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St. Paul recorder., 1963-01-04
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January 1, 1862 - The African
slave trade was officially closed in
the US.
January /, 1853 - Emancipation
Proclamation freeing slaves issued
by President Abraham Lincoln.
January 1, 1904 - Haiti receives
independence from France.
January /, 1881 - The Liber-
ator, abolitionist newspaper, first
published in Boston by William
Lloyd Garrison.
January 2, 1922 - Monrovia, the
capital Of Liberia, West Africa
was founded.
January 2, 1647 - Nathaniel
Bacon, Virginia planter, colonial
politician and soldier, was born in
England.
January 8, 1893 - Abolitionist
lLucretia Mott was born. She died
in 1880.
January 3, 1884 - Alonzo J.
Ransier, Negro congressman from
South Carolina, was born.
January 4, 1885 - Floyd Patter-
son, former heavyweight champion
was born. He was first heavy
weight to regain the title when
he defeated Ingemar Johansson In
a rematch.
January 4, 1889 - Benjamin
Lundy, abolitionist and colonial
St. Paul recorder., 1963-01-04

votes in favor of the Democrat In the eighth a
1900 vote Republican margin in 1858 became l5o-
vote Democratic advantage in 1962-a net Demo-
cratic gain of than 900. In the eleventh the
Democrats made a net gain OF 1900.
Thus in three wards there was a net shift of
nearly 5000 votes-just about the Fraser margin of
victory. These are the wards heavily populated by
people who have both moral and economic in
terest in human relations issues and their vote was
decisive They knew what the big issue was Perhaps
they had been kidded in previous elections but this
time there was no Big Lie, as Mr.. Judd has charged
No Big Lie. Just the Big Truth.
St. Paul recorder., 1963-01-04
HINT TO ALABAMA


At the time Lucy majority students and faculty
at the University Alabama allowing such
token ntegaton in order to get with education uninterrupted
Governor Wallace he COM
mits himself eparaby the
Ofords And to Withholding college
credaon was in part responsible for the defeat ispp
eor Blbo after dismissed the faculty
members in 1880.
warning unanimously approved by dele
gates from Southern colleges That fodaby
upon which who ignores warning may
aground Christian Science MONITOR
The Congo has dragged long
serving there hurting government denied
income from Katanga, is in serious financial
Premier Adoua the most moderate promising Congoe
leaders is in danger His government lost noconfdenc
" ~ IN parliament recently and stayed on only because thirds
needed to overthrow mainly
because the question of Kaanga po
cay so far through ability That enough
Tshombe is brought in lne-N1lwaukee JOURNAL.
Somais relations somewhat
good part irritation over American military aid
Ethiopia But the people country friendly attractive
and the prospects for improving relations good
surely welcome guest particularly since he is the first
head nonalgned missile
crisis began-WashingtOn POST.
MOUTH EILENDER
No disputes the Senator's right to
state them and down the
Capitol nrepidy into the tnges
of Africa however he the Senator parish
but America It is not the
country grattous insults To the
African peoples and when Rhodesa
not surprising that the auboris
of Uganda they capable of see
if the to
off better when he remains in washington and COOKS ~
and jambaaya At that he has SUN.
The tragedy that Africans underneath not really
whether the senator from Louisiana thinks
independence and that the senator underneath
Gazette.
Eender should have known better
the Africans conclude the
Sen Allen j. Enender
the continent lasts but he'll leading
of it, What visiting
AMERICAN
They 2gm lawn this week in
honor of newly independent Algerias premier
Many American-and who blame
later that Ben Bella fully with
Guantanamo base must feel that
at him, him Detroit NEWS
Mr. Toure far through
and he found out that Communist
Guinea Late last Africas only beach
head expelled the Soviet ambassador interfering
affairs and sponsoring what Mr. Toure
whose Machavelan
When the free world had
exchanged visits with high officials including
the President Germany
Under Secretary Williams
Toure negotiations is back
again. talking about aid.-BaIimOre SUM-
State legislatures including that weighted
the side of the rural communities
The rural legislators have hung onto partial advantages
these been written into
ING BULLETIN.
St. Paul recorder., 1963-01-04
SELLING MISSISSIPPI


