Whitten Proposes South Rise Again At Mississippi Bar Convention
A Mississippi State Bar Association convention in Biloxi featured Congressman Jamie L. Whitten outlining a program for Southern coalition with Republicans to regain political power. He argued that filibusters and chairs no longer block liberal measures and urged unified action across Southern states to pass favorable laws.
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Jamie L. Whitten
Magnolia
Supreme Court
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House
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Paul Douglas
Congressman Whitten
Petal Paper reader warns editor over city comparisons
A California reader objects to a Petal Paper editorial praising San Francisco over Los Angeles. Grace Myers from Los Angeles demands a clarification in the next issue and places an order for editorials. She cites local attractions and includes a purchase notice.
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Disneland
Pacific Ocean Park
Knott's Berry Farm
Farmers’ Market
Forest Lawn
Marineland
Deseans Gardens
Grace Myers
Washington Boyl
Calif
P.S
Open Letter to Milton I Goldberg on War Ethics
A Petal Paper reader writes from Falmouth Mississippi addressing Milton I Goldberg in New York. The letter discusses courage and discretion in battle, arguing for staying to fight to protect allies and families and cites wartime training at Camp Croft South Carolina. The writer promises further examples.
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Milton T. Goldberg
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Milton I. Goldberg
Goldberg
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Camp Croft
S. Carolina
South Has Experienced Erosion In Race Relations
A Southern Regional Council report details 530 violent incidents tied to desegregation from 1955 to 1959 across 11 states. It highlights shootings, bombings, stonings, and arson linked to racial tensions, urging accountability and vigilance from all communities.
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Atlanta
Georgia
South
National Council of the Churches of Christ
The
American Friends Service Committee
Auburn Avenue
N. E
Supreme Court of the United States
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