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Petal Paper

Location

Petal, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1959

Page

2

Mississippi climate of moderates and looming elections

A local opinion piece defends Gov. Coleman as a strong, dignified leader while attacking moderates and upcoming campaigns. The writer argues Coleman has steadied the state amid change and criticizes rivals such as Rosy Barnett and Tom Brady as threats to progress. The piece ends with a bold forecast that Snopes will become governor, regardless of the race.

Gov. Coleman Coleman Rosy Barnett Tom Brady Roy Wilkins Roy Mississippi Jeff Davis Gartin Brady Barnett Snopes

A Mule and a Man Debate Work and Worth in a Folk Tale

An anonymous storyteller presents a satirical parable told by a man and his mule. The speaker questions whether the animal truly serves him or vice versa, winding through labor, taxes, mortgages, elections, and religious fear to end by wondering how the mule can look so innocent amid human folly.

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Johnsons tough stand in filibuster harms political support

The filibuster episode showed Lyndon B Johnson as tough and obstinate, alienating about 25 senators from major regions. He faced pressure from Hubert Humphrey to temper his triumph, and the writer argues his choices may backfire as the public mood in Dixie clashes with civil rights issues.

Johnson Avone Senate House of Representatives Hubert Humphrey D. Minn Texas Dixie

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