Barnett cited Attractions" business
tax plenty Mississippi
perty
businessman looking place open plant
about than taxes and numerical gut of hired help
He needs to be talking
about sunshine or mean temperatures.
part menghened leadership
there Mississippi eething
unrest Of repression and bitterness and potential violence
businessman thinks twice before pungng that
DAILY NEWS Chicago.
ELLENDER AFRICA
Touring Africa d. got worldwide
tenon for his offcun inability emerging
nations themselves Coming segegaonst
being adept at playing to his gallery
politician first and conscious essay of his country second
Africans says
to viewpoint embassy
explain endesy but they never correct that impression
Among inocuaons unng semi-ofc-
al status should be
which be epidemic
City DAILY OKLAHONIAN.
While these might quarrel
constitutes disagree
thesis African
enough technically trained native leadership
caaput them into Century overnight This
than what these
about themselves column appearing recently in "naon an Eng
shanguage daily Narobi
people returning from American
colleges shiny A. degrees enough degrees
electrical mechanical engineering The pointed that
nferenay developed"
regret The whole familiar idea
But Who'll Keep The Machinery Running ?tte Rock ARKANSAS
GAZETTE.
Kennedy Administration it's
his freeheeng commentary but Elende will return dauned
and make long folsy to the Senate similar
ports he's made previous trips.
We Americas African friends will keep
President Kennds statement last October
themselves namely respon-
Fortunately
speaks for Country-Denver POST.
A
When President Kennedy signed surprisingly limited housing
suggested
week Dale M Thompson the president of the Mortgage
Association of apply
Civil Rights Commission had recommended to all
Federaly chartered and building
stands the order prohibits racial discrimination
houses under FILA 1t touch
discriminatory selling though
mortgages banking savings
though the with Feday
insured deposits Unfortunately the
cuenty
loans expensive houses nearly always conventional
housing paradox promised
dsocaon mortgages equally
merely that the market fequnted
little capital and than Washington POST
St. Paul recorder., 1963-01-04
ZIONIST, was born.

ZIONIST, was born.
January 5, 1943 - DR.. George
Washington Carver, famous scient-
ist, died at Tuskegee (Ala.) In
stitute. January 5, has been es-
tablished as Carver Day by act of
Congress. The agricultural chem
ist was born in 1854.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-09-05
Lynn Jordan, ASC Chairman, Announces
Community Committeeman Election Friday

Farmers in Holmes County
were reminded today that
community elections of Ag-
riclutural Sterilization and
Conservation farmer-commit-
teemen will take place, Fri
day, September 9th in the Is
communities in Holmes coun-
ty.
Lynn Jordan, Chairman of
the Holmes ASC County
Committee, said that a far
mer will be eligible to cast
a ballot for the men he wants
to represent him on the COM
mittee if he is participating
or is eligible to participate
in one or more of the ma
tional farm programs admin
istered locally by the farmer
committeeman. Such a per-
son is eligible to vote in the
committee election. if he or
she is of legal voting age and
a farm owner, tenant, or
sharecropper, or. if not of
legal voting age, in charge of
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-09-05
Economic coNDir1oNs
onOW STATE GAINS

Each of the major indicat-
ors used to measure the rate
OF economic progress in Mis-
sissippi showed an increase
in May and June, according
to Mississippi Business,
publication of the Bureau Of
Business and Economic Re
search, Mississippi State Uni
versity. indicators listed in
Guided: life insurance sales,
UP II per cent; bank debts;
sales and use tax collections,
up 10 per cent; oil severance
tax; timber severance tax,
manufacturing employment
total non-agricultural en-
%ployment; and gasoline tax
collections.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-09-05

the farming operations on an
entire farm.
Programs administered by
the ASC county and commu-
nifty committees include the
agricultural conservation pro-
gram, acreage alIotments,
marketing quotas, commodity
loans the feed grain program,
the sugar act program, the
national wool program, farm
storage facility loans, and
others as assigned by the
Secretary of Agriculture.
The elections will choose
three. community committee
men and two alternates. The
chairman, vice chairman, and
regular member of the elect
ed ASC committee will also
serve respectively as dele
gate. alternate delegate, and
second alternate delegate to
the county convention to be
held soon thereafter, where
the ASC county committee
will be chosen.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-09-05
Miss Evelyn Candy
Issues Statement

