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Newspaper

Petal Paper

Location

Petal, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1957

Page

4

Letters on Supreme Court decisions and leadership in desegregation

The writer laments lack of leadership after the Supreme Court ruling on desegregation. They blame President inaction, argue Johnson set civic example, warn of a political vacuum inviting lawlessness, and urge firm federal action to enforce the decision and protect lives and property.

Supreme Court Lyndon Johnson Texas Congress Russia James Buchanan Nashville North South

Solar Strips Turn Sunlight Into Electric Power

A solar strip acts like a tiny transistor replacing a radio tube. It is a silicon strip with metal in the middle that converts sunlight into electricity. No moving parts, no wear, a marvel for engineers seeking more juice.

Highway contracts awarded for Natchez Trace Parkway work

The Interior Department announced contracts totaling 361 709 for Natchez Trace Parkway construction in Mississippi Lee and Webster counties. LaCoste Inc of Mathiston Mississippi received 203 540 for bridge construction and related work.

Interior Department Natchez Trace Parkway Lee and Webster Counties Mississippi LaCoste, Inc Mathiston Brid

Sunlit power to drive a electric fan in windows

The article envisions a future where solar energy makes a window mounted electric fan operate. A fan placed in a window would use sunlight to generate airflow, creating a breeze without conventional power sources.

Bridge Awards Highlight Mississippi County Roads Project

The Paul Anthony Construction Co. of Tupelo secured a contract worth 158,169 dollars for a slab bridge over Line Creek Canal and two reinforced concrete structures over Webster County roads.

Ges Old Town Creek Tupelo Paul Anthony Construction Co Line Creek Canal Webster County

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