August 29, 1956
Describes the unoffical results of Lauderdale County ballots regarding amendments 2 and 3. Both were soundly rejected by the populace.
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Before Voters Today: 2 Amendments Propose to Maintain Segregation in Schools and Public Places
August 28, 1956
Describes Alabamians’ reactions to amendments being voted on that would force them to “sacrifice control over the racial segregation of public school, public parks, and housing. Amendments number 2 and 3 are of particular interest. Number 2 is also named the “Freedom of Choice” amendment, which sought to remove the constitutional obligation for state-supported education as well as the requirement for segregated schools.