September 22, 1955
Describes that school officials were given an outline for how the state government planned to preserve segregation. Also, notes that Alabama officials were planning to build new schools
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Folsom’s Views On Segregation
October 4, 1955
Describes that Governor Folsom had vetoed three pro-segregation bills and had criticized pro-segregation White Citizens Councils
State Negro County, Home Agents Meet
May 5, 1955
Describes that the Association of Alabama Negro County and Home Demonstration Agents was to conduct a meeting in Florence and that Dr. E.B. Norton was to be the principal speaker
Negro Women Seek To Enter University
June 28, 1955
Describes that Polly Anne Myers and Autherine J. Lucy, two Black women from Birmingham, were seeking to enter the University of Alabama.
First Segregation Test Case To Be Heard In State
June 29, 1955
Describes that Autherine J. Lucy and Polly Ann Myers, two Black women seeking entry into the University of North Alabama, were appealing their case
After Legislator Reveals ‘Threat’ Folsom May Give Reply To Negro Voter Charge
February 14, 1955
Describes that Governor Folsom threatened to enfranchise Black voters in order to get a bill passed
Fight Expected In Attempt To Cut Ga. State School Funds
February 15, 1951
Describes that Governor Talmadge refused to integrate schools and proposed a budget that would suspend funding to public schools with Black students