- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Serial:
- By the Governor of the State of Georgia, a proclamation.
- Title:
- Addresses of Lester Garfield Maddox, Governor of Georgia, 1967-1971
- Creator:
- Georgia. Governor (1967-1971 : Maddox)
- Contributor to Resource:
- Maddox, Lester, 1915-2003
- Publisher:
- [Atlanta, Georgia] : [Office of the Governor]
- Date of Original:
- 1971
- Subject:
- Georgia--Politics and government--1951-
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- state government records
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Description based on: January 18, 2012 ; title from PDF caption (Georgia Government Publications database, viewed February 16, 2017).
Latest issue consulted: September 16, 2015 (Georgia Government Publications database, viewed February 16, 2017). - External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA G600 .S1 M4 1967-71
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- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bg600-b-ps1-bm4-b1967-h71
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
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Addresses of Lester Garfield Maddox
GEORGIA'S SEVE TY-FIFTH GOVER OR Governor Maddox Placed This Photograph in the Capitol
Addresses of Lester Garfield Maddox
e./ Governor of Georgia, 7967-7977 ~
Frank Daniel, Editor
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY
Carroll Hart, Director
Atlanta
Ben W. Fortson, Jr.
Secretary of State
1971
This book distrilmted by The Georgia Department of Archives and History Atlanta, Georgia 30334
PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. BY HIGGINS McARTHUR/LONGINO & PORTER, INC. ATLANTA, GEORGIA
uPreface~
Miss Carroll Hart, director of the Georgia Department of Archives and History, states that something like twelve hundred addresses which Governor Lester Garfield Maddox delivered during his administration (1967-1971) have been placed (along with press releases, proclamations, circular letters, etc.) in the state archives. All these speeches are represented here, as are a few other papers.
To encompass these documents in a single volume of convenient size, some speeches have been excerpted, some reproduced in full. This compression is an expedient borrowed from the example of states issuing similar collections. Its chief justification is perhaps that it avoids duplication, and its vindication would be that the procedure might encourage fuller, scholarly study and interpretation of the whole.
An editor must remember that repetition is not necessarily redundancy. Its most obvious use may be for emphasis, as Governor Maddox emphasized the goals of his term of office. And he was often emphatic about personal, local, or national matters. Not every new office-holder, for instance, enjoys the blessed assurance he expressed (August 25, 1967) when he said: "When I ran for governor. .. I never doubted for a second that I would win despite the odds against me." These odds, as he enumerated them (March 16, 1968) were: "All that was necessary was to defeat the Democrats, the Republicans---on the state and national level-159 courthouses, more than 400 city halls, the railroads, the utility companies, major industry, and all the daily papers and TV stations in Georgia." Yet becoming governor in the face of such opposition was hardly more remarkable than the growth of his popularity during his four years in office. If the General Assembly elected him to the governor's chair, Governor Maddox himself won the support he attracted during his gubernatorial term, as the polls soon began to show. As Georgia's chief executive he looked back to a time when he had been treated as something of a freak candidate: the news media sometimes ignored his candidacy and his campaigns when he earlier aspired to
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public office. But as governor he could no longer be ignored, with support growing in Georgia and beyond its borders. And during his busy 1960s, he saw three of his foremost adversaries-two Kennedys and a black leader-wiped out by assassins' bullets.
Sometimes Governor Maddox expressed himself vehemently on current topics at not necessarily large gatherings; again, he might review an experience several years after its occurrence. Two such instances took place a few weeks apart, in talks to parent-teacher groups. One, on March 26, 1968, is his account of events leading to the discontinuation of the Maddox-operated restaurant in August, 1964, which was notably influential on his political career. The other talk, on April 18, 1968, is his chief reference in these speeches to the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at a time when the tragedy was vivid in the public mind.
Excerpting is always precarious, and proved especially difficult with speeches as colorful, confident, and outspoken as this governor's. Ideally, perhaps, passages cited from full addresses should provide a portrait of the speaker, a precis of his aspirations, and some clue to his growing consequence. In this instance, they should bear evidence as to how Governor Maddox (who had not won a majority in a general election) became during his incumbency a leading political power in his state, as was shown by the ease with which he won his race for lieutenant governor in the 1970 election.
Governor Maddox more than once speaks feelingly of his public image as depicted by news cartoons. Addressing inmates of the Meriwether Public Works Camp, on October 29, 1969, he said: "I know it's not a funny thing to be in prison. I feel the same way about cartoons. They're pretty funny unless you're in them." A sampling of such caricatures is included in this book for readers who happen not to be familiar with them. Cartoons reproduced are through courtesy of Mr. Clifford H. Baldowski (Baldy) of the Atlanta Constitution, Mr. Lou Erickson (Eric) of the Atlanta Journal, and Mr. Bill Daniels, of Station WSB-TV. Weare grateful to these artists for their cooperation, to Governor Maddox and his executive staff, to Mrs. Maddox and secretary, Mrs. Joyce Paxton, to various faculty members of Georgia schools, and to Mr. Ralph Stephens, of the University of Georgia Press. The entire staff of the Georgia Department of Archives and History lent ready assistance in transferring these addresses to book form, and special thanks go to them. The compiler, however, is solely responsible for the selections incorporated into this book.
July 1, 1971
F. D.
u Table of Contents ~
Preface Biography of Lester G. Maddox Governor Maddox's Election and Induction
V XXXII XXXIII
1967
Inaugural Address, January 11
3
State of the State and Budget Message, January 13
12
Jaycee's Outstanding Young Men, Jekyll Island, January 14
22
Association County Commissioners, January 16
23
"Eggs and Issues," January 17
25
Downtown Merchants, Columbus, January 19
26
School Boards, January 28
26
Weyerhaeuser Plant, Nashville, January 24
26
Annual Radio Institute, Athens, January 26
27
Georgia Day, Savannah, February 12
27
Freedom Shrine, Hapeville, February 16
29
Atlanta Bar Association, February 16
29
Jefferson-Jackson Day, February 20
29
Greater Atlanta Tech Alumni, February 21
29
Mobile Homes Plant, Richland, February 23
30
Vocational Rehabilitation Planning, March 1
30
March of Dimes, Decatur, March 1
30
Governor's Prayer Breakfast, March 2
30
State Patrol Graduation, March 3
31
Tau Beta Pi Honorary Fraternity, March 5
31
American Legion Birthday, Covington, March 7
31
Mobile Homes Association, March 9
31
Appalachian Highway Bill, Executive Department, March 13
32
Georgia Education Association, March 16
32
Legislation Session Clo,ses, March 17
33
Monroe County Development Bonds, March 21
34
U. S. Plywood Corporation, Waycross, March 22
35
Operation Bootstrap, Covington, March 22
35
Seminole County Fat Cattle Show, March 24
35
American Legion Post 77, Conyers, March 24
36
Easter Egg Hunt, Jekyll Island, March 26
36
Rural Electrification, March 27
36
Kiwanis Club of Atlanta, March 28
36
Cecil Cheeves Chapter DeMolay, Savannah, March 28
37
Tylac Chemical Plant, LaFayette, March 29
37
Project COG, Dublin, March 29
37
Personnel Officers Council, March 30
37
Kiwanis Club of Clayton County, Jonesboro, March 30
38
Georgia State College Young Democrats, March 31
38
Elberton Chamber of Commerce, March 31
42
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Association County Commissioners, Jekyll Island, April 3
42
Red Carpet Tour, Rome, April 5
42
YMCA Youth Assembly, April 6
43
Board of Education Members, April 8
43
Commission on Children and Youth, Athens, April 10
43
Graduate Embalmers of Georgia, Inc., Macon, April 11
44
West Point High School, April 12
44
West Point Lions Club, April 12
44
Jaycees Distinguished Awards, Cartersville, April 13
44
Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity, April 14
45
Hampton Kiwanis Club, April 17
45
Valdosta State College, April 19
45
American Turpentine Farmers Association, Valdosta, April 19
46
Ordinaries of Georgia, Athens, April 20
46
Chamblee-Doraville Businessmen, April 20
46
Atlanta Rotary Club, April 24
46
Oconee Area Planning, Eatonton, April 25
47
Dedication of Sinclair Building, April 26
47
Ingleside Kiwanis Club, Macon, April 27
47
Irwin County Democratic Party, Ocilla, April 28
48
Confederate Memorial Day, Kingston, April 30
48
United Cerebral Palsy Day Care Center, April 30
48
Flying Rebels, April 30
48
Fruehauf's Second Atlanta Branch, May 1
49
Rockmart-Aragon Chamber of Commerce, Rockmart, May 2
49
Data Processing Management, May 3
49
John Rosier Masonic Lodge, May 4
49
Blackstone Corporation, Statesboro, May 5
50
Jenkins County Dairy Festival, Millen, May 5
50
Pinetree Festival, Swainsboro, May 5
50
Jones County High All Sports, Gray, May 5
50
Junior Civitan Awards, Jekyll Island, May 6
51
Georgia Southwestern College, Americus, May 8
51
White House Inn Groundbreaking, Warm Springs, May 8
51
Automobile Dealers Association, Jekyll Island, May 8
51
American Trucking Association, May 9
52
Christian Business Committee, May 12
52
Department Heads Breakfast, May 15
52
American Chain and Cable, Stone Mountain, May 16
52
Candler County Civic Clubs, Metter, May 16
53
Middle Georgia College, Cochran, May 17
53
Peace Officers, Fort Valley, May 17
53
Fulton County Grand Jurors, May 18
53
Atlanta Transportation Club, May 18
54
Probation and Parole, Jekyll Island, May 19
54
Fulton County Prison Wardens, May 19
54
State Board of Accountancy, May 20
54
Carroll County Prison Chapel, Carrollton, May 21
55
Meeting of County Officials, May 22
55
South Fulton Chamber of Commerce, May 22
55
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Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, Jesup, May 23
55
Public Health Association, Jekyll Island, May 24
56
Educational Television WCLP, Chatsworth, May 25
56
Cherokee County Democrats, Canton, May 25
56
Paulding Chamber of Commerce, Dallas, May 26
56
Hall County Dairy Day, Gainesville, May 27
57
Regional Youth Development, Gainesville, May 27
57
American Legion Post No. 220, Clayton, May 28
57
Cornelia Methodist Youth Fellowship, May 28
57
Joint Civic Clubs, Cordele, May 30
58
Augusta Chamber of Commerce, May 31
58
Georgia Bar Association, Columbus, June 2
58
Georgia Forestry Association, Jekyll Island, June 5
58
Lions and Rotary Clubs, Eastman, June 6
59
Putnam County Dairy Festival, Eatonton, June 7
59
Winterville Community Picnic, June 7
59
Swainsboro Vocational-Technical School, June 8
59
Modular Industries, Sylvester, June 8
60
Veterinary Medicine, Callaway Gardens, June 9
60
Travel Experts Meeting, June 12
60
Southeastern Peanut Association, June 12
61
Governor's Summer Internships, June 12
62
Georgia Retail Furniture Association, Jekyll Island, June 13
62
Teachers of Vocational Agriculture, June 14
62
Lawrenceville Kiwanis Club, June 15
62
Board for Children and Youth, June 15
63
Press Conference, June 15
63
Atlanta Lions Club, June 16
64
Brooks County Jaycees, Quitman, June 19
64
Atlanta Airport Rotary Club, June 19
65
Georgia Municipal Association, June 20
65
Tugaloo State Park, Lavonia, June 24
65
Rural Letter Carriers, June 26
66
Scientific Glassblowers, June 28
66
Coastal Area Planning, Brunswick, June 30
66
Fourth of July Celebration, Demorest, July 4
66
Patterson Lions Club, July 4
67
Morgan County Civic Clubs, Rutledge, July 5
67
Macon Exchange Club, July 6
67
Press Association, Jekyll Island, July 8
67
Central Georgia Democratic Dinner, Milledgeville, July 10
68
Trion Rotary Club, Summerville, July 12
68
Governor's Honors Program, Macon, July 13
68
District County Officers, Waycross, July 13
69
Joint Principals Conference, Athens, July 18
69
State Medical Education Board, July 19
69
New Georgia Tech Dormitories, July 19
70
National Interstate Council, July 20
70
Sheriffs Association, Jekyll Island, July 21
70
Gray Bonnet Regiment, Fort Stewart, July 21
71
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Commission on the Status of Women, July 22
71
Governor's Day, Fort Stewart, Hinesville, July 22
71
Hairdressers and Cosmetology, July 23
71
Retail Food Dealers, Jekyll Island, July 23
72
Opening Tobacco Market, Douglas, July 26
72
Tax Assessors Summer Conference, Jekyll Island, July 26
72
Lithia Springs Ruritan Club, July 27
73
Newnan Rotary Club, July 28
73
Ninth Annual Watershed Meeting, Talmo, July 28
73
Thomaston Kiwanis Club, August 1
73
Buckhead Fifty Club, August 1
74
Atlanta Masonic Club, August 2
75
North Georgia Electric Membership, August 3
75
Police Academy Graduation, August 4
75
Christian Crusade, Tulsa, Okla., August 4
76
Etowah Ruritan Club, Rome, August 7
76
Vocational Rehabilitation, Jekyll Island, August 9
76
Flint River Academy, Woodbury, August 12
77
Moose Association, August 12
77
Independent Automobile Dealers, Stone Mountain, August 14
77
Sigma Delta Kappa, August 17
78
Moultrie Appreciation Dinner, August 17
78
School Bus Drivers, Jackson Lake, August 18
78
Sherwood Plaza, Gainesville, August 19
78
Federation of All U. S. Veterans, August 19
79
Eighth District Democrats Dinner, Waycross, August 21
79
Downtown Civitan Club, August 22
79
State Chamber of Commerce, Savannah, August 22
80
John Hancock Academy, Sparta, August 23
80
Golden Fleece Masonic Lodge, Covington, August 25
80
Fellowship Baptist Church, Adel, August 27
81
Avondale Baptist Church, Macon, August 27
81
Kappa Sigma Fraternity, August 31
81
Walton County Chamber of Commerce, Monroe, August 31
82
Walton County Airport, Monroe, August 31
82
Community Recreation, Dallas, September 2
82
Kiwanis Club, Chattanooga Valley, Flintstone, September 2
82
Victory Homecoming, Tallulah Falls, September 3
83
Mt. Paran Church of God, September 5
83
Sylvester Kiwanis Club, September 6
83
Government Appreciation, Hartwell, September 6
83
The Conservative Club, September 7
84
Class B Truckers, Americus, September 9
84
Georgia National Guard, September 9
85
Grant Park Masonic Lodge, September 14
85
Fannin County Democratic Rally, Blue Ridge, September 16
85
Eighth District Maddox Clubs, Blackshear, September 17
86
Sandy Springs Kiwanis Club, September 18
86
Lakewood Heights Business Men's Club, September 19
86
Hot Dipped Galvanizing Association, September 19
87
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Adel Retail Merchants Association, September 20
87
Atlanta Optimist Club, September 22
87
Home Builders Association, Charlotte, N. C., September 22
88
Savannah Better Business Bureau, Savannah, September 26
88
Governor's Conference on Education, September 27
88
Association of Real Estate Boards, Augusta, September 28
89
God and Country Rally, Bainbridge, September 30
89
State Departments of Agriculture, October 1
89
Georgia Dental Association, October 2
89
Firestone Tire & Rubber, Albany, October 4
90
Homemaker of the Year, October 5
90
Augusta Rescue Mission, October 5
90
Association County Commissioners, October 6
91
Community Fish Fry, Richmond Hill, October 7
91
Georgia Recreation and Parks, Pine Mountain, October 9
91
North American Gasoline Tax, October 9
91
Dixie Authors and Journalists, October 10
92
