Mays Speaks on Moral Inequities at Southern History Assn
In Memphis on November 10, Dr. Benjamin Mays of Morehouse College delivered a speech to the Southern Historical Association. Foreword by Dr. Bell I. Wiley lauded May's impassioned commentary, noting repeated applause and a strong reception. The talk addresses long-standing legal sanction of inequities and calls for reader engagement.
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Memphis
Southern Historical Association
Benjamin Mays
Morehouse College
Atlanta
Mays
Bell I. Wiley
May
Moore couple marks fifteenth wedding anniversary
A local letter congratulates Alfred and Cleo Moore on their fifteenth wedding anniversary last Sunday. The writer commends Alf as an ethical attorney and kind neighbor, praising the couple as a credit to their town and to marriage, and wishing many more happy years.
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Alfred
Cleo Moore
Alf
Cleo
East household adds two more mouths to feed
The writer recalls a chaotic day with the East family pets a dog two cats and a turtle causing noise and chaos after a turtle nibbled at a dog tail. Billie refills the ice water to calm everyone. The piece then shifts to a visit with Ben Shemper a junk yard owner on Bouie Street and Broadway Drive noting his large inventory of auto parts and scrap.
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East
Colonel Houndog
Texas Ranger
Billie
Karen
Philbur
Rebel
The
Ben Shemper
Bouie Street
Ben
Frank
Broadway Drive
Lee
Boas
University of Mississippi Enters 104th Session
The University of Mississippi will begin its 104th year on Sunday September 16 with near record enrollment. Orientation runs Monday to Wednesday, upperclassmen finish schedules Thursday, and classes start Friday. Dr James W Silver History Department Head is the lone returning faculty member from prior years.
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University of Mississippi
Robert B. Ellis
James W. Silver
Attractive Reading Material Is Urged for Children
The Mississippi Optometric Association urged publishers to make reading material more attractive to compete with television. It cited large type and effective color as key to appeal for children, noting concentration difficulties in younger readers and a publishing revolution driven by visual media.
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Mississippi Optometric Association
Association
Petal Paper Receives Harsh Letter From Readers
In September 1956 letters to the Petal Paper criticize editor P D East for editorial tone. Elaine Clark and Louise Hutchinson accuse the paper of profanity and hypocrisy, threaten loss of subscribers, and suggest renaming the paper East's Paper. Town Journal notes product for traveling babies in denim car beds priced about $9.95.
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P. D. East
Petal
Mr. East
Hattiesburg
God
East
Elaine Clark
Louise Hutchinson
Town Journal
Mays Urges Moral Opposition to Segregation and Law
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays argues that segregation, backed by law or custom, harms both the segregated and the segregator. He cites the May 17 1954 Supreme Court decision and urges peaceful, lawful dismantling of the stigma of inferiority, warning against defiance and reaffirming the U S Constitution’s equal rights.
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Supreme Court
United States
Pullman
Murray
Sa School
University of Maryland
South
Louisiana
Plessy
Ferguson
United States Supreme Court
Thomas Jefferson
America
Optimist Club Hosts Lieutenant Governor Card en
Petal Optimist Club welcomed Lieutenant Governor Jim Carden of Meridian who spoke on Achievements and Awards stressing membership and Boy’s work. Three new members Art Micelo L C Guess and Al Henderson were inducted and pins awarded.
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Petal Optimist Club
Jim Carden
Meridian
Burrell C. Young
O. N. Ashcraft
Bonnie McCoy
Kaiser C. Runnels
Hatt Uesburg Optimist Club
John D. McElhaney
Ott Brackman
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Young
Reed Green
Mississippi Southern College
State Fair Dates Set for October Week
The 1956 Mississippi State Fair at Jackson will run October 8 to 13 at the State Fairgrounds. Executive Secretary N S Hand says this year will be the biggest yet with pay gate admission to fund new buildings and improvements. General admission is 50 cents. ages 6 to 15 pay 10 cents. under 6 are free with an adult. Livestock exhibitors and staff season tickets cost 1.00 each. six ticket passes are two dollars and transferable. Continued on page 4.
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Academy of General Practice
Jackson
A. T. Tatum
Petal
Tatum
General Practice Academy
Kansas City
Heidelberg
Agricultural and Industrail
N. S. Hand
J. M. Dean
Hand
State Senate
State Building Commission
Mississippi
Missisippi
Love Books
Dr Underwood Reports On School Health Progress
Fall brings half a million children into public schools with strong health protections. Water, heating, sewage, and playgrounds are inspected. new buildings are approved by sanitary engineers to prevent hazards. Lunchrooms and vaccines for typhoid diphtheria smallpox and polio reduce outbreak risk.
Marines Enlisting Now Get Leave For Christmas Holiday
Major Robert J. Thomas announces Mississippi Marine recruiting incentives. Men enlisting from now to September 21 receive a guaranteed 10 day recruit leave during Christmas. The offer covers two year enlistments and longer terms. Recruits may earn five extra days home for each man they recruit.
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Robert J. Thomas
Marine Corps
Mississippi
Marine Corp
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