White Grass Rant Appeals for Federal Aid in Mississippi
P D East chairing a Mississippi Joint Committee issues a heated plea to Dr Arthur Schlesinger Jr at the White House. He requests federal aid to cover fines against the Governor and Lt Governor over James Meredith related actions and to restore campus grass trampled by federal troops, emphasizing the grass was white. The missive frames the event as a public grievance and political dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Schlesinger
White House
New Orleans
James Meredith
Sire
University of Mississippi
Mississippi
Pine, Vine, and Race in a Southern Portrait Review
A book review uses a pine tree symbol to examine Dr Will Alexander and the interracial cooperation circle. It critiques the book for praising strength and spiritual vigor while noting the author’s gloss on race with social religion. The reviewer recalls a Blue Ridge YMCA event and describes dramatic scenes of white women rising in courtesy, reflecting on race dynamics.
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Will Alexander
Will
South
Commission On Interracial Cooperation
Atlanta
Alexander
George Haynes
Just To Set Him Right Two Letters To Ralph McGill
A Mississippi editor writes to Ralph McGill of The Atlanta Constitution critiquing his NBC TV remark that Mississippi is not sovereign. He ridicules Webster and promotes a Dixiecrat dictionary view, urging McGill to use regional definitions when discussing sovereignty. The letter lauds friendship but insists on correcting perceived errors with Southern terms.
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NBC
Mississippi
Ralph
Webster
Atlanta
Confederate Publishing Co
Richmond
Montgomery
John C. Calhoun
Mississippi Letter to Mr McGill on Governor Barnett
A Mississippi reader defends state officials including Governor Ross Barnett against perceived bias on NBC News Special Report. The letter praises Barnett as a capable lawyer with “guts” and rejects federal dictatorship, urging pride in local government and the people.
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NBC News
Mississippi
Ross R. Barnett
Barnett
Kennedy
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Arthur Schlesinger, Jr
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Ralph McGill
Hattiesburg, Miss
Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta, Ga
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Uncle Tom
Mr. McGill
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