East Point Rotary Club, October 10
92
Peace Officers Association, Jekyll Island, October 11
92
College Park High School, October 12
93
Downtown YMCA, October 25
93
National Tax Association, October 25
93
Effingham County Farm Bureau, Springfield, October 26
93
Floyd County Farm Bureau, Rome, October 26
94
Northeast Georgia Democrats, Gainesville, October 30
94
Atlanta Baptist Pastors Conference, October 30
94-
Jones Memorial Methodist Church, October 31
95
Governor's Conference on Tourism, Macon, November 2
95
Macon Junior College, November 2
95
Civic Clubs of Toccoa, November 2
96
Boys Club Area Council, November 3
96
Governor's Crime Commission, November 3
96
Christian Business Men's Association, November 4
96
Christmas Stamp Dedication, Bethlehem, November 6
97
Rome Jaycees, November 6
97
Tech Tringle Club, November 7
97
Engineering Experiment Building, November 7
97
American Zinc Institute, November 8
98
Future Homemakers, Summerville, November 8
98
Sertoma Club of Savannah, November 9
98
Chatham County Fund-Raising, Savannah, November 9
99
West End Rotary Club, November 10
102
Youth Fellowship, November 12
102
Sandy Springs Optimist Club, November 13
102
Institutional Food Service, November 14
103
Statesboro Jaycees, November 14
103
Sweetheart Plastics Plant, Conyers, November 15
103
Blakely-Early County Airport, Blakely, November 16
103
Smyrna Jaycees and Jaycettes, Marietta, November 16
104
Georgia Underwriters, November 17
104
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Sweet Potato Festival, Ocilla, November 17
104
Church of the Annunciation, November 19
105
Mental Health Association, November 20
105
White Motor Corporation, November 21
105
Coffee County Farm Bureau, Douglas, November 22
105
First Baptist Church, Riverdale, November 26
106
Claxton Shrine Club, November 28
106
Hudson Wire Company, Trenton, November 29
106
Kennesaw Lodge No. 33, Marietta, December 1
106
Royal Matron Amity Court, Hapeville, December 4
107
Soil and Water Conservation, Macon, December 5
107
Two Macon Lions Clubs, December 5
107
Florida State University, Tallahassee, December 7
107
Livestock Association, Callaway Gardens, December 9
108
New Golf Clubhouse, Jekyll Island, December 9
108
Manhattan Shirt Company, Jesup, December 9
108
Ancient York Lodge No. 127, Worthville, December 9
108
Glen Haven High School P.T.A., December 11
109
American Oil Company, December 12
109
Rehoboth Lions Club, Stone Mountain, December 12
109
Governor's Conference on Traffic Safety, December 15
109
Soil and Water Conservation, Gainesville, December 15
110
Industrial Management, December 18
110
Seaboard Coast Line Railroad, December 18
110
Macon Association Brotherhood, Macon, December 19
111
Atlanta Press Club, December 20
111
Boy Scouts of America, Athens, December 21
111
Claxton-Evans County Airport, Claxton, December 28
112
Watch Night Fellowship, December 31
112
1968
State War Veterans Home, Milledgeville, January 3
113
Immanuel Schools Chapel Service, January 5
113
Jaycees Governmental Affairs, January 7
113
State of the State Message, January 9
114
Governer's Budget Message, January 12
128
Calvary Baptist Church, January 14
134
Association of County Commissioners, January 15
135
Georgia Milk Producers, Inc., January 16
135
Sharon Baptist Church, January 21
135
Georgia Municipal Association, January 22
136
Georgia School Boards Association, January 22
136
Poultry Industry Sales Club, January 28
136
Governor's Annual Prayer Breakfast, January 31
136
Education and Legislative Conference, February 7
137
Georgia Mobile Home Association, February 8
137
Abraham Baldwin Alumni Association, Tifton, February 10
137
Law Enforcement Day, Woodland Church, Augusta, February 11 137
Education Congress of Optometry, February 12
138
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World Carpet Company, Dalton, February 16
138
Gwinnett County Masonic Club, Grayson, February' 17
138
Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner, February 19
139
Mason Contractors Association, February 19
139
Food Up-Date Seminar, February 20
139
Hormel and Company, Montreal Industrial Area, DeKalb,
February 26
139
Little Red Schoolhouse, College Park, March 1
140
Broad River Soil and Water Conservation, Homer, March 1
140
Coeur de Leon Commandery No.4, March 4
140
Vocational Industrial Clubs, March 5
141
Southern Ice Exchange, March 11
141
Five Ladies Clubs, Columbus, March 12
141
Georgia Education Association, March 15
141
Annual Science Honors Night, March 15
142
School Food Service Association, March 15
142
Citizens Councils of Florida, Bradenton, March 16
142
Utah Forum for the American Idea, Salt Lake City, March 22
149
Tri-City Lions Club, Austell, March 25
157
Honoring Mr. Monroe Kimbrel, March 26
157
Floyd Junior High P.T.A., Mableton, March 26
157
YMCA Youth Assembly, March 28
158
Bacon County High School Assembly, Alma, March 29
158
Andrew College, Cuthbert, March 29
158
Waynesboro Jaycees, Waynesboro, March 30
159
Greenbriar Kiwanis Club, April 1
159
Madison County Industrial Authority, Danielsville, April 2
159
Air National Guard Commanders, April 3
159
Music and Arts Classroom Building, April 4
160
Newton County High School, Madison, April 5
160
St. Stephen Methodist Church, Marietta, April 7
160
Tattnall AA Group Spring Meet, Reidsville, April 7
160
Southeastern Regional Meeting, April 8
161
Optimist Club of Athens-Jefferson, April 9
161
Red Carpet Tour, Macon, April 10
161
Citizens Meeting, Bremen, April 12
161
South Cobb Lions Club, Mableton, April 15
162
Muscogee Civitan Club, Columbus, April 16
162
Salvation Army Banquet, Columbus, April 16
162
Distributive Education, Lawrenceville, April 17
162
Home Park P.T.A., April 18
163
Joint Water Pollution Control, Cave Spring, April 19
167
Christian Youth Crusade, Athens, April 20
167
Home Park Civic Club, April 22
167
Consumer Finance Association, Jekyll Island, April 23
168
Annual Meeting, Salvation Army, Brunswick, April 23
168
Young Democrats Club, Chapel Hill, North parolina, April 24 168
Bob Jones University, Greenville, South Carolina, April 26
168
Hillcrest Baptist Church, Swainsboro, April 28
169
Conference of Attorney Generals, Stone Mountain, April 29
169
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Calhoun Lions Club, Calhoun, April 30
169
WakE' Forest University, Winston-Salem, N.C., May 2
169
Women in Construction, Regional Forum, Augusta, May 4
170
Jackson County Airport, May 5
170
Reliance Electric Company, Athens, May 6
170
First Baptist Church, Hawkinsville, May 6
171
Claxton-Evans County Airport, Claxton, May 7
171
Interstate Paper Plant, near Riceboro, May 7
171
DeKalb Board of Realtors, Decatur, May 8
172
Dublin Rotary Club, May 10
172
Furniture Dealers, Jacksonville, Florida, May 10
172
Inauguration of Dr. Fred C. Davison, Athens, May 11
172
Good Government League, Dalton, May 11
173
New Women's Dormitory Dedication, Culloden, May 11
173
New Softball Field, Cedartown, May 13
173
McLendon Elementary School P.T.A., Decatur, May 14
173
Dalton Junior College, May 15
173
Peace Officers Memorial, 'Fort Valley, May 15
174
Georgia's First Roadside Market Sign, Ft. Valley, May 17
174
United Commercial Travelers Banquet, May 17
174
Jonesboro Key Club, May 18
174
Marietta Civitan Club, May 21
175
History Class, North Fulton High School, May 23
175
State Merit System, May 24
175
Atlanta Marketing Council, May 24
175
Dairy Day, Gainesville, May 25
176
Therrell High Baccalaureate Service, May 26
176
Chipley Elementary School, Pine Mountain, May 28
176
Dedication of WDCO-TV, Cochran, May 29
177
Cochran Airport Dedication, May 29
177
Marietta National Cemetery, May 30
177
National Association Legions of Honor, May 31
177
Elementary and Junior High School, Richland, May 31
178
Gilmer County Airport Dedication, Ellijay, June 1
178
Montgomery County High School, Mt. Vernon, June 3
178
Putnam County Dairy Festival, Eatonton, June 5
178
Milledgeville Optimist Club, June 6
179
Nora L. Smith Day, Ashburn, June 6
179
Georgia Boys State, June 7
179
Northeast Georgia Radio Club, Inc., Cornelia, June 8
179
Disabled American Veterans, June 8
179
State Convention of Lions Clubs, June 10
180
First Baptist Brotherhood, Cedartown, June 10
180
Graduation, Adule Education Center, Waycross, June 11
180
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway, June 12
180
Armed Forces Management Association, Conley, June 12
181
Georgia Girls State, Athens, June 13
181
County Officers Association, June 14
181
Vocational Association Conference, June 14
181
Bethlehem Baptist Church, Bethlehem, Georgia, June 16
182
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Atlanta Bar Association, June 20
182
Selective Service Statewide Conference, June 20
182
Georgia Press Association, Callaway Gardens, June 22
182
Hillcrest Baptist Church, Swainsboro, June 23
182
Outdoor Writers Association, Callaway Gardens, June 23
183
Seminar on State Government, June 24
183
Southern Dames of America, June 24
183
State Patrol Station, LaFayette, June 25
183
Dade County Lions Club, Trenton, June 25
184
Georgia Nursing Home Association, June 26
184
Cornelius-Moore Airport, Cedartown, June 29
184
Spring Place Baptist Church, Chatsworth, June 30
184
Chamblee Chapter, Order of DeMolay, Chamblee, July 1
185
Congregational Holiness Youth Camp, Cleveland, July 2
185
Fourth of July Celebration, Demorest, July 4
185
Fourth of July Celebration, Menlo, July 4
185
Dedication of Liberty Bell, Metter, July 4
186
New Bethel Community Building, Murrayville, July 6
186
Fanner Appreciation, Donalsonville, July 8
186
Pro-Lix Distributors Convention, July 9
186
LaGrange Lions Club, LaGrange, July 9
187
Woodmen of the World, Lincolnton, July 11
187
American Legion State Convention, Augusta, July 13
187
Sons of Confederate Veterans, Stone Mountain, July 13
187
Annual Management Seminar, July 15
188
Grace Methodist Church Men's Club, July 15
188
School Superintendents, Jekyll Island, July 16
188
Future Fanners Convention, July 18
190
Governors Honors Program, Macon, July 19
190
Sheriffs Association, Savannah, July 26
190
Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church, Bristol, Tennessee, July 28
191
Industrial Editors Association, July 30
191
Horne's South Motor Lodge, July 31
191
Atlanta Masonic Club No. 151, July 31
191
Commandery Patriotic Assembly, Huntsville, Ala., August 2
192
Youth Council, Rock Eagle, August 3
192
School Bus Drivers, near Covington, August 3
192
Metropolitan Marietta Kiwanis Club, August 5
192
Griffin Rotary Club, August 8
193
Georgia-Pacific Particle Board Plant, Vienna, August 9
193
Southeast Conference of Masons, August 9
193
Men's Brotherhood, East Point, August 9
193
Order of Rainbow Girls, August 10
194
Notchaway Baptist Church, Newnan, August 11
194
Holbrook Camp Meeting, near Canton, August 11
194
Petroleum Council, Savannah, August 12
194
Municipal Association, Savannah, August 12
195
New Civic Center Complex, Savannah, August 12
195
Mobile Housing Institute, Jekyll Island, Aug~st 14
196
Rotary Club of Albany, August 15
196
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Atlanta Lions Club, August 16
196
Maddox for President, August 17
197
Armed Forces Management, Fort McPherson, August 19
201
Recreated WestviIIe, near Lumpkin, August 31
201
Bible Baptist Church, September 1
201
Salzburger Association, New Ebenezer, September 2
201
Business and Professional Women, Folkston, September 2
202
Atlanta Airport Kiwanis Club, September 3
202
Rex Masonic Lodge No. 251, September 5
202
Atlanta Chapter, D. A. R., September 5
202
Ceremony at the Governor's Mansion, September 6
202
Rowland HiIIs Baptist Church, Stone Mountain, September 8
203
Muscogee Lions Club, Columbus, September 9
203
Chattahoochee VaIIey Chapter, Columbus, September 9
203
Opinion Forum, AIIegheny County, Pittsburgh, Pa., September 11 204
American Rose Society, September 13
208
First Presbyterian Church, September 15
208
Palmer Stone P. T. A., Oxford, September 16
209
Georgia Safety Council, September 17
209
Telephone Pioneers of America, September 17
209
Conference on Industrial Development, September 19
209
Brotherhood Dinner, Marietta, September 19
210
Youth FeIIowship, Stone Mountain, September 20
210
Accepting a Freedom Shrine, September 21
210
Governor's Conference on Arthritis, September 21
210
Short Line Railroad Association, September 23
210
Henry County Fair, McDonough, September 24
211
Griffin Kiwanis Club, September 25
211
Washington County Bar, Johnson City, Tenn., September 25
211
E-Z Mills Open House, CartersviIIe, September 26
211
State Conference on Aging, September 27
212
Sylvan Masonic Lodge No. 429, Sargcnt, September 29
212
Georgia Oilmen, Hilton Head Island, S.C., October 1
212
Electric Membership Cooperative, Newnan, October 2
212
Oklahoma City Speakers Forum, October 4
213
Governor's Marching Festival, Dalton, October 5
216
Calvary Baptist Church, Folkston, October 6
217
State Purchasing Department, Athens, October 7
217
Peace Officers Association, Macon, October 7
217
Sandy Springs Ministerial Association, October 8
217
Honoring Representative Richard Lane, October 9
218
Centennial Celebration, Blackshear, October 9
218
Governor's Conference on Planning, October 10
218
American Independent Party RaIIy, Dearborn, Mich., October 10 218
Masonic Lodge No. 276, Harlem, October 12
220
HartweII Kiwanis Club, October 14
220
Licensed Practical Nurses Association, October 16
221
Atlanta Real Estate Board, October 17
221
Inauguration Ceremonies, MiIIedgeviIIe, October 18
221
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Grady County Electric Corporation, Cairo, October 18
221
Order of Eastern Star, October 18
222
At the Mustang Football Stadium, Andrews, Tex., October 19
222
Weights and Measures Laboratory, Forest Park, October 21
222
Tuscaloosa Kiwanis Club, October 21
223
Dunlop Tire and Rubber Company, Hartwell, October 22
223
Hard Labor Creek Golf Course, Rutledge, October 23
223
Southern Shippers and Motor Carriers, October 23
223
Haralson County Baptist Association, Buchanan, October 24
224
Planning and Development Commission, Douglas, October 25
224
Pembroke Steel Company Plant, October 25
224
Business and Professional "Vomen, October 26
225
Garden City Church of God, Savannah, October 27
225
Savannah Exchange Club, October 28
225
Tallahassee Civic Clubs, October 29
225
Wallace Fund-Raising Dinner, October 29
226
Sylvania Rotary Club, October 31
226
Screven County Agricultural Center, Sylvania, October 31
226
Pro-American Party, Chicago, Ill., November 1
227
Auburn Masonic Lodge, November 2
227
Expanded Atlanta Merchandise Mart, November 3
227
Highway Patrol Post No. 17, Washington, November 4
228
Smyrna Rotary Club, November 5
228
State-Wide Planning Program, November 6
228
Governor's Conference on Tourism, Wilmington Island,
November 7
228
Savings and Loan Supervisors, November 8
229
Jasper County Deer Festival, Monticello, November 9
229
Youth Appreciation Day, Acworth, November 9
229
Glen Forest Baptist Church, Mableton, November 10
229
Hearn National Guard Armory, Monroe, November 10
230
Wilson Birthplace Foundation, Staunton, Va., November 11
230
Legislative Visit, Milledgeville, November 12
230
New Business Administration Building, November 12
230
Smyrna Junior Woman's Club, November 12
231
Chickamauga Lions Club, November 14
231
Georgia Farm Bureau Federation, Jekyll Island, November 18
231
Meriwether County Education, Greenville, November 19
231
Thiokol Chemical Corporation, Toccoa, November 21
232
Lake Lanier Islands Bridge, Buford, November 21
232
Green Carpet Program, November 22
232
Asphalt Plant Mix Institute, November 22
232
Cherokee Lodge No. 66, F. & A.M., Rome, November 23
233
Herbert R. Bridges Armory, Cedartown, November 24
233
Oakside Baptist Church, LaGrange, November 24
233
Edmund Burke Confrat<~rnity, Sarasota, Fla., November 26
233
Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Stockbridge, November 27
234
Forsyth County Masonic Association, Cumming, November 30
234
Instructional Supervisors Conference, Covington, December 2
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Emergency Medical Services, Athens, December 3
