Geography shapes race bias in Gallup poll findings
The Gallup poll shows geography affects views on school desegregation. In 1954 most Americans favored the ruling, with 63 percent in favor and 31 percent opposed, while the South remained largely opposed though dissent rose. The piece notes business practicality of cooperation, ongoing Fifth Circuit arguments, and a New York Times editorial excerpt urging faster civil rights progress and NAACP membership campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gallup
American Intitute
Supreme Court
North
South
United States
New York Times
Washington
Lincoln Memorial
Congress
YMCA helps boys earn camp fees through soap sales
Mrs. Sean Harris of the YMCA Camp Committee announced a program allowing thrifty boys to raise their entire Lake Placid Camp fee by selling Garden Bouquet complexion soap. Boxes cost 50 cents with 50 percent of proceeds credited to each boy’s camp account. 11 weeks remain and selling 12 boxes weekly could cover the full fee. Parents should contact the YMCA office at 340 NW 13th St or FR 4 7829.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sean Harris
Ymca of Committee
Toay
Carver
Lake Placid
YMCA
13Th St
Midway Boat Club Invites for Virginia Beach Outing
The Midway Boat Club announces the first annual outing at Virginia Beach from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 9 inviting all outboard owners. The club also voted to sponsor four boys ages 6 to 19 to James E. Scott Community Association summer activities.
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Virginia Beach
Midway Boat Club
James E. Scott Community Association
Nursing Class Date Extended
The practical nursing registration period has been extended to August 9. Orientation starts August 16 and the fall class begins September 9. For more information call PL 45491.
Albany Hosts Postal Meet District Three Convention
The Albany Georgia branch and Auxiliary hosted the district three convention May 30 31 at Mt Zion Baptist Church. Acting Postmaster Robert Ray and Mrs Eola Goines spoke greetings. national VP Enrf R Mathieu of New Orleans presented remarks. Monroe High School chorus provided music. Host president Jack F Hall presided. next session moves to Augusta in 1959.
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Albany, Ga
National Alliance of Postal Employees and Auxiliary
Florida
Georgia
North
South Carolina
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Whitney Ave
Jefferson St
Robert Ray
Eola Goines
Lois Jones
Enrf R. Mathieu
New Orleans
Monroe
James B. Cobb
Washington, D. C
Jack F. Hall
Albany
Miami
Alston J. Scott
Samuel Armstrong
Doretha Paschal
Augusta
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Freedom’s
Any Vanderbilt
Miami Herald
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
Louisiana
Ernett C. Choate
G. E. Graves
Constance B. Motley
Naacp National Legal Redress
Circuit Court of Appeals
Washngton Pilgrmage
NAACP
Rudy
15Th Avenue
Stanley Bmildery
N.W
3Rd Ave
APT
Postal
Schenley
E Schenley Distillers CO
N.Y.C
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