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Newspaper
Petal Paper
Location
Petal, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1961
Page
1
A column recalls two Christmas tales in Hattiesburg and church nativity innocence. It then cites Tulsa Tribune editorials praising Christian acts over lip service, highlighting Mennonite aid after Oklahoma tornadoes without seeking publicity.
A nostalgic young adult novel set in Brant Lake New York at the turn of the century. Jesse recalls his bear trapping father who battles a legendary mountain marauder and a fearsome ghost bear haunting local farms and pastures.
A Dallas film showing of King of Kings sparks controversy as a Cub Scout group of black Fort Worth boys is refused admission. Other conservative groups warn against United Nations charity efforts, tying them to a broader communist plot. Jesus has no comment.
A commentary argues that CBS analyst Howard K. Smith is being restricted from expressing personal judgment on air. The piece notes his credentials, long defense of free expression, and compares his case to broader disputes between employers and staff, warning of wider losses.
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