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The Maycomb Tribune
Sunday, August 18th 1935
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Tom Robinson Guilty!
By Andrew Johnson, Staff Writer
The jury has issued a guilty ruling on Tom Robinson’s case this Saturday. Robinson was
accused of rape against Mayella Ewell and was defended by Atticus Finch. Unlike many of the
folks around here, Finch really seemed to care about defending his client. It is thought that this is
why Judge John Taylor gave the case to him instead of Maxwell Green, the usual courtappointed defense.
Robinson will be moved to the Enfield Prison Farm in Chester County. He will stay there
until the higher court has reviewed his case and delivers a ruling.
It is not known exactly how the jury reached a guilty verdict, but apparently there was a
reason for not releasing Robinson. Mr. Finch produced valid information from his questioning of
the witnesses, then arrived at the conclusion that Mayella’s father had beaten her instead of the
defendant. He arrived at this conclusion by explaining to the jury that the bruises on Mayella’s
face implied that a left-handed person had attacked her. Robinson’s left hand is crippled and
maimed from an old injury, and Bob Ewell Atticus shows to be left-handed.
Besides Mayella Ewell, Mr. Bob Ewell, Mr. Heck Tate and Robinson were called as
witnesses to this case. It was eventually clear after the close examinations of both Mr. Glimmer
and Mr. Finch that no one really knows what happened except for Mayella and Robinson. Bob
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Ewell, while on the witness stand, remained overly aggressive to Robinson and was firmly asked
by the judge to speak only in the Christian English Language. The rest of the questioning passed
without further incident.
Almost everybody in Maycomb showed up to watch this case. Even the children in town
paid paid close attention to the court. One of the few who did not show up was Miss Maudie
Atkinson. Miss Maudie felt that even though it was a public trial, it would not be right to watch
the defendant fight for his life in front of the whole town.
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Interview with Atticus Finch
By Andrew Johnson, Staff Writer, Interview Conducted by Mr. Underwood
Mr. Underwood: So Atticus, why did you actually putting some effort into this case? That seems
to be a question going around.
Mr. Finch: I still tried in this case because I still want people to know that I don’t approve of all
the racism that Tom Robinson and the Negros receive. As I said to my daughter Jean Louis, just
because we were licked years ago is no reason not to try now.
U: Tell me how you thought you did presenting your ideas to the jury.
A: I never try to yell at the jury, to start with. That usually doesn’t work, and I just don’t like to
operate that way. Before I started to ask Mayella some questions I just strolled around the court a
little bit. I was trying to figure out exactly what to do next. I don’t think I made that too obvious,
I try to always act that everything I do I plan and not have to ad-lib a little bit. In answer to your
original question, I believe I did well to convince any man that my client was innocent,
especially with my last little speech at the end there.
U: You kinda left the courtroom pretty quickly after the jury gave the ruling, Atticus. What where
you thinking then?
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A: Well, honestly, I didn’t think that we had a big chance of winning this case at all. I had a hope,
but not a lot a confidence that we could actually win. The jury gave the ruling I was expecting. It
was not the one I was hoping for, but I really did want Tom to win. What I still can’t understand
is that smart, grown men can see that all the facts point and still be so bias enough to forsake
their duty and make the opposite decision. That made me a little angry and frustrated when the
trial.
U: So how do you think the trial has impacted Maycomb?
A: I think that this trial summarizes racism in general, not just in Maycomb. In just Maycomb,
though, I think that it has brought out some of the true views that people have on Negros. Before
the trial happened, you could talk about it with anybody and find out what where they stand on
racism. It’s what everybody talking about now, and lots of folks apparently just want to shout out
what they think to the world.
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MAYCOMB HOUSE BURNS
Despite the freezing temperatures, Maycomb County resident Miss Maudie
Atkinson’s house burnt to the ground as firefighters struggled to keep the flames
from spreading.
By Doug Beahm, Staff Writer
MAYCOMB - Slightly after one o’clock AM last night a blaze ignited Miss
Atkinson’s house. She was able to escape unscathed. As the flames spread, the citizens of
Maycomb awoke and congregated in her front yard. Though the temperature had dipped down to
16 degrees, the crowd was kept warm by the heat of the flames.
When questioned on the fire’s origin, Miss Atkinson answered, “Probably the flue in the
kitchen. I kept a fire last night for my potted plants”.
