February 9, 1955
Describes that the police in Russellville found two burning crosses that also contained a note directed toward Irenge Husey and that they were going to investigate the incident
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No Evidence of Klan In Franklin Cross Burning
February 10, 1955
Describes that police officers believed the cross burning was a prank and that theKu Klux Klan was not involved
Ku Kluxers In Heated Dispute Among Selves: Cries Of Dictator, Traitor And Double Cross Being Flung
January 6, 1950
Discusses the disagreements between different leaders within the Ku Klux Klan as well as those in other masked groups in the south.
Alabama KKK Splits Wide Open, Stated: Birmingham News In Copyrighted Story Makes Revelation
January 18, 1950
Describes the divides within Ku Klux Klan leadership as well as the problems and discrepancies within the organizations that resulted from inner disputes and legal issues.
Sheriff Consorted Freely With Ku Kluxers, Charged
February 23, 1950
Describes that Sheriff Lynch of Dade county would undergo trial for lashing the backs of seven Black men with the Ku Klux Klan.
Sheriff, Deputy Convicted In Ku Klux Flogging Case
March 19, 1950
Describes that, in Dade County, Sheriff John W. Lynch and Deputy William Hartline were to serve one year in prison and pay a fine after handing seven Black men to a Ku Klux Klan mob to be abused and killed.
‘Unholy Alliance Of DixiecratsAnd Yankee Money’ Hit
October 30, 1950
Highlights statements made by Walter White, secretary of the NAACP, regarding racism in the United States and changes that needed to be made to encourage Black citizens to vote
Public Rally Held By Klan In S. Carolina: Handbills Urge: ‘Hear What The Klan Stands For
November 12, 1950
Describes that the Ku Klux Klan was to hold a rally in order to explain their version of a violent night where they attacked a man named Rufus Lee at his home, attacked Black Americans at Myrtle Beach, and conducted a shooting that resulted in multiple injuries and deaths
Sheriff Challenges KKK Leader Proves Charges of Graft
November 13, 1950
Describes a dispute between Sheriff C.F. Sasser and Grand Dragon ThomasHamilton and briefly notes statements made at a Ku Klux Klan rally
“Drive KKK Out Of Business” Heflin Tells Legionnaires
July 7, 1949
Describes that a Tuscumbia attorney and Howell Thomas Heflin aimed to convince delegates that they needed to help get rid of the KKK and their violent principles.
Editorial Grist: For A Saner Approach
July 7, 1949
Describes the belief that fighting against the Ku Klux Klan with violence is not productive and supports the efforts of Jefferson’ Sherriff McDowell in his investigation of the Klan.
Editorial Grist: Fiery Crosses Burn Again
April 14, 1960
Explains the belief that the Ku Klux Klan is not any worse than those advocating for civil rights within the NAACP.
Editorial Grist: Peace, Good Will – Ku Klux Version
January 7, 1960
Describes that the Ku Klux Klan intimidated a Black high school band so that they would not perform in the Christmas parade and explains the anger within factions of the community resulting from the Ku Klux Klan’s power over organizations.