Informed Voices on School Crisis and Youth Protests
The column discusses a plea from students for continued public education amid a potential school crisis in New Orleans. It references Judge J Skelly Wright, protests over a grant to citizens councils, and a Louisiana student group under 18 stressing white public school integration concerns.
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Thomas E. Barberito, JR
U. S
J. Skelly Wright
Richard Ellerbrake
Biloxi
Miss
State Sovereignty Commission
Citizens Councils
Metairie
Louisiana
New Orleans
Thomas Barberito
A Dying Note on Roger Touhy and His Fight for Attention
A book review recalls Roger Touhy’s life ending with murder in Chicago last December 16 after 25 years in prison and 23 days on parole. It cites a 1954 ruling by Judge John P. Barnes clearing Touhy of kidnapping and accusing Cook County officials of railroadings to shield Capone and to block extradition for Jake the Barber Factor, a hoax the judge deemed successful.
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Roger Touhy
Chicago
John P. Barnes
Touhy
Tom Courtney
Cook County
Courtney
Dan Gilbert
Capone
Jake
Barber
England
Barnes
Secretary of
Hull
Watch On The POTOMAC by Robt. G. Spivack
MR Nixon determines his course for the 1960 campaign after a one hour Florida reconciliation with President-elect Kennedy. The cordial meeting ends a hard fought race and signals a continuing political duel as Kennedy travels to Nixon’s vacation spot while the two pledge sportsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac
By Robt. G. Spivack
Nixon
Florida
Kennedy
A Rabbi Spoke His Mind- Byrdliness Versus Godliness
A sermon challenges space race zeal and political division urging unity and equality. The speaker cites Ashmore on objectivity and quotes Amos Malachi urging justice and civil liberties, calling for shared humanity over division.
Cake fundraiser by Forrest County Home Economics Alumnae
The Petal Paper spotlights fruit cakes baked by the Forrest County Home Economics Alumnae Association at Mississippi Southern College. Proceeds fund a scholarship for a Home Economics major. Cakes come in 2 3 and 5 pound sizes at 1.50 per pound plus 25c postage for out of town orders. Order via Mrs M B Crosby 704 West Pine St Hattiesburg MS or JU 3 3993.
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Forrest County
Mississippi Southern College
MSC
M. B. Crosby
West Pine Street
Hattiesburg
Miss
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Malachi
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