August 23, 1955
Describes that an unnamed Black woman was on trial for murder and that prosecution was arguing for the death penalty. Also, includes other cases set to go on trial.
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In Lawrence County: Negro Mother Of Five Gets 5-Year Sentence
August 24, 1955
Describes that Willa Dean Cunningham, a Black woman from Courtland, was charged with manslaughter and sentenced to five years in prison
‘Wolf-Whistle’ Trial Opens Monday
September 18, 1955
Describes the murder of Emmitt Till and notes that a trial with an all-white jury was beginning. Also, notes that police officers had not found evidence necessary for conviction.
Despite Murder Acquittal: Mississippi Farm From Through With Till Case
September 25, 1955
Describes that the murders of Emmitt Till were acquitted and also provides details about the court hearings
New Step To Avoid Integration: Senate Approves Police Power
July 23, 1955
Describes that the Alabama Senate approved the use of police power to maintain segregation in public school
Negro’s Murder Trial Set Monday: Court Moves Into Final Week
March 25, 1955
Describes that there were criminal cases set to be tried and that one of those cases pertained to Delano Jones, a Black man who had been charged with killing a white man
‘Wolf-Whistle’ Trial Opens Monday
September 18, 1955
Describes the murder of Emmitt Till and notes that a trial with an all-white jury was beginning. Also, notes that police officers had not found evidence necessary for conviction.