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Frank Murphy Held On Murder Charge

March 14, 1946

Briefly explains that a Black man named Frank Murphy was being charged with first degree murder after the death of a Black man named Nelson Scruggs.

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‘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.

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