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Newspaper

Petal Paper

Location

Petal, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1958

Page

2

East Side Views on ACLU and Loyalty Questions

A writer discusses protecting rights for Kasper and Karen East, supports the ACLU stance on civil liberties, and cites a satirical set of 20 questions about loyalty, speech, and equality. The piece concludes with an invitation to visit before a Senate hearing and a remark about the cost of membership.

Kasper ACLU Gerald L. K. Smith William Z. Foster Senate Un-American Committee

Unlimited Speaker Power Dominates Mississippi House

A historical critique argues the Speaker holds unbounded authority in the Mississippi House, appointing all committees and leaders, referring bills, interpreting rules, and guiding legislation with decisive influence. It notes the vice like grip over wavering members and the self-disenfranchising vote to grant this autocratic control.

Mississippi House of Representatives House

The Speaker's Power Threatens Democratic Government

A historical note warns that new members backed by Walter Sillers vote against rule changes, ceding legislative control to a single powerful figure. The author argues future Speakers must reclaim representation and resist autocratic dominance to restore a free people in the legislature. Clemson's founder is cited as a historical contrast.

Walter Sillers

Reliable Party Seeks Cigarette Machine Route Operator

Classified ad offers a full or part time position servicing a route of cigarette machines with no selling. Established route provided. Requires 1100 to 2200 dollars cash investment. Stated as highly profitable, with annual earnings potential. Contact American Viking Mfg. Co. at 5009 Excelsior Blvd Suite 152 Minneapolis Minnesota.

American Viking Mfg. Co Excelsior

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