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
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Abernathy Scores Folsom’s Stand On Segregation
September 30, 1954
Describes a statement from the GOP nominee for governor, Tom Abernathy, who opposed the remark that segregated schools were unequal, which was made by the democratic nominee for governor, James E. Folsom.
States (typo) Rights Issue Worries Politicians
September 22, 1949
Notes the divide in the Democratic Party between those who advocate for states’ rights and those who pledge themselves to the national party.
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: 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.
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.