234
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Student Bar Association, Decatur, December 5
235
Federation of Women's Clubs, December 5
235
Sportsmen's Federation, Macon, December 7
235
The Kingdom of Sausagia, December 7
236
Memorial Fundamental Congress, Knoxville, Tenn., December 8 236
Lithonia Exchange Club, Lithonia, December 9
236
Mayor's Motorcade to Milledgeville, December 11
236
Lilburn Elementary School, December 11
237
Science and Technology Commission, Marietta, December 12
237
Dale Carnegie Alumni Club, Columbus, December 13
237
Honoring Seventeen State Employees, December 13
237
Police Academy Graduation, December 13
238
Conference on Traffic Safety, December 16
238
Institute of Legislators, Athens, December 17
238
New Hope Baptist Church, December 22
238
Junior Achievement, Callaway Gardens, December 27
239
Ladies' Entertainment Committee, December 28
239
National Youth Alliance, December 28
239
Center for Retarded Children, Chattanooga, Tenn., December 31 239
North Atlanta Baptist Church, December 31
240
Glenwood Baptist Church, December 31
240
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Northside Kiwanis Club, January 3
241
Operation Patrick Henry, Decatur, January 4
241
Atlanta Press Club, January 8
241
Medical and Dental Assistants, January 8
241
National Alliance Football Rules, January 9
242
Governmental Affairs Conference, January 12
242
Award to John M. Olin, Callaway Gardens,
Pine Mountain, January 13
242
State of the State, January 14
242
Governor's Budget Message, January 16
250
Mayor's Day Banquet, January 20
262
Eggs and Issues Breakfast, January 21
262
Georgia Milk Producers, Inc., January 21
262
Ruritan National Convention, Jekyll Island, January 27
263
Atlanta Kiwanis Club, January 28
263
Congressional Medal of Honor Winners, Newnan, January 29
263
Association of Agricultural Fairs, February 1
263
New Dormitories, Sheriffs' Boys' Ranch, Hahira, February 2
263
Association of Conservation Districts, February 3
264
Macon Bar Association, February 7
264
Cattlemen's Association, Augusta, February 10
264-
School Boards Association, February 10
264
Georgia Day Festivities, Savannah, February 12
265
Pace Academy's Interact Club, February 12
266
AFL-CIO Legislative Conference, February 19
266
How Fulton County Would Benefit, February 19
266
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Christian Educators Association, Augusta, February 20
268
College Press Association, Athens, February 22
270
Adair Park Baptist Church, February 23
271
Schwinn Bicycle Company, February 23
271
North Decatur Lions Club, February 24
271
School of Business Administration, February 25
271
Southern Living Show, March 1
272
Southern Safety Conference, March 3
272
Mobile Homes Association, March 5
272
Murphy Candler School P. T. A., Lithonia, March 6
272
Honeywell Electronic Data Processing, March 7
273
Georgia National Guard Banquet, Macon, March 8
273
Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner, March 10
273
American Textile Machinery Association, March 11
273
Georgia Education Association, March 13
274
Brotherhood Supper, Ladies Night, Tifton, March 13
274
County Line Baptist Church, Covington, March 16
274
Cedar Grove P. T. A., Fairburn, March 18
274
Northside Interfaith Fellowship, March 19
275
Broad River Soil and Water Conservation, Homer, March 21
275
Children and Youth Meeting, March 21
275
Tobacco Road AA Group, Augusta, March 22
275
National Multi List Service, March 24
276
Produce Market Managers, March 27
276
Conference On State Legislation, March 27
276
Georgia Hospital Association, Savannah, March 28
276
Governor's Day, Milledgeville, March 31
277
Officers' Wives Club, Fort Gordon, April 2
277
Inauguration Ceremonies, Statesboro, April 3
277
Ringgold Rotary Club, April 4
277
Sunrise Service, Jekyll Island, April 6
278
Youth Development Center, Augusta, April 6
278
Tuxedo Elementary School P. T. A., April 8
278
Georgia Bankers Association, April 9
278
1969 Red Carpet Tour, Columbus, April 9
279
Dedication at Brunswick Junior College, April 11
279
Waycross Junior High Students, April 11
279
Brantley County Airport, Nahunta, April 12
279
Dedicating Schell Memorial Library, April 12
279
County Commissioners, Savannah, April 14
280
North Clayton High P. T. A., College Park, April 14
280
Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity, Athens, April 15
280
Georgia Day, Waleska, April 16
280
Ninth District Medical Society, Gainesville, April 17
281
YMCA Youth Assembly, April 17
281
Opening "Larutan of the South," Hiram, April 18
281
Bowling Association Tournament, Hapeville, April 19
281
Liberty Baptist Church, Doerun, April 20
282
Master Barbers and Beauticians, Columbus, April 20
282
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Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, April 21
282
Roper Pump Company, April 21
283
Science and Education Building, Savannah, April 22
283
McEachern United Methodist Church, Powder Springs, April 23 283
Eighth Grade Humanities Team, April 24
283
Columbus Junior Chamber of Commerce, April 24
284
Rotary's Interact Club, Smyrna, April 28
284
East Athens Civitan Club, April 28
284
Natural Food Associates, Callaway Gardens, April 29
284
Carl Vinson Building, Milledgeville, April 29
285
Cobb County Board of Realtors, Marietta, April 29
285
Tifton Rotary Club, April 30
285
Pro American Forum, Chicago, II!., May 2
285
Jonesboro Little League, May 3
292
Georgia Teenage Safety Council, Macon, May 3
292
Industrial Arts Clubs, Macon, May 3
292
History and Political Science, Lawrenceville, May 5
293
Oglethorpe College, May 5
293
American History Class, Decatur, May 7
293
Montezuma Kiwanis Club, May 7
293
Forsyth Exchange Club, May 8
294
Student Bar Association, May 9
294
Kingwood Community Club, Marietta, May 9
294
American Red Cross, May 12
294
American Society of Safety Engineers, May 12
295
Fine Arts Hall, Columbus, May 13
295
Columbus Senior Center, May 13
296
Columbus Chamber of Commerce, Columbus, May 13
296
Baldwin County Airport, Milledgeville, May 14
296
South Hall Touchdown Club, Gainesville, May 15
296
Cochran's Centennial Celebration, May 17
296
Dawson County Booster Club, Dawsonville, May 17
297
Clifton Elementary School, May 19
297
Druid Hills Lions Banquet, May 20
297
Governor's Day, Georgia Military College, Milledgeville, May 20 298
Public Health Association, Savannah, May 21
298
Probation and Parole Association, Savannah, May 21
298
Civil Air Patrol, May 23
298
Savannah Lodge of Perfection, Savannah, May 23
299
Alee Temple Shrine Mosque, Savannah, May 23
299
Camp Harmony, Elberton, May 24
299
Habersham County Airport, Cornelia, May 24
299
Moccasin Creek State Park, May 25
300
Alcoholic Beverage Control, May 26
300
Pennville Elementary School, Summerville, May 26
300
Antioch Baptist Church, June 1
300
Graduating Class, Harlem, June 3
301
Albany Rotary Club, Albany, June 5
301
Bridgeboro Baptist Church, June 8
301
Order of the Eastern Star, Macon, June 9
301
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Georgia Civil Defense Directors, Callaway Gardens, June 10
302
American Legion Post No. 134, June 11
302
Bekaert Steel Wire Plant, Rome, June 11
302
Groundbreaking for Allastics, Inc., June 11
302
Budget Message, June 12
303
Veterans of World War I, June 12
311
Girls State, Athens, June 13
311
Brotherhood, First Baptist Church, Fort Valley, June 16
311
Municipal Association, Jekyll Island, June 17
312
Americus Civitan Club, June 17
312
Printing House Craftsmen, June 20
312
Antique Automobile Association, Stone Mountain, June 21
312
Georgia Army National Guard, Fort Stewart, June 21
313
Order of the Amaranth, Inc., June 23
313
College Security Directors, June 23
313
Carrollton Lions Club, June 26
313
Joint Meeting of Commissions, Callaway Gardens, June 27
314
Fannin County Cancer Chapter, Blue Ridge, June 28
314
Nisarc Computers, Inc., June 28
314
Rainbow Girls, June 28
314
Harrison Road Baptist Church, East Point, June 29
315
Management Science America, Inc., June 30
316
Constitution Revision Commission, July 1
316
Georgia Press Association, Savannah, July 4
319
"We Hold These Truths ...", Cumming, July 4
324
Fourth of July, Demorest, July 4
325
Golden Jubilee Celebration, Moultrie, July 5
326
Christian Missionary Alliance Church, Savannah, July 6
326
Rotary Club of Columbus, July 9
326
County Welfare Association, Savannah, July 10
327
Civil Air Patrol Graduation, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama,
July 11
327
Logwall Baptist Church, Forsyth, July 13
327
Buckhead Lions Club, July 14
328
Association of School Superintendents, Jekyll Island, July 15
328
Church of God of Prophecy, Macon, July 16
328
Fraternal Order of Police, July 17
328
Governor's Honors Program, Macon, July 17
329
Morgan County Baptist Association, Covington, July 17
329
Trooper Training School, July 18
329
Sheriffs Association, Stone Mountain, July 18
329
Cherokee Atomedic Hospital, Woodstock, July 20
330
Chestnut Grove Baptist Church, Grayson, July 20
330
Second Baptist Church Brotherhood, Warner Robins, July 22
330
Linwood City Recreation Park, Linwood City, July 24
331
Oothcalooga Lodge No. 154, Calhoun, July 24
332
United Transportation Union, Savannah, July 25
333
Bible Baptist Church, Elkton, Maryland, July 27
334
Stay and See Georgia Week, July 28
334
Northeast DeKalb Lions Club, July 28
335
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Men's Club, Jones Memorial Church, Forest Park, July 29
336
Kiwanis Club of Decatur, Decatur, July 31
336
Georgia Youth Council, Eatonton, August 2
336
Community Baptist Church, Smyrna, August 3
336
Georgia Hotel-Motel Association, Jekyll Island, August 5
337
Penney Catalog Distribution Center, August 6
337
Kiwanis Club of Greater Columbus, August 6
337
School Bus Drivers Association, near Covington, August 7
338
Inside-Out Group, Alcoholics Anonymous, August 10
338
Independent Automobile Dealers, Jekyll Island, August 11
338
Gate City Lodge No.2, F. & A.M., August 12
338
New Quarters of Panasonic Atlanta, August 15
339
Dalton Kiwanis Club, August 18
339
Carrollton Rotary Club, August 19
339
Cobb County Masonic Convention, Powder Springs, August 20
339
Dino's Gondolas of Georgia, Tucker, August 21
340
Fairview Volunteer Fire Department, Ellenwood, August 23
340
First Alliance Church, August 24
340
Fulton Industrial Area Kiwanians, August 25
340
State \Varehouse Departments, Savannah, August 25
341
American Legion, August 26
341
American Legion Auxiliary, August 27
341
Citizens Council of America, Jackson, Miss., August 29
342
Salon National LaBoutique, August 30
348
Auditorium Bible Class, Jacksonville, Fla., August 31
348
Bemiss Road Baptist Church, Valdosta, September 7
349
Valdosta Christian Schools, September 7
349
Glenhaven Baptist Church, Decatur, September 7
349
Southern Bakers Association, September 9
353
Home Builders Association, September 9
353
Dolly Madison Bakery, Columbus, September 10
353
Industrial Management, September 12
354
United Van Lines Agents, September 12
354
Lions Club Regional Conference, Statesville, N. C.,
September 15
354
Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions, September 18
354
Georgia Peanut Festival, Sylvester, September 20
355
Justices of the Peace and Constables, Perry, September 21
355
Coweta Lodge No. 60, F. & A.M., Newnan, September 23
355
The Lovable Company, Buford, September 24
355
Phi Beta Kappa Society, Athens, September 24
356
Dedication, Kendall Company, Augusta, September 25
356
JC-VA Pre-employment Center, Augusta, September 25
356
Bremen First Baptist Church, September 27
356
Burgess Road Baptist Church, Pensacola, Fla., September 28
357
Sword of the Lord Foundation, Murfreesboro, Tenn.,
September 28
357
Research Lodge, No. 102, F. & A.M., Macon, September 30
357
Northwest Orient Airlines, October 2
357
Dedication of E-Z Mills, Inc., Wrightsville, October 2
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State AFL-CIO Convention, Savannah, October 2 Loganville Baptist Church, October 5 Hampton First Baptist Church, October 5 Governor's Conference on Education, October 8 Atlanta City Salesmen's Club, October 9 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Tifton, October 11 Freedom of Choice Groups, South Hampton, Va., October 12 Jaycee State Governmental Affairs Conference, October 12 Flat Shoals Elementary School P. T. A., Decatur, October 14 Opening of Interstate 285, October 15 Business and Industry Association, October 17 Winterville United Methodist Church, Winterville, October 19 Georgia Roadside Council, October 20 American Association of Passenger Traffic Officers, October 20 National Transportation Conference, October 21 Public Safety Communication Officers, October 22 Doric Masonic Lodge No. 548, Decatur, October 23 Bible Believers and Patriots, Trenton, N. ]., October 25 Macedonia Baptist Church, Macon, October 26 Tifton Kiwanis Club, October 27 Meriwether Public Works Camp, Greenville, October 29 All South Credit Conference, October 30 Georgia Librarian Association, October 30 Youth Ranch, Forest Park, October 30 Mike Colwell Stadium, Blairsville, October 31 Governor's Day Celebration, Westville, November 1 Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home, Duluth, November 2 Civic Clubs of Lyons, November 4 Ideas and Issues Division, Athens, November 6 1970 Atlanta Automobile Show, November 7 Calvary Baptist Church, Rittman, Ohio, November 9 Democratic Leadership, Albany, November 10 Veterans Day Ceremonies, November 11 Veterans of World War I, USA, Inc., Macon, November 11 Columbus Traffic Club, November 13 A New Welcome Center, Augusta, November 13 Governor's Conference On Tourism, Augusta, November 13 American Association of State Colleges and
Universities, November 16 Pickens Industrial Management Club, Greenville, S. C.,
November 17 Atlanta Baptist Pastors Conference, November 17 Georgia Farm Equipment Association, November 18 R. ]. Reynolds Wildlife Refuge, Sapelo Island, November 18 Bolton Chapter Royal Arch Masons, November 18 State Legislative Leaders, November 20
Tech Inauguration Ceremonies, November 20
Industrial Development Council, November 21
Georgia Sweet Potato Festival, Ocilla, November 22
South Summerville Baptist Church, November 23
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Peace Officers Association, Inc., November 24
383
DeKalb Administrators Association, Decatur, November 24
383
College Park Masonic Lodge, No. 454, November 28
383
Grace Baptist Church, Simpsonville, S. C., November 30
384
American Society for Personnel Administration, December 1
384
Canton Rotary Club, Holly Springs, December 2
384
Big Shanty Elementary School P. T. A., Kennesaw, December 2 385
American Party of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, La., December 4
385
Georgia Products Dinner, Washington, D. C., December 5
385
Georgia Sportsman's Federation, Thomaston, December 6
386
Victory Baptist Church, Washington, December 7
386
Senate Sub-Committee on Aging, December 9
386
Gracewood State School, December 9
386
Gainesville Chamber of Commerce, December 10
387
Protropian Society, Piedmont College, Demorest,
December 10
387
Traffic Safety, December 12
387
Moore Avenue Baptist Church, Anniston, Ala., December 14
387
Georgia Educational Improvement Council, Athens,
December 14
388
Social Circle Lions Club, December 15
388
Law Enforcement Appreciation, Dalton, December 18
388
Warren Company Christmas Party, December 19
388
Rome Exchange Club, December 19
388
Altura Presbyterian Church, El Paso, Texas, December 21
389
Walton County Public Works Camp, Monroe, December 26
389
Norton Park Baptist Church, Smyrna, December 28
389
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Warner Robins Church of God, January 4
390
Hormel Company Tucker Plant, January 10
390
Veterans of Foreign Wars, East Point, January 11
390
State of the State, January 13
391
Budget Message, January 15
403
Auditorium Bible Class, Tampa, Fla., January 18
420
Association County Commissioners, January 19
421
Eggs and Issues Breakfast, January 20
421
Georgia Milk Producers, January 20
421
