Charleston Mercury editorial declares war over Fort Sumter
The Charleston Mercury warns that Lincoln’s government plans to provision Fort Sumter, refuses to reinforce with troops, and signals battle is forced. It frames the move as provocation and credits editors Robert B. Rhetts Sr. and Jr. with shaping secession and Southern belligerency.
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Charleston, S.C
Gage
Mercury
Robert B. Rhetts, Sr
South Carolina
Clark Kinnaird
U.S. Seeks Expansion of Foreign Food Program
Washington report says the United States plans to convert farm surpluses into development projects abroad. McGovern cites Tunisia as ongoing. talks target Morocco Sri Lanka Indonesia Greece Eritrea and Dahomey. Proposed five year extension to sell for soft currencies would total 7.5 billion dollars, with current annual use around 1.5 billion.
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United States
George S. McGovern
Kennedy
Tunisia
McGovern
Morocc
U.S
Compress
Congress
White House
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization
Rome
Brother Of Stricken Boy Stays On Team
In Canton Ohio Mrs Henry Anderson says her son Peter will remain on the high school track team after the death of John, a senior who collapsed and died following a practice run last week. She stated they would not interrupt the program.
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Canton
Ohio
Henri Ander
John
Peter
Anderson
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