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Newspaper
Petal Paper
Location
Petal, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1957
Page
2
A discussion cites ten tests for ethical journalism including publishing labor news and both sides of controversy. The piece criticizes Hearst, AP, and various publishers, praises George Seldes, and wryly notes suspicions about Consumers Union and the FTC while debating press independence and reform.
A reader argues for an independent Mississippi River state modeled on ancient city states. He envisions border patrols customs bureau and tax power over river traffic, control of liquor sales to neighbors, and possible war with noncomplying states. He cites Solon and Jeffersonian ideas to defend a city state solution.
A speaker asserts modern people are more intelligent than the ancient Greeks and offers to prove it by asking anyone for their word. The passage reflects a bold claim of superiority and a promise of testimony from the public.
Richard Cook, a 54 year old plywood mill worker, suffered a stroke and now faces paralysis and speech loss. He will be among the first to qualify for new Social Security disability benefits for workers over 50, starting July 1957, with monthly payments of 98.50 dollars based on prior earnings. Additional spousal benefits apply after both reach age 65, and a booklet is available from the Hattiesburg area Social Security office.
The head of the satellite project at the National Academy of Sciences predicts the first man made satellite will be launched early next year. The artificial moon is planned to be fired from the east coast of Florida on a globe circling mission.
Lyndon B. Johnson writes in support of voting rights while acknowledging concerns about guarantees. In reply, Kennedy discusses local conditions in Montgomery and questions whether civil rights law would be effective. The exchange centers on how courts and registrars would enforce desegregation in registration procedures.
Aubrey W. Williams criticizes the idea of jury trials as a means to advance civil rights. He argues Southern states will resist such measures and warns the tactic is a ploy to limit Black voting rights in Montgomery, Alabama. He urges rejection of the approach and signs with warm regards.
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