Due to the frigid weather, the firefighters couldn’t coax Maycomb’s fire truck to start. As
a result, firefighters and civilians had to push the truck from downtown all the way to Miss
Atkinson’s house. Once the truck was there, it was rendered useless when its hose burst on the
fire hydrant.
On the scene, Miss Atkinson’s neighbors saved the day as they pulled her belongings out
from the fire and piled them safely across the street. The bravest of the heroes was Dick Avery.
He sprinted into the blazing house, climbed to the second floor, and tossed Miss Atkinson’s
mattress and other furniture out the front window. When the houses stairs collapsed, Mr. Avery
was forced to squeeze through a window onto the roof. Then he attempted to slide down a
supporting pole of the house’s front porch. Instead, he tumbled into Miss Atkinson’s bushes.
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Miss Atkinson’s update on Mr. Avery’s condition was that he would, “be in bed for a
week”. She plans to bake him her specialty Lane cake for his heroic efforts.
Fire trucks from Abbottsville and Clark’s Ferry, 60 miles away, finally arrived as Miss
Atkinson’s house crumbled into a pile of ashes and debris. But, the embers blown up by the wind
were still a danger to the neighboring Finch and Crawford houses.
The following morning, Miss Atkinson explained, “Only thing I worried about last night
was all the danger and commotion. This whole neighborhood could have gone up.”
An Abbottsville firefighter sat atop the Finch’s roof to point where his men should aim
their hose. The Clark’s Ferry crew managed to protect the Crawford house with hand-held fire
extinguishers alone. Neither building was damaged.
Another spectacle nearly as intriguing as her burning house was Miss Atkinson’s stolid
demeanor as her home went up in smoke. Next to her stood Atticus Finch, who was equally
unfazed by his own house’s peril.
After an inquiry about her lack of emotion, Miss Atkinson responded, “I hated that old
cow barn. Thought of setting fire to it a hundred times myself, except they’d lock me up for it.”
Miss Atkinson also expressed wholehearted relief when she discovered her azaleas had escaped
the ordeal unscathed.
As for Mr. Finch, he’s never been known to get too emotional about anything, at home, in
public, or in the courtroom.
For the time being, Miss Atkinson will be staying with her neighbor Stephanie Crawford.
On the topic of rebuilding, Miss Atkinson predicts, “I’ll build me a little house and take
me a couple roomers and - gracious, I’ll have the finest yard in Alabama.”
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Maycomb Dispatches
By Doug Beahm, Staff Writer, As Reported by Sheriff Heck Tate
Mayella Ewell, 19, was raped and assaulted at her home. She had sustained a blackened right eye
among other injuries, but no doctor was called. She and her father, a witness to the crime, claim
Tom Robinson was the perpetrator. Robinson is now in police custody.
Responding to a 911 call from a neighbor, police found Arthur Radley, 33, had stabbed his father
in the leg. The suspected weapon is scissors. Police found his mother in the yard screaming about
murder. Mr. Radley was found to be in stable condition. Arthur Radley was calm and
cooperative. His father will not press charges, but Arthur will be held in the courthouse
basement.
The truancy officer was called to the elementary school. The truant was found to be an Ewell and
was allowed to leave.
Police responded to reports of a subject repeatedly using profanity and concealing a weapon.
Police found a concealed CSA pistol and were cursed heavily during the pat-down. The subject
was issued a warning for both offenses.
Three children were reported missing by their guardians during the Tom Robinson trial. They
were found in the black balcony of the courthouse.
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A report of public drunkenness near the courthouse was investigated on the day of the Tom
Robinson trial. The subject was also reported to be supplying alcohol to a minor. The only
beverage in possession of the subject was Coca-Cola.
Police took a report about a disturbance in the back yard of a residential house. The owner shot
warning shots into the air. The intruder is thought to be a n*****. There was also a report of
public nudity at the scene. Police found the subject to be wearing a shirt and underwear.
A rabid dog was reported walking through a residential area. Atticus “One Shot” Finch was
present and shot the dog from a safe distance.
The night before the Tom Robinson trial several sightings of a mob were reported around the
Finch house and the jail. The sheriff was out on another call at the time. Because Atticus Finch
and Tom Robinson appeared at the following day’s trial, it is assumed that the mob did no harm.
