Mississippi in 1940s shows deepest poverty and inequality
The article surveys Mississippi demographics and economics, noting high negro population, low urban share, and the lowest per capita income at 468 dollars in 1942. It cites low tax filing rates, minimal educational spending, short school years, and high birth rates, framing Bilbo's political image within state contrasts. It highlights Jefferson Davis, John Williams, Pat Harrison and others as historical figures shaping Mississippi politics.
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BBC
Bilbo
Mississippi
Washington
Bayou
South Carolina
North
North Dakota
Arkansas
Theodore Gilmore Bilbo
Jefferson Davis
Senate
Franklin Pierce
John Sharp ‘Williams
Congress
Columbia University
New York City
Jefferson
Pat Harrison
Senate Finance Committee
Roosevelt
Alben" Barkley
Ken‘hicky
Hiss
Census Bureau
Louisiana
New Mexico
Leni Farms
Big Holiday Fair Plans Ahead for New Year Events
The article notes a major Christmas fair and plans for a large New Year section with delegations from Elmer Gerrer, Anna Anderson Posts, and the Legion Auxiliary. It also reports hotel strikes delaying social events, a critical heart attack case in Clearmont, and real estate views predicting continued price gains or a peak in 1940s markets.
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Corry
Frank Auer
Clearmont
Pia
West Main street merchants brighten holidays with gifts
Twenty years ago Milton & Tipton, chief of police stokane to assume duties January 1. City Council members dressed as Santa delivering "white gey" to Fourth ward businesses. Gas rate fears arise as the company seeks re valuation after state improvements. Snow plow action along East Columbus, Ashton, North Center, West Columns and West Wayne streets. Itch White leads Keystones scoring with 96 points. Audrey May Whitcomb, three months old, dies of pneumonia in West Washington street home.
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Wilbur Renskers
Raymond Employe
Clymer
Peter Kramer
Cologne
Germany
France
Kramer
Atlanta Blade
Cony
Erie
Wamenling
Hult View
Washington, Pa
Jack
Virginle) Paulson
Cony Pollo
Gician
Corry
McKinstrey
Franz Furniture
Washington and
North Center Streets
G. E. Bennett H
C. F. Franz
Army
Notre Dame
Lawrence ‘Thomas
Thomas ‘Motors
Erie County Automotive Association
Jesus Christ
Mohammed
Hi-Hoseyn
Turie County
West Washington Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
William Nichols
Neil Clyde Olmier DeLand
Bor
Union City
Philadelphia
Deland
Santa Claus
West Main Street
Fourth Ward
East Colunt
Asilon Street
North Center Street
West Columns Avenue
West Wayne Street
Audrey May Whitcomb
Mars
Ayeitie Whitcomb
Washington Street
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Daviel A. Hillstrom
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Henry Wheeler
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Columbus
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Edwin Schramling
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Tutselty
Maroney
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Howard Sheen
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J. Fred Kinley Insurance Agency
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G. M W. Dunitle
O. W. Bracken
Keystones
North Corry Emblem
Armitage
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Revlon’s
Wrisley
TOY
Pinaud
Vegetale
Xinas
Gitt Pyrene
Whitman
Schrafft
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Mary Lincoln
Tampa
Kentucky Club
Prince Albert
Sir Walter Raleigh
Edgewah
Granger
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Harriet
H. Ayers
Max
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