September 13, 1955
Briefly describes that the League of Negro Voters was going to meet at Cumberl and Presbyterian Church in Florence.
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Negro Voters League To Meet Friday Evening
August 25, 1955
Briefly notes that the Florence Negro Voters League was to meet at Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Florence
Voters League To Meet At Sterling
August 30, 1955
Briefly describes that the Colbert County League of Voters was meeting at Sterling High School
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
Civil Righters Said Opposed To McFarland: Determined Record Their Opposition To Arizonian As Leader
January 2, 1951
Describes the split in the Democratic party over Truman’s proposed Civil Rights Program and how it would likely impact elections as well as how Congress functioned
Right Negroes Vote In Texas Primary Upheld: U.S. Fifth Circuit Court Of Appeals Re-Affirms Decision
January 24, 1951
Explains that Black citizens were granted their right to vote in Texas after disputes between parties and the court
Editorial Grist: For Whom Does He Speak?
September 24, 1959
Explains that Ozark Mayor Douglas Brown could lose support from voters due to his attempts to obtain voting equality for Black Americans.
Editorial Grist: Vote ‘Yes’ On Amendment 2
August 2, 1956
Advises citizens in the area to vote “yes” on an amendment to maintain segregation in public schools and “no” on an amendment that would increase taxes.
Editorial Grist: Arkansas Spoke For The South
August 7, 1958
Explains that Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus, who blocked integration at Central High School in Little Rock, was re-elected by a notable margin.
South Lost Influence
March 25, 1948
Explains that the south objected President Truman civil rights program. Also, describes the voting process and provides statistics for how the electoral college functions.
Editorial Grist: Qualifications For The Right To Vote
March 25, 1965
Exhibits the perception that voting rights were already guaranteed to Black Americans if they meet the qualifications and explains that no other civil rights legislation is necessary.
Letter to Editor: Businessmen Oppose Rights Bill
April 19, 1965
Describes the disapproval of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by The Business and Professional Men’s Association of Birmingham. Also, explains that they plan to send the included resolution to members of Congress.
Editorial Grist: The Story of Selma
February 11, 1965
Depicts a belief that the King-led fight for the ballot in Selma was an act of resistance that compares to communism and that those working within that cause were the aggressors and oppressors.
South No Longer In Bag For Party
February 26, 1948
Describes the disputes between southern governors and the national Democratic party as President Truman pursued a civil rights program and the impact those disputes could have on elections.
Edmund Blair Against Truman’s Civil Rights
March 11, 1948
Conveys a statement from a Democratic candidate for the presidential elector named Edmund Blair who explains that he will not consider any candidates for president or vice-president who endorse civil rights legislation.