Central Atlanta Progress Meeting, January 23
421
Atlanta Touchdown Jamboree, January 24
421
Peachtree-Atlanta Kiwanis Club, January 27
422
Baptist Power Conference, Myrtle, Miss., January 28
422
Christian Citizens Academy, Douglas, January 31
422
Kiwanis Club of Atlanta, February 3
423
School Board Association, February 4
423
Monument Builders of North America, February 4
423
South Carolina Broadcasters, Greenville, S. C., February 4
424
National Freedom Organization, Albany, February 8
424
American Society, February 9
424
Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner, February 9
424
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AFL-CIO Conference, February 11 American Buildings Company, February 12 Georgia Day Festivities, Savannah, February 12 Knight Paper Company, February 13 Calvary Baptist Church, Pompano Beach, Fla., February 15 Institute of Chemical Engineers, February 18 Kiwanis "Operation Drug Alert," February 20 Greater Atlanta Reserve Officers, Forest Park (Conley),
February 20 United States Senate Subcommittee, Washington, D. C.,
February 24 Women's Bowling Association, Gainesville, February 28 National Guard Association, February 28 Calvary Baptist Church, Walterboro, S. C., March 1 Discount Center, Rome, March 2 South DeKalb Optimist Club, March 3 John Birch Society Council, Los Angeles, Calif., March 6 Forty-First Air Force, Jonesboro, March 7 Macedonia Baptist Church, Manchester, March 8 Former Governor Griffin, Stone Mountain, March 8 Savings and Loan Conference, March 9 East Marietta Lions Club, Marietta, March 10 West End Business Men's Association, March 12 Georgia Education Association, March 13 Teachers Hall of Fame Award, March 13 Concord Methodist Church, Americus, March 15 Wisconsin Cheese Festival, March 16 Canadian Appreciation Day, Jekyll Island, March 16 Marion Smith School P. T. A., College Park, March 17 Metro Atlanta Young Republican Club, March 18 Tattnall Square Baptist Brotherhood, Macon, March 19 Mobile Living Planning and Sales, Montezuma, March 20 Asphalt Pavement Association, March 20 Twiggs County Citizens, Danville, March 21 Dudley Baptist Church, March 22 Columbus Sertoma Club, March 23
Buckhead Exchange Club, March 24 Wayne Correctional Institution, Odum, March 26 YMCA Youth Assembly, March 26 Trooper Training Graduation, March 27 Broad River Soil and Water Conservation, Homer, March 27 Optimist Club Breakfast, March 31 Roosevelt High School, April 2 Committee on Children and Youth, April 3 Victory in Vietnam Rally, Washington, D. C., April 4 Trinity Baptist Church, Oxford, Ala., April 5
Jaycees Bosses Night Banquet, Tallapoosa, April 7 Habersham Central High School, Mount Airy, April 8
1970 Red Carpet Tour, Athens, April 8
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Villa Rica Lions Club, April 9
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Mutual Savings Life Insurance Company, April 11
454
Georgia's Mother of the Year, Decatur, April 11
454
Vesper Services, April 12
454
Stanley Home Products, Inc., April 13
454
Public Personnel Association, April 13
455
Association County Commissioners, April 13
455
Congress of Parents and Teachers, April 14
455
Elementary and High School P. T. A., Jackson, April 16
455
Association of Educational Secretaries, April 17
456
National Longhouse, April 17
456
Atlanta Baptist Ranch Banquet, April 17
457
Calvary Baptist Church, McIntyre, April 19
457
Atlanta Advertising Club, April 20
457
Georgia Military College, Milledgeville, April 20
457
Exchange Club of North Raleigh, N. C., April 22
458
American Government Class, Forsyth, April 23
458
Southern Governors Conference, April 23
458
National Campers and Hikers Association, Adel, April 25
459
Sardis Civic Center Dedication, Gainesville, April 25
459
American Local and Short Haul Carriers, April 27
459
Encounter '70, Birmingham, Ala., April 28
459
Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs, Birmingham, Ala., April 28
460
Travelodge International TRI-ARC, April 28
460
Citizenship Assembly, Chamblee, April 29
461
Gaylesville High School, Gaylesville, Ala., May 1
461
Crestview Baptist Church, Griffin, May 3
461
Military Order of the World Wars, May 3
461
Southern Paper Trade Association, May 4
462
Operation Flag Ceremonies, Hapeville, May 5
462
Buckhead Fifty Club, May 5
462
Pardon and Parole Board, May 6
463
Clarke County Women Voters, Athens, May 6
463
West Telfair Academy, Inc., Milan, May 8
463
Standard-Coosa-Thatcher Company, Washington, May 8
463
Dodge County Centennial, Eastman, May 9
464
Stone Mountain Memorial, May 9
464
Chaplain of Bourbon Street, Marietta, May 10
464
Parents Appreciation Banquet, May 11
465
Distributive Education Club, Jonesboro, May 12
465
Peace Officers Association, Fort Valley, May 13
465
Seaboard Coast Line Railroad, Woodbury, May 14
466
Atlanta Transportation Associations, May 14
466
Citizens Councils, Clayton, Mo., May 15
466
Wayne Correctional Institution, Jesup, May 17
467
Southern States Correctional Association, May 17
467
Bland Memorial Gymnasium, Reidsville, May 17
471
Metro Living Classes, Suwanee, May 18
471
Atlanta Chapter, Deck and Derrick Clubs, May 18
471
Hallie Turner Private School, Columbus, May 21
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Opening of IBS Auto Importers, May 21
472
Berkmar High School, Lilburn, May 22
472
Exchange Club of Perry, May 22
472
N. B. O. C. (No Bussing Our Children), Winston-Salem, N. C.,
May 23
473
Northside Baptist Church, Charlotte, N. C., May 24
473
Greater Los Angeles Citizens Council, Pasadena, Calif., May 26
473
Wade Hampton-Taylors Jaycees, Fountain Inn., S. C., May 28
474
Trooper Training School Graduation, May 29
474
Rotary International, June 1
474
LaGrange Rotary Club, June 3
475
Cerebral Palsy Center Graduation, June 3
475
Georgia Tech Student Center, June 4
475
Murray County Junior High School, Chatsworth, June 5
475
Cloud Springs Baptist Church, Rossville, June 7
476
Cartersville-Bartow County, Cartersville, June 7
476
Cumming Kiwanis Club, June 8
476
Georgia Wardens Association, Savannah, June 8
476
Citizens of Washington County, Sandersville, June 9
477
Camp Safety Patrol Governor's Day, Cordele, June 14
477
DeKalb Life Underwriters Association, Decatur, June 18
477
Columbus Real Estate Board, June 26
478
Georgia Press Association, Jekyll Island, June 27
478
Douglas County Lions Club, Douglasville, June 30
478
Colonial Cleveland, July 2
478
Independence Day Celebration, Demorest, July 4
481
Independence Day Celebration, St. Marys, July 4
481
For God, Family and Country, Boston, Mass., July 5
481
Environment Planning, July 10
482
Modular Home Plant, Arabi, July 11
482
Gordon-Ivey Independent School, Gordon, July 11
482
North Atlanta Baptist Church, July 12
483
Cuthbert-Randolph County Airport, Cuthbert, July 12
483
Rome Kiwanis Club, July 13
483
Lakewood Heights Baptist Church, July 14
484
Society of Industrial Security, July 15
484
College Park Kiwanis Club, July 17
484
Northside Kiwanis Club, July 17
485
Colonial Hills Baptist Church, East Point, July 21
485
Upper Chattahoochee Development, Buford, July 22
485
County Welfare Association, Savannah, July 23
486
Downtown Exchange Club, Albany, July 23
486
Georgia Sheriffs Association, St. Simons Island, July 24
486
National Association of Counties, July 27
486
National Exchange Club Convention, July 27
487
Georgia Electrification Councils, July 27
487
Stay and See Georgia Week, July 27
487
Catoosa County Water Works, Ringgold, July 30
487
State Highway Patrol Barracks, Calhoun, July 30
488
Georgia Youth Council, August 1
483
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American Business Club, Augusta, August 6
488
School Bus Drivers, near Covington, August 7
489
Heavy Equipment Operation Project, Blairsville, August 7
489
Fraternal Order of Police, Tucker, August 8
489
DeMolay Chapters State Conclave, August 8
489
Columbus Lions Club, August 11
490
Eastern Federation Gem and Mineral Show, August 13
490
Waycross Kiwanis Club, August 14
490
Driver and Traffic Safety Education, August 17
490
Donalsonville Lions Club, August 18
491
Savannah Teens for Decency, August 18
491
Airport Kiwanis Club, August 19
491
Camilla-Mitchell County Airport, Camilla, August 21
492
Thomas Livestock Auditorium, Thomasville, August 21
492
Dougherty Christian Academy, Baconton, August 22
492
Madison County High School, Danielsville, August 23
493
First United Methodist Church, Tucker, August 24
493
Newnan Kiwanis Club, August 25
493
Newnan-Coweta Jaycees, Newnan, August 25
493
Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission, August 26
494
Washington-Johnson Community School, Harrison, August 26
494
Exchange Club of Forsyth, August 27
494
Governor's Youth Opportunity Council, August 27
494
Southeast Shrine Convention, August 28
495
Shrine Peace Officer Award, August 28
495
Holly Springs Baptist Church, August 30
495
Buckhead Kiwanis Club, August 31
495
Atlanta Civitan Club, September 1
496
East Point Kiwanis Club, September 1
496
Atlanta Exchange Club, September 2
496
Council on Environmental Affairs, September 3
497
Trooper Graduation, September 4
497
Norcross High School Stadium, September 4
497
Citizens Councils of America, September 4
497
North DeKalb Boys Athletic Association, Doraville, September 5 505
Ben Hill-Irwin School Dedication, Fitzgerald, September 7
506
Bekaert Steel Wire Plant, Rome, September 10
506
Wilbert Manufacturers Association, September 14
506
American Pathology Foundation, September 15
506
Bank Administration Institute, Dallas, September 15
507
Governor's Conference on Aging, September 17
507
First Day of Issue Ceremonies, Stone Mountain, September 19
507
Southern Governors Conference, Biloxi, Miss., September 22
507
DeKalb County Jaycees, September 24
509
United States Gypsum Company, Stone Mountain,
September 25
509
Governor's Kick-off Breakfast, September 25
509
South Park Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, N. C.,
September 27
510
Fraternal Congress of America, September 28
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Game and Fish Commissioners, September 28 Business and Professional Women, Roswell, September 28 Conservative Club of Georgia, October 2 Governor's Conference on Drug Abuse, October 2 Governor's Marching Festival, Dalton, October 3 Harbor Baptist Church, West Columbia, S. C., October 4 American Forestry Association, October 5 West Georgia College Symposium, Carrollton, October 5 Conference on Hiring the Handicapped, Rome, October 6 Governor's Conference on Education, October 7 Revolutionary Battle Park, Savannah, October 8 Environmental Rally, Elberton, October 10 Olive Street Baptist Church, Lakeland, Fla., October 11 DeKalb County Masonic Association, Clarkston, October 12 Peace Officers Association, Augusta, October 13 Jaycees Judicial Service Project, Albany, October 15 Conference of Zonta International, October 16 Doc Mancil Softball Field, Pearson, October 17 Seventh Region Jaycees, Martinez, October 17 Society of Sanitary Engineering, October 20 Inter-Agency Council, Human Resources, October 20 Alterman Office and Warehouse, October 21 Electric Membership Corporation, October 22 Office Managers Conference, October 22 Phillipi Baptist Church, Locust Grove, October 25 High Hope School, Macon, October 25 Elbert County Youth Development, Elberton, October 26 Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation, October 27 Richmond County Political Club, Augusta, October 28 Licensed Practical Nurses, Augusta, October 28 National Newspaper Association, October 29 Lawrenceville Kiwanis Club, Lawrenceville, October 29 State Finances, News Release, October 31 Walter Matthews Memorial Chapel, Alto, November 1 Southern Society of Orthodontists, November 2 Commission for Coastal Zone Management, November 5 Georgia Tech Student Center, November 6 Jaycees Law Enforcement Appreciation, November 7 Southeastern Theater Owners, November 9 "The Flame of Freedom," Decatur, November 11 Veterans Day, Legion Post No.1, November 11 Governor's Conference on Tourism, Columbus, November 12 International Apple Association, November 13 Central Baptist Church, Greeneville, Tenn., November 15
Post 7, Highway Patrol Barracks, Toccoa, November 15 National Agricultural Credit Conference, November 16 Clarkston United Methodist Men's Club, November 16
Governor's Youth Opportunity, November 18
Briar Creek Soil and Water Conservation, Waynesboro, November 19
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Trooper Training School Graduation, November 20
526
Ocilla Sweet Potato Festival, November 21
526
The Federation, Savannah, November 21
526
First Baptist Church, Springhill, La., November 22
527
Order of Eastern Star, November 23
527
Four Square Sunday School Class, November 29
527
Georgia Sheriffs Association, Macon, December 4
528
Southside Baptist Church, Greenville, S. C., December 4
528
Rath Packing Company, Morrow, December 5
528
Samuel S. Lawrence Masonic Lodge, Marietta, December 5
528
Thornton Street Baptist Church, Houston, Tex., December 6
529
Henry County Chamber of Commerce, McDonough,
December 7
529
Bethany Baptist Church, Madison, December 8
529
Phelps Dodge Industries, December 9
529
First Baptist Church of LaFayette, December 9
530
Governor's Conference on Traffic Safety, December 11
530
Peachtree Presbyterian Church, December 13
530
Chatsworth Lions Club, December 15
531
Georgia Municipal Association, Milledgeville, December 16
531
Work Release/Pre-Release Center, Columbus, December 16
531
Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, December 19
531
Interagency Council, Outdoor Recreation, December 22
532
Metro Atlanta Civitan Club, December 22
532
Reed Bingham State Park Dam, Adel, December 31
532
Metropolitan Baptist Church, December 31
533
Bible Baptist Church, December 31
533
North Atlanta Baptist Church, December 31
533
1971
Inauguration as Lieutenant Governor, January 11
534
Address to the Georgia Senate, January 13
537
u List of Illustrations ~
Early photograph of Governor Maddox, sister and brother Governor and Mrs. Maddox and children The Maddoxes at New Governors' Mansion Youngsters visit Maddox Offices The Maddoxes Held Frequent Open House Governor and Mrs. Wallace address Georgia legislature Graham W. Jackson joins Board of Corrections Governor Maddox with Aubrey Morris, WSB-TV Governor Maddox with Secretary of State Ben W. Fortson, Jr. A Sampling of News Media cartoons of Gov. Maddox
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U Biography ~
From the Georgia Official and Statistical Register
LESTER GARFIELD MADDOX, Atlanta. Governor. Born Sept. 30, 1915, in Atlanta, Fulton Co., Ga. Educated in Atlanta public schools. Engaged in Industrial-Manufacturing Management; owners and operator of restaurant, grocery and furniture stores. Baptist. Democrat. Moose, Mason, Jr. Order American Mechanics, Shriner. Governor, Jan. 10, 1967 - Jan. 13, 1971. 'Family details: Married May 9, 1936 in Cobb Co., Ga., Hattie Virginia Cox (born Aug. 17, 1918, in Jefferson Co., Ala.), daughter of Samuel Oscar Cox (born Apr. 30, 1875, in Cobb Co., Ga.; died Nov. 3, 1950) and Hattie Lee (Mattox) Cox (born Feb. 1, 1881, in Hogansville, Troup Co., Ga.; died Nov. 26, 1945, in Fulton Co.). Children: Linda Sue (Maddox) Densmore (born Apr. 22, 1938, in Fulton Co.), Virginia Louise (born Aug. 17, 1940, in Fulton Co.); Lester Garfield Maddox, Jr. (born Mar. 16, 1944, in Fulton Co.); Larry Reigs Maddox (born Mar. 8, 1947, in Fulton Co.). Five grandchildren: Tanya Denise, Tamara Dolin, Tori, and Tara Dawn Densmore and Tracy Maddox. Lester Garfield Maddox is the son of Dean Garfield Maddox (born Jan. 3, 1888, in DeKalb Co.; married Nov. 12, 1912; died Sept. 1961) and Flonnie Belle (Castleberry) Maddox, and the
grandson of George J. Maddox (born May 21,1862, in DeKalb Co.).
u Governor Maddox's
Election and Induction ~
From the Atlanta Constitution,
January 11, 1967
By Sam Hopkins
The Georgia legislature, in an historic day-and-night session, elected Atlanta segregationist Lester Maddox governor Tuesday night. He was quickly sworn in behind closed doors in the governor's office.
