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A column bits section mixes local rumors about a Ku Klux Council meeting at the American Legion building in Brooklyn with questions on Legion approvals. The writer parodies social tensions, mentions a dog named Colonel Rebel and a Woodley School promotion rumor, and ends with reflections on intellect and a colleague who asks to stay unnamed.
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Daily
Ku Klux Council
Brooklyn
American Legion
Legion
Colonel Hound Dog Rebel
Karen
Nettie Holliman
Woodly School
Colonel Rebel
Woodley
The Evolution Of The Mass Intellect Through History
A historical theory explains why wars and atrocity persist despite knowledge. It traces the mass mind from primitive infancy to a juvenile stage and toward future maturity, arguing that education and science speed progress while political and social factors can slow it. It stresses a single human race and forecasts greater individual freedom as collective intellect advances.
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Manto
Optimist Club Moves to Purchase Park Property
The Petal Optimist Club plans to buy land from O R Mozingo for a community park. Park chairman B C Young reports fundraising progress and says donor names will be printed soon. An article of incorporation was read and approved. Miss Binnie McCoy and Miss Melissa Vinson led a musical program. Tra Hall of the Petal Jewelry Shop attended as a guest.
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Petal Optimist Club
O. R. Mozingo
B.C. Young
Binnie McCoy
Melissa Vinson
Tra Hall
Statewide tax haul hits 89 million in 1955
Mississippi collected 89 million in taxes last year with 48 million from sales taxes, 14 million from income taxes, 7 million from tobacco sales, 7 million from oil and gas severance taxes, and 13 million from miscellaneous taxes. The current year’s tax receipts run ahead of the prior year.
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Mississippi
New Heat Resistant Drilling Mud By Seecony Mobile Oil
Seecony Mobile Oil Co announces a heat resistant drilling mud that withstands over 400 degrees, suited for oil wells deeper than five miles. Conventional muds deteriorate above 300 degrees. The product will be sold in two types through standard mud supply firms.
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Seecony Mobile Oil Co
Secony
New Snoot-Alarm and Fire-Spy for smart home alerting
Town Journal previews a Snoot-Alarm that triggers after a press, with 10 to 15 minute repeats, and a Fire-Spy alarm that sounds on first sign of heat or danger. It plugs into AC, uses no power unless signaling, and continues until normal. Also features thermostatic heated mattresses with 11 settings and a Stow-A-Way under-bed drawer for storage. Ceramatile flooring offers quick install vinyl or rubber tiles with sealed joints in multiple colors.
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Town Journal
The Legend Of The Black Madonna
An unknown artist crafts a stained glass window for a church with a hidden grudge. He paints a black Madonna that shocks a white community on Christmas Eve. The minister delivers a sermon on life and light as sunlight reveals the window’s unexpected beauty.
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Church of the Redeemer
Madonna
State Fair Time 4-H Exhibits At Mississippi Fair
Mississippi 4-H Club members will play a key role at the State Fair in Jackson from October 8 to 13. About 50 000 youths are expected to enter nine 4-H divisions including exhibits in corn cotton sweet potatoes canning crafts clothing and livestock judging contests.
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Jackson
M. A. Rowzee
Asociate
Rowzee
Squirrel Hunting Tips From Town Journal
Outdoor writer Chris Linder shares patient still hunting tips for squirrels. Set in a quiet spot with sun at the back, wear neutral clothes and use a .22 rifle. The Town Journal note adds a soap saver dish accessory and a brief history line on the Purple Heart established August 7 1782.
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Chris Linder
Town Journal Magazine
Labor Leaders Face Mob Invasion In Unions
Victor Riesel argues labor leaders must act against mobsters infiltrating unions. He cites tax free rackets, limited FBI reach, and passive rank and file as letting crime flourish. He urges honest officials to fight back and defend the labor movement’s reputation.
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Victor Riesel
Town Journal
Terror
New York
Philadelphia
Portland
Ore
Hardhitting
FBI
America
Congress
Labor
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Optimist Club
Mary
Jesus
Riesel
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