To complicate matters
from the worth of his many con- along will come a letter with
tributions to the State of Georgia neither Jr. nor Sr. on it. The clerk
in years long past. makes a guess and deposits it in
i he evil that men do lives af- the old man's box. Junior pops in
ter them, the good is oft interred the next day wanting to know why
with their bones. the postoffice can’t place people’s'
“Eugene Talmadge is politically mail in the right boxes. '
more
such subjects
Now that the political picture is
beginning to take shape. I think
it is time to revive that oldest of
saws about the candidate who
was asked to give his opinion of
Heaven and Hell. “I’d rather not
do it boys,” he said, “I might of-
as I have some
friends in both
Pickle, in
And the postal rules and regula
tions people will never learn. Mail
order houses have the right to
places invoices in the packages
mailed to customers, but when the
encod by any statement made by a postmaster informs them that they,
political enemy of Eugene Tal- cannot return packages containing!
madge. In Mr. Gelders’ own words letters they accuse the postoffice
his decision was "based upon Eu- of looking after the interests of bjg
gene Talmadge’s own verbal utter- companies.
ances, and his philosophy as writ- j Another problem is that of peo
ten in his own publication, The pie sending after their mail. Mrs.
fend someone,
mighty good
places.”—Earl
County News.
Statesman
That tells the story of Tal-
madge losing the support of a
Early f r j enr | who has backed him for
more than a quarter of a cen-
I fury.
bread j \ve believe that many other
There was an acute
shoitage in Butler Saturday. Those former supporters of Eugene Tal
t, noon had g rea t madge vvill dec j de aga.inst sup
who waited till
difficulty in finding bread and
those who waited until the middle
of the afternoon found themselves
without. And bread was not the
only item of food in which there
was notable scarcity. There may
not be much improvement of the
situation for several months.
porting
instead.
him this time and vote,
for Jimmy Carmichael.
i Glassblower will send for her mail
by the neighborhood children for
years. Then one day a little boy!
gets her mail and loses a letter on
the way home. Mrs. Glassblower
i then goes into a rage asking why
don’t postal authorities have better
sense than to give important let
ters to kids.
No, your job may be terrible on
the nerves, but you ought to talk
| to the patient people who handle
your mail.
We note that the state supreme
<-ourt has sustained Judge T. Hicks
Fort again. This time it was a
case in Taylor superior court. By,
way of comment, we may add that'
it’s nothing unusual for an ap
pellate court to affirm a judgment
of the court over which Judge Fort!
presides. He seems to us to be as 1
able on the bench as he was when
he was a practicing attorney.
That’s saying, what you might
*erm a mouthful.—W. C. Tucker in
Columbus Enquirer.
Most folks do a great deal of
grumbling about the rough way
of life when they might be using j Physically handicapped war vet-
their strength to better advantage j erans in many localities are found
in mending the road. j to be making amazing progress in
| their work and in recreational ef
The Herald extends sincere' torts. We find right here in our
sympathy to Mrs. B. H. Howard, own community several fine ex
editor of the Dawson County Ad-'amples of such efforts. We greatly
vertiser, Dawsonville, Ga., and admire their courage and con-
family in the recent death of their gratulate them on the progress
they are making in business for
themselves or as an employe.
husband and father, Dr. Howard,
who had practiced medicine at
Dawsonville since 1909. He was
also active in church and Masonic
circles
Travel in many regions of the
nation this coming summer is ex
pected to be the heaviest in years
One would hardly describe a as many who have delayed
cabbage as an educational system vacations during war years will
or a turnip as an agricultural col-i soon be found passing this way
Preacher-Editor-Fisherman J. H. lege, but Mexico officially defines, It is every one’s duty to lend
Clarke of Forsyth has discovered them and other vegetables as pub- i every encouragement possible to
that one of the advantages of fish- j lie utilities. And as a result the re-: have these travelers stop here for
ing is that it leads into new paths public has established what might 1 a visit to our many good farms
of knowledge, sometimes includ- ■ be called the Vegetable Bank of j inspect our poultry, livestock and
mg the science of catching fish. Mexico to finance the vegetable 1 dairying industries. Poiftt out to
“Not long ago,” Brother Clarke | cartel which is already taking j them our many fine streams of
o o ’ I v... v-wvt j lunuig
says, “we were angling somewhat form. Never in the history of any
futilely in the Ogeechee when other country has the vegetable
across the stream we heard a cow been raised to the level of the
bell ring. It was a s ignal for a railroads and power and light
boatman to hasten to a trot line companies in its r elationship "to 1 looking for just such places as we
on which was a 20-pound rockfish the economic welfare of the peo-' have to offer to make investments
which had rung the bell.” pie. and establish new enterprises.
healthful water and of supplying
water for industrial plants, our
immense fine forests and valuable
lands. Often these travelers are