America must desegregate to preserve democracy at home and abroad
An editorial reflects on the global mockery of American democracy due to racial segregation. It recalls Lucknow and untouchable oppression, compares antisemitism with American racism, and warns that failing to desegregate endangers the nation, the South, and the world. It cites the Supreme Court's moral challenge and urges action to protect democracy for both Black Americans and whites.
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Africa
Europe
Lucknow
India
United States
Middle East
South America
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America
Germany
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Supreme Court
Along the R F D by Rose Budd Stevens
The column notes hot days in the garden and hints at early fall as muscadines, turtles, and fish appear in Agnes Branch. It describes farm tasks at Shady Rest, harvest prep, canning, and yard work, plus a prize pound cake recipe and family happenings including Rose Jr.’s growing attention and visitors from Jackson.
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Agnes Branch
Home Fan Care and Pattern Standard Updates
Home guidance covers cleaning oiling and safety for electric fans including disconnection and careful blade handling. The Pattern Industry charts announce a revised standard of measurements to ensure better garment fits across companies with old patterns still sold for a while.
Navy Airfield At Meridian Opens Training Base Plans
The Navy establishes a training airfield 12 miles northwest of Meridian aiming to operate aircraft by July 1958 with ongoing construction. It will house 200 aviators, 2000 enlisted men, and 400 civilians on about 6000 acres bought from private owners. Experienced pilots will fly low speed jet aircraft from the field.
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Meridian
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