Many reports stated that Robert E Lee Ewell threatened the life of Atticus Finch. Ewell is known
to lie often, so the police find his threat to be minimal. He was not arrested so he could feed his
children.
A report of 15-20 gunshots were reported around the Enfield Prison Farm. Prison officials
informed police that a possible escapee had to be shot dead.
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Horoscope
By Hannah Gorris, Staff Writer
Aries
March 21-April 19
**** StarWeek
You are a very active and outgoing person. Although you may not notice
your personality is changing. Don’t argue when people try to change the
way you look, act, or dress and remember not to keep your emotions bottled
up, but not to let them get the best of you. Try to find an alternative to
causing physical pain to people who aggravate you.
Taurus
April 20-May 20
**** StarWeek
Like your fellow Aries, your personality is also changing. Opening up your mind
and learning new things from people you admire is a good way to brighten your
future. Ask questions about things you don’t understand and try to spend more
time with your distant family members.Your appearance will also change
for the better giving you a confidence boost.
Gemini
May 21-June 21
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** Star week
This would be a good week to stay away from fire, and highly flammable
materials. Keep all the things you value close at hand. Also keep a close eye
on anything that could possibly start a fire. It would also be a good
idea to have close friends and neighbors watching for any signs of danger.
Cancer
June 22-July 22
*** Star Week
You will be challenged like never before. Everything you thought you believed
will be tested. People you thought were your friends are going to gang up on
you and make you want to change your mind and take the easy way out but you
must stay strong and fight for what you know is right! Even if it means that the
people in the town will look at you different than they used to.
Leo
July 23- August 22
*** Star Week
A family change will bring good and bad results. If you keep strong and don’t
let it get in the way it will all work out. If things seem to be getting out of hand
consider staying with a family friend for a while and occupy your time with
something to help you forget about your family troubles.
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Virgo
August 23-September 22
* Star Week
Change your route to work. Instead of going the way you go everyday, go a different
way. Think of it as an adventure. It will save you a lot of trouble in the end, and
possibly your life. It will also help you with new navigational skills.
Libra
September 23-October 22
**** Star Week
You will get your way once again but not without a price. Libra’s are usually
easy going, but not this week. You love to stir up trouble to distract people
from your own life. Getting your own way will come with a cost and it might
just be someone else’s life! Think before you act in a rash way, and remember
not everything should be blamed on someone else.
Scorpio
October 23-November 21
*** Star Week
Usually lying to protect your family or good friends is a good thing.This week
lying is not good, and like your fellow libra’s could cost someones life. Even
if it is to protect a family member or a close friend it is very important to tell
the truth. It will reward you in the end with a good feeling and more respect from
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others in your life that may not know you very well.
Sagittarius
November 22-December 21
* Star week
After a hard last few days your family and mood has been impacted immensely.
Someone or something very close to you will be taken away not entirely
unexpected but before you thought it would happen. It will cause you and
your family a great deal of pain that is not easy to get over. Luckily you have a
lot of good friends that are there for you when you need them.
Capricorn
December 22-January 19
**** Star Week
This week seems like a good week to go outside and meet some new people.
It will be the first time in a long time that you get out of your house. Don’t
let people fool you, if they don’t speak to you on the sidewalk it is just because
they are shocked to see you. After all it has been a while since you went out
for a walk around town. People will accept you for who you are and understand
why you have been in hiding for so long.
Aquarius
January 20-February 18
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** Star Week
One of your hardest days is coming up this week. Usually aquarius’ are hard
to change once they have made up their minds itsmade up for good. This
week through an unexpected argument one single person will change the way you think about
things for a second and show you a different side. Although it is only for a short time and your
mind goes back to what you though before, it was a glimpse of the other side of things
Pisces
February 19-March 20
Star Week
*** Star Week
Being a strong-willed person with a fierce devotion to your family is usually a good thing.
This week try going a little easier on your family. They are trying very hard to please you
but there are other things going on in their lives. Gossiping with the towns-folk can
also get on peoples nerves so keep it to a minimal with close friends.
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Gossip
By Sarah Buotte, Staff Writer
Sources say Atticus “One Shot Finch” never gave up shooting after all!
