The Journal of the Southern Regional Council, 1978-2003
Editor’s Note Staff Vol. 3, No. 2, 1981, pp. 4-5 Four states—and only Arkansas in the South—elect governors for merely a two-year term. More than most other high ranking officials these four governors must face the electorate only after a
An Era of “Pride and Hope” 1979 By Bill Clinton Vol. 3, No. 2, 1981, pp. 4, 18 As we celebrate this new beginning, I want to explain as clearly as my command of the language will allow what kind
“The Era of Unchecked Government…Is Over” 1981 By Frank White Vol. 3, No. 2, 1981, pp. 5, 18 My election endorsed a new type of leadership for Arkansas. The challenge for the 80s is very clear: “The era of unchecked
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Election Results ’80 By Steve Suitts Vol. 3, No. 2, 1981, pp. 6-9 The Rise of Southern Suburban Politics Ronald Reagan’s victory in 10 Southern states, leaving the President only his native state, showed in fact a divided south—with Black
North Carolina Reapportionment: 1981 Version By Susan M. Presti Vol. 3, No. 2, 1981, pp. 10-11, 19 Reapportionment—the redrawing of electoral district lines based on the results of each decennial census—looms as one of the most important tasks facing the
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The Good Ole Boys Club Prevails: Mississippi Legislature By D.O. Bell Vol. 3, No. 2, 1981, pp. 12-13 0nce questioned about the odd language used by lawyers in drafting legal documents, a law professor at Oxford, Mississippi, listened to a
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Big Profits and Little Pay in South’s Backwoods: Woodcutters Organize (Part II) By Wayne Greenhaw Vol. 3, No. 2, 1981, pp. 14-17 Page 15 Woodcutters have generally been considered the bottom of the barrel when you are talking about agriculture
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Update: Alabama Legislature By SLRC Staff Vol. 3, No. 2, 1981, pp. 18-19 The Alabama legislature returned to Montgomery on February 3rd to face critical budget problems which have been plaguing the state for years. Tax revenues earmarked for many