Federal Anti-Lynching Push Faces Senate Hurdles
Congress debates adding an anti lynching provision to civil rights bills after the Poplarville Mississippi kidnapping and rape case. Senators Fav/ Johnson back federal action while Stennis and Sparkman resist broader civil rights measures. Dirksen predicts a strong push next week with floor action aimed as soon as possible in this session.
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Ala
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Legislaran
Pdhike
Justice Department
Sudan
Mississippi Bay
J .P. Cateryan
Parker
Presbyterians condemn fight on integration
Indianapolis dispatch notes delegates to the United Presbyterian Church in the USA General Assembly were urged to endorse a resolution condemning legal devices used to hinder desegregation. The Stand ing Committee on Social Education and Action proposed measures against laws that target civil rights groups and restrict membership disclosures, registration, emergency powers, or investigations that harass without due process.
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United Presbyterians Church
U.S.A
Standing Committee On
Nat Honal Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Students Complete Job Opportunities Courses At Local Schools
Central and South Side Junior High Schools finished an intensive program on job opportunities with guest teachers from local firms and organizations. Speakers covered occupations, required qualifications, education, earnings, and pros/cons, with participation from the Anderson Chamber of Commerce and local professionals.
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South Side
Ndurson Chamber of Commerce
Central Junior High
Chet Craig
Delea-Remy
Manulae
Pete Wood
Stine
Kiwanians Announce Memorial Day Plans
Mounds Kiwanis Club met Tuesday evening at the Anderson YMCA with George H. Graham presiding. The group discussed plans for the Hole-In-One Contest on Memorial Day at Man Williams Resort. Resolutions urged desegregation and federal action on equal rights, while opposing right-to-work laws and endorsing union funds transparency and secret ballots. The church related education program and plans on alcohol abuse, Parenthood, and domestic issues were outlined for consideration. A separate note mentions Rep Thomas Lane proposing a Memorial commission and state memorial status for a peace with freedom initiative.
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Anderson Ymca
George H. Graham
Man Willams Resort
Untary Association
United Presbyterians
Wasi
Yaw
Lion
Bert Teral
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Washington
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Lane
Apia
Alexandria student lands dual university appoints
Jane Alle Havigh of Mexandria earns two university posts at Sirhana University. She becomes residence editor of the BMA Artitus yearbook and will serve as freshman reader during orientation work. Dates noted Sept. 14 19.
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Jane Allehavigh
Mexandria
Sirhana University
BMA
Arlitus
Searbook
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