This article by the Associated Press discusses Boykin's fight against pricing and licensing restrictions hindering the sale of surplus naval stores. From The Mobile Press-Register.
In addition to predictable tenets such as "White Supremacy" and "Protection of our pure womanhood," the "Stands For" column includes "Separation of Church and State" and "Freedom of speech and press." The "Stands Against" column includes "Religious...
During the Civil War, Semple served as a captain of an artillery battery organized in Montgomery (known as Semple's Battery). He was later appointed a major and transferred to Mobile. In the letter he discusses his health after a recent fall and...
This article discusses Boykin's record and campaign platform, including issues such as industry, conservation, appropriations, and promotion of the first district. From The Mobile Press.
This press release explains the proper methods for employing women as agricultural workers, discussing recruitment, hours, payment, transportation, and lodging. It stresses the importance of paying women a wage comparable to that provided in other...
Topics of this letter include Jack Danciger's work with Boykin in Washington, D.C., the role of Higgins Industries in the war, the press's criticism of Congress, the shortage of supplies for wartime production, and potential business deals for...
This article by the Associated Press lists the individuals who will compete for the Senate seat left vacant by the death of Senator John Bankhead. From The Mobile Register.
This bill, introduced by Boykin, proposes to amend the Civil Aeronautics Act of 1938. Also included is a press release from Boykin's office explaining the terms and reasons for the bill.
In this letter MacArthur defends his recent actions in Korea and warns Americans against blindly accepting propaganda and reports from the sensationalist press. MacArthur wrote this before President Truman removed him from his position.
In this letter to the chairman of the Theodore Ammunition Depot and the editor of the Mobile Press Register, Boykin discusses the possibility of expanding the depot.
In the statement Sullivan specifically refers to an upcoming Sunday gathering of African Americans at the Capitol "under the guise of a religious service." He argues that citizens have other facilities for such purposes, and he suggests that the...
This article announces Boykin's intention to run for reelection in the 1962 congressional campaign, and it also mentions his current committee membership. From The Mobile Press.
In the letter Lentz expresses her support for Wallace but questions his "extreme stand on the segregation issue." She asks him to adopt a moderate, peaceful approach during his term: "I am writing to implore you to break your campaign promise,...
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