The vote in the legislature was 182 for Maddox and 66 for Republican Howard (Bo) Callaway.
It came after the joint session of the House and Senate had voted 148-110 to uphold a ruling by Lt. Gov. Peter Zack Geer, who was presiding, that a resolution calling for a runoff election was out of order.
PATROL ESCORT After the official election, Maddox, who had been closeted in the State Audit Department's office on the ground floor of the State Capitol for several hours writing his speech to the legislature, was surrounded completely by brusque state patrolmen and Georgia Bureau of Investigation agents who hurried him upstairs to the governor's office. A number of observers commented on how "tough-talking" the patrolmen seemed to be. Patrolmen even barred newsmen at first from entering the big reception room which is separated from the governor's office by another office. Only one reporter-from The Atlanta Constitution-actually heard Maddox take the oath of office. While standing outside of a closed back
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door to the governor's office, the reporter heard Judge Harold Ward of Dublin swear in Maddox as governor.
AN APOLOGY
"I'm sorry we've been so late getting out of that mansion," Gov. Carl Sanders apologized to Maddox after the press had been barred from entering.
Asked what his preference was in the swearing in, Maddox told Sanders, "I don't want the press in now."
Sanders then told someone, "Give me a Bible." But, the swearing-in could not proceed immediately because no one had a copy of the oath to be given Maddox. Someone rushed out to find one. Maddox took the oath of office at 7:30 p.m.-exactly 10 hours after the legislature convened in joint session at 9:30 a.m. He was certified as elected at 7:18 p.m. and the joint session adjourned at 8:17 p. m. "Congratulations, Governor," Sanders said to Maddox after he was sworn in.
GREATEST TRIUMPH
The election was undoubtedly the greatest victory of his life for Maddox, who gained national and international attention several years ago when he pulled out a pistol and handed out ax handles to keep Negroes out of his restaurant.
Maddox not only defeated five other Democrats in the primary and won the run-off, he now has come off with the most important election victory of all in the legislature.
Maddox's final victory climaxed probably what was the mOst hectic, confusing, complex elections in the history of the state, and he finally had both the U. S. Supreme Court and Georgia Supreme Court on his side.
The only election he didn't win outright was the Nov. 8 general election. Callaway won the most votes, but former Gov. Ellis Arnall's writein votes kept anyone from winning a majority.
In another development Tuesday, Legislative Counsel Frank Edwards ruled that the legislature does not have the authority to grant Maddox's request for a two-day recess to give him until Monday to present his budget message.
Maddox apparently now will deliver the message Friday. He is expected to make considerable changes in the nearly $1.7 billion budget prepared by Gov. Sanders.
Local and national newsmen and television crews kept a constant watch over the lengthy proceedings which were extended because of the
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hundreds of different ways Ellis Arnall's name was used when voters wrote in for him in the Nov. 8 general election.
Each different name or spelling had to be listed and tabulated separately.
Maddox got a standing ovation when he arrived in the House chamber to address the legislators. As his wife and family stood by him on the Speaker's stand, the new governor was visibly nervous as he began to speak.
'Gov. Maddox said it has been "a long and difficult political year" and that he was now asking that all factions unite.
"I enter this office with no enemies to punish," the governor said, "and no friends to favor."
The "next four years," he added, "will be the most memorable and most successful in history."
An incoming governor usually would wait another day for the formal swearing-in ceremonies on the steps of the State Capitol, but Maddox, according to some sources, apparently wanted to take over the office before the possibility of any more court suits being filed.
He explained to reporters when he first let them into the governor's office-as he sat stiffbacked in the black-leather chair behind the massive chief executive's desk that he speeded up the swearing-in "so I can get on with the office of governor as quickly as possible."
Two cameramen--one local and one from a national television network-almost got into a fight jockeying from position in front of the governor's desk. A state patrolman admonished one of them not to get into a fight right under the new governor's nose.
The actual election in the House was mild-though long and tedious. Ten of the 11 Negro members in the legislature voted "present" rather than cast a vote for either Maddox or Callaway but Lt. Geer ruled them out of order. Rep. Richard A. Dent, Negro legislator from Augusta who is a floor covering contractor, voted for Maddox. Dent is a Democrat. Augusta and Richmond County went heavy for Callaway in the election. One white legislator-Rep. Nick Lambros of Atlanta--declined to vote for either of the two candidates. Rep. Julian Bond, Atlanta's Negro lawmaker who was sworn in after being refused a seat twice by the House, was among those who declined to vote for either Maddox or Callaway. A number of lawmakers voted for the candidate who was a member of the opposite party, explaining they were voting the way the majority of their constituents did. The outcome of the vote in the governor's race became obvious when
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the legislators upheld Geer's ruling on the runoff resolution proposed by Rep. Mac Pickard of Columbus. The vote on that was 148-110. Only 130 votes would have been necessary for a Maddox victory if all members were present.
The legislators and packed gallery guffawed when Rep. Donald Cheeks of Augusta, when his name was called, said he would "vote for Howard ... EXCUSE ME ... Lester G. Maddox."
The slip-up apparently indicated how many of the legislators had mixed emotions about whether to vote for Callaway or Maddox.
Rep. Reid Harris of Brunswick made the motion to appeal Geer's ruling on Pickard's resolution. He said he felt the Bill of Rights in the state Constitution gave legislators the right to hand the decision back to the people.
Harris' motion to overturn Geer's ruling was also supported by Rep. Robin Harris of DeKalb. Rep. Elliott Levitas of DeKalb asked that a roll-call vote be taken on the proposal to reverse Geer.
Sen. Leroy Johnson of Atlanta declared "I find it totally impossible" to vote for either of the candidates, and other Negroes in Atlanta metropolitan area followed his lead in voting "present" and being ruled out of order by outgoing Lt. Gov. Geer.
Rep. Bob Howard of Cobb County explained that although he was a Democrat he would have to vote for Callaway because his county went for the Republican, even though by a slim margin.
Addresses
o f the
Maddox Administration
IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER
u Inaugural Address ~
January 11, 1967
State Capitol
Lieutenant Governor George T. Smith, Governor Sanders, Speaker George L. Smith, distinguished members of the General Assembly, distinguished jurists and state officials and my fellow Georgians:
The emotions of this moment are many and mixed. But that which is uppermost in my heart . . . is a deep sense of humility. I am humbled by the honor you do me ... by the magnitude of the task you have entrusted to me ... by the gravity of the responsibility you have vested in me and-most of all-by the confidence you thus have demonstrated in me. For this I shall be eternally grateful. ... But, more than gratitude, I pledge to you my fullest energy and every effort for the next four years... to measure up to your honor. .. to fulfill your trust... to discharge the responsibility you have delegated to me... and to merit your confidence. And in setting out this noon ... to labor toward those ends I do so with the prayer of Solomon of old: "... 0 Lord my God Thy servant is in the midst of Thy people whom Thou has chosen give Thy servant therefore an understanding mind to govern this Thy people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to govern this Thy great people?" We meet today at the end of a long and tortured trail ... from the political platform, to the ballot box, to the courts and into the legislative forum. It has been a journey which has tried the public patience and has tested the procedures of democracy. There were issues which divided us and there were inconclusive results... which brought us several times to the brink of despair. But because of the vitality of our institutions... because of the ad-
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herence of our people to the processes of law and order. .. and because of the faith of Georgians in the ultimate triumph of their will. .. continuity of government has been maintained and an orderly transition of leadership effected.
We have reason to be proud of the restraint of the partisans of all sides... of the forebearance of the electorate as a whole... of the dispatch and dignity with which the courts resolved the points at issue... . . . of the statesmanship of our able and respected outgoing Governor, Honorable Carl Sanders... and, most particularly, of the courage and responsibility with which the members of this General Assembly faced up to and discharged the difficult duty imposed upon them by the constitution of our state.
One step yet remains to bring a satisfactory conclusion to our year of searching and indecision.
And that, my friends, is for all of us-those gathered here and the remainder of Georgia's four and one-half million citizens who are elsewhere-to unite in the cause we all hold in common esteem.
That cause is the building of a greater and more prosperous Georgia with expanded horizons of opportunity for all.
That is a cause which is greater than one or group of us. That is a cause which transcends all differences of philosophy and politics. That is a cause which requires the help and support of all Georgians-young and old, poor and rich, farmer and city dweller and Democrat and Republican regardless of race, creed, color or national origins. I seek that help. I ask that support. The great architect of our democracy-the revered Thomas Jefferson-faced division when he assumed the presidency. And the words with which he dealt with that subject in his inaugural address are as vital and as apropos to our situation now ... as they were to his then. "Let us," he declared, "restore to social intercourse that harmony and affection without which liberty and even life itself are but dreary things. And let us reflect that having banished from our land that religious intolerance under which mankind so long bled and suffered. . . we have yet gained little if we countenance a political intolerance as despotic... as wicked... and as capable of as bitter and bloody persecutions." Mr. Jefferson then went on to state that "difference of opinion is not a difference of principle." And he concluded that "error of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it." More than a century and a half have proved the Jeffersonian concept of government-that the people, when given the facts and the oppor-
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tunity to act upon them, can be counted upon to decide public matters wisely.
I subscribe to the principles of Jeffersonian democracy with its emphasis upon unity in the pursuit of common goals... upon the free interchange of ideas in areas of differing opinion... and upon final determination of issues by the people themselves.
That is the American way. That is the Georgia way. That will be the way of the Maddox administration. Much has been said and written about there being no mandate for anyone in our primaries and election of last year. I dispute that. I consider the people to have spoken loudly and clearly... not only about what they want and expect from their new administration... but also about what they do not want and will not tolerate from it. They want a public school system equal to the best in the nation... and they want every child regardless of his circumstances or where he lives to be prepared to compete on an equal basis... with every other child in the country. They want a system of higher education adequate to the needs of today and of the twenty-first century just ahead... and they want that education made available to every youth capable of profiting by it. They want swift completion of our interstate highway system. a solution to the traffic and transit problems of our cities... and an end to the slaughter on our highways. They want dignity, comfort and adequate facilities and treatment for the mentally ill. .. the retarded and the aged... and they want a decent, modern correctional system dedicated to rehabilitation. They want training for the unskilled and unemployed... and they want a vigorous, effective industrialization program to assure jobs now and in the future... for all who can and will work. They want aid for our strangling cities and our struggling smaller communities and they want to be allowed to solve local problems on the local level. They want all citizens to be safe in their homes and on the streets... and for private property to be protected from the thief. .. the hoodlum and the mob. They want their state government to continue to be operated on a sound, economical, businesslike basis. . . with morality and honesty scrupulously enforced in all its agencies and activities. Those are the positive aspects of the people's mandate. On the other hand, we have been told:
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The people do not want any undue change in the direction or policy of their state government.
They do not want a single school closed or the right of a child to be educated or a teacher to teach to be impaired.
They do not want riots in the streets or breaches of the peace in public places or institutions.
And, above all, they do not want any extremist organization or group to have any voice or influence in any state programs.
These points, my fellow Georgians, constitute the mandate I read into the returns from the ballots you cast in 1966.
It is a mandate for progress and responsibility. . . which I accept wholeheartedly and without reservation. . . as your servant and as the instrument of your will.
It is a mandate which the Maddox administration will follow as the chart for its course over the next four years.
It is a mandate which will be carried out in accordance with the advice from the best minds in Georgia ... and the wishes of the people as expressed through their elected representatives.
No one realizes more than I that the administration of four years of multi-million-dollar-budgets... and the formulation and implementation of complex policies... is not a one-man job.
Immediately following this ceremony, I will announce my appointments to the key offices of the exectuive branch. I have called upon people I believe to be capable, competent and committed to no interest except that of Georgia and its citizens. . . to serve you in these jobs. I have impressed upon all of them that I shall expect their services to be in accordance with the yardstick set by Henry Clay when he said:
"Government is a trust, and the officers of the government are trustees, and both the trust and the trustees are created for the benefit of the people."
As soon as possible I will name a number of task forces to make specific recommendations for legislative and administrative action in fields of major interest and concern.
I will call on leaders in all areas of endeavor throughout the statewomen as well as men-to serve on these groups.
These men and women will make thorough studies of all aspects of our problem areas. In some cases they will hold hearings to ascertain public thinking and to get citizen recommendations. And in all cases they will be requested to present detailed programs dealing with how as well as what. . . for my consideration in time for presentation to the 1968 session of the General Assembly.
There will be task forces in the fields of education, mental health,
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highways and highway safety, industrialization, corrections and law enforcement and perhaps others where the need for studies in depth is evident.
We will take steps to avoid any further repetition of the confusion and controversy caused by the primaries and general election last year.
'First, during the coming months, .. I will study and evaluate the State Election Code in light of our experience since its adoption in 1964. . . consulting election officials as to means to strengthening and improving our election machinery in Georgia... and such changes that might be needed will be prepared for submission to the earliest possible session of the General Assembly.
And, second, I will ask the General Assembly to submit to the voters for ratification in the 1968 general election a constitutional amendment to require a run-off election for governor between the top two candidates... in the event no candidate receives a majority in the general election.
The people have made it very clear that they want to do the electing of their governors themselves. That this is their right is a conviction I have long held and expressed often... and the assurance of that right under all circumstances is a priority goal of the Maddox administration.
The Maddox administration will not shirk its responsibility in the
matter of legislative reapportionment. Georgians believe, as do I, that the states should have the right to
apportion one house on the basis of population. . . as in the United States House of Representatives... and the other on the basis of geography ... as in the United States Senate.
But Georgia is under federal court order to reapportion the General Assembly in accordance with the "one man--one vote" principle by May of this year. The only alternative to acting ourselves is to let the federal courts do the job for us. And such a course is wholly unacceptable to all of us who believe in states' rights and states' responsibilities.
It would be unwise to complicate the deliberations of the regular session of the General Assembly now underway with this complex and controversial task. Therefore, I have decided to call a special session next spring for that sole purpose. And, at an early date, I will confer with the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house to reach agreement on a date for a special session.
Believing... as I do... in the separation of powers of government, I will make no recommendation as to how reapportionment should be accomplished... unless it becomes evident... that a majority of the members of the General Assembly cannot agree on an acceptable plan. I am
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confident they will meet their responsibility in this regard and will enact a plan the federal courts will approve.
