Remember Little Rock and the Mississippi Citizens' Council
A 1960 report from the Association of Citizens' Councils of Mississippi recalls founding aims of the group, quotes Alfred Friendly on desegregation, and urges members to remember Little Rock while stressing resistance to federal schooling orders.
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Association OF Citizens’ Councils of Mississippi, Inc
Council
Alfred Friendly
Washington Post
Mr. Friendly
al Friendly
Citizens’ Council
Supreme Court
Mississippi
Little Rock
Fedral
Kennedy shines in New Hampshire primary despite rivals
The piece notes Senator John F Kennedy's strong showing in the New Hampshire primary with over 42 000 votes. It argues Kennedy's popularity in New England and questions rivals for not contesting more vigorously while warning against reading too much into the results. It suggests the early bird status of New Hampshire amid 15 later contests.
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John F. Kennedy
New Hampshire
Kennedy
New England
Fragment on African emancipation from Basil Davidson work
The letter cites passages from The Lost City of Africa discussing Africa’s emancipation amid mid century fears of nuclear conflict. It questions racial prejudice and argues humanity and inequality are natural outcomes of varied geographies and environments shaping development.
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Basil Davidson
LitHe, Brown & Co
Davidson
Editorials Brought Back by Popular Demand
Two editorials promised for December booklet are republished here after readers requested copies from issues. The pieces were selected by readers and used to fill available space, reflecting public interest.
Has Education Failed So Badly In Our South
A Mississippi college student recalls a racist 1890 poll tax context and recounts a Memphis house fire where an elderly couple perished as a crippled husband clung to his wife. The 17 year old white boy Charles Kent Bridges reportedly heard the plea as the scene unfolded.
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Mississippi
South
Memphis
Tennessee
James Polk
Charles Kent Bridges
Booze and Bootleggers Dominate Mississippi Political Debate
The column notes Governor Coleman supports local option with liquor protection for dry counties and argues against general liquor legality. It suggests bootleggers and Baptists align on the issue, while conceding public drinking will persist and calling for practical handling of the situation.
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Baptists
Coleman
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