Miss Evelyn Candy, who.
vas defeated in her race for
Lieutenant Governor, has is
sued the following statement.
TO THE PEOPLE OF MIS-
SISSIPPI:
The people of Mississippi
have spoken by their votes
IN the Lieutenant Governors
race. and their preference for
this important office is for
mer Lieutenant Governor
Carroll Gartin. l congratu-
late him most sincerely and
accept the decision of the
~onnle cheerfullv and with
full cooperation and loyalty.
My heartfelt appreciation
Goes to all those loyal friends
who worked SO diligently in
our behalf. For your support
and for each vote, | am pro-
foundry and forever grateful.
MY desire will continue to
be in the future, as it has
been in the past, to serve our
State and our people with all
my ability and devotion.
Grave and serious problems
face our State and we must
now present a united front.
The future holds hope and
nror'ea for greater progress
in Mississippi, increased in
come and a higher standard
Nf living for our citizens. and
4 brighter day for our Young
people. These detectives de-
roand our total and combined
efforts.
/ shall always remember
vour Kindness and confidence
in voting for me. Your
thoughtfulness and many
courtesies shown me and nv
family are among the most
wonderful exneriences of our
lives. and l shall elwavs be
deeply and sincerely CRATE
FIJI.
Rosnecefullv submitted
Evelyn Candy
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-09-05
BROILER INDUSTRY
STARTED IN VICKSBURG

Valley Mills has announced
that 80 broiler houses, each
Of 12,000-bird capacity, have
been constructed in the Vicks
burg area to raise more than
100000 broilers each ten
weeks for the Mississippi;
market. Under the contract
with area. farmers, Valley
Mills retains all rights to the
broilers, feed and supervi-
sion. The growers provided
the broiler houses equipmen
labor and fuel. The growers
work with Valley Mills for a
definite contract period a.
fixed prices based on the
Continued on page flve)
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-09-05

questions about this mysterious
servant"
Apparently the young man
found many of the answers in
.tackling some 1900 different
electrical jobs during his All
membership.
Offer $500 Scholarships
Sponsor of the All electric
program since its inception is
the Westinghouse Educational
Foundation. Besides helping to
develop the wealth of ediica-
tional material made available
to electric club members and
leaders, Westinghouse annually
provides funds for county medal
awards, trips to the National All
Club Congress in Chicago for so
state winners and six $500 col
lege scholarships, an increase
of $100 each over last year.
Current enrolment in all SO
states is around 100, 600, accord
ing to the Cooperative Exten-
sion Service.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-09-05
Pvt. Floyd . Romoge
Expert In Firing

FORT POLK, LA. - Army
National Guard Pvt. Floyd
c; Ramage, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Floyd c. Ramage, Rt. 2,
West, qualified as expert in
firing the MIA rifle at Fort
Polk, La, August Is.
The l7-year-old soldier at
tended Kosciusko High
School.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-09-05

Hau 10 learn 10 use tne num-
dredS of new electrical items.
Knowing how to maintain and
repair lamps, motors, appliances
and power tOols-to name a few
is a distinct advantage and
money-saver. Families realize
that electricity actually is a
silent servant, and if properly
treated will give dependable
service "a hours every day of
the year.
Learn About Electricity
Keeping pace with the grow
ing use of electrical power and
equipment are the nations All
Club members. The national All
electric program was launched
about the same time hundreds
of new electrical items reached
the market for farm and home
use.
Now in its 18th year, the pro-
gram covers up-to-date projects
spelled out in an expanding
series of why-and-how-to-do-it
guide sheets. Subjects range
from basic cord repair to com
plicated wiring systems and
electronic devices.
According to All boys and
girls completing electric prof
ects, what they learned and APP
piled resulted in more utility,
comfort and enjoyment in the
home. Dollar savings or in
creased values also were re-
ported.
Said a recent national All
scholarship winner: From the
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-09-05
ANOTHER NUCLEAR SUB
COMMISSIONED AT PAS

The U. S. Navy added an
other nuclear submarine to
its fleet in August when the
uSS Barb was commissioned
at ingalls, Shipyard at Pas
cagoula. The Barb is the 18th
nuclear sub in the Navy and
the third to be built by In
gals. The company has built
and delivered the Shook and
Sculpin and presently has
five other nuclear subma-
rines in various stages of con-
struction. ingalls, is a divi-
sion of Litton Industries.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-09-05
Safety Council i.
Sponsors Senaihof