The Maddox administration will address itself to another grave need of our state-that of a new, modern state constitution.
It is all too obvious that we cannot expect our state and its government to continue to be responsive to the demands upon them under our present patchwork constitution. The multiplicity of amendments on which we had to vote last fall was proof of its failure.
We cannot legislate at the ballot box so we must have effective home rule and local self-government for our cities and counties. And the only way we can get them is through writing a new constitution attuned to a modern, growing Georgia.
r will ask the reapportioned General Assembly to call such a constitu-
tional convention. This will be done with a view toward submitting a new constitution to the people before the end of this administration.
We will not hesitate to meet head-on these and whatever other problems subsequently may arise and endeavor to resolve them in the best interests of the people.
Of this one fact, all Georgians may be assured:-We will solve Georgia problems in Georgia and channel change to the benefit of the people of our state while Lester Maddox is governor.
There is no necessity for any conflict to arise between federal and state authority. We should-and we can-solve any disagreements under the framework of the Constitution... respecting the authority of the national government... and being ever-mindful of protecting the rights of Georgia and Georgians.
That will be true because the Maddox administration will do its utmost here at home... within the framework of law and order. .. to solve those issues and problems which must be solved at home.
r say this to you: r will keep my eyes fixed awarely on the proper
conduct of state business and service to all the people of Georgia. Our single goal is that of restoring the voice and involvement of the people in determining their own destinies through solving local problems on the local level.
The Maddox administration will support and provide increased financial assistance to cities and counties... in solving their own problems locally, or, where those problems are state-wide in scope or beyond local capacity to solve, ... we will act promptly on the state level to deal with them realistically and effectively.
Law and order will be upheld in Georgia during the Maddox administration.
The first responsibility of government is protecting the lives and
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property of all its people. That responsibility will be met! No person need counsel others to engage in riots and disturbances
because there will be no need for any person or group to take grievances or problems into the streets.
Should any person or group in the State of Georgia have any problems or grievance, the place to take it is to duly-constituted authority on the local level, if a local matter, or to me, as chief executive, on the ,state level, should it require a state solution.
There will be no place in Georgia during the next four years for those who advocate extremism or violence.
Peace and tranquillity will prevail in this state while Lester Maddox is governor.
The Maddox administration will be one of compassion and concern. Those Georgians who cannot help themselves will have a friend in the governor's chair for the next four years.
That goes for the school child who will be the product of the kind of education we give him.
That goes for the bright youngsters with the potential of greatness who cannot afford a college education.
That goes for the unfortunate victim of mental illness and for the forgotten and abused inmate of a correctional institution.
That goes for the poor fellow who has lost his job and would work if only he could find another or learn another skill.
That goes for the high-minded mother of the slum family who would inspire her children to a better future if only she could break the chains of poverty that bind her and them.
My friends, you now have a governor who knows what it is to be poor, .. to want an education and be denied one, .. to toil for a living and to meet a payroll the hard way.
I will not forget those lessons of the past but rather will do everything possible to apply them in a constructive way so as to spare the children who come after us some of those agonies and hardships.
In this moment of beginning and dedication, I would emphasize my total commitment to the proposition that there is room enough for everyone in our great State of Georgia.
There is room enough for every faith, every ideal and every shade of opinion-and room enough for full freedom to express them by the individual citizen... as well as by the press and communications media.
There is room enough for the right of dissent as well as the right to conform.
There is room enough for the right to pursue one's honest livelihood without fear of oppression, for the right to live at peace with one's neigh-
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bor and for the right to be left alone, secure and unafraid, by one's own fireside.
There is room enough for honest, effective, efficient government at all levels, .. each acting within its proper sphere of authority... and for the right of each person to speak out and to act when, in his own conscience, he feels there are things which must be set to rights.
Liberty! Freedom! Those are the watchwords of American democracy and the foundation stones of the Georgia philosophy of government. Georgians love their freedom and they believe with Daniel Webster that: "God grants liberty only to those who love it, and are always ready to guard and defend it." Thus, on this solemn occasion, I pledge myself and your new state administration... not only to the protection and preservation of these inalienable rights we hold so dear. .. but also to the responsible exercise of them. My deepest and most heartfelt desire is to weld all Georgians together into one unified force to improve our state and the opportunity it affords our people, particularly our children. Georgia belongs to all of us. She belongs to every citizen. Her interests and welfare are the interests and welfare of all. A~ I promised you as the people's candidate, I promise you as the people's governor, ours shall be a people's administration. Accordingly, the governor's office shall set aside specifically the first and third Wednesday afternoons of each month for the people to meet their governor and for their governor to confer with them. As I had the opportunity to shake the hands of Georgians during the campaigns of last year, so I look forward to having this twice-a-month opportunity to shake thcm again during my administration as your governor. When the rccord of this administration is written four years hence, let it be said that in the conduct of daily affairs of the office of governor the people's interests were protected first, last and always. Let it be said that bold, courageous leadership was offered. Let it be said that in all state dealings, they were handled honestly. Let it be said that the rights of the state and her people were guarded jealously and protected fully. Let it be said that in these four years emphasis was put on the true values of government and of life.
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Let it be said that those who worked in this administration did so with sweat, toil and prayer in dedication to get the job done.
Let it be said that there was full citizen participation in the state government during these years.
Let it be said, .. notwithstanding the fact that the goals set at the outset were high, .. that they were achieved in the realization... that no worthwhile accomplishments can be attained without setting great goals.
Let it be said that we did not seek things merely because they were easy to accomplish.
Let it be said that we recognized the challenge and met it. Let it be said that we were not content with being average but rather sought and achieved nothing less than leadership in all areas. The task is before us. Our duty is clear. Georgia's destiny is in our hands. Toward its realization I ask for your advice, your support, your help and your prayers... and, in turn, pledge to you my best and my all. Thank you and God bless you!
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STATE OF THE STATE AND BUDGET MESSAGE
January 13, 1967
State Capitol
On Wednesday we inaugurated our administration and defined its goals.
Today we meet to roll up our sleeves and to get on with the task at hand.
I am pleased to report to you that, although the problems we face are many, the state of our state is excellent.
And, working together-you and I-we shall over the next four years make it better.
At the outset there are several fundamental facts I wish to outline and emphasize.
First, honesty and morality in government will be the watchwords of the Maddox administration.
Second, efficiency, sound economy and good business practices will characterize all state activities for the next four years.
Third, prudent expenditure of all public funds to assure maximum return for the common good from every tax dollar spent will be our constant policy.
Fourth, every state employee in his or her job is important in carrying out our mandate to serve the people and each will be expected to give of his or her best at all times.
BUDGET SYSTEM For four years now, the State of Georgia has had in operation a modern budgeting system. It has worked well. The success in the administration of several budgets serves as proof that Georgia's new budget law are fulfilling a need long felt in this state. We meet here today to chart a course of fiscal integrity for the next two year period. We are fortunate, indeed, that our new budget machinery assures a smooth transition from the old administration to the new. This allows a continuity of sound fiscal policy as Georgia approaches thc challenges of the future. Under Georgia law, it is the duty of the outgoing governor to have a budget report printed and transmitted to you within five days of the organization of the General Assembly. This has been done and that document is now on your desk. The law also provides that the governor-elect shall be thoroughly conversant with the budget report and that the budget bureau shall give
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the incoming governor every assistance in acquainting himself with it. This has been done. The assistance which has been provided me has
been invaluable in familiarizing myself with the intricate operations of the various departments of state government. It has afforded me a sound basis for making decisions as to what I am recommending to you in connection with the appropriations bill which you will consider during this session of the General Assembly. This bill also has been introduced today for your study and analysis.
ASSEMBLY COOPERATION
First, in considering the allocations for the various operations and functions of the state government, I want to say to you as clearly as I know how that the Maddox administration expects... intends... and is determined to work in the closest harmony with members of the General Assembly to enact into law a biennial budget bill which is sound in its inception... which is commensurate with the state of our economy and reasonable revenue estimates of anticipated collections and, which will meet the essential and growth needs of a vibrant state which is on the move.
Our job, yours and mine, is to enact a bill along the lines I have stated... one that does not appropriate... on one hand... an inordinately excessive amount of money far beyond all reasonable revenue expectations... and, on the other hand, one that does not appropriate too little which would result in curtailment of services and not meeting the needs of our state.
I am confident that you will work with me and with budget officials in finding this sound middle ground upon which we can build a fiscally responsible budget and enact a sound appropriations act.
The budget laws of the State of Georgia authorize the General Assembly to appropriate anticipated revenue together with whatever portion of the anticipated surplus might be required to meet the upcoming needs of the state.
REVENUE ESTIMATES
After conferring with budget officials and economic analysts, it is our considered judgment that total state revenues and income for fiscal 1968 will be $734,000,000 and for fiscal 1969, $806,000,000.
You will note in the green budget document on your desk that the revenue estimates for the remainder of fiscal 1967 and for fiscal 1968 and 1969 are approximately $14,000,000 higher than estimates in my supplemental budget document, also on your desk. Let me emphasize
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to you. . and reemphasize. . . that these estimates were made last fall and were based upon information available at that time, and they are too optimistic in view of current national economic conditions and in view of the trend of receipts coming into the state treasury. I will point out to you specifically that the percentage increase in collections during the month of December over December of 1965 was only four and onehalf per cent. Likewise, the percentage increase in revenue collections for the current fiscal year projected to the end of the year will not show as great a percentage increase as was shown in fiscal 1966 over fiscal 1965.
Last Tuesday night, the President of the United States called for a tax increase in the form of a 6 per cent surtax on net income tax liabilities of both individuals and corporations.
All of these things suggest prudence and caution to me and, I know, to you. And these are the reasons I have reduced revenue estimates.
During the past five years, we have been in the midst of a rising economy. We hope this condition will continue. But we do not know that it will. We are confronted with what kind of year 1967 will be. We know that we are entering an era of uncertainty where there are contradictions among fiscal experts as to what is in store and many are predicting a leveling off in our economy.
You and I are familiar with the budget laws. We know that if we appropriate too great an amount of money and income does not materialize, it is necessary that I, as budget director, in carrying out the directive of the General Assembly, apply pro-rata reductions to every agency in state government.
We want to avoid this hazard.
We can do so by writing a sound bill in the knowledge that if additional income is in hand, we can come here twelve months hence with a supplementary appropriations bill and utilize this accumulated income.
SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET
In fact, during this session of the General Assembly, I will present for your consideration a supplemental budget to meet the critical needs of the State for the biennil.lm ending June 30, this year. Detailed descriptions of each agency's needs are contained in information furnished you for your consideration.
By enacting into law the proposed supplemental appropriations, and taking into account the revenue estimates, the State can expect an anticipated surplus on July 1, 1967, of $121,000,000.
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NEW BIENNIUM
The anticipated surplus, together with revenue estimates will permit the enactment of an appropriations act appropriating $785,000,000 in fiscal 1968, and $877,000,000 in fiscal 1969.
This is one billion, six hundred and sixty-two million dollars to finance the services of our state government, to accelerate the growth of our state and to minister to the needs of our people during the twentyfour months beginning next July 1.
In a moment, I will detail to you the recommendations I am making for expanding state services in the major agencies of the state government. These expansions will account for increased expenditures of more than $412,000,000 in the two-year period, above expenditures in the 1965-67 appropriations act.
This increase in appropriations and services is the greatest ever undertaken by any administration in any biennium in Georgia history.
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
In every town and hamlet in Georgia, I visited with parents, students and educators last year. I talked with those vitally interested in the eause of education, many times. I sought to acquaint myself with their hopes and aspirations-what was needed to bring to the children of this state knowledge and learning.
Ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, no one knows more than I that a Georgia of liberty, progress and prosperity is dependent upon improved education.
That is the goal of the Maddox administration. The appropriations bill which I have submitted to you is designed as the first step in implementing the Maddox administration's education program. I am proposing to you an expenditure for public and higher education of $973,000,000 over the next two years-an increase of $252,000,000 over the current biennium. This represents the largest single increase and the most far-reaching advance in the history of public schools and higher education in Georgia.
TEACHERS SALARIES
My budget recommendation will provide for: A salary increase of $700 in fiscal 1968 and $558 in fiscal 1969 for our deserving elementary and secondary public school teachers. These increases are the largest that have ever been proposed for our teachers.
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Also, I have recommended an increase from $620 in the present year to $750 in the first year of the biennium and $850 in the second year for maintenance, operation and sick leave grants to our 195 systems. I am recommending that funds be provided in this budget to help pay school lunchroom workers and if the object of this expenditure is found to be unconstitutional then these funds will be transferred to the grants for maintenance and operations of our public schools.
I have asked for many new and improved programs in educatiop, such as driver education, increased funds for textbooks, school library materials, public library materials and additional funds for educational television.
I am also asking for increased funds to provide necessary classrooms for the systems feeling the pinch of expanding enrollment.
In the field of higher education, I am proposing the largest percentage and dollars increases to the University System of Georgia in the history of our state.
During fiscal 1968 I have proposed an increase of 39.3 per cent over the amount appropriated this year to the University System. For fiscal 1969, I am asking an increase of 70.7 per cent over the amount of funds appropriated this year to the University System.
These unprecedented increases will provide for a 10 per cent salary increase each year of the biennium for academic personnel and a five per cent increase for non-academic personnel. I am asking the General Assembly, for the first time in the history of higher education in Georgia, to appropriate $5,000,000 in each year of the biennium for improved quality of the University System's program.
An increase in authority rentals of $2,500,000 in each year of the biennium will build approximately $70,000,000 worth of additional college facilities.
These expenditures which I am recommending that you approve for education, will assure every Georgia student a brighter opportunity in the form of better qualified teaching personnel, more adequate classroom and instructional facilities, and in the form of a generally-enriched educational program from beginning grades through graduate levels.
WELFARE SERVICES
Now, permit me to move into the delineation of a broad program of social, welfare and health services which will be undertaken during the Maddox administration.
The most significant development in welfare assistance programs since its enactment into law in 1937 will come in the next two years. New
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additions to recipient budgets under Title Nineteen of the Federal Social Security Act will provide increased benefit payments for all categories of assistance-aged, blind, dependent children and totally disabled.
Another item of great social impact in the proposed appropriation bill is the proposal for an appropriation of $2,000,000 to finance the construction and equipping of a new Youth Development Center to be used for housing and training 150 girls.
This facility will be operated in conjunction with presently established Youth Development Centers.
Early in the next fiscal year we will open the six new regional detention centers for youth committed to the custody of law enforcement agencies and the budget I submit today provides funds for their full operation. This represents a long-desired step toward getting children out of the common jails of Georgia and into a wholesome environment for the beginning of their training and rehabilitation.
Concurrent with this, we also will provide $175,000 for each of the two years of the biennium to assist the seven existing county-owned detention centers. This is another first for state assistance in this important field.
Another important new program we will be launching will be known as "Medicaid," and funds are being provided for it in this budget contingent upon the expected approval of the Georgia program by federal authorities. Under this program all recipients of welfare assistance will be provided with physicians, laboratory, out-patient hospital and inhome advisory services.
This is another phase of Title Nineteen of the Federal Social Security Act. Georgia's full participation in this program will mean that the state will receive $35,000,000 from the federal government over the next biennium for an outlay of less than $2,000,000.
That, my friends, I regard to be an excellent investment-one which will pay untold dividends in terms of improved health and increased comfort for the less fortunate of our citizens.
MILLEDGEVILLE HOSPITAL
In accordance with my promise to the people of Georgia, I have included in the proposed budget an increase in funds for Milledgeville State Hospital which is more than twice as large an increase as that provided in any other biennial budget in the state's history.
It is my recommendation that more than $26,000,000 be appropriated for the 1968 fiscal year and almost $27,300,000 for the 1969 fiscal year.
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This will make possible many important advancements at that institution.
It will mean the hiring of 440 new employees and the placing of all employees on a forty-hour week-an improvement in working conditions long overdue.
