Reluctant tolerance greets Koinonia commune in Americus
In Americus Georgia residents show a wary acceptance of Koinonia Partners after decades of hostility. The 1400 acre commune once faced violence over its interracial stance and communal economy. Now 65 adults live there and local stores resume business with the community as a partnership system governs operations.
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Americus
Bill Londeree
Koinonia Farm
Americas
Koinonia
Clarence Jordan
Georgia
Arthur M. Gurr
Jordan
Koinonia Partners
Huey Long and Wallace compared as populists sparks wary view
Washington dispatch notes that Huey Long and George Wallace share roots in the poor South and populist rhetoric but warns the comparison is a big mistake. Long sought radical economic change within capitalism while Wallace pushed social issue conservatism aiming to restore traditional manners and morals.
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Washington
UPI
Country South
George C. Wallace
Alabama
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Long
Wallace
United States
George Wallace
Memorial Day weekend traffic deaths projected in U.S.
The National Safety Council warned 530 to 630 people may die in traffic accidents during the 78 hour Memorial Day weekend from Friday 6 p.m. to Monday midnight. Last year 577 died and 26,000 were injured. Emphasizing prevention, Howard Pyle urged keeping drunken drivers off roads and wearing seat belts.
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UPI
National Safety Council
Howard Pyle
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