Griffin Favored to Defeat Evers in Mississippi Runoff
White candidate Charles H. Griffin held a strong edge over Negro leader Charles Evers in the Mississippi 3rd district runoff for Congress. Polls opened at 8 a.m. and closed at 6 p.m. across 309 precincts as Griffin campaigned on unity and job protection while avoiding race baiting.
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Jackson
Miss
Charles H. Griffin
Charles Evers
Congress
Heber
Griffin
Washington
John Bell Williams
Evers
Williams
Campaign Chief Wicker Announces Run for State Treasurer
Fayetteville AP reports J Shelton Wicker a former general manager and Democratic candidate for state treasurer. Wicker is an Sanford North Carolina oil dealer.
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Fayetteville
J. Shelton Wicker
Wicker
Sanford, N.C
Mauritius gains independence amid unrest and violence
The British island Mauriti us becomes independent as banners rise and a 31 gun salute is fired but violence flares between Moslems and Creoles. Duval reports 20 to 25 percent unemployment and emigration. about 30 deaths and 250 houses burned since January prompt British troops to stay.
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Port Louis
Mauritius
Anthony Greenwood
Princess Alexandra
Indian Ocean
Duval
Rains End North Carolina Dry Spell with Cooler Outlook
The Associated Press reports that general rains last night and today break North Carolina’s long dry period, easing wildfire fears. Asheville and Charlotte logged over 1.5 inches before 7 am, with scattered showers likely ending tonight and cooler temperatures prevailing.
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Associated Press
North Carolina
Asheville
Charlotte
Weather Bureau
256 Year Old Paper On Political Truth
London reports a satirical 256 year old paper claiming people have no right to political truth while affirming rights to private and economic truth. The piece cites Swift and mocks modern politics with statements about lying and regime critique.
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London
Tise
Best Teachers Asked For Negro Schools
Wallace urged targeted action saying the problem lies where it exists and cited complaints from nearby communities about local Negro schools and staffing. The note implies calls for improved teachers and resources for segregated schools.
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Wallace
Deep Coast Plastics Mats and Betsy Ross Birthday Items
A fragment mentions plastic placemats, deep coast, and Betsy Ross birthday items with various catalog-like terms including Vita and Grasers. No clear event or people beyond Betsy Ross appears. the readable text is fragmented and material-like.
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JOH
By Wohl
Athlon
United Pestere Syndicate, Inc
Uritrol
Mauritine
Teneer
Vors
British Commonwealthment of Oil Age Office
Greensboro
Raleigh
Durham
Wilmington
Wachovia
Thomasville
4. C
Nat Walker
HGR
Nan Ea
3Cke
West End
East Main
Aare
Mesa St
Nash Jewelry & Laan Co
Mein
Black & White
Clearview Ball Point
B. Ross
B. Ross Huskie
Dyrussen
Banos
Betsy Ross
Cms
Tev Watche
Warsi Rs
Pam
Omis
CE Catamh Trams Cp
Cotes Spraagkirs
Poama Bam Rqais
Vita
Grasers
Cou Max Corres
P, Coee Cutters
Yomae Pouce Venistuts
RCA Color TV
Black & Decker Tools
Pontiac Firebirds
Chrysler Boats
LRTS
Humble Oil 6 Refining Company
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