It will provide more than $3,000,000 for capital outlay. And that will be in addition to the construction of an $8,700,000 medical-surgical unit under the authority lease rental program.
In addition we propose to do something about overcrowding in the institution by quadrupling the patient load at the new Southwestern State Hospital in Thomasville. Funds will be provided to increase the number of patients there to 800 over the two-year period.
During the second year of the biennium, we will open the regional hospitals in Atlanta and Augusta. And during the biennium, we will begin construction on three other regional hospitals at Columbus, Rome, and Savannah.
All of these steps in total will constitute the largest single effort to improve and upgrade mental health facilities and programs in the history of our State.
RETARDATION CENTER
We will make a substantial beginning on a needed expansion program to care for retardates waiting for admission to Gracewood State Hospital. It is proposed that $700,000 be spent over the two-year period for new housing of patients and staff there. It is anticipated that this will make room for between 175 and 200 additional patients at that facility.
In this connection, we also are proposing the appropriation of $1,250,000 for completing, staffing and opening the new Georgia Retardation Center in DeKalb County to serve retardates.
And we propose to step up our attack on health problems on the local level by increasing grants-in-aid to counties for local health services by more than $2,600,000 over the biennium.
HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION
As you know, the constitutional allocation to the State Highway Department for highways is the total amount of motor fuel tax collections less cost of collection and refunds. The appropriations bill submitted to you provides for the general operations of the Highway Department, for authority rentals to amortize the costs of bridges, rural roads, and department quarters, for maintenance and betterments; for planning and construction; and for statutory grants to counties as provided under
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the 1945 act for fixed distribution and under the 1951 act based upon a state road mileage ratio formula.
All Georgians are concerned about and inconvenienced by the clogged condition of highways leading into our major metropolitan areas, particularly the Capitol City of Atlanta. This situation is of special concern to me because of the fact that some ~80,000,000 in interstate federal-aid primary and secondary projects are being held in abeyance because of the freeze on federal highway funds.
We cannot afford to stand still in this state or the nation in this vital field. As governor I feel that some relief must be given to the states in this matter, and I am confident other chief executives throughout the nation share this view.
EXPRESSWAYS
It is my intention, therefore, to communicate with the president and other appropriate officials to seek a solution and, if necessary, I will call upon him in person to relate to him the urgency of an early release of these road funds.
In my opinion, a release of highway funds will do more to relieve the areas of stress in the economy-particularly here in Georgia-than any single program the chief executive might initiate at this time.
AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT
You will note a proposed appropriation for capital outlay-airport development of $1,440,000 during the period. These funds for the first time will allow the State of Georgia to provide aid for major commercial airports. In addition to that, this will provide assistance for 20 communities in building new airports, extending runways, constructing taxiways and aprons. For this state expenditure, with federal aid and local support for this purpose, these projects will total $6,000,000 during the first fiscal year and $2,000,000 in the second.
During the current fiscal year grants to municipalities and total grants to counties are $9,317,000 to each category. In the new budget submitted to you, there are large increases in the first year and even larger increases for both in the second year.
This is but the beginning of an effort by the Maddox administration to carry forth my program for substantial state assistance to help meet the fiscal needs of our cities and counties.
CORRECTIONAL REFORM In keeping with our mandate to give Georgia a decent, modern cor-
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rectional system dedicated to rehabilitation, I am proposing that we make the largest single increase in operating funds for the Department of Corrections in the history of this state. Over the biennium, we propose to add more than $1,700,000 or 50 per cent above the total for that purpose during the current biennium.
This money will make it possible to place all personnel on a forty-eighthour work week and to add an additional 219 positions over the two-year period. It will also permit an extensive program of replacement of outdated and worn-out equipment.
During the biennium, we will complete and open the $8,000,000 Butts County Classification and Diagnostic Center which will include a fullyequipped hospital for the treatment of inmates throughout the state corrections system. And we also are including funds for building an honor institution for 500 young offenders at a site yet to be selected.
In an effort to provide more adequate probation and paroles services, it is recommended that funds are to be allocated for the employment of fifteen additional probation officers and to raise the salaries of all probation and parole officers to Merit System salary levels.
Toward the goal of reducing the slaughter on our highways and in the interest of assuring adequate strength for the Georgia Highway Patrol and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, we are recommending additional funds to employ 100 new state troopers and sixteen new GBI agents. In addition, we propose to establish a Crime Information Center which will be tied into the national FBI network~making Georgia the first state in the southeast to add this valuable tool to its law enforcement machinery.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
Other major proposals included in the budget I am submitting today include:
~an increase of more than $1,250,000 to expand and strengthen the programs of the Department of Agriculture.
~a contingent cost of living salary increase of three per cent per year for all permanent state employees.
~an increase of more than $1,000,000 to enlarge the industrialization and development programs of the Department of Industry and Trade.
~an increase in lease rentals for the State Ports Authority to provide $6,000,000 to build new bulk handling facilities for clay, fertilizers, minerals and ores at the Savannah Port.
~an increase in lease rentals for the Parks Department to provide $7,000,000 in capital improvements at all parks including $400,000 each
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year for acquisition and development of four new park areas. -an increase in the level of college loans guaranteed by the Higher
Education Assistance Committee from $2,500,000 to $6,500,000 by 1969 and an increase from 495 to 1,203 in the number of scholarships issued by the Scholarship Commission.
-provide funds to construct and equip a 150-bed addition to the Georgia War Veterans Home at Milledgeville and to staff and operate the Veterans Nursing Home in Augusta.
-provide $250,000 in each of the fiscal years of the biennium to match federal and local funds for Rapid Transit in Atlanta as soon as the authority qualifies for the assistance.
-provide $350,000 in grants to twenty-eight remaining counties that have not initiated a tax re-evaluation program.
I have presented to you the highlights of the appropriations bill now before you. What I have presented is the executive budget proposal for your consideration. It represents a balanced program designed to meet all of the current and growth needs of the state, to take into account the requirements of all and to utilize the resources of the state to the best advantage in terms of service to the people.
NO NEW TAXES!
I do not ask for any tax increase at this seSSlOn of the General Assembly.
We will finance this budget through utilization of anticipated revenues and surplus, as provided by law.
While I realize that there are some proposed expenditures which have much merit, that should or would have been included had prospective income permitted, I ask you that, in consideration of the budget, you keep in mind our efforts to achieve a proper balance among essential services.
We must look constantly toward meeting effectively the growth challenges of the state consistent with the resources available to us.
By so doing, we can do the best and most effective job for all Georgians.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I am grateful to each of you for your help, support and cooperation which you have given in the operation of state government. I assure you that I will be readily available to you at any time to discuss the details of the budget, as will the budget officer and his staff.
At this session, you and I will make a substantial beginning in implementing a platform which means progress for all Georgians.
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To that end, I am dedicated. To that end, the Maddox administration proudly joins with you.
JAYCEE'S OUTSTANDING YOUNG MEN, 1966
January 14
Jekyll Island
I am honored that this-my first address-as Governor of Georgia, except for my inaugural and budget messages, is to such an outstanding group of young Americans.
I have always been an admirer and supporter of the United States of Georgia Jaycees. The ideals you espouse and the principles of your creed are, and will be, akin to my own during my years as a public servant.
I have demonstrated my faith in the ability of young men of action like you, by appointing to my executive staff several current members of the Georgia Jaycees.
On behalf of the citizens of our state, I extend to you a cordial welcome to Georgia and, invite you to return as often as you can.
We consider it a great honor to have the opportunity to host such an outstanding event and join you in honoring America's Ten Outstanding Young Men in the year 1966.
The accomplishments and records of achievement of the honorees are testimonials to the ideas set forth in the tenants of the Jaycee Creed.
They serve as inspiration to those of us who aspire to do good deeds. These young men realize that every right bestowed us as free Americans begets a corresponding duty. We are not promised happiness, but the pursuit of happiness. We are not promised riches, but equality of opportunity. We are not promised wisdom, but freedom to speak. We are not promised peace, but liberty. In meeting their responsibilities and duties as American citizens, they have realized the sin of omission is as dastardly as the sin of commission. As Dante said, "The price good men pay for their indifference is to be ruled by evil men." We live in a time when every minute the price of freedom goes up. Democracy must be defended. Only devotion to duty and self discipline will assure our freedom. Americans have become tired of the same old forever-aggravating and seemingly insolvable problems of our time. Weare demanding answers that ring true ... answers that hold some prospect for the solution of the problems in our time. We need more than just citizens, we need disciples of this country ... people who are willing to stick and stand up ... and then stoop
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down to share their load of the responsibility that goes with being an American citizen.
Leadership cannot be given by those who seek the ready answer, or the easy method.
America needs stalwart men and women who profess a fierce loyalty to constitutional principles, and possess unflinching patriotism to flag and country. Every man and woman has a vital stake in freedom.
We must develop leaders who act, rather than react, for democracy is founded upon the belief that there exists extraordinary possibilities III common men.
I am sure that each of you, as you pursue your careers as young men of action, will find the principles I have outlined to be the foundation stones of a successful and meaningful career.
If you cannot get the necessary inspiration to meet the challenges of American citizenship from the leaders of your organization, its creed, and these young men you honor here tonight, take it from the stanza of an old often-sung hym, "Battle Hymn of the Republic," in which we say "He died to make men holy, let us live to make men free."
ASSOCIAnON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
January 16, 1967
Breakfast Meeting
As it was a pleasure for me to address you as a candidate, so it is a privilege for me to appear before you as your governor.
I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity that is mine to work with you during the next four years to make our beloved State of Georgia a better place not only for us but also for our children and theirs who follow after us.
I am resolved that the conclusion of these four years ahead will see the task well done and all of us proud of what we have wrought together for the common good.
I am not unmindful of the magnitude of the challenges or the complexity of the problems we face and that is why I am here-to ask your support and to seek your help in meeting the challenges and in solving the problems. Counties are the backbone of our government. They are the keepers of the peace in our rural areas and unincorporated communities.
They are the depositories of our vital records. They are the jurisdictions which operate our schools, keep our roads open and administer to the welfare needs of our people. We could not do without them! If our counties are strong and vital so are all other levels of government. But if they are weak and ineffective then our whole system of government by, of and for the people is jeopardized.
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It is a truism of government that where any level of it fails then a higher level inevitably will fill the vacuum.
If counties fail, then the state must act. And if the state fails to act, then the federal government certainly will.
No one is more dedicated to the proposition of local self-government than Lester Maddox. It is the thing I have been advocating ever since I entered politics.
And I have dedicated my administration to the restoration of the voice and involvement of the people in determining their own destinies through solving local problems on the local level.
It is my intention to support and assist counties in solving their problems. But, by the same token, I wish to make it clear that I will not hesitate to act promptly on the state level to solve those county problems which counties either are unwilling or unable to solve for themselves.
We cannot make problems go away by ignoring them. Neither can we make progress by blindly refusing to seek new approaches to the solution of problems. We live in an era in which there is no constant except change. And if we do not recognize that change and act to channel it to our benefit then we are destined to be engulfed by it. It has been said that counties of Georgia do not have any problems that more money would not solve. Perhaps so. And I certainly would be the last to minimize the urgent necessity for providing additional financial resources for our counties. Rut in itself it is an over-simplification. Counties must streamline their operations and improve their efficiency. Counties must put the needs of their citizens ahead of county lines and join with neighbor counties in consolidation of vital services. Counties must do more than give lip service to the necessity of tax re-evaluation and must act decisively to bring their tax structures, policies and procedures up-to-date. Counties must cooperate with the state government, through their elected representatives in the General Assembly, in finding a permanent solution to their chronic financial dilemma. As a candidate I promised you that the Maddox administration would provide substantial increases in grants to counties. The budget I proposed for the 1967-69 biennium makes a significant beginning toward the fulfillment of that pledge.
The amounts contained in that budget for counties would have been greater were it not for the fact that the state of our economy is uncertain and a downward trend in state revenue has been forecast.
\Ve are hopeful that present economic stresses are temporary and the
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rising trend which has characterized our economy for five years now will continue.
If it does, you may be assured the counties of Georgia will share fully in it.
But more than that, I plan to seek ways of broadening the county tax base to make it possible for counties themselves to contribute more to the solution of their financial problems.
What we need is more tax sources for our counties. And this is an area which requires a thorough study by the best minds on the subject.
Accordingly, it is my intention to appoint a task force to go into all aspects of this matter. I will ask it to make specific recommendations to me for my consideration of and presentation to the next session of the General Assembly.
This task force will be a balanced group. Its members will include county officials-probably some of you in this room-economists, political scientists and experts in the fields of budgeting and taxation. We will also have some representatives of the taxpayers.
I hope that this group can be named and organized shortly after the end of the present session of the General Assembly. And once it is, it will get down to the business at hand immediately.
Ladies and gentlemen, the fact that we face problems that are many and serious is no cause for despair.
If we have to have problems, ours are the kind to have because they are problems of growth and progress.
We all know that nothing good comes easy. And, while we don't like to admit it, we must admit that life moves on and-as much as we all would like to bask in the comfort of the status quo -we must move with it. Let us, therefore, shake off the chains of fear and put on the wings of hope. Working together and looking toward the better and greater future which can be ours, we cannot help but succeed. Together we can write a record which will say county government in Georgia came into the full flower of its great potential during the People's Administration of Lester Maddox.
EGGS AND ISSUES BREAKFAST Of the State Chamber of Commerce
January 17, 1967
As a member of both the Georgia State and the United States Chamber of Commerce, I have long taken pride in the role they have played in the
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economic development of our state and nation.... I am tremendously proud and happy to be Georgia's governor at this
particular time in our great state's history. It is a time of many perplexing problems but a time of many challenges ... and a time of unparalleled opportunities. Georgia stands today on the threshold of the greatest advances and most spectacular progress in history....
DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS ASSOCIAnON
January 19, 1967
Columbus
Christopher Columbus found a world and had no chart except his faith in the skies. It is with that same vital faith in the future of our great State of Georgia that I stand before you as your new chief executive. As we view in retrospect the events and experiences which have led to this moment, I am sure that all of us are well aware that the journey was not without its travail. We have moved from the political platform to the ballot box, to the courts and into the legislative forum. Indeed, at times it has tried the public patience and tested the procedures of democracy. As of this moment, however, I can safely and confidently declare that we have now reached a new plateau in our upward climb, both as a people and as a state. Untold vistas of promise and opportunity now lie before us.
STATE SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION
January 23, 1967
Throughout a long and arduous political year, I traveled into all areas of the state and into practically every county and individual school district. The people have told me what they want. They want a public school system equal to or better than any in the nation, and they want every child regardless of his station or where he lives to be prepared to take his or her place on a equal basis with every other child in the country. They want a system of higher education adequate to fulfill the needs of today, and of the twenty-first century just ahead, and they want that education made available to every youth capable of profiting by it.
WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY PLANT
January 24, 1967
Nashville, Georgia
Our goal is to make Georgia the industrial leader of the nation. The \Veyerhaeuser Company is a part of our growth, and we are proud to have this important manufacturer. Let me say to you from the bottom of my heart that it is my pleasure to make myself available whenever I can be
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of service to you. And I think that all Georgia joins me when I bid you welcome.
ANNUAL RADIO INSTITUTE
January 26, 1967
Continuing Education Center, Athens
It has fallen my duty to plan and organize my administration and to assume command of the ship of state actually after my administration began. Almost every other Georgia governor has had that period of time between his election and his inauguration to organize his administration. Although this opportunity was not mine, I am proud of our accomplishments during these fifteen days. I have appointed the best possible people to serve in key posts in my administration. I have sought honest, capable Georgians....
GEORGIA DAY
February 12, 1967
Savannah
As we gather on this Georgia Day to pay homage to our glorious past, let us do so in the knowledge that-as Edmund Burke so accurately said"people will not look forward to posterity who never look backward to their ancestry."
This celebration of our state's birth is eloquent testimony to our close kinship with the past, and it serves as visible proof of our dedication to the future.
