Cross Kit Proposal and Governor Race Stir Public Debate
A provocative sarcasm laden missive argues exporting Do It Yourself Cross Kits of Southern Pine to Cuba. The letter recalls a 1961 interview with Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett by attorney William Kunstler and Ted Poston reporting in the New York Post about a controversial exchange.
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South
Deep South
Cuba
Mason and Dixon Line
Rye
N.Y
William Kunstler
Magnolia Jungle
Bill Kunstler
Ted Poston
New York Post
Bill
Post
Mississippi
Fifth Ave
Price Chatham
Parchman
Kynstler
Kunstler
Barnett
Book Review Laments Louisiana Governance Under Long
A critical book review mocks governor Long and his era, contrasting urbane courtly ideals with Louisiana reality. Vividly describes bayous and wildlife, noting social class tensions and governance challenges in a welfare state.
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Joe Clark
Castiglione
Thomas Hoby
Farl Long
Louisiana
Court of
Urbino
Our Annual Summer Sale Promotes Cotton Eyelet Embroidery
Our public service notice advertises a summer sale of Cotton Eyelet Embroidery for Mississippi and the South. The offer targets Klukkera in good standing and asks for dues payment to save money and stay cool on summer night rides.
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Mississippi
South
Klukkera
Freedom Riders in Alabama Spark Outcry Over Rights Violations
A militant critique condemns Alabama political leaders for backing segregation and violence against Freedom Riders. The piece argues the state bears responsibility for attacks on March 1960s era protesters, praising King’s nonviolence and urging national conscience amid racial turmoil.
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Birmingham
Alabama
Supreme Court
Freedom Riders usefulness questioned in Gallup poll view
Opinion split on non-violent protest during civil rights era as Gallup polls show 64 percent disapproval. The piece contrasts Gandhi's widely praised passive resistance with skepticism toward the Freedom Rides and notes calls for cooling off and court action.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi
India
Gallup
Freedom Riders
Bob Kennedy
Alabama
NBC
Thee
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