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Newspaper
Petal Paper
Location
Petal, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1960
Page
3
An op ed mocks prohibition and suggests legalizing Aquor to fund education. It notes a Mississippi Baptists temperance letter urging ministers to lobby the governor, form temperance committees, and publish resolutions. The piece bets on bootleggers prevailing and comments on voters going dry.
The text argues Africa developed a distinct bronze and copper heritage before disruption by predatory tribes. It notes early law, wealth, knowledge, and mastery over nature as signs of a pioneering iron age, praising tribal loyalty while acknowledging violence and future equality prospects.
The piece argues Kennedy cannot be dismissed and may secure a second Democratic ticket slot. It notes a Wisconsin showing on April 5 could elevate him to a top contender, while a broader Stop Kennedy movement, led by Senator Wayne Morse, could mobilize Humphrey Symington and Johnson backers to attack Kennedy's record from Massachusetts onward.
The piece notes Norman Thomas born November 20 and his career promoting social programs and anti corruption. It contrasts his reformist stance with current Kennedy attacks, suggesting Kennedy’s opponents must craft stronger rebuttals than McCarthy criticisms to win voters.
The Petal Paper weekly issued by East Publications Co. in Pascagoula Mississippi lists printing details and mailing information. It notes second class matter status, barrel postage, and a return address for forms to The Petal Paper box 249 in Hattiesburg.
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