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Editorial
December 14, 1957
Jackson Advocate
Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
John Emmerich Jr. urges a bi-racial council in McComb, Mississippi, to improve white-Negro relations and counter NAACP influence, warning of federal interference if ignored. The editorial supports this to prevent extremism.
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Bi-Racial Council Plan Merits Study
To improve the 'working relations' between the white and Negro residents of his community, John Emmerich Jr., managing editor of the McComb Enterprise-Journal, is urging a bi-racial council.
Observing that 42 per cent of McComb's residents are Negro, about average for Mississippi communities.
Mr. Emmerich told the McComb Rotary Club that "if we continue to ignore them, we shall be driving them into the arms of the avowed enemy of the South the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. And we shall be inviting federal interference in our community affairs."
Hardly can these words be disputed, and the McComb editor's recommendation for a bi-racial council, composed of the community's best leadership, bears thought.
Until some such effort is made, extremists and federal tampering will continue to threaten the peaceful conduct of community affairs.
And there's no mistaking the far-flung efforts of the NAACP to apply its headline-making ambitions to Mississippi. Working quietly behind the scenes, the organization is dedicated to upheaval and already commands a radical minority in our state. These are facts which ought not be overlooked in assessment of the Emmerich proposal.
To improve the 'working relations' between the white and Negro residents of his community, John Emmerich Jr., managing editor of the McComb Enterprise-Journal, is urging a bi-racial council.
Observing that 42 per cent of McComb's residents are Negro, about average for Mississippi communities.
Mr. Emmerich told the McComb Rotary Club that "if we continue to ignore them, we shall be driving them into the arms of the avowed enemy of the South the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. And we shall be inviting federal interference in our community affairs."
Hardly can these words be disputed, and the McComb editor's recommendation for a bi-racial council, composed of the community's best leadership, bears thought.
Until some such effort is made, extremists and federal tampering will continue to threaten the peaceful conduct of community affairs.
And there's no mistaking the far-flung efforts of the NAACP to apply its headline-making ambitions to Mississippi. Working quietly behind the scenes, the organization is dedicated to upheaval and already commands a radical minority in our state. These are facts which ought not be overlooked in assessment of the Emmerich proposal.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Bi Racial Council
Race Relations
Mccomb Mississippi
Naacp
Federal Interference
What entities or persons were involved?
John Emmerich Jr.
Mccomb Enterprise Journal
Mccomb Rotary Club
Naacp
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Proposal For Bi Racial Council In Mccomb To Improve Race Relations
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Bi Racial Council To Prevent Naacp Influence And Federal Interference
Key Figures
John Emmerich Jr.
Mccomb Enterprise Journal
Mccomb Rotary Club
Naacp
Key Arguments
42 Percent Of Mccomb Residents Are Negro
Ignoring Negro Residents Drives Them To Naacp
Naacp Is Avowed Enemy Of The South
Ignoring Leads To Federal Interference In Community Affairs
Bi Racial Council Composed Of Community's Best Leadership Recommended
Extremists And Federal Tampering Threaten Without Such Effort
Naacp Dedicated To Upheaval And Commands Radical Minority In Mississippi