Integrationist Editor Gets Story Printed in Mississippi Headline
A Mississippi newspaper headline ties to a United Press story about integration with the lead phrase Integrationist Editor and the balance Gets Story Printed. The writer critiques the layout and quotes, noting racial implications and a debate over white space versus Black space in the page design.
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Clarion Ledger
New York
United Press-International
Jackson
John Fischer
Harper's
Fischer
Mississippi
White Snow Sign in Heaven, A Memo to Roy Wilkins
A fragment from a MEMO TO ROY WILKINS argues that white snow is a divine sign. The piece claims God favors white snow and reflects on racial notions impacting the day. The text includes a note about continued discussion on Page 2.
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Roy Wilkins
Roy
Heaven
Integrationist Editor’s Bold Stance Attracts Global Circulation
P. D. East, editor of the Petal Paper in Mississippi, told Harper's magazine he lost 2,300 local subscribers and advertisers over five years after deeming Negroes as people. He now reports a worldwide circulation of about 2,000 and opposes Citizens Councils. East says he faced social rejection and four homes in the county where he can’t sit on the lawn, but he claims increased distinction and no regrets.
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New York
UPI
Today
P. D. East
Petal
Harper’s Magazine
East
Mississippi
Is Ike A Modern Republican
An essay notes the split between liberal and conservative Republicans and questions President Eisenhower’s ability to influence Senate leadership. It compares his priorities with loyal supporters and hints at growing voter doubt after 1968.
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Ike
Eisenhower
White House
Republican Senate
Letters to Harper's Petal Paper provokes mixed Southern reactions
Readers from across states praise and criticize Harper's Magazine submissions in Petal Mississippi. Subscriptions and support are pledged in letters from Merion Station Pennsylvania to Wilmore Kansas and beyond. Some readers defend Southern life while others challenge bigotry and regional stereotypes.
Round of swift English justice for race riot ringleaders
Nine white youths ages 17 to 20 received four year sentences for attacking Negroes in Notting Hill. The judge urged that all people may think freely but must not infringe others rights, warning that translating brutal thoughts into acts will be punished swiftly.
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England
Notting Hill
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Harper’s
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Pele
Lpsilanti
Mich
Mr. East
Harpers
Michigan
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Mr. Quixote
United States
Martin Seligson
Wilmore, Kansas
Dear Mr. East
Ralph Einsel
Kor
Senator Eastland
Harper's Magazine
Edward Clayton
Swift
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