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Petal Paper in Petal, Mississippi

04 Oct 1956

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Petal Paper

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Petal, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1956

Page

2

Mississippi Sixteenth Sections and school land reform urged

The article argues that mismanaged public school lands in Mississippi have starved schools for a century. It cites timber and surface leases earnings, highlights Baxterville and Lamar County issues, and urges reforms from proper management to shorter lease terms and wider distribution to counties. It notes support from the state Junior Chamber of Commerce and PTA and cites the Davis Report as a basis for action.

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Franklin County Bolivar County Green County Mississippi Plinters Bank Lamar County Baxterville Sumrall Consolidated School Sumrall 4 Ath Davis Iber Lamarr County Delta Mobile County Alabama State Junior Chamber of Commerce State PTA Bruce Aultman L. W. Olston
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Health Officer Urges Early Checkups For Mississippi Children

Dr Felix J Underwood warns one third of Mississippi school children have untreated physical defects which hinder school success. He notes defects grow with age and urges parents to seek private medical and dental exams, backed by state funds for those needing financial help. He highlights low remedial treatment rates and stresses a private physician follow through. Half an acre of garden yields 325 dollars in produce.

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Felix J. Underwood Mississippi
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