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Newspaper
Petal Paper
Location
Petal, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1959
Page
2
A writer denounces a Civil War Centennial Commission plan for a Manassas Bull Run reenactment. He argues such shows glorify war and wastes money better spent on peace and understanding, urging Boston residents to stock tea for a protest.
The report lists 225 acts against liberty and peace in the South including desegregation incidents at Little Rock and other colleges. It notes 95 reprisals, a total of 530 incidents, and widespread methods of intimidation such as job loss, credit denial, and threats. It highlights bus boycotts, protests, and enforcement actions since 1954. It also recalls 1940 41 National Guard mobilization of 300 034 men.
A promotional notice offers Cotton Eyelet Embroidery garments for summer wear aimed at Klukkers in good standing. The ad promises cool night rides and urges dues payments, with an ominous hint of election year tension in Degradation Mississippi.
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