May 27, 1954
Describes the belief that Black children would not benefit from integrated schools because they would still not be treated as equals.
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Johnson’s Record on ‘Civil Rights’
March 19, 1964
Conveys that President Johnson claimed he was a supporter of civil rights legislation and examines his votes within Congress that contradicted that claim.
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.
Editorial Grist: Advancement In Harmony
March 31, 1960
Explains the belief that the non-violent civil rights movement is dangerous and that there is no need for a civil rights movement of any kind because the south is a harmonious place for both Black and white Americans.
Editorial Grist: Governor Wallace Leads The Fight
April 2, 1964
Explains the belief that Governor Wallace running for president would bring attention to the opposing side of the civil rights bill.
Editorial Grist: Fiery Crosses Burn Again
April 14, 1960
Explains the belief that the Ku Klux Klan is not any worse than those advocating for civil rights within the NAACP.
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.
Governors Dodge Truman’s Plans
February 12, 1948
Describes the efforts of multiple southern governors, especially Mississippi Governor Wright to avoid implementing Truman’s civil rights program by creating and maintaining facilities that were separate but equal.
Civil Rights Lost
February 16, 1950
Briefly explains the belief that President Truman’s civil rights program would fail in Congress.
Southerners Planning New Policy
February 19, 1948
Explains that southern Democrats were displeased with President Truman’s proposed civil rights legislation and that they planned to protest its progress, as well as the northern Democrat’s decisions, at the Democratic National Convention.
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.
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.
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.