I wish to oommend the Historic Savannah Foundation for its excellent service to our state in arranging this observation of the anniversary of Georgia's founding.
I particularly want to congratulate Mrs. Rhangos and all others who worked so hard to bring this event to fruition.
Hopefully, your Georgia Day of the future will rival Florida's Gasparilla Festival and Louisiana's Mardi Gras as events of historical importance which will attract nationwide attention and attendance.
Certainly I, as Georgia's governor, want to help in any way that I can to make this an annual celebration so that Georgians can take time out to salute their beginnings. It is through our periodic conversations with the past, such as this, that we perceive the outline of our future.
As we relive a moment from history today, let us turn our eyes to the future, and re-dedicate ourselves to the task of building a brighter, more prosperous tomorrow for those who will inherit this state from us, even as we have inherited it from the stout-hearted pioneers who first landed on these shores, 234 years ago.
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The mISSIon of General James Edward Oglethorpe and his group of settlers on that day differs very little from our mission today.
His was the desire to establish and build for his people a new life a life free of oppression and tyranny, in a land where they might exercise their own individual initiative in pursuit of their own chosen goals . . . and where they might be bound only by their own individual limitations . . . rather than an unjust and punitive class system.
Ours today is more than a desire ... ours is an absolute mandate ... to protect and strengthen the liberty and the freedom, with which they so graciously endowed us.
And, to assure not only today's Georgians, but also future generations, of the right to live their own lives as they please ... and the right to take advantage of their own opportunities to the full extent of their aspirations and abilities.
Our state . . . our nation . . . and indeed our very way of life, are grounded deeply in the principles of free enterprise and free, individual initiative.
We are governed by the laws rather than by men. Our laws were designed to protect and preserve the rights of the individual ... the right to seek our own fortunes in our own way.
There is not now and there can never be any individual right that crushes and destroys the rights of another. For this then is not a right, but is instead a license.
In the protection and the preservation of our precious liberty and freedom as a people and as a nation, we must issue no license ... rather we must adhere to the principles so eloquently set forth by our forefathers in the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence.
James Russell Lowell was once asked, during the early days of our country, how long he thought the republic would last.
To which he replied: "Sir, the republic will last as long as the ideals and principles of the founders remain dominant in the hearts of the people." His answer becomes more timely and carries a message of greater import to Georgians and Americans with the passing of each day and each year. So then, my fellow Georgians, as we have paused here today for a brief moment to relive the past, let us proceed from this place and turn our eyes, our minds, and our hearts to the future, for therein lies our challenge, and our opportunities.
And as we look to the past for wisdom, let us use that wisdom to be effective today.
As we honor the past, let us dedicate ourselves to the future. Our forefathers laid the foundation for a great Georgia.
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It is our duty-yours and mine-to continue to build upon that foundation until we have built the kind of State for which our ancestors in years past-and we today-are striving.
EXCHANGE CLUBS FREEDOM SHRINE
February 16, 1967
Hapeville High School
There is no greater gift that the present can give to the future than an understanding and an appreciation of the past. Exchange Clubs have traditionally played a leading role in the promotion of a true appreciation for the freedom and the liberty which has characterized the United States of America from the very beginning. And for this all Americans are grateful.
ATLANTA BAR ASSOCIAnON
February 16, 1967
All the philosophy, all the good intent and all the good works mankind conceives and performs would go for naught were there not lawyers who can bring order to the best that is in us and translate it into a society of well-ordered liberty for all mankind. So, in this occasion, I shall not presume to talk to you about law, about the problems of your profession, or even what should have been done to improve the legal profession in Georgia. Rather, I shall talk about the present administration.
JEFFERSON-JACKSON DAY
February 20, 1967
This assemblage of Democrats is one of which Thomas Jefferson himself would be proud. Perhaps never before in the history of the Democratic party of Georgia has there been a gathering more representative of the people of our great state. That this is the case is no accident. The uniting of Georgians of all shades of opinion is the goal for our state which I enunciated in my inaugural address, and Chairman [James H.] Gray and I have adopted the same objective for our state's Democ:ratic party.
GREATER ATLANTA GEORGIA TECH ALUMNI
February '21, 1967
It is an honor indeed to be among such an illustrious group of "Ramblin' Wrecks." I have always had a warm spot in my heart for Georgia Tech for many reasons, not the least of which is the fact that a large number
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of students and faculty were among my loyal Pickrick customers. It was my pleasure to serve many Tech students on credit when times were hard and, as testimony to their honesty, only one ever failed to pay. If any of you ever see George P. Burdell, class of '57, please tell him he owes me for eight Pickrick chicken dinners....
RICHLAND MOBILE HOMES PLANT
February 23, 1967
We have learned from experience that prospective industrial investors look for certain things in the areas they aonsider. They want to know about educational facilities, churches, recreation, civic organizations, and many other things. We are getting our message across, and we will make it louder and clearer in the future. Georgia has everything to make industry welcome.
POLICY BOARD AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE Vocational Rehabilitation Planning Study
March 1, 1967
By working together, we must make certain that Georgia's program is properly balanced and effective ... that every eligible citizen is given an opportunity for evaluation and training ... that every single person who is trained and who is qualified is given an opportunity to work.
MARCH OF DIMES AWARDS
March 1, 1967
Decatur
Employers now report that a disturbingly large number of their employees actually appear not to want to advance-arc afraid of and unwilling to accept the added responsibility of a promotion-are perfectly willing to accept mediocrity for security. This is true far too often in government, too.... We are witnessing a creeping federal government with growing and virtually limitless power. ...
GOVERNOR'S PRAYER BREAKFAST
March 2, 1967
It is indeed reassuring to me to see that we have so many high officials who publicly acknowledge our need for God and our dependence upon His help. Never has it been more important that men and women in positions of responsibility at all levels of government pause to renew their
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strength and seek divine guidance through prayer.... We cannot expect our culture of freedom to survive if its foundation upon God is removed and our constitutional guarantee of freedom of religion is changed to freedom from religion.
STATE PATROL GRADUATING CLASS
March 3, 1967
Police Academy
Your graduation as the first class of state patrolmen to receive such an honor from our fine new Georgia Police Academy is, indeed, the beginning of what we all are determined will be a state law enforcement agency without equal. The paramount duty and obligation of any government is to preserve law and order, to insure domestic harmony, and to promote peace and tranquillity.
TAU BETA PI National Engineering Honorary Fraternity
March 5, 1967
As a candidate, I traveled every highway in Georgia, meeting and talking with the people in every seotion of the state. As governor, I feel that I know my people, what's in their hearts, their minds, and what their hopes and dreams are. . . .
I want to make it clear that I-of all people-am not anti-advertising. To the contrary, I am sold on it, and, in many respects, my public career is a product of it.
AMERICAN LEGION BIRTHDAY
March 7, 1967
Covington
I thank God that we have men like our own Senator Richard Russell as chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Mendel Rivers as chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. With men like these in high places, I am confident that we can expect to be done what needs to be done to assure our liberty and freedom. American democracy is this day and this hour under attack from those whose avowed purpose is to destroy us.
MOBILE HOMES ASSOCIATION March 9, 1967
For too long, we in Georgia have attempted to lure new plants and pay-
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rolls by preaching what their coming will do for our state rather than what our state can do for them.
Well, beginning right now we are going to rcverse this. We are going to sell Georgia as Georgia has never been sold before. We're going to do it through a reorganized and revitalized State Department of Industry and Trade.
LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATION BILLS
March 13, 1967
Executive Department, State Capitol
In signing this bill, I would like to point out some of the vital programs it will benefit.
First, there is an appropriation of $16,000,000 to the State Highway Department to match federal funds to construct a section of the Appalachian Highway from the 1-285 connector north of Atlanta ... to a point six miles past the Fulton-Forsyth County line.
This highway, as we all know, will open up new opportunities for North Georgia and, at the same time, will go a long way toward solving Atlanta's traffic problems.
Also included in these appropriations are $1,900,000 to the State Dt'partment of Corrections for badly-needed improvements at Alto.
$1,100,000 for Milledgeville State Hospital ... $83,000 for Gracewood State Hospital . . . $395,400 for the State Department of Public Safety to hire fifty additional State Troopers and to finance a salary increase of $50 per month for all uniformed patrolmen. These programs are important to Georgia and are in keeping with my platform promise to provide modem programs of highway construction, mental health, corrections and public safety.
GEORGIA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
March 16, 1967
I join all Georgians in wishing your association a happy 100th birthday. I join with you in sharing pride in the contribution you have made to growth and progress in our state....
Ladies and gentlemen of the GEA, no one knows better than I that a Georgia of liberty, a Georgia of progress, and a Georgia of prosperity depends upon improved education.... I submitted to the Georgia General Assembly during this session the largest budget for education in the history of our state....
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LEGISLATIVE SESSION CLOSES
March 17, 1967
To the House and Senate
It was two months and seven days ago that events cast our lot-yours and mine-together.
We have reason to be proud of what our joint labors have brought forth during that time.
I t has been a period of testing for us all. And, while the final verdict will be that of history, I feel we can stand before the people confident in the knowledge that we have measured up to our responsibility. We have measured up to the responsibility of running the state with dignity and with honor. We have measured up to the responsibility to assure the continuity of our state government during a period of electoral crisis. We have measured up to the responsibility to give Georgians the productive representation which comes through true legislative independence. We have measured up to the responsibility to fashion a program of progress and growth which will assure the fulfillment of the high hopes we have for Georgia's tomorrow. Specifically, we have maintained control of our own affairs by acting to reapportion the General Assembly rather than leaving the job to the judiciary. And we have done it without incurring the cost of a special session. We have enacted a record biennial budget which provides for the increasing needs of our state and her people without sacrificing fiscal responsibility. We have provided the largest salary increase in history for school teachers and college faculty members. We have provided a long overdue, cost-of-living increase in payments to recipients of public assistance. We have provided increased aid for our hard-pressed municipal and county governments. We have provided funds needed to expand and improve our mental health institutions and to upgrade their staffs. We have acted to modernize and revitalize our correctional institutions and their programs of rehabilitation. We succeeded in getting at least a portion of our Federal Highway funds unfrozen to prevent a shut-down in our road building program. We appropriated funds for the Appalachia Highway and the completion of that segment of the Atlanta perimeter highway which will connect it to metropolitan Atlanta. This will be of substantial assistance in relieving
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highway congestion in and around our Capital City. We expanded the Georgia Highway Patrol and increased the salary of
troopers to make possible an expanded and more effective program of highway safety.
And we have acted in all areas of endeavor to make certain the future needs of our people will be met by providing the means for expanded state services.
Our accomplishments in total form a solid foundation for the remaining three years and ten months of this administration.
Looking ahead, there are still problems we must solve. We must act decisively and continuously to combat and thwart the inroads of organized crime. We must revitalize our programs to attract new and expanded industry and to promote tourism. We must assist our cities and counties in solving their fiscal and administrative problems. We must streamline and modernize our tax structure to make it more productive and equitable and to overcome the undue burden now being placed on property owners. We must complete our interstate highway system and, especially, the expressways and perimeter routes around and through our metropolitan areas. And, above all else, we must be alert to protect and preserve that most cherished right of all liberty-loving people-the right to determine their own destiny and to govern themselves. The achievement of these goals will not be easy. But the pursuit of them will be satisfying. And, success in achieving them will be the greatest legacy we can leave to our posterity. You have demonstrated your dedication to these goals. And I know I can count upon your cooperation, your counsel and your support as we work together toward those ends. I congratulate you upon the outstanding job you have done. I wish you Godspeed in your return to your homes and your normal pursuits. And I shall look forward to the day of our meeting again.
MONROE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT BONDS Industrial Development Authority
March 21, 1967 Of course Bibb Manufacturing Company IS not new to Georgia. Its
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operations have meant much to our state's economy for many years. But I look upon its new offspring at Peraale as a brand new member of our state's rapidly-growing and ever-expanding textile industry.... There are ninety textile corporations in Georgia which operate 175 plants and employ 110,000 people. The annual payroll at these facilities amounts to approximately $420,000,000.
u.s. PLYWOOD CORPORAnON
March 22, 1967
Waycross
It is my firm conviction that cities like Waycross and counties like Ware, assisted by an aroused and determined citizenry, are certain to share in the wealth our cherished system of free enterprise holds in store. The coming of this outstanding company to your community serves as eloquent testimony that industry goes where the resources are.
Few states approach our own in the production of wood and wood products. Last year alone, fourteen forest-oriented industries either located or expanded their facilities in Georgia.
OPERATION BOOTSTRAP
March 22, 1967
Lake Jackson, Covington
Our joint labors-yours as school superintendents and mine as governor -have wrought new opportunity for our state in the field of education. We have fashioned a program which will move our state ahead in all fields of learning. And we did it at a time when the future demands that we provide nothing less than the best education possible for Georgia children.
SEMINOLE COUNTY FAT CATTLE SHOW
March 24, 1967
Donalsonville
I campaigned last summer all over Georgia-including your countyand believe me, it is good to be back here among friends on a somewhat more leisurely visit. It is especially gratifying after the demanding session of the General Assembly recently concluded. It is a delight to be here with you for Seminole County's twenty-ninth annual Fat Cattle Show and Sale. . . . The purpose of this show has always been to teach boys and girls the practical side of beef production.... There are currently about 1,800,000 cattle and calves on Georgia farms. This is cattle country, here in Seminole County. And I'm happy to say it's also Maddox Country.
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AMERICAN LEGION POST 77
March 24, 1967
Conyers
I see our national situation today as a sign that our democracy is suffering from its own inward sickness. We are asked to surrender our liberty and to look to others to solve our problems. We are witnessing a creeping federal government with growing and virtually limitless power over the lives and property of the people.
EASTER EGG HUNT
March 26, 1967
Jekyll Island
I look into the eyes of these hundreds of children before me and I am inspired by the responsibility that is ours, as adults, to see that their future is one of opportunity and fulfillment. And I renew my determination that my administration will be one in which its first and foremost commitment is toward that end.
RURAL ELECTRIFICATION ADMINISTRATION
March 27, 1967
Convention
Today Georgia's forty-one electric membership cooperatives serve over 350,000 members who receive electricity over 71,000 miles of distribution lines. . . . The demand for electricity has grown tremendously over the past fifteen years. In 1950, your systems used 370,000,000 kilowatt hours of electricity, purchased from you at a cost of more than $2,000,000. In 1965, your power demands increased to more than two-and-one-half billion kilowatt hours, purchased at a cost of $15,500,000. Your systems are presently on the brink of another giant step---one which could lead to eventual financial independence from the federal government.
KIWANIS CLUB OF ATLANTA
March 28, 1967
The time has come for us to stop talking and start doing something about matters which will vitally affect futures of our capital city and our beloved state. . . . The time has come for every American to become concerned about-and to do something about-the direction of his national government.... The time has come for Georgia to identify our needs and apply all of our brainpower, energy and ability toward fulfilling them. And the time has come for us to realize that growth and prosperity come only to those who are willing to work for it.
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CECIL CHEEVES CHAPTER, DEMOLAY
March 28, 1967
Savannah
In this modern day when the most popular pursuit of many young Americans is protests and demonstrations, it is refreshing to visit with DeMolay boys and Rainbow girls, and to consider the record of you youngsters. . . . How many boys do you know who are dropping out of school to support a car? And how many do you know who are still in school and failing for the same reason? There is absolutely nothing wrong with an automobile but we should consider the cost and decide if it's worth it.
NEW PLANT IN WALKER COUNTY
March 29, 1967
LaFayette
It gives me great pleasure to extend an official welcome from all of the people of Georgia to the officials and representatives of Tylac' Chemical Corporation. I am sure the decision to come here will prove to be one of the soundest moves Tylac and Stanley-Walker ever made. I commend Mr. Ledford and the members of your County Development Authority for the successful drive to improve economic conditions in your county. The state stands ready to assist in any possible way this company and this community to realize their goals.
PROJECT COG OFFI