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.
Wallace Suggests Plans To Bar Negroes From Offices
January 13, 1966
Depicts the efforts of Governor Wallace and the Legislative Council to keep Black Alabamians out of government office and explains the vote to create a study to ensure that Black Alabamians are not elected.
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.
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.
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.