Q: Which iconic “G” logo appeared on football helmets first: the Green Bay Packers or the Georgia Bulldogs?
-- Bob Routier, Johns Creek
A: Green Bay equipment manager George "Dad" Braisher designed the oval G, and it was first used on the Packers' helmets in 1961, according to www.packers.com. The NFL team holds the trademark, according to a 2005 Associated Press story. In Vince Dooley's book, "Vince Dooley's Tales From the 1980 Georgia Bulldogs," he wrote that it was his idea to put the oval G on the side of Georgia's helmets when he took over as coach in 1964. Anne Donaldson, wife of assistant coach John Donaldson, volunteered to design Georgia's G. "The Georgia oval G Anne designed was different in design and color from the G used by the Green Bay Packers, but it was similar enough that I thought it best to clear its use with the NFL team. [Athletic Director] Joel Eaves contacted the Packers, who granted permission," Dooley wrote.
Q: What events/circumstances prompted the inclusion of the phrase “and I approved this message” on all federal elections ads?
-- Lance DeLoach, Thomaston
A: Attack ads became so numerous in the final four decades of the 20th century that the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) was passed in 2002. The provision, known as "Stand By Your Ad," requires a statement from a candidate that identifies him or her and states that they have approved the message in an attempt to reduce or limit mudslinging in TV and radio commercials. The candidate must appear on the screen or in a voice-over, accompanied by a clearly identifiable photographic or similar image of the candidate, according to the law.
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