When Atticus Finch was in High School he took up the title of One Shot Finch. He could
shoot anything with one shot right in the left eye. It was reported that when Atticus had his kids
he gave up shooting once and for all, but come to find out that’s not the case. A few weeks ago a
dog named Tom Johnson escaped and was seen hobbling through the woods. Kids, Scout Finch
and Jem Finch, saw the dog when they were out at shooting practice. They raced back home and
soon Atticus found out about the mad dog. Soon cops were popping out of every corner.
Then there came One Shot Finch and he shot the dog dead right in the left eye. Soon after this it
came to our knowledge that Atticus never gave up shooting in the first place. For years Atticus
was secretly going shooting out in the woods. Who would’ve thought?
Dill Harris and Scout Finch were reportedly seen outside the courthouse
sharing a drink with Dolphus Raymond.
A curious bystander was on their way to the Tom Robinson hearing when they saw some
mysterious people out front. As they got closer they realized that it was Dolphus Raymond, Dill
Harris, and Scout Finch. It’s already bad that the kids were hanging out with this man but they
were also sharing a drink. A drink! The same drink that Dolphus gets drunk off every morning
and starts talking to all those blacks. Not only does Dolphus talk to blacks every day but he’s
now getting young kids into drinking.
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Did Dill Harris run away when he was in between homes just to see Scout
Finch?
It’s true. Dill Harris and Scout Finch are all ready engaged. Dill couldn’t bare being apart
from the love of his life for any longer. When he was in between foster homes he ran away and
came back to Maycomb so he could stay with his Aunt Rachel. Miss Rachel lived right across
the street from the Finch’s, perfect the Dill and Scout. Dill and Scout are a very adventurous
couple and are clearly meant to be.
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Dear Abby
By Zoe Mattingly, Staff Writer
Dear Abby,
I need your help. My Pa is usually home more often but lately he’s been out. When he’s
home if he's been drinking sometimes he beats on me. I’m afraid that he might be taking anger
out on someone else and that he might do something extreme if his anger gets the better of him.
Sincerely, Daddies Little Girl.
Dear Daddies Little Girl,
I wouldn’t worry. It’s hard to understand what people do when they’re drunk or
frustrated/angry. Sometimes people let their emotions get the better of them. If you’re curious to
as how your dad is acting in public, you could ask someone who spends time around him or
might cross his path during the day. If he’s not beating on you anymore, then that’s a good thing.
I’m sure somebody in town would be happy to take a beating for you. People just need to get
things out of their system, and I’m sure if he did do something to someone, then it’s out of his
system and things will be normal again soon. Best of luck!
Sincerely, Abby.
Dear Abby,
I recently made a decision that I’m not sure was morally correct. It’s been haunting me
every day and I’m going to have to live with it. The other side is if I had made a different
decision it probably would not have affected anyone or anything, but we will never know.
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Sincerely, The Odd Vote Out.
Dear The Odd Vote out,
Sometimes it’s hard to make the right decision especially if it’s in front of other people.
It’s also scary knowing that something is on your conscious like that. The good part is, you
realized that it was morally wrong. Sometimes we have to stand up for things, even if it means
standing alone. This is a hard concept for most people but the world is changing. If you say that
your decision might not have made a difference, you might be correct. On the other hand, if
someone had seen you make that decision, they might have changed theirs. Whatever it may be,
it’s over now and I’m sure people forgive you and it’s time to move on. Best of luck!
Sincerely, Abby.
Dear Abby,
My brother is changing and I don’t like it. He has mood swings and doesn’t want to play
with me anymore. He says I don’t understand anything and makes me seem like a child even in
front of company.
Sincerely, The Little Sister
Dear The Little Sister,
If there is a great age difference between you two. He’s just growing up. Something you
will understand very soon. Boys mature differently than girls do and he may be influenced
commonly by his classmates at school. It’s natural for you to feel like he’s leaving you and
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becoming less of a playmate, but in reality he will always be your big brother there to look out
for you and protect you. Your interests will change as did his and you’ll see soon enough why he
is different. Best of luck!
Sincerely, Abby.
Dear Abby,
I was brought into my brothers home to teach his children some manners and be a mother
figure to them. They do not respect my views and what I am trying to teach them, and all I seem
to do is bicker with my brother over things. What do I do?
Sincerely, The Unwanted Aunt
Dear The Unwanted Aunt,
I would suggest trying to view things from the children’s perspective. In some ways, you can’t
blame them for their beliefs and views. Because you said you’re sent there to be a mother figure,
I would assume that the children don’t have one. In that case, you can’t blame them for not being
sure what you want and expect of them. If they’ve never had to think about that before. As for
the bickering, maybe you should back down a little bit. It is your brothers home. Try to enforce
your rules without shoving them down someones throat. You can even try talking to your brother
to get his input. Best of luck!
