University of Alabama notes spark riots and July satire
A campus piece parodies Alabama race tensions with a warped song about “White sheet” riot plans at a race, linking to Carmichael’s resignation amid Lucy incident. A Montgomery letter lauds Leonard Wilson’s role and a Georgia teacher’s PTA verse critique of schooling chaos ends with the line “Continued On Page 2.”
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University of Alabama
Miss Lucy
O. C. Carmichael
Coosa County
Carmichael
Mills of the Gods
State of Alabama
Leonard Wilson
Autherine Lucy
University of Alabama Today
Hardware Assn Meeting Set for February 24 25
The Mississippi Retail Hardware Association announces its 52nd annual convention and 1957 trade exposition in Jackson at the Hotel Heidelberg February 24 and 25. Over 650 dealers and wives expected. speakers include Boyce Holleman district attorney and Dwayne Laws of the National Retail Hardware Association. a third speaker to be named. Major manufacturers will exhibit new hardware lines and a full program for ladies is planned. Mansfield urges all dealers to attend, citing association goals of increasing traffic profits and selling techniques.
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Mississippi Retail Hardware Association
Jackson
National Retail Hardware Association
Boyce Holleman
Mississippi Gulf Coast
Dwayne Laws
Indianapolis
National Association
David O. Mansfield
Heidelberg
United States
Mansfield
Navy Introduces Casualty Assistance Calls Program
The Navy explains the Casualty Assistance Calls Program designed to ease survivor burdens after a service member’s death. Captain W. E. Kaitner oversees CACP for seven Southeastern states from Charleston, coordinating initial notices and appointing a CACP officer to guide next of kin through required documents and arrangements.
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United States Navy
Naval Service
CACP
Sixth Naval District
U. S. Navall
Charleston
George C. Crawford
W. E. Kaitner
Kaitner
A Southerner’s View on Desegregation and Democracy
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays argues against racial judgment and urges calm compliance with the Supreme Court, praising federal civil rights gains and warning Southern leadership against defying desegregation. He emphasizes democracy at home and abroad, urging inclusive dialogue with Negro communities and continued pursuit of equal opportunity without violence.
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Benjamin E. Mays
Morehouse College
Atlanta
New England
Middle West
South
North
Europe
United States
Supreme Court
Asia
Africa
Russia
Plessy Vs
Deep South
Electric line arc causes blue flash across block
A damaged high voltage line arc broke across secondary wires, sending a blue flash that lit up the block. The description notes electricity ran wild as transformers were affected, indicating a significant power disturbance in the area.
MSC Offers Opportunity To Earn Credits & Travel
Mississippi Southern College will offer a new student travel program this summer. Geography 194-A students will tour western U S sites from June 10 to July 5, visiting Carlsbad Cavern Grand Canyon Hoover Dam Los Angeles and other destinations. The 7 000 mile trip costs 271 dollars including transportation lodging and insurance. Reservations are first come first served. contact Dr. Arthell Kelley Box 241 Station A Hattiesburg.
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Mississippi Southern College
Arthell Kelley
United States
Canada
Mexico
Carlsbad Cavern
Grand Canyon
Hoover Dam
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Seattle
Vancouver
California Redwood Groves
British Columbia
Yellowstone Park
Black Hills
South Dakota
Kelley
Station A
Hattiesburg
Social Security Credit for Farm Land Income Rules
Luther MN outlines when income from land rented for farming counts toward Social Security. Rental income is excluded if you do not participate. you may gain credit if you materially participate through advice, inspection, equipment or expense participation, or other arrangements.
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Luther MN
Stennis Repeats Push to Lock Cotton Acreage at 17.3M
Senator Stennis introduced a bill to make permanent the 17.3 million acre cotton national allotment, shielding farmers from further reductions and tying acreage to the larger of four acreages or the highest planted in the prior three years. He warns current cuts shrink parity and farm population.
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Senator Stennis
Stennis
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Alabama Capstone
States Right Advocate
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WCC
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Tuscaloosa
Montgomery
Georgia
PTA
P. D
Hardware Assn
Navy
N.A.A.C.P
America
MSC
George V. Fish
Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Remy
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