HATEMONGER WITH LIT ERARY TRIMMINGS AND NOTES
Commentary issue from 1956 reviews John Kasper and calls him a potential Mississippi senator. Also includes congratulatory notes for Smokie Harringtons candidacy and Rev W W Head on his 90th birthday. The column closes with a note on mix up between Mr Neanderthal and Senator Eastland.
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Commentary
James Rorty
John Kasper
Washington, D. C
Clinton
Tenn
W. W. Head
Cathlamet
Washington
Faulkner and beer brands mentioned in local note
In a past column the writer noted Bill Faulkner liked Budweiser. Norman Petro wondered if Faulkner might prefer Jax beer. At Faulkner's home Jax beer was served, and in the East house Jax beer has also been served.
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Bill Faulkner
Bill
Norman Petro
Faulkner
Jax
Norman
Wondering about humanity and medical research funding
The writer ponders human intelligence in the face of disease and poverty, arguing that federal support for cancer, heart, and polio research could yield vast benefits. They question war driven by arms superiority and suggest non socialized but government backed studies to share findings with physicians. The piece ends with a self admitted idealist note.
Oral Roberts as TV’s best comedy program critique
A writer mocks Oral Roberts claiming his TV ministry treats God like Santa Claus and questions his plan to print half a million Bibles for Israel. The piece contrasts Roberts with other comedians and ends with a jab about sending a free will offering.
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Jack Benny
Sid Caesar
George Gobel
Oral Roberts
Roberts
God
Santa Claus
Christ
Mr. Roberts
Israel
Tulsa
Oklaoma
Preacher Roberts
March of Dimes drive urged for polio aid
In a local appeal, the writer supports the annual March of Dimes, stressing polio risk to children and personal stakes with his daughter Karen. He notes village leadership of the drive by Steve Blair Jr, plans to sell two pages to fundraisers, and urges readers to consider their own children while backing National Foundation support.
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Podunk
Karen
National Foundation For
Steve Blair, Jr
Steve
Forrest County
Karen Dale East
Correction And Apology In Miss College Campaign Plans
The Petal Paper apologizes for omitting a fact in Mr. Corponenn Neanderthal’s news release. He hinted at Dr. Nelson, retired Mississippi College president, possibly filling the campaign post, with Dr. Caskey as an alternate. He urged preserving their way of life while addressing reader inquiries about a misidentified photo.
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Mississippi College
Neanderthal
Mr. Neanderthal
Eastland
Safety Dog tale at WDSU TV draws New Orleans girl winner
A twelve year old Negro girl Virgie Ranson from St Raymond Catholic School in New Orleans won Captain Sam’s Sunday safety jingle contest after mailing in a prize entry. Her mother then received a call inviting Virgie to appear on air next Sunday as the winning child.
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New Orleans
Wdsu-Tv
Mississippi
Virgie Ranson
St. Raymond
Captain Sam
Virgie
Harrington enters race for Hat tiesburg city commissioner
W P Smokie Harrington announces candidacy for city commissioner in Hat tiesburg for the May election. He previously served a four and a half year term ending in 1953 and cites priorities such as better street markers more downtown parking broader street widening improved garbage disposal more fire hydrants wells and fire stations plus airport improvements including air conditioning for the high school.
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W. P
Smokie) Harrington
Hattiesburg
Harrington
Letter from Eugene Reloven praises Mississippi stance on integration
In a January 11, 1957 letter from Hollywood California Eugene Reloven commends Petal Mississippi editor P. D. East for defending tolerance amid the Supreme Court’s integration ruling. Reloven, a transplanted Southerner born in Alabama, expresses admiration, hopes liberal voices will restore Mississippi’s dignity, and calls East’s words a courageous rallying point for liberty and equality.
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Hollywood
Calif
P. D. East
Petal
Mississippi
Supreme Courts
South
Deep South
United States
Alabama
Meridian
The Big Story in News History
The Manchester Guardian notes readers crave striking tales shared across the Atlantic. A vivid example is James Gordon Bennett’s sensational “Prostitute Found Slain” with a dangling leg image, which helped redefine American journalism and launched a era of eye catching headlines.
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Manchester Guardian
James Gordon Bennett
New York Herald
Bennett
Animal Act Entertains The Council
A trained animal amazed Forrest County council by walking and talking on racial integration issues at the county courthouse last Friday. The performer, a lion, is described as a college attendee with bestselling titles and affiliations including 32nd degree Mason and Shriner, active in church work.
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Citizens Council
Forrest County
WCC
Anand
Renees Toc Moe Wy
Caskey
Mississippi College
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City Commission of
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East Side
P. D
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March of Dimes
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ATV
James E. Deutsch
W. P. Harrington
Smokie” Harrington
Eugene ReLoven
Lindbergh
Leopold and Loeb
Charlie Ross
Dorothy Arnold
Nan Patterson
Caesar Young
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