05 Sep 1957
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Newspaper
Petal Paper
Location
Petal, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1957
Page
1
A national magazine reporter in Atlanta questioned P. D. East calling him a fake. After reading back issues, the visitor declared East not a fake but a freak. The narrator feels someone deserves congratulations, but remains unsure who.
A humorous exchange recalls a child asking to read Snow White And The Seven Warts with a daylight morning request. The speaker jokes about eight warts, turning a fairy tale into a lighthearted parental moment.
A Memphis feature notes a church just outside Corinth Mississippi founded 113 years ago. It cites a 1874 marker as the oldest and records 400 to 500 burials. The first graves include a Confederate soldier and a Black enslaved person once owned by Bob Box, flagging local racial history.
The narrator meets Byron and M. J. Huffman of Mobile by John Fischer's introduction. They spend a July weekend at the Huffmans' Gulf Shores cottage, sharing hospitable hosts and a relaxing retreat. Karen and Billie enjoyed the gulf, while 16 year old Keith endured playful nicknames, leaving the writer inspired to work on new pieces with their support.
The American Automobile Association pledges general progress on the 1956 interstate highway program but warns state legislatures underfunding and delays could push completion off schedule. Rising costs may inflate a 30 billion project as Congress faces funding pressures. David Rockefeller, now vice chairman of Chase Manhattan Bank, is highlighted as a modern Rockefeller with ideas and influence in finance.
A British observer previews Earl Warren the US Chief Justice, noting his modest American background, unpretentious California roots, and the mixed judgments of liberals and conservatives about his tenure. The piece traces his rise from California governor to Supreme Court justice and hints at the tensions he faces amid landmark rulings and political expectations.
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