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October 23, 1949
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
In Rocky Mount, NC, a group of Negro Boy Scouts petitioned the governor for leniency for a white boy sentenced to 17 years for assault, arguing the sentence was too harsh and suggesting a training school instead. The governor forwarded the request to Parole Commissioner Jones for investigation.
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Scouts Ask Aid For White Prisoner
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. A group of Negro Boy Scouts here have written the governor asking his help in behalf of a white boy convicted of assault and sentenced to 17 years in prison.
In their letter the scouts stated that the racial identity of the boy did not matter they felt that the judge should not have given such long sentence. They requested that he be sent to a training school.
State Parole Commissioner Jones wrote the group that a thorough investigation was being made since their request had been sent to him by the governor.
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. A group of Negro Boy Scouts here have written the governor asking his help in behalf of a white boy convicted of assault and sentenced to 17 years in prison.
In their letter the scouts stated that the racial identity of the boy did not matter they felt that the judge should not have given such long sentence. They requested that he be sent to a training school.
State Parole Commissioner Jones wrote the group that a thorough investigation was being made since their request had been sent to him by the governor.
What sub-type of article is it?
Heroic Act
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Boy Scouts Petition
Prisoner Leniency
Assault Conviction
Racial Justice
Sentencing Review
What entities or persons were involved?
Negro Boy Scouts
White Boy
Governor
Judge
State Parole Commissioner Jones
Where did it happen?
Rocky Mount, N.C.
Story Details
Key Persons
Negro Boy Scouts
White Boy
Governor
Judge
State Parole Commissioner Jones
Location
Rocky Mount, N.C.
Story Details
A group of Negro Boy Scouts wrote to the governor seeking aid for a white boy convicted of assault and sentenced to 17 years, stating race does not matter and the sentence is too long, requesting transfer to a training school. The governor sent the request to Commissioner Jones for investigation.