May 5, 1955
Describes that the Association of Alabama Negro County and Home Demonstration Agents was to conduct a meeting in Florence and that Dr. E.B. Norton was to be the principal speaker
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Negro Pays Fine After Entering Plea Early Today
November 3, 1961
Describes Charlie Brown, a Florence ‘Negro’ previously taken into custody for “breaching the peace”, pleading guilty to his charge and paying a fine of $10. The articles goes on to say that the incident had no connection with any planned “sit-in” movement and was a misunderstanding.
Possible Local ‘Sit-In’ Attempt Reported Today
November 2, 1961
This article describes Charlie Brown, a ‘Negro’ man, sitting down in a downtown drugstore in Florence, Alabama. Police were called after Brown made no effort to leave despite being asked to do so by store owners and he was taken into custody. The police assumed he would be charged with breach of the peace.
Letters to the Editor: “Mute Moderates” Are Asked to Speak Out
March 7, 1963
Writer calls for those who believe in desegregation who have not spoken out to do so in the midst of the events that have transpired across Alabama and in the South. Writer is from Florence, Alabama.