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May 23, 1950
The Ohio Daily Express
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio
What is this article about?
In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, six groups representing 3,000 Negro voters criticized Sen. Russell Long for his radio opposition to the FEPC, sending a telegram expressing disappointment and urging him to reconsider in light of democratic ideals.
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Criticized By Negro Voters
BATON ROUGE, La. (ANP) Riled at Sen. Russell Long's stand against the FEPC over the radio last Monday night, 6 groups alleging to be the representatives of some 3,000 Louisiana Negroes bitterly criticized the junior senator for his caustic remarks.
A telegram sent to the senator in Washington, by East Baton Rouge parish organizations, bearing their respective signatures, read in part:
"Your present action is a bitter disappointment to those of us who supported you in your campaign for election to the United States Senate. We strongly urge that you reconsider this matter in the light of our democratic ideals, which you so often have expressed."
BATON ROUGE, La. (ANP) Riled at Sen. Russell Long's stand against the FEPC over the radio last Monday night, 6 groups alleging to be the representatives of some 3,000 Louisiana Negroes bitterly criticized the junior senator for his caustic remarks.
A telegram sent to the senator in Washington, by East Baton Rouge parish organizations, bearing their respective signatures, read in part:
"Your present action is a bitter disappointment to those of us who supported you in your campaign for election to the United States Senate. We strongly urge that you reconsider this matter in the light of our democratic ideals, which you so often have expressed."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Negro Voters
Russell Long
Fepc Opposition
Telegram Criticism
Louisiana Politics
Democratic Ideals
What entities or persons were involved?
Sen. Russell Long
East Baton Rouge Parish Organizations
Where did it happen?
Baton Rouge, La.
Story Details
Key Persons
Sen. Russell Long
East Baton Rouge Parish Organizations
Location
Baton Rouge, La.
Event Date
Last Monday Night
Story Details
Six groups representing 3,000 Louisiana Negroes sent a telegram to Sen. Russell Long criticizing his radio remarks against the FEPC, expressing disappointment from his supporters and urging reconsideration based on democratic ideals.