Sincerely, Abby.
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Editorial
Given by Jonathon Gray
Coming form Massachusetts, its sad that 7o years after the Civil War and the freeing of
the African American slaves, racism is taking away the promise of a fair trial in Maycomb,
Alabama. Tom Robinson, a black man is accused of raping the white, nineteen year old girl
Mayella Ewell. Being there to witness the trail sickened my very soul. There where even children
crying of the evil that was taking place at the trails.
There was a bright hope. Atticus Finch, the defendant’s lawyer aimed and did defend his
client with flying colors. He was a genius at proving that the trash that Mr. Ewell and Mayella
where giving to the jury was false. To be honest, I believed that Tom did rape Miss Mayella. I
was upset to hear that Tom did such a thing. Then Atticus had Mr Ewell write his name on that
envelope to show that he was left handed. I knew right then and there that something weird was
going on. Once the cross-examination started for Mayella things where starting to seem unclear
and false.
During that trial, we saw the true colors of Bob Ewell and the rest of the Ewell family.
We saw that Mayella was being beaten by her father. We saw that her father had to get welfare
and that he spent it mostly on whisky. Atticus must have shown the jury the true nature of the
Ewells because I felt I knew almost everything about the Ewells after Atticus’s crossexamination. Once Tom was on the witness stand and made his statement of defense it was clear
and sensible.
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I am of the option that Tom never touched Mayella Ewell. I feel that it was the evil
factor of racism that really lead a honest man to being guilty and that Atticus Finch was the hero
at this trial. I encourage all of you to feel the same way.
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Business Section
By Ben Garson, Staff Writer
Link Dea’s General store is about to have its 25th year anniversary. When the store
opened in 1910 it was a slow business. But the store was yet to be accepted by the Maycomb
county residents. Even under the amazing business mind of Link, the store was getting very little
business. Then Link had it, he knew what to do. He had a cookout for the residents, and the store
has had steady business ever since. Even Black Tuesday hasn’t put a damper onto the store’s
profits. The store is of very high-grade and it enjoys the business of a wide circle of friends and
customers.
However, the Finch’s law firm has not been doing that well. It is projected to crash
because the lawyer, Atticus Finch, has been selected to defend a negro. What is projected to
make the crash effective is not only was he selected to defend a negro, but he also aims to do it to
the best of his ability. Some of the town thinks this is an outrageous thing to do. But others are
not quite so sure. Miss. Atkinson said “We are all equals under the eyes of the government and
even if some of us have less and some of us have more that does not mean we are so different
from each other.” Bob Ewell the prosecution states “ I don’t care what kind of man you are if that
their boy decided to touch my Mayella he’s lucky I didn’t skin his hide.” The trial will begin next
week and you should be there because it will sure be a good one.
The stock market has started going up because of the automotive industry. Ford and other
companies are building new models, creating jobs, and selling these models at a low price so not
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only the rich will get them. Under the new labor laws unions have less rights so more cars can be
built. This may cause this recession to be over and everyones lives will become normal again.
The Works Progress Administration has started a base in Alabama. The Works Progress
Administration or WPA for short is part of the New Deal act. The WPA does public works and
helps create parks, public buildings, roads and other projects. It only employs unemployed men,
gives them jobs and money to feed their families. The down side to this is that it is putting our
country more in debt. It is projected to cost us $1.4 billion dollars this year. The WPA is
replacing the Federal Emergency Relief Administration or FERA for short. This means that all
the states will lose funding for state relief programs. This means if you are a part of Chapter 13
or Farmer’s Plight you will not anymore money coming to you at the end of the year.
Lastly, a new business has opened up in Maycomb County. The Schubert’sTire and
Battery Service is located on East College street. It is run by Maurice S. Schubert a successful
business man who was laid of after Ford tanked in the stock market. He has bought out Henry
Klermund and now owns what used to be Maycomb’s Tire and Battery Service. He has increased
his business by not only buying Goodyear tires and batteries, but radios and modern
refrigeration. He is an excellent man who cares whole heartily about his business. He is a gogetter and if you meet him you will become fast friends.
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