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Editorial Grist: Gyrating John Gyrates Again

January 15, 1953

Describes that Senator John Sparkman made differing promises in regard to restricting and expanding civil rights during his multiple campaigns and explains that voters will recognize his inconsistencies.

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Ike And Republican Congressmen Chang (typo) On Civil Rights

January 23, 1958

Describes the belief that Republican President Eisenhower had become reluctant in pursuing civil rights legislation and had silenced himself as a result of losing the Black vote to his Democratic opponent.

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Race Ruling Is Challenged By 5 Southern States

January 26, 1956

Describes the efforts of Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Mississippi, and Virginia in their opposition of civil rights legislation by declaring their rights as sovereign states. Also explains that the states plan to implement incentives to maintain segregation and punishments for those who support organizations such as the NAACP.

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Questions And Answers Show Up Civil Rights Bill

January 30, 1964

Contains posed questions and answers that analyze the Civil Rights Bill and the inferred definition of discrimination, and the two participants draw the conclusion that the bill is unjust and would result in tyranny.

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Lauderdale Defeats All Amendments: Unofficial Count Shows Disagreement with State Vote

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.

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