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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1947
Page
2
A correspondent argues northern meddling in Southern affairs fuels resentment. He cites Bilbo and Talmadge elections and the Greenville lynch mob trial as cases, urging respect for local self governance while condemning injustice and blanket South criticisms. The piece defends Southern progress and warns against unnecessary interference.
A clipped humor item recalls a southern history moment with a lynch mob brought to trial and a wry quip about turning up worms and turning them down. The anecdote hints at social tensions and legal action of the era through a pithy observation.
The article notes New York and Washington influence in urging arrest of a lynch mob in Greenville. It highlights the state attorney calling in federal agents, a judge banning racist arguments, and local peace officers risking their careers. It discusses a precedent for prosecuting lynch mobs and the acquittal of 28 men amid northern meddler accusations.
Fragments show a speaker suggesting letting the boys resolve their dispute themselves, indicating a hands-off approach rather than forcing a quick decision. The text implies caution about outside interference and a preference for self governance among the youngsters.
The Veterans Administration reports 440000 WWII veterans have renewed lapsed GI life policies in about ten weeks, with policies totaling near 2.75 billion dollars. More than two veterans have failed to renew since the February reinstatement campaign. August 1 is the deadline. Veterans may reinstate by paying two months’ premiums and signing a health statement.
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