A Seminar designed to re-
ouce traffic accidents is be-
ing sponsored by Mississippi
Safety Council, according 10
Lewis Graeber, President OF
the citizens safety group.
Graeber said the special.
Traffic Training Seminar will
be held at the Heidelberg
Hotel in Jackson on Wednes-
day, September 10, with Ma
yors, Police Chiefs, City Mar
shals and other traffic en-
forcement officers from
throughout Mississippi in at
tendance.
The purpose of this Semi
mar is to acquaint the Mayors
and enforcement leaders of
our small cities and towns
with the traffic accident pro-
blem facing the state, and to
offer some suggestions and
training to better equip them
to handle the problem in
heir home towns he said.
The Council President said
the Seminar will feature
some of the states leading
traffic enforcement special
SIS on the program. These
include: Chief of the Jack
son Police Department, w.
d. bayfield,; Grady Gilmore,
Director of Information and
Education, Mississippi High
way Safety Patrol; Captain
W. A. Haag, Meridian Police
Department; and Deputy
Chief of the Jackson Police
Department A. H. Williams.
In addition, Honorable
Gene Wilkinson, a Jackson
attorney and longtime ad-
vocate for improved traffic
courts, will discuss the traf-
fic laws and courts.
Graeber said there will al
50 be a session devoted to the
methods of handling mobs,
etc
The Seminar will be high
lighted by a luncheon address.
by Mayor George Howell of
Aberdeen. who with his Po-
lice Department has compilea
IN outstanding traffic record
The Safety official said
such 2 proeram has been
needed for manv years and
T is hoped this Semi~ar will
become an annual affair.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-09-05

Thousands of families pre-
pare for that dream vacation
trio by maxine regular pur-
chases of U. S. Savings Bonds
Join those who save now, go
later with Savings Bonds.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-09-05

How many ways is electricity used in this picture?
How many ways is it used in your home? Do you ever wonder
what happens when you plug into a wall outlet? Where does the
power come from? You usually can't see it unless it is in 4 light.
Why do fuses blow? Why should you NEVER touch an. electrical
you the answers. They found them while working In the All
electric program. Through the Cooperative Elk lion Service
and sponsoring groups, the young people have &C 5 to some a
the best personal guidance and informative i. allure in the
electrical field. Boys and girls interested In electricity should ss
the county extension agent.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-09-05
Korean Veterans
Policy Dividend
Expires Sept. 13th

More than 100000 Korean
veterans have only until
September Is to exchange
RS" insurance policies and
attempt to attract industry to
the area.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-09-05

sockets, puL IN
receptacleS aad
repair appli-
ances. | want 1
to know what
electricity was;
why it could
only be seen in
light bulbs; why
it could shock
a person, and
a n S w e r S t o
anHrtIaon fA
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-09-05
1853 Mississippi State Fair Is Set Fer
Oct. 7ih through OF. 12fh h jackson

Mississippians of all ages
are In for six fun-filled DAYS
starting Monday, October Z.
when once again the Mlssis-
slppl State Fair opens in
jackson. Continuing through
Saturday, October IL, the
Fair viii offer entertainment.
education and excitement.
for all.
agricultural and industrial
displays and exhibits from
every section of the state viii!
be featured in addition to
prize-winning livestock. poul-
try, arts and crafts, food pre-
s2rVation and other displays.
Again this V ear. the fair
will have as its chief enter
lainment attraction the gigan
tic Royal American Shows
midway with so shows and
rides. Among the exciting
rides this year will be the
worlds largest portable Roll
er Coaster. the thrilling Tilt
A-Whirl. the Wild Mouse the
Paratrouper, the Roundup
and the fascinating Rotor
Ride. Sensational new ride,
this year include the Ira
bant and the thrilling Calyp
so, specially made in Ger
many for the Royal American
Shows.
A standard popular favor
lie among the shows, the
Club Lido, will return this
year with a completely diff
ferent and new show. This
musical revue. features high
~ talented entertainers, sing
ers dancers and comedians
end is a sensational extrava-
gar7a at this wears fair.
The new coliseum will be
tho site this wear of the out
standing Kinney Brothers
World Championship Rodeo
Each evening at 7:45, fail
visitors will have an oppor-
tunitv to see outstanding
oouh0vS comnete for prize
money at this thrilling spec
t"cle from the wild west
Thrills. chil's, and spills are
the rrle as daring COWBOYS
@ttomnt to ride wild buckine
Brahma bulls. demonstrate
hull6ngeing technioues anc
participate in other excitinf
rodeo events. This is a RodeC
Cowboys Associ alton ap.
proved rodeo.
Clint Walker. Cheyenne
of the television series "Chy-
enne", will be a featured en-
tertainer at the rodeo each
evening during the fair.
To aid fairgoers in plan
ming their attendance at the
fair, the weeks program O.
events is scheduled as fol
lows: Monday Opening
Day Official opening of al
amusements and exhibits
and Press Day; Tuesday :
Legislators Day; Wednesda,
Institutional Day (parti
cipation by State, County and
Municipal Government anc
Civic Organizations); Thurs
day; = Farmers Day; Fri
s day - School Day (children's
day) and parade; Saturday =
Mississippi Travellers Day.
Fair gates will open a
900 a. m. daily except Mon
d9y. when they will open al
1900 noon. General admi
sion for all over II years Of
age will be so cents; children
6 TO II, 25 cents and children
under 6 free when accom-
panied by an adult with q
ticket On School Day, Fri
dow. all children will be adj
mitted for Is cents. Ticket
books are on sale at So 90 for
a book of 10 tickets until De-
+-Inr Ia
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-09-05

qualify for a special cash di-
vident, w. R. Byrd, Director
of the Veterans Administra-
ton Center in Jackson said
this week.
Expiring on September IS
is their eligibility to qualify
for the dividend which re-
turns to them part of the
premiums they have been
paying based on the rate
structure established by law
Byrd said.
In order to qualify for the
special dividend, the "RS"
policyholders have the choice
of either:
/. Exchanging their RS"
term policies for "W"
term policies, costing
generally about one
third of what they are
paying for their present
insurance; or
2. Converting their RS"
policies to one of sew
eral low-cost permanent
plan insurance policies
The amount of the special
dividend depends upon the
length of time the policy
holder has held his policy
ard hie age. the VA Director
said. The dividend payments
average approximately $500
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-09-05

Athena the Church OF your
chr'ce this Sunday
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-09-05
NEW ALBANY
TO DOUBLE OUTPUT

Armour CreamerleS has an
nounced that it will double
the cheese output of its New
Albany plant. The expansion
could mean additional en-
ployment in the future, ac-
cording to c. A. Williams
district sales manager for AL
bany. In New ALBANY. cheese
from an Armour plant at Sa-
lem. Ark. will be aged, pack
aged and handled for ship
ment to wholesale and retail
outlets in the area.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-09-05
Alters Find II Pays to Keep
Electrical Equipment 1ip-Tcv

just as electricity revolutionized American ir 'lstrv
before the turn of the century, it has within the past
two decades revolutionized communication, recreation
and housekeeping. Millions enjoy more leisure hours,
better health and safety.
Meanwhile young and old have time / was a little bov. I
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-09-05

POSTED SIGNS: Get your
posted SignS at The Lex
'not0n Acvorticer
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-09-05
Industrial Development. Corp
Now Underway For
Oxford-Lcfavette County

Grounawork for a $500 900
Oxford Lafayetto County Blu
siness and Industrial Devel-
.onment was laid ~ an Ar
gust meeting Of the Economic
and Industrial committee Of
the Chamber of Commerce
The corporation. which WI
havn capital of 100000. vii
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-09-05

time l was a little bov,
watched my father wire / h
Evening star., 1963-05-21

withdrew their invitation be-
cause of inability to guarantee
unsegregated facilities for del
egates.
National Comdr. James E.
Powers of Macon, Ga, said
in a statement issued by ma
tional headquarters:
Because of circumstances
beyond its control in being
unable to meet the housing
requirements of the national
organization of the American
Legion, and with due regard
for the best interests of the
American Legion, the City of
New Orleans and the State of
Louisiana. the American Le-
gion First District Convention
Corporation regretfully an
nounces the withdrawal Of
the invitation to hold the 1868
convention of the American
Legion in New Orleans, La.
The Pennsylvania depart
ment had expressed concern
in March over possible diff
culties for Negro delegates in
New Orleans hotels and res