Views on segregation from Perry Mullen reports
Notable figures including Florida Governor Collins and former President Truman weigh in on lunch counter protests and racial segregation. The piece cites reactions from church leaders, NAACP officials, and lawmakers as sit-ins spread from Greensboro to southern cities, raising campaigns in Florida and calls for civil rights action.
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Perry
Mullen
Associated Press
LeRoy
Collins
Florida
Tallahdsgee
Harry
Truman
United States
Missouri
Seti
United
Js Sey
Greensboro
N.C
South
Wilkins
NAACP
Tallahassee
Arsion
Argu
Amend
Alabama
Clement Carney
Eisenhower
Racial Issue Drops Up In Housing Bill
Racial issue threatens a housing bill amendment to bar discrimination. The measure, supported by Northern Democrats, faces stiff opposition from Republicans and many Southern Democrats. A first vote narrowly passed to allow consideration, but an anti segregation clause could solidify Southern opposition. The main item is a 1 billion dollar fund to buy government backed mortgages for low and moderate priced homes.
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Washington
House
Republic
Republican-Southern Coalition
Federal National Mortgage Assn
Eisenhower
Nearvel Moon Executed at State Prison
Nearvel Moon, 19, convicted of killing three people, died in the electric chair at the State Prison after a last plea of innocence. Attorneys failed to stop the execution despite a last-minute appeal. Moon signed a confession and claimed insanity. he was visited by family and attorney before death. Funeral services were planned for Concord Baptist Church near Centerville, Leon County.
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Suntsville
Nearvel Moon
State Prison
Houston
Moon
Bertram J. Appleton
Appleton
Roy
Lee W. Hanson
H. E. Moore
Ray Reeves
Reeves
Concord Baptist Church
Centerville
Leon County
Ammonia Pistol Used In IRS Raids At Gambling House
Pittsburgh police report IRS agents raiding an alleged numbers operation used a water pistol in an ammonia spray to drive away a watchdog. The dog fled, but no body was found. In three other raids, agents arrested seven men for failing to obtain federal gambling stamps.
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Pittsburgh
Internal Revenue Service
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Texas Avenue
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Dean